Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
97 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" Platinum 2019
Microsoft
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
85 out of 100 high confidence 323 reviews
The iPad Pro M5 is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance, stunning OLED display, and excellent battery life. Users love its portability and versatility, especially when paired with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil for creative and professional tasks. However, some note the high price, a learning curve for new users, and occasional issues with battery drain or touch sensitivity. A few negative reviews mention receiving opened or poor-condition units from third-party sellers.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 chip performance
- Stunning OLED display with vivid colors
- Excellent battery life lasting all day
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Versatile with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil
Cons
- High price point
- Learning curve for new users
- Occasional battery drain issues
- Touch sensitivity too high for some
- No headphone jack
Performance 45
Display quality 38
Battery life 30
Portability 25
Price 20
Accessory compatibility 15
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" Platinum 2019
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Art Design
Reading
Business
Productivity
Entertainment
Student
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 10th Gen |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 2736 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 31 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 10 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" Platinum 2019
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.