A first look at the new iPad Pro M5 model from Apple reveals significant upgrades compared to the previous iPad Pro.
Apple continues to blur the lines between MacBook and iPad, introducing an all-new multitasking feature in iPadOS 26 that allows users to work with apps like traditional windows on a computer.
The new iPad Pro model, equipped with the latest M5 processor, boasts performance that exceeds current MacBook computers, making it suitable for AI crunching and graphics-intensive tasks such as video production and gaming.
From a pilot’s perspective, it’s ridiculously overpowered for anything you’ll ever need to do in the cockpit.
Notably, the entry-level $349 iPad has sufficient processor, memory, and battery life to handle demanding aviation EFB apps effortlessly.
Author's summary: Apple's new iPad Pro M5 outperforms current MacBooks.