"Do you want an iPad Pro? Or do you want a MacBook? That's a line that has been increasingly blurring these past few years, and while the two machines still aren't on par-the M5 MacBook Pro's extra fans and higher clock speeds can deliver more oomph-the latest iteration of Apple's flagship tablet feels more capable than ever, thanks to drastic changes in iPadOS 26."
"The changes are not massive when compared to an M4-powered iPad Pro. Heck, most of this tablet is largely the same as its predecessor. It still feels niche-the 13-inch model I'm typing on starts at $1,299, and that's without Apple's Magic Keyboard case, while the 11-inch is $999. Few will really need and appreciate the power gains of the M5 in the iPad Pro; most will be perfectly happy with the iPad Air."
Apple's latest iPad Pro uses the M5 chip and retains much of the previous generation's hardware while offering two sizes and a slim, lightweight design. The Tandem OLED display and improved speakers deliver strong entertainment performance. iPadOS 26 introduces desktop-like windowed apps that make multitasking and productivity much more feasible, shifting the device closer to laptop functionality. The product remains niche due to high cost, an expensive official keyboard, a single USB-C port, and conservative industrial design. MacBook models still deliver higher sustained performance for demanding workloads, but the iPad Pro excels across entertainment and light-to-moderate work.
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