iPad
iPad Pro (M5)
Apple's most powerful tablet with an OLED screen, from $1,199 after a June 2026 price rise.
A newer model, the next iPad Pro, is expected first half of 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $200 since launch.
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$1,199at Apple · checked Nov 12, 2026
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At a glance
Our take
The M5 iPad Pro is about a year old and an M6 model with improved cooling is widely reported for the first half of 2027. Apple also raised its price by $200 in June 2026.
Unless you need it for work now, waiting for the M6 model, or for discounts on this one when it arrives, is the better move.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Tandem OLED screen, 10–120Hz
- M5 chip
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 port
- Thin and light for its power
What's not
- $1,199 to start after a $200 rise
- An M6 model is expected in the first half of 2027
Creative pros who need the best screen and speed now
You can wait a few months or don't need pro features
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi | $1,199 |
| 11-inch 512GB Wi-Fi | $1,399 |
| 11-inch 1TB Wi-Fi | $1,799 |
| 13-inch 256GB Wi-Fi | $1,499 |
| 13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi | $1,699 |
| 13-inch 1TB Wi-Fi | $2,099 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
Key specs
How it compares
| This pageiPad Pro (M5) | iPad Air (M4) | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad (A16) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,199 | $749 | $699 | $449 |
| Verdict | Wait if you can | Okay to buy | Buy now | Wait if you can |
| Chip | M5 | M4 | A20 Pro | A16 |
| Display | 11- or 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 10–120Hz | 11- or 13-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) | 8.5-inch OLED | 11-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) |
| Battery | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video |
| Storage | 256GB to 2TB | 128GB to 1TB | 128GB to 512GB | 128GB to 512GB |
| Weight | 444 g (11-inch) / 579 g (13-inch) | 464 g (11-inch) / 616 g (13-inch) | 255 g | 477 g |
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What's next?
Next iPad Pro
Expected first half of 2027 · high confidence
A new iPad Pro with vapor-chamber cooling is widely reported for the first half of 2027. Reports differ on whether it uses M6 or M7.
Every claim, with sources →How we worked out "Wait if you can"
Latest news
Services
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Source: Apple Newsroom
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Services
Apple Upgrade leasing replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program in the US
Apple Upgrade, run with Klarna, leases iPhone from $17.99/month plus Apple Watch, Mac and iPad, with options to upgrade, buy out or return at the end. Leases need a soft credit check, and early termination can be costly. Some models, such as iPhone 16 and MacBook Neo, were not eligible at launch.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
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Prices
Apple raises Mac, iPad, Vision Pro and Apple TV prices, citing memory costs
Apple raised prices on many Macs, iPads, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro, blaming AI-driven memory and storage costs; for example, Apple TV 4K went from $129 to $199 and Vision Pro from $3,499 to $3,699. iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods were spared. Launch prices quoted in older reviews no longer apply.
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Legal
Apple delays Siri AI on iPhone and iPad in the EU, citing the DMA
Apple said Siri AI will not launch on iOS 27, iPadOS 27 or watchOS 27 in the EU because of how regulators interpret the Digital Markets Act, and it has no timeline. EU users still get it on Mac and Vision Pro, so EU iPhone buyers should not count on it.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
Questions people ask
Should I buy the iPad Pro (M5) now?
Wait if you can. A newer model, the next iPad Pro, is expected first half of 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $200 since launch.
How much does the iPad Pro (M5) cost?
Apple sells it from $1,199 in the US (11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi: $1,199, 11-inch 512GB Wi-Fi: $1,399, 11-inch 1TB Wi-Fi: $1,799, 13-inch 256GB Wi-Fi: $1,499). It launched at $999, so Apple has raised the price since.
When will the iPad Pro (M5) be replaced?
The next iPad Pro is expected first half of 2027, according to reports we rate high confidence. Apple hasn't announced it.
Who is the iPad Pro (M5) best for?
Creative pros who need the best screen and speed now. Skip it if you can wait a few months or don't need pro features.
Sources
- Apple tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom announcement (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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