Apple · Audio & Tech
The most capable tablet you can buy, with the best display in its class, but it is overkill for streaming and note-taking. Reviewers agree it is a modest update over the M4 model, so it makes most sense for new buyers or owners of older iPads.
Apple's thinnest high-end tablet, updated in October 2025 with the M5 chip, a tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion, and Apple's N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7. The 256GB model has a 9-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 12GB of memory.
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Artists, students and professionals who draw, edit photos or video, or want a laptop-class tablet with a keyboard.
| Chip | Apple M5, 9-core CPU, 10-core GPU (256GB model) |
|---|---|
| Memory | 12GB unified memory |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Display | 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 2420 x 1668, ProMotion 10-120Hz, up to 1600 nits peak HDR |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 0.98 lb (Wi-Fi) |
| Thickness | 0.21 inch |
| Store | Link |
|---|---|
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