Is the 512GB worth the extra money over the 256GB?

At current prices the gap is about $124 ($1,399.00 at Amazon versus $1,274.99 at eBay, both as of November 8, 2026). If you shoot 4K video or keep large app libraries on the device, yes. If you stream and use iCloud, the 256GB is enough.

Do they perform the same?

Yes. Both use the Apple M5 chip, a 13-inch 2752 x 2064 OLED display at 120Hz and 12GB of memory. Storage is the main difference.

Which has the better port?

The 512GB model lists Thunderbolt alongside USB-C, which supports faster external SSDs and more displays. The 256GB listing shows USB-C only.

Which is better for drawing and note-taking?

Both support Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) and have the same 120Hz screen, so drawing feels identical. Pick by storage: Procreate files add up, which favors the 512GB.

Is the 256GB model ever cheaper than $1,274.99?

Its lowest daily price since November 5, 2026 was $1,399.00 and the highest $1,424.00, so $1,274.99 at eBay is already below that recent range. Check the price history before buying.

Which holds its value better?

Higher storage usually resells for more, so the 512GB tends to depreciate less in dollar terms. The 256GB costs less up front, which limits the absolute loss.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Apple iPad Pro M5 13-inch

Both are the same 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip and Ultra Retina XDR OLED display. The real difference is storage and price: the 256GB model is $1,274.99 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, while the 512GB model is $1,399.00 at Amazon as of November 8, 2026. Buy the 512GB if you edit video, keep large photo libraries or run big pro apps; buy the 256GB and save about $124 if your work lives in the cloud.

Today the Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 costs $124.01 less at its best price.

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