97
T3T3Nov 8, 2025
“While little has changed in the look and feel of this iPad compared to the M4 model, little needed changing.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Mat Gallagher · Rated 5/5Full review
Tablet
iPad Pro (M5)
Apple · From $999
Release date Oct 22, 2025
91
Critical Gold
Based on 17 Critic Reviews
13 with a published score, 4 scored from text · How it works
Latest review Oct 12, 2026
15 Rave2 Positive
Critics' Take
Critics call the M5 iPad Pro the best tablet available, led by its Tandem OLED display, thin build and much improved iPadOS 26 windowing. Most say it is a small step from the M4 model, with CPU gains of about 10 to 15 percent and bigger graphics gains, so M4 owners have little reason to upgrade. The price and the need to buy a keyboard and Pencil separately draw the most criticism, and several reviewers point buyers to the iPad Air.
What critics loved
- Tandem OLED display
- Very fast M5 chip, especially graphics and AI
- Thin, light, premium build
- iPadOS 26 windowing and multitasking
Common gripes
- Very expensive, with accessories sold separately
- Small upgrade over the M4 model
- Only one USB-C (Thunderbolt/USB 4) port
- Design unchanged from last year
- iPadOS still more limited than macOS
Critic Scorecard
17 reviewsSort:
Weighted by outlet tier:T1100%T275%T340%T420%
97
Digital Camera WorldT3Oct 12, 2026
“All in, the iPad Pro is for serious creative professionals who can afford the financial outlay.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Paul Hatton · Rated 4.5/5Full review
96
TechRadarT2Oct 21, 2025
“While the price remains high and color options are limited, the 11-inch iPad Pro M5 is still the ultimate Pro tablet for power users who want top-tier performance and versatility.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Jacob Krol · Rated 4.5/5Full review
95
Tom's GuideT2Oct 21, 2025
“Price peripherals and upgrades aside, the iPad Pro M5 is a phenomenal Apple tablet that can do just about anything.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Tony Polanco · Rated 4.5/5Full review
95
Trusted ReviewsT2Jun 19, 2026
“The iPad Pro M5 feels like one of Apple’s most luxurious products.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model. Date is the page's publish date.
By Max Parker · Rated 4.5/5Full review
95
MashableT2Oct 21, 2025
“Apple's newest tablet is superpowered by M5 silicon, and it's truly a Pro device for power users.”
Reviews the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro
By Timothy Beck Werth · Rated 4.6/5Full review
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95
Tech AdvisorT3Oct 29, 2025
“Apple’s iPad Pro is an exceptional tablet with great performance, a stunning display, a super slim and lightweight design, and a decent battery life.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Britta O’Boyle · Rated 4.5/5Full review
95
Thurrott.comT3Jul 2, 2026
“The iPad Pro M5 with Magic Keyboard is perhaps the ultimate portable productivity solution.”
Thurrott publishes no numeric score; score estimated from the verdict. Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Paul Thurrott · Unrated, scored from textFull review
94
GizmodoT2Oct 21, 2025
“But even if you’re the type who needs a powerful tablet, the real reason you’ll want to upgrade is that OLED display.”
Rating comes from the page's review markup; no visible score on the page. Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Kyle Barr · Rated 4.5/5Full review
94
BGRT3Oct 31, 2025
“The iPad Pro M5 is the best iPad Apple makes.”
BGR publishes no numeric score; score estimated from the verdict. Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Christian de Looper · Unrated, scored from textFull review
93
The VergeT1Oct 21, 2025
“But if you want an iPad, and you want the best iPad, there’s no other choice.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By David Pierce · Rated 9/10Full review
93
WiredT1Oct 21, 2025
“Still, if money is no object and you want the best slate that excels in every category, from entertainment to work, there’s not much competition at this level.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Julian Chokkattu · Rated 9/10Full review
90
NotebookcheckT3Oct 22, 2025
“The new iPad Pro 11 2025 is even faster than before, and the new M5 SoC makes it more powerful than many compact laptops.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Andreas Osthoff · Rated 90%Full review
89
PCMagT2★ Editors' ChoiceOct 21, 2025
“Apple's M5-powered iPad Pro offers more power than most people probably need, but its unmatched performance and premium features make it the tablet to beat for creative professionals.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Eric Zeman · Rated 4/5Full review
89
Six ColorsT3Oct 21, 2025
“It really is the ultimate expression of Apple’s vision for a tablet device.”
Six Colors publishes no numeric score; score estimated from the verdict.
By Jason Snell · Unrated, scored from textFull review
82
CNETT1★ Editors' ChoiceApr 29, 2026
“While its price can run very high, anyone who isn’t budget-concerned and wants the best display and performance on an iPad will find an excellent experience here.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model. Date is the page's last-updated date; page says Editors' Choice was awarded Nov. 24, 2025.
By Scott Stein · Rated 8.8/10Full review
80
EngadgetT1Oct 21, 2025
“I still find it a wildly impressive device that is unlike much else you can buy.”
Engadget publishes no numeric score on this review; score estimated from the verdict. Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Nathan Ingraham · Unrated, scored from textFull review
97
Digital Camera WorldT3Oct 12, 2026
“All in, the iPad Pro is for serious creative professionals who can afford the financial outlay.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Paul Hatton · Rated 4.5/5Full review
95
Thurrott.comT3Jul 2, 2026
“The iPad Pro M5 with Magic Keyboard is perhaps the ultimate portable productivity solution.”
Thurrott publishes no numeric score; score estimated from the verdict. Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Paul Thurrott · Unrated, scored from textFull review
95
Trusted ReviewsT2Jun 19, 2026
“The iPad Pro M5 feels like one of Apple’s most luxurious products.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model. Date is the page's publish date.
By Max Parker · Rated 4.5/5Full review
82
CNETT1★ Editors' ChoiceApr 29, 2026
“While its price can run very high, anyone who isn’t budget-concerned and wants the best display and performance on an iPad will find an excellent experience here.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model. Date is the page's last-updated date; page says Editors' Choice was awarded Nov. 24, 2025.
By Scott Stein · Rated 8.8/10Full review
97
T3T3Nov 8, 2025
“While little has changed in the look and feel of this iPad compared to the M4 model, little needed changing.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Mat Gallagher · Rated 5/5Full review
94
BGRT3Oct 31, 2025
“The iPad Pro M5 is the best iPad Apple makes.”
BGR publishes no numeric score; score estimated from the verdict. Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Christian de Looper · Unrated, scored from textFull review
Show 11 more reviews ▾Show fewer ▴
95
Tech AdvisorT3Oct 29, 2025
“Apple’s iPad Pro is an exceptional tablet with great performance, a stunning display, a super slim and lightweight design, and a decent battery life.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Britta O’Boyle · Rated 4.5/5Full review
90
NotebookcheckT3Oct 22, 2025
“The new iPad Pro 11 2025 is even faster than before, and the new M5 SoC makes it more powerful than many compact laptops.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Andreas Osthoff · Rated 90%Full review
96
TechRadarT2Oct 21, 2025
“While the price remains high and color options are limited, the 11-inch iPad Pro M5 is still the ultimate Pro tablet for power users who want top-tier performance and versatility.”
Reviewed the 11-inch model.
By Jacob Krol · Rated 4.5/5Full review
95
Tom's GuideT2Oct 21, 2025
“Price peripherals and upgrades aside, the iPad Pro M5 is a phenomenal Apple tablet that can do just about anything.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Tony Polanco · Rated 4.5/5Full review
95
MashableT2Oct 21, 2025
“Apple's newest tablet is superpowered by M5 silicon, and it's truly a Pro device for power users.”
Reviews the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro
By Timothy Beck Werth · Rated 4.6/5Full review
94
GizmodoT2Oct 21, 2025
“But even if you’re the type who needs a powerful tablet, the real reason you’ll want to upgrade is that OLED display.”
Rating comes from the page's review markup; no visible score on the page. Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Kyle Barr · Rated 4.5/5Full review
93
The VergeT1Oct 21, 2025
“But if you want an iPad, and you want the best iPad, there’s no other choice.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By David Pierce · Rated 9/10Full review
93
WiredT1Oct 21, 2025
“Still, if money is no object and you want the best slate that excels in every category, from entertainment to work, there’s not much competition at this level.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Julian Chokkattu · Rated 9/10Full review
89
PCMagT2★ Editors' ChoiceOct 21, 2025
“Apple's M5-powered iPad Pro offers more power than most people probably need, but its unmatched performance and premium features make it the tablet to beat for creative professionals.”
Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Eric Zeman · Rated 4/5Full review
89
Six ColorsT3Oct 21, 2025
“It really is the ultimate expression of Apple’s vision for a tablet device.”
Six Colors publishes no numeric score; score estimated from the verdict.
By Jason Snell · Unrated, scored from textFull review
80
EngadgetT1Oct 21, 2025
“I still find it a wildly impressive device that is unlike much else you can buy.”
Engadget publishes no numeric score on this review; score estimated from the verdict. Reviewed the 13-inch model.
By Nathan Ingraham · Unrated, scored from textFull review
Quick Facts
- Display
- 13-inch (or 11-inch) Tandem OLED, ProMotion 10-120Hz, 1,600 nits peak HDR
- Chip
- Apple M5 (9-core CPU on 256/512GB, 10-core on 1/2TB), 10-core GPU
- Memory
- 12GB (256/512GB models), 16GB (1/2TB models)
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G (C1X modem)
- Port
- One Thunderbolt / USB 4
- Thickness and weight
- 5.1 mm and 1.28 lb (13-inch Wi-Fi model)
- Battery
- All-day; PCMag measured 8 hours 11 minutes on the 13-inch
- Price
- From $999 (11-inch) and $1,299 (13-inch) at launch