Apple’s Most Advanced iPad Yet
Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of tablet performance with the iPad Pro M5 (2025). Powered by the all-new M5 SoC, this device delivers desktop-class power in a remarkably thin and lightweight design. It’s the first iPad to support Wi-Fi 7, ensuring faster connectivity for streaming, gaming, and creative workflows.
The iPad Pro M5 not only feels fast — it is fast. Apps launch instantly, multitasking is seamless, and editing 8K ProRes video feels smoother than ever. The performance leap over the M4 iPad Pro is noticeable, especially for professional creators and designers.
Design and Display: OLED Magic
Apple has retained the sleek aluminum body but made subtle refinements for comfort and durability. The big highlight here is the Ultra Retina XDR OLED display — a first for Apple’s tablet lineup. Blacks are deeper, colors are more vivid, and HDR content looks breathtaking. Whether you’re sketching in Procreate or watching a Netflix HDR show, the visual experience is simply stunning.
Performance: The M5 Chip Dominates
The M5 chip is built on an enhanced 3nm process, bringing improved CPU and GPU performance while maintaining great energy efficiency. Benchmarks show around a 25% boost in graphics performance compared to the M4. For developers, artists, and gamers, this means you can run heavier workloads without breaking a sweat.
Even with multiple 4K video layers and background rendering, the iPad Pro M5 stays cool — thanks to Apple’s improved thermal management system.
Connectivity: Future-Ready with Wi-Fi 7
With Wi-Fi 7, the new iPad Pro achieves speeds up to 4.8 Gbps, making it ideal for real-time collaboration, AR applications, and massive file transfers. Latency is drastically reduced, which benefits FaceTime calls, cloud gaming, and online editing.
Battery Life and Charging
Despite the performance jump, battery life remains excellent. Apple claims up to 12 hours of mixed usage, and in testing, it consistently delivers a full day of work. The USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port supports fast charging, allowing you to top up the battery from 0 to 50% in about 35 minutes.
Camera and Accessories
The rear 12MP Ultra Wide camera delivers clear shots and accurate colors, while the front TrueDepth camera supports Face ID and 4K video calls. The Apple Pencil Pro experience feels even more natural, with lower latency and improved haptic feedback.
The Ultimate iPad for Pros
The Apple iPad Pro M5 (2025) sets a new benchmark for tablets. From its powerful M5 SoC and gorgeous OLED display to blazing Wi-Fi 7 speeds, it’s an all-round powerhouse for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.
If you’re coming from an M2 or older iPad, the upgrade feels monumental. For M4 users, it’s a refinement — not a reinvention, but one that’s hard to resist.
Rate: 9.5/10
Pros: Blazing-fast M5 chip, OLED display, Wi-Fi 7, excellent battery
Cons: Premium price, accessories sold separately