The iPad Pro is the most powerful tablet Apple sells. And if you’re looking for that kind of power in a tablet form factor, this new M5-powered model is absolutely the one you should get. The 11-inch model starts at $999, while the $13-inch one starts at $1,299. That’s for the Wi-Fi-only model with 256GB. For more money, you can get a Wi-Fi + Cellular model with up to 2TB of storage, depending on your needs.
The M5 chip is the main new piece of tech in this iPad Pro refresh, offering a particularly noticeable boost to the tablet’s AI performance. Apple says it’s 3.5x faster than the M4 chip and 5.6x faster than the M1. Aside from that, the new N1 networking chip offers support for Wi-Fi 7, while the C1X modem on new cellular-capable iPad Pros offers up to 50% faster performance.
The new M5-powered iPad Pros are available in two colors: silver and space black. You can also choose between a standard glass display and nano-textured glass (which is only available in certain models). The nano-textured glass is designed to reduce glare and reflections.
It sounds like a solid update for anyone in need of a new top-of-the-line tablet. But without any changes to the design, I get why Apple announced the new M5 iPad Pros with a press release rather than a presentation.
For more models available, check out our guide to all of the iPad generations.
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