Apple iPad Pro 13 M5 vs Apple iPad Air 13 M3
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- Apple iPad Pro 13 M5 leads Apple iPad Air 13 M3 overall by 50 points (87 vs 37 out of 100).
- Apple iPad Pro 13 M5 stands out on Display Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, Display Peak Brightness: 1,600 nits, Performance Chipset: Apple M5.
Apple iPad Pro 13 M5 leads overall
Apple iPad Pro 13 M5
87
Apple iPad Air 13 M3
37
Why it stands out
- Display Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- Display Peak Brightness: 1,600 nits
- Performance Chipset: Apple M5
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Value for Money
Which is the better deal for the price
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Apple iPad Pro 13 M5
Apple iPad Air 13 M3
Performance
Higher benchmark score = faster
Apple iPad Pro 13 M53,305,598
Apple iPad Air 13 M32,262,674
Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.
Battery capacity
Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life
Apple iPad Pro 13 M510,290 mAh
Apple iPad Air 13 M39,705 mAh
Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.
Physical Comparison
Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D
Apple iPad Pro 13 M5Apple iPad Air 13 M3
Apple iPad Air 13 M3 is 37 g (6%) heavier than Apple iPad Pro 13 M5.
Detailed Specifications
The full spec sheet, side by side