Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) (#1, best value) vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) (#2, best overall): in our Display Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) totals 9.7/10 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) 9.6/10, the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) leading on Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) | Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1199 |
| Display | 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB-2TB |
| Battery | 31.29Wh | 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours |
| Weight | 444g | 579g |
| Thickness | 5.3mm | 5.1mm |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best display tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #1 (best value) and #2 (best overall). Same Tandem OLED technology as 13" in most portable package. Thinnest tablet ever at 5.3mm with identical 1600 nit HDR brightness. Revolutionary Tandem OLED with 1600 nits peak brightness—brightest tablet display available. Perfect contrast, stunning HDR, outdoor visibility superior to all competitors.
We score display tablets on Display Quality (35%), Brightness (25%), Refresh Rate (20%), Resolution (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) totals 9.7 out of 10 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) 9.6. The widest gap is Value, where the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) scores 8 against 7 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) — display per dollar.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); RAM — 12GB on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Battery — 31.29Wh on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Weight — 444g on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 579g on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Thickness — 5.3mm on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 5.1mm on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5). They match on Processor and Storage.
Pricing as of January 29, 2026: $999 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5), a $200 difference in the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5)'s favor. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) for thinnest ever 5.3mm and 444g lightest flagship; the most common complaint is $999 entry price. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) for 1600 nits peak brightness and tandem OLED technology; the most common complaint is $1,299+ entry price.
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5)
- Thinnest ever 5.3mm
- 444g lightest flagship
- 1600 nits Tandem OLED
- M5 chip
- $999 entry price
- Smaller canvas limits productivity
- Same price as M4 gen
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- Tandem OLED technology
- M5 chip fastest
- ProMotion 120Hz
- $1,299+ entry price
- Slight warm color cast
- Overkill for basic use
Which should you buy?
The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is the better fit for portable power users and compact premium needs — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is the better fit for professional creatives and 4K video editing. Since the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is both the higher scorer and $200 cheaper, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) only makes sense for professional creatives. The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is a poor fit for large canvas needs; the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is a poor fit for budget buyers.
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) if
- Portable power users
- Compact premium needs
- Travel creatives
Skip it if
- Large canvas needs
- Budget buyers
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) if
- Professional creatives
- 4K video editing
- Display enthusiasts
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- Basic tablet needs
Common questions
Is the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) better than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) scores higher overall, 9.7 to 9.6, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) cost than the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5)?
$200 more as of January 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) against $999 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5). Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)?
The headline spec difference is Display: 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5). In use, the gap that matters most is Value (8 vs 7 in our scoring): display per dollar.