Which is better for video editing?

The M5 has the newer chip and 12GB of memory, which helps with long timelines and multitasking. The M4 with 512GB holds more footage on the device. For most editors the M5 is the better pick; heavy local storage favors the M4.

Is 256GB enough on the M5?

It is fine for streaming, notes, email and a moderate app library. It fills up fast if you shoot 4K ProRes video or keep large photo libraries offline. If that describes you, the 512GB M4 is the safer buy.

The M5 should get iPadOS updates for longer because it is a generation newer. Both use the same 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display and support Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, so accessories carry over either way.

Is the M5 worth the extra?

There is no extra at the moment: both are $1,399.99 as of November 3, 2026. At equal price the M5 is the better default unless you need the M4's 512GB.

Do both work with the same accessories?

Yes. Both support Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. Your existing accessories should work with either.

Which has the better screen?

They are effectively the same panel: 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR with ProMotion up to 120Hz and True Tone. The M5 adds a nano-texture glass option, but only on 1TB and 2TB models.

Apple 13-inch iPad Pro WiFi 512GB vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

Both are 13-inch iPad Pros at the same $1,399.99 best new price as of November 3, 2026, so the choice comes down to chip and storage. The M5 model is the newer machine with 12GB of memory, but at this price it gives you 256GB. The M4 model at Amazon pairs the older chip with 512GB of storage. Buy the M5 for the longest useful life and the most RAM. Buy the M4 if you store a lot of video, photos or project files on the device itself.

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