Apple has put its new iPad Pro And, as a main novelty, it premieres the M5 chip on a tablet. The focus is on a performance leap in AI tasks, faster connectivity, and targeted improvements in memory and storage, while maintaining the ultra-thin design and the latest generation OLED panel.
For those who follow the Pro range in Spain and Europe, the new model arrives in 11 and 13 inchesIn black and silver, and with a more iterative approach compared to the previous major redesign. In short: less visible changes on the outside, but important insideespecially if you work with AI workloads, demanding graphics, or multiple apps running in parallel.
Performance and advancements of the M5
The M5 offers a architecture with up to 10 CPU cores10 GPUs and 16 Neural Engines, manufactured using TSMC's N3P process. Apple claims the AI ​​performance is up to 3,5 times faster than the previous model, with peak performance of 4x or more in GPU computing for machine learning tasks.
In indicative figures, the company speaks of a 15% more multithreaded CPU performance and an overall graphics boost of up to 30%, plus a 45% ray tracing improvements. Unified memory also increases in bandwidth, going from 120 GB/s to 153 GB/s (a +27,5%).
Beyond the percentages, Apple has shared real-world usage tests that point to the acceleration of AI workflows: a 3,6x in the "time to first token" metric for language models, video processing with Topaz Video Enhance AI is 1,8x faster, and ray tracing rendering in Blender is... 1,7x, and improvements of up to 2,9x in AI-powered voice enhancement tasks in Premiere Pro.
The M5 also debuts integrated neural accelerators Each GPU core features Metal 4 APIs with Tensor APIs, opening the door for developers to better utilize these units in professional applications. The chip's foundation inherits design elements from the A19 Pro, reinforcing the hybrid approach between efficiency and sustained peak performance.
Connectivity, screen and other improvements
In connectivity, the leap is clear: the Wi ‑ Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 thanks to the N1 wireless chip, while the models with mobile data integrate the C1X modem, capable of offering up to 50% more performance in 5G, with efficiency improvements that should be noticeable in the battery Low network usage. More details on production and panels are available in the article on the acceleration of production.
Storage speeds double, read and write, and in terms of memory, the 256GB and 512GB variants become 12 GB of RAMleaving 16 GB for the 1 TB and 2 TB models. These changes translate into fewer tab reloads in Safari and better side-by-side app management. iPadOS 26something that is already being pointed out First users and reviews.
The Ultra Retina XDR display with tandem OLEDs It maintains a very high standard: sustained brightness of 1.000 nits in SDR and HDR, with peaks of 1.600 nits in HDR content. The minimum brightness is also reduced to 1 nit for working at night, and a nano-textured glass option is offered to reduce reflections in bright environments.
A particularly relevant new feature for professional environments is that the iPad Pro with M5 can Move external monitors to up to 120 Hz and it incorporates Adaptive Sync, fine-tuning the experience with high refresh rate displays. Plus, there's finally fast charge: with a 60W or higher adapter you can reach 50% in about 30 minutes (11″) or 35 minutes (13″).
The design remains virtually unchanged, with thicknesses of 5,3 mm (11″) and 5,1 mm (13″), and finished in black or silver. In the United States, it starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1.299 for the 13-inch model; in Europe, the RRP in euros It varies depending on taxes and configuration, but the memory and color combinations are equivalent.
Is it worth upgrading? For those who already own the model with M4The general recommendation is to wait unless your work depends on large AI workloads, long exports to external drives, or 120Hz monitor support. If you're coming from an older iPad (M1, M2, or earlier), the M5 offers more future-proofing in terms of power, RAM, and connectivity; reviewing leaks and details can help you decide.complete filtration).
They have also been seen first offers In the US, there are small discounts on the 11 and 13-inch versions; at the moment there are no clear signs of price reductions in Spain, but the history of the range points to occasional adjustments in distributors as the weeks go by.
The combination of a greater AI boost, real improvements in connectivity, and a screen that remains among the best on the market positions the iPad Pro with M5 as a Solid update for professionals and creators seeking long term reliabilityFor the rest, the previous generation still adequately covers most uses.
