Which is better for video editing?

The M5 model has the newer chip and 12 GB of RAM, which helps with timeline scrubbing and effects. The M4 model wins on storage with 512 GB, which matters if you keep large ProRes files on the device.

Is the M5 worth the extra over the M4?

The M5 gives you a newer chip, more RAM and a 2025 model for $1,399.00 at the Apple Education Store as of November 5, 2026. The M4 gives you twice the storage; compare its current price at other stores before deciding.

Which has more storage?

The M4 model, at 512 GB versus 256 GB on the M5. If you store lots of video, games or offline media, that gap matters more than the chip generation.

Do both work with the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard?

Yes. Both 13-inch iPad Pro models support the Apple Pencil Pro and the Magic Keyboard, so accessories carry over between them.

Which is better for drawing and note-taking?

Both are strong. The M4 listing highlights the Ultra Retina XDR display with ProMotion and True Tone, and the M5 has a 13-inch OLED panel; either pairs well with the Apple Pencil Pro.

The M5 is the newer 2025 model, so it should get iPadOS updates longer. The M4 is still fast, and its 512 GB of storage may keep it useful longer for heavy file users.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Apple 13-inch iPad Pro WiFi 512GB

Buy the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro if you want the newest chip, 12 GB of RAM and a 2025 model, and you can live with 256 GB. Buy the 512 GB M4 model if storage matters more than the newest silicon, since it doubles capacity for less money. On price, the 256 GB M5 is $1,399.00 at the Apple Education Store as of November 5, 2026; the 512 GB M4 has no price given here, so check its current store prices before deciding.

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