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LaptopsJune 12, 20261 min read
Apple iPad Pro M5 Review: The Most Powerful Tablet Gets Even Better
The Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip delivers meaningful performance gains, the best tablet display on the market, and battery life that finally exceeds Apple's claims. With iPadOS 26 and the Magic Keyboard, it is a genuine laptop replacement for many workflows.
4.5/ 5
$1220
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Pros
- Stunning Tandem OLED display with 1,600-nit peak brightness
- M5 chip delivers exceptional performance for creative workflows
- 13+ hour battery life comfortably exceeds Apple's claims
- iPadOS 26 finally enables genuine laptop-replacement workflows
- Landscape front camera is a meaningful improvement for video calls
Cons
- Expensive accessories needed to unlock full potential
- No significant design refresh over M4 generation
- Nano-texture glass locked behind 1TB configuration
- Limited to Space Black and Silver color options
Final Verdict
4.5
The Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip delivers meaningful performance gains, the best tablet display on the market, and battery life that finally exceeds Apple's claims. With iPadOS 26 and the Magic Keyboard, it is a genuine laptop replacement for many workflows.
Highly Recommended
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