Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" 9 Ultra Graphite 2023

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" 9 Ultra Graphite 2023

Samsung
56 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

92 out of 100 high confidence 110 reviews

The 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast performance, and excellent battery life. Users highlight its versatility for creative work, note-taking, and entertainment, often calling it a laptop replacement. A few note the high price and the lack of an included stylus as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.

Pros
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Blazing-fast M5 chip performance
  • Excellent battery life
  • Lightweight and thin design
  • Versatile for creative work and productivity
Cons
  • High price point
  • Stylus not included
  • No headphone jack
  • Fingerprint magnet on screen
  • Large size may be unwieldy for some
👍 Display quality 25
👍 Performance speed 30
👍 Battery life 18
👍 Build quality 12
🤔 Value for money 8
👎 Accessories included 5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" 9 Ultra Graphite 2023

82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and included S Pen. Users praise its performance, screen quality, and value, especially when purchased refurbished. However, a few issues are noted: one buyer received a non-functional S Pen that wouldn't connect, and another reported a crooked magnet alignment on the S Pen. Overall, it is highly recommended for professionals, creatives, and tech enthusiasts.

Pros
  • Stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display
  • Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
  • Included S Pen with precision
  • Great value when refurbished
  • Fast delivery and professional packaging
Cons
  • Non-functional S Pen in some units
  • Crooked S Pen magnet alignment
  • No original Samsung box in some deliveries
  • Game display issues in some apps
  • Requires good case protector for durability
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Performance 4
🤔 S pen functionality 4
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Delivery and packaging 3

Scores

Reading
Apple
100
Samsung
68
Student
Apple
100
Samsung
60
Business
Apple
100
Samsung
49
Art Design
Apple
100
Samsung
60
Productivity
Apple
100
Samsung
54
Entertainment
Apple
100
Samsung
64

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" 9 Ultra
Processor
CPUApple M5 ★3.2E+3
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,857
No data
Cores10★—
GPUApple (10-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★8 GB
Storage2 TB★512 GB
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗—
Display
Size13"14.6"
Resolution2752 px2960 px★
PanelOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0—
USB-C11
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil ProS Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓★✗
Physical
Weight0.58 kg0.45 kg★
Battery39 Wh★—
OSiPadOSAndroid 13

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

  • Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" 9 Ultra Graphite 2023

  • Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong storage (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average cpu (35th percentile)

Pricing

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" 9 Ultra Graphite 2023

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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