XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
What Buyers Say
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular
The XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad (2025) is highly praised for its excellent drawing experience, especially the matte textured screen that feels like paper. Users love the included pen that doesn't need charging, the long battery life, and the good value for money compared to iPads. However, some note the weak processor limits gaming, the outdated Android OS that won't get updates, and the mediocre keyboard accessory.
Pros
- Matte textured screen feels like paper
- Pen does not need charging
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
- Comes with protective case and glove
Cons
- Weak processor limits gaming
- Android OS stuck at version 14
- Mediocre keyboard accessory
- Tilt functionality poorly implemented
- WiFi signal weak
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent display quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great camera
Cons
- Expensive
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | โ | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | โ | 10★ |
| GPU | โ | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | โ | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | โ | SSD★ |
| Expandable | โ★ | โ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | โ | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | โ | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | โ | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | โ | 1★ |
| Cellular | โ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | โ | โ |
| Stylus Model | X3 Pro Slim Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | โ | โ★ |
| Face Unlock | โ | โ★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | โ | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 14 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (75th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
- Below average gpu (33rd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad 12.2" 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.
