El Macbook Pro M5 This is not the only addition Apple made to its catalog yesterday. The company also took the opportunity to present the new iPad Pro, also with M5 chip, a refresh focused on performance and artificial intelligence that maintains the range's ultra-slim design and benchmark display. In this generation, Power and connectivity take a notable leap to offer what many consider the tablet par excellence.
The focus is thus on the M5's GPU and neural engine, the new N1 network chip, and the M5's own improvements. iPadOS 26 that can be exploited in this format. And that is The iPad Pro is now, more than ever, an ideal work and creation tool. without losing the lightness and autonomy that characterize it.
Performance and AI: The M5's leap forward
The M5 combines a CPU with up to 10 cores with a next-generation GPU that integrates a neural accelerator in each core. According to official data, Performance on AI tasks is up to 3,5 times higher than M4 and 5,6 times higher than M1, especially when generating images, masking video and in creative processes carried out with the device.
The third-generation ray tracing engine raises the bar for graphics in apps and games with more realistic lighting and reflections; 3D rendering on the iPad Pro with M5 is up to 1,5 times faster than the previous model., with clear improvements in preview and export times.
- Octane X: Ray tracing rendering up to 1,5x vs M4 and 6,7x vs M1.
- Final Cut Pro for iPad: Transcoding up to 1,2x vs M4 and 6x vs M1.
- Draw Things: AI image generation up to 2x vs M4 and 4x vs M1.
- DaVinci Resolve: AI video upscaling up to 2,3x vs M4 and 3,7x vs M1.
The 256 and 512 GB models now also start from 12 GB of memory, which will undoubtedly make even the most demanding multitasking even easier.
Design, display and memory
The iPad Pro remains one of the thinnest devices in Apple's catalog: 5,3 mm in 11 inches and 5,1 mm in 13 inches, in silver and space black finishes.
The screen Ultra Retina XDR with OLED technology It offers up to 1.600 nits of brightness, as well as ProMotion and True Tone.
The experience is completed with fast charging capable of reaching 50% in about 30 minutes when using a high-power USB-C adapter, such as the Apple 70W adapter.
There is also compatibility for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread, thanks to its new N1 chip, which is responsible for improving stability, reducing latency and speeding up functions such as AirDrop or Personal Hotspot, especially on 5 GHz networks.
Accessories for the new iPad Pro
The proposal is completed with the Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil (USB‑C) for drawings and annotations, and with the Magic Keyboard with floating design, function row and aluminum wrist rest.
The cover Smart Folio allows various positions thanks to its magnetic coupling.
Prices and availability in Spain
The iPad Pro with M5 chip is now available for pre-order and will arrive in stores on Wednesday, October 22. It is offered in 11 and 13 inches with 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB of capacity and silver or space black finishes.
Official prices: 11-inch Wi-Fi from 1.099 euros and Wi‑Fi + Cellular from 1.349 euros; 13-inch Wi-Fi from 1.449 euros and Wi‑Fi + Cellular from 1.699 euro.
The Apple Pencil Pro costs 149 euros, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) costs 89 euros, and the Magic Keyboard starts at 349 euros (11 inches) and 399 euros (13 inches).
