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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) vs Apple iPad (9th generation)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) ($1,199) vs Apple iPad (9th generation) ($155) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pro tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Apple iPad (9th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $155 |
| Weight | 444g | 487g |
| Chip | M5 | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 11" Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | 10.2" Retina |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm | — |
| Security | Face ID | — |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard | — |
| Weight | 444 g (Wi-Fi) | 487g (Apple published, Wi-Fi) |
| Camera | — | 12MP Center Stage front, 8MP rear |
| Port | — | Lightning |
| Pencil | — | 1st generation Apple Pencil |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
- Full Pro display and chip under a pound
- One-handed reading is actually comfortable
- Fits bags the 13-inch cannot
- $300 less than the 13-inch
- Cramped for serious illustration
- Still $1,199 before accessories
- Same iPadOS limits as the 13-inch
Apple iPad (9th generation)
- Cheapest working iPad with a modern-enough chip for everyday apps
- Home button and Touch ID, familiar to anyone coming from an older iPhone
- Center Stage front camera for video calls
- Compatible with the 1st-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard
- Lightning port, not USB-C
- Thick bezels around a smaller 10.2-inch display
- 487g is heavier than every iPad Air or Pro on this list
- No longer sold new, so accessories will thin out over time
Apple iPad (9th generation) is the better value at $155. If weight matters most, Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) carries lighter at 444g. Both are part of our curated pro tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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