Brian Tong
M5 iPad Pro Review - How Much Better Is It?
M5 iPad Pro model review. Memory, size and glass options may differ from this configuration.
Review unit source not reported.Watch on YouTube ↗Every published specification, grouped by category. Select a heading to collapse.
| Processor | Apple M5 10-core CPUSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
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| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPUSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Installed RAM | 16 GBSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
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| Total storage | 1 TBSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Screen technology | Unpublished |
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| Size | 11 inSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Resolution | 2420x1668 pxSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Battery capacity | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
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| Power supply | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Ports | Thunderbolt / USB 4 port with support for: · Charging · DisplayPort · Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s) · USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) · USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
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| Wireless & networking | Wi-Fi + CellularSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Weight | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
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| Dimensions | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
| Operating system | iPadOS (version unspecified)Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:52.805857+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications |
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| Included bundle | Unpublished |
Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.
Higher is betterSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.
Higher is betterGraphics speed in a demanding fixed 3D scene, rendered off screen. This score is not a game frame rate.
Higher is betterCompare tests with the same version and settings. Expand each test for the measured setup and limitations.
Published test results and reviewer comments.
3 measured results1 written review1 video
Compare tests with the same version and settings.
Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 4 reviewed iPads.
Middle of these 4: 10,473 points
Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗
| Test | Result | Test conditions | Source |
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| Geekbench 6.7 multi coreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better | 16,544 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple iPadOS 26 | Notebookcheck ↗2025-10-22 |
| Geekbench 6.7 single coreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better | 4,128 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple iPadOS 26 | Notebookcheck ↗2025-10-22 |
| Test | Result | Test conditions | Source |
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| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme UnlimitedGraphics speed in a demanding fixed 3D scene, rendered off screen. This score is not a game frame rate.Higher is better | 11,105 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple iPadOS 26 | Notebookcheck ↗2025-10-22 |
Brian Tong
M5 iPad Pro model review. Memory, size and glass options may differ from this configuration.
Review unit source not reported.Watch on YouTube ↗CPU/GPU-only tests do not depend on SSD capacity, colour or radio option. They do not establish battery life, storage speed or display quality.
Notebookcheck: Numbers refer to the reviewed setup. Storage, screen finish and cellular options do not establish CPU/GPU differences; memory and chip-bin differences remain separate.
Brian Tong: M5 iPad Pro model review. Memory, size and glass options may differ from this configuration.
An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.
Other tablets in the catalog. No ranking is implied.