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Apple iPad Pro M5 (2025) tablet review - An extremely fast M5 SoC and Wi-Fi 7

Faster than many laptops.

Apple has updated its iPad Pro series, equipping its high-end tablet with the new M5 processor and Wi-Fi 7. Performance surpasses many modern laptops, and with the new iPadOS 26 and Magic Keyboard, it almost feels like a MacBook.
Andreas Osthoff, 👁 Andreas Osthoff (translated by Andrew Dickson) Published 🇩🇪
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Verdict - The iPad Pro 11 2025 M5 is faster than many compact laptops

The new iPad Pro 11 2025 is even faster than before, and the new M5 SoC makes it more powerful than many compact laptops. Combined with the new iPadOS 26 and Magic Keyboard, the iPad Pro 11 almost turns into a small MacBook. More than ever, the operating system now resembles macOS, and it's actually only a matter of time before the two operating systems merge.

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This year, Apple also added Wi-Fi 7 to the iPad Pro, and the optional 5G cellular modem remains a huge benefit, even compared to a MacBook. It keeps you connected and eliminates the need for creating hotspots from other devices, such as smartphones. The display still offers good image quality, the speakers are great, and the battery life is good, albeit slightly weaker than its predecessor.

The biggest problem with the iPad Pro 11 2025 remains the price, especially for the higher-end models. If a model with the optional nano-textured glass, a 5G modem, and perhaps even the Magic Keyboard is your thing, it'll quickly set you back $2,000. In other words, you have to be willing and able to afford it.

Pros

+ extremely fast M5 SoC
+ sturdy and timeless case
+ Wi-Fi 7 and 5G
+ good camera quality for a tablet
+ powerful speaker sound
+ comprehensive software package
+ good battery life
+ bright and accurate display

Cons

- no power adapter included
- very expensive
- PWM flickering
- no always-on display
- only a 12-month warranty

Price and availability

Our review device of the new Apple iPad Pro can be pre-ordered directly from Apple.

The iPad Pro is once again among the first Apple devices to be equipped with the M5 processor generation. Furthermore, the new iPad Pro 2025 finally supports Wi-Fi 7. We're reviewing the smaller iPad Pro 11 with a 1 TB SSD and 5G connectivity. Apple's asking price for this configuration is a whopping $1,799. The Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard add another $129 and $299, respectively, bringing the total package to a hefty $2,227.

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 (iPad Pro Series)
Processor
Apple M5 (10 Cores) 10 x 3 - 4.6 GHz
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
, LPDDR5
Display
11.00 inch 3:2, 2420 x 1668 pixel 267 PPI, capacitive, native pen support, OLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
1 TB NAND Flash, 1024 GB 
, 968 GB free
Connections
1 USB4 40 Gbps, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Wi-Fi 7 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 5.3 x 249.7 x 177.5 ( = 0.21 x 9.83 x 6.99 in)
Battery
31.3 Wh, 8340 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Apple iPadOS 26
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix flash, f/​1.8, AF, OIS, wide angle
Secondary Camera: 12 MPix Ultra-wide angle, f/​2.4
Additional features
Speakers: 4 speakers, USB cable, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
446 g ( = 15.73 oz / 0.98 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
2079 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Case & features

The case itself hasn't changed. Even in its 2025 model, the iPad Pro 11 remains true to its familiar premium design, and we think it still looks excellent. The stability of the aluminum unibody casing is superb, and it's also very comfortable to hold for extended periods. The camera bump on the back is pleasantly flat and barely noticeable. The USB port still supports the 4.0 standard with a transfer speed of up to 40 Gbps. It can also be easily used with a USB-powered external monitor, as well as connected input devices. 

Price-wise, the new iPad Pro 11 starts at $999 with 256 GB of storage (12 GB of RAM), making it $100 cheaper than its predecessor at launch. Storage upgrades, in particular, are still very expensive, with the 2 TB model costing at least $1,999. Further upgrades include the nano-textured glass ($100) and the 5G mobile module ($200).

If you use the optional Magic Keyboard, you get a complete keyboard and case, but the result is an overall package that is significantly thicker (~13 mm) and heavier (1.037 kg). In the two following images, we have compared the iPad Pro with a current MacBook Pro 14 as well as the MacBook Air M1

iPad Pro 11 2025 M5 and Magic Keyboard (left) vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (right)
iPad Pro 11 2025 M5 and Magic Keyboard (left) vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (right)
iPad Pro 11 2025 M5 and Magic Keyboard (left) vs. Apple MacBook Air M1 (right)
iPad Pro 11 2025 M5 and Magic Keyboard (left) vs. Apple MacBook Air M1 (right)

Size comarison

271.25 mm / 10.7 in 182.53 mm / 7.19 in 5.5 mm / 0.2165 in 508 g1.12 lbs262.63 mm / 10.3 in 177.53 mm / 6.99 in 6.1 mm / 0.2402 in 515 g1.135 lbs253.8 mm / 9.99 in 165.3 mm / 6.51 in 5.5 mm / 0.2165 in 469 g1.034 lbs249.7 mm / 9.83 in 177.5 mm / 6.99 in 5.3 mm / 0.2087 in 446 g0.983 lbs249.7 mm / 9.83 in 177.5 mm / 6.99 in 5.3 mm / 0.2087 in 444 g0.979 lbs210 mm / 8.27 in 148 mm / 5.83 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 2.9 g0.00639 lbs

Software - iPadOS 26

The new iPad Pro 11 2025 ships with version 26 of iPadOS. Apple has synchronized the version number with macOS, and the similarity is immediately apparent when using the device. In addition to the new Liquid Glass design, there are many similarities, including the Settings menu. iPadOS 26 has also been optimized for multitasking, which means multiple windows can now be more easily placed side by side or stacked on top of each other on the screen. Space is naturally limited on the smaller 11-inch model, but having two apps side by side works well.

iPadOS 26 with Liquid Glass design
iPadOS 26 with Liquid Glass design
iPadOS 26 Exposé view
iPadOS 26 Exposé view

Every app always allows you to have access to a menu bar at the top, again reminiscent of macOS, and the file manager also allows you to quickly access external drives. It probably won't be long before the two operating systems are completely merged into one another. Apple Intelligence is also supported by the iPad Pro.

iPadOS 26 menu bar
iPadOS 26 menu bar
iPadOS 26 multi-tasking
iPadOS 26 multi-tasking

Sustainability

Apple has provided a comprehensive environmental report for the iPad Pro. Many recycled materials are used, both in the device and its packaging. For our 1 TB of storage model, a carbon footprint of 132 kg is projected over the expected lifetime of the device. Traditionally, iPads offer long update cycles of at least five years.

Communication and GNSS - Now with Wi-Fi 7

Apple now equips its iPad Pro 2025 with a fast Wi-Fi 7 module as well as Bluetooth 6. We didn't have a suitable router available at the time of this review, but Wi-Fi 6 transfer speeds of approximately 1.8-1.9 Gbps are also slightly faster than those of its predecessor.

Our review device also offers a 5G module and was factory-equipped with a T-Mobile eSIM. This feature remains a major advantage compared to MacBooks, where you always need to access a hotspot (e.g., from your phone) for a cellular connection.

Networking
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Wi-Fi 7
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
1801 (min: 1751) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
1857 (min: 1724) MBit/s ∼100%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Wi-Fi 6E
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
970 (min: 946) MBit/s ∼54%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
981 (min: 963) MBit/s ∼53%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
1827 (min: 1785) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1874 (min: 1677) MBit/s ∼100%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
959 (min: 713) MBit/s ∼53%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
951 (min: 839) MBit/s ∼51%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
787 (min: 615) MBit/s ∼44%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
1002 (min: 910) MBit/s ∼54%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
Wi-Fi 6E
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
986 (min: 552) MBit/s ∼54%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1533 (min: 1422) MBit/s ∼82%
0501001502002503003504004505005506006507007508008509009501000105011001150120012501300135014001450150015501600165017001750180018501900Tooltip
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1800 (1751-1841)
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1857 (1724-1920)

Cameras

Front camera
Front camera

No changes have been made to the camera modules. The rear 12 MP camera featuring OIS still takes excellent pictures for a tablet, although it doesn't reach the quality found in high-end smartphone cameras. Video recordings also remain decent at 4K ProRes and 60 Hz, with the microphones also performing well. The front camera (12 MP) supports Face ID and Center Stage, which means you stay in the center of the frame even if you move slightly.

Image comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

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ColorChecker
22.1 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
19.7 ∆E
25.5 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
16 ∆E
12.5 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
13 ∆E
6.8 ∆E
10.6 ∆E
19.3 ∆E
16.5 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
14.7 ∆E
19 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
8.7 ∆E
16.1 ∆E
21.1 ∆E
23.8 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
ColorChecker Apple iPad Pro 11 2025: 14.62 ∆E min: 4.65 - max: 25.5 ∆E

Input devices and operation

Both the capacitive touchscreen and the Apple Pencil Pro remain easy to use. They allow for precise handwritten notes and also excel in creative apps. The pen can be squeezed at the front to open a context menu. On top of that, it can be charged by being magnetically attached to the right side of the tablet.

A comfortable keyboard and trackpad...
A comfortable keyboard and trackpad...
...and backlight
...and backlight

Anyone choosing Apple's Magic Keyboard gets a keyboard with a trackpad, which means iPadOS can then be controlled using a mouse pointer. The keyboard itself is backlit and has a typing feel similar to that of a MacBook Pro.

USB port on the Magic Keyboard
USB port on the Magic Keyboard
The opening angle of the Magic Keyboard...
The opening angle of the Magic Keyboard...
...is limited.
...is limited.

Display - The tandem OLED remains fantastic

Subpixel arrangement
Subpixel arrangement
Maximum HDR brightness
Maximum HDR brightness

The 120 Hz tandem OLED display remains unchanged, but that's not a criticism, given the excellent image quality. In SDR mode, with the brightness sensor activated, we measured just under 1,000 cd/m² (600 cd/m² without the sensor) and a maximum of 1,572 cd/m² with HDR content. Color reproduction is also excellent. Matte nano-textured glass is available as an option (for an additional $250), which obviously has outdoor benefits. However, with the image also losing some brilliance, you should check this option out for yourself beforehand. We still measured PWM flickering at 240 Hz, but DC dimming at a lower amplitude is now used above 50% brightness.

981
cd/m²
983
cd/m²
987
cd/m²
979
cd/m²
987
cd/m²
981
cd/m²
980
cd/m²
981
cd/m²
972
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 987 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 981.2 cd/m² Minimum: 0.9 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 987 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 0.9 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.79}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 1.4 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5}
Gamma: 2.24
CCT: 6506 K
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
OLED, 2420x1668, 11"
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
OLED - Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560x1600, 11"
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
IPS, 2456x1600, 11.5"
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Tandem OLED, 2800x1840, 12.2"
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
OLED, 2420x1668, 11"
Screen
-91%
-109%
-23%
-1%
Brightness middle (cd/m²)
987
946
-4%
623
-37%
1036
5%
1005
2%
Brightness (cd/m²)
981
938
-4%
578
-41%
1039
6%
1004
2%
Brightness Distribution (%)
98
96
-2%
90
-8%
94
-4%
99
1%
Black Level * (cd/m²)
0.99
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
0.9
3.5
-289%
2.9
-222%
1.4
-56%
0.92
-2%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
2
5.5
-175%
5.3
-165%
2.6
-30%
2
-0%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
1.4
2.4
-71%
3.9
-179%
2.2
-57%
1.5
-7%
Gamma
2.24 98%
2.02 109%
2.33 94%
2.22 99%
2.224 99%
CCT
6506 100%
6322 103%
7191 90%
6829 95%
6604 98%
Contrast (:1)
629

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 240 Hz
Amplitude: 44 %
≤ 88 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 240 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 88 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 240 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8170 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

PWM (0 % brightness)
PWM (0 % brightness)
PWM (25 % brightness)
PWM (25 % brightness)
PWM (50 % brightness)
PWM (50 % brightness)
PWM (75 % brightness)
PWM (75 % brightness)
PWM (100 % brightness)
PWM (100 % brightness)
CalMAN Grayscales
CalMAN Grayscales
CalMAN Saturation
CalMAN Saturation
CalMAN ColorChecker
CalMAN ColorChecker
vs. sRGB
vs. sRGB
vs. P3
vs. P3
vs. AdobeRGB
vs. AdobeRGB

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
0.55 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.3 ms rise
↘ 0.25 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 1 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.3 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
0.38 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.19 ms rise
↘ 0.19 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 0 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.7 ms).
In sunlight
In sunlight
Outdoors (overcast day)
Outdoors (overcast day)
Viewing angle stability
Viewing angle stability

Performance - Apple M5 with 16 GB of RAM

Apple continues to offer the iPad Pro with two versions of the M5 SoC. The base model (256 & 512 GB) offers 9 cores (3x performance, 6x efficiency) and is paired with 12 GB of RAM. Starting with 1 TB of storage, the faster 10-core version (4x performance, 6x efficiency) is used in conjunction with 16 GB of RAM.

The new M5 SoC's performance is tremendous, and its pure performance is also better than that seen in most compact laptops. Accordingly, operation is extremely smooth and responsive at all times, even with more complex applications, multitasking, and gaming. The performance gain over the old M4 model sits at 10-15 % (CPU) and 10-30 % (GPU).

Geekbench 6.5
Single-Core
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
  (4128 - 4326, n=2)
4227 Points +2%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Apple M5 (10 Cores), M5 GPU, 16384
4128 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
Apple M4 (10 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 16384
3715 Points -10%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
Apple M4 (9 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 8192
3662 Points -11%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+, Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12288
2478 Points -40%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
HiSilicon Kirin T92, Maleoon 920, 12288
1517 Points -63%
Average of class Tablet
  (185 - 4128, n=103, last 2 years)
1406 Points -66%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
HiSilicon Kirin T82, Maleoon 920c, 8192
1311 Points -68%
Multi-Core
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
  (16544 - 18054, n=2)
17299 Points +5%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Apple M5 (10 Cores), M5 GPU, 16384
16544 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
Apple M4 (10 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 16384
14690 Points -11%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
Apple M4 (9 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 8192
13350 Points -19%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+, Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12288
7787 Points -53%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
HiSilicon Kirin T92, Maleoon 920, 12288
4812 Points -71%
Average of class Tablet
  (848 - 16544, n=103, last 2 years)
4498 Points -73%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
HiSilicon Kirin T82, Maleoon 920c, 8192
3782 Points -77%
Antutu v10 - Total Score
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Apple M5 (10 Cores), M5 GPU, 16384
3475590 Points
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
  (n=1)
3475590 Points 0%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
Apple M4 (10 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 16384
2716980 Points -22%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
Apple M4 (9 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 8192
2547454 Points -27%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+, Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12288
2396591 Points -31%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
1936538 Points -44%
Average of class Tablet
  (164396 - 3475590, n=73, last 2 years)
1134010 Points -67%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
HiSilicon Kirin T92, Maleoon 920, 12288
1049386 Points -70%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
HiSilicon Kirin T82, Maleoon 920c, 8192
805755 Points -77%
CrossMark - Overall
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
  (2129 - 2426, n=2)
2278 Points +7%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Apple M5 (10 Cores), M5 GPU, 16384
2129 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
Apple M4 (10 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 16384
1944 Points -9%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
Apple M4 (9 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 8192
1880 Points -12%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
1585 Points -26%
Average of class Tablet
  (227 - 2155, n=60, last 2 years)
944 Points -56%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
HiSilicon Kirin T82, Maleoon 920c, 8192
Points -100%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+, Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12288
Points -100%
Geekbench AI
Single Precision NPU 1.5
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
  (5295 - 5326, n=2)
5311 Points 0%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Apple M5 (10 Cores), M5 GPU, 16384
5295 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+, Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12288
1143 Points -78%
Average of class Tablet
  (166 - 5295, n=24, last 2 years)
741 Points -86%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
HiSilicon Kirin T82, Maleoon 920c, 8192
301 Points -94%
Half Precision NPU 1.5
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
  (41155 - 41298, n=2)
41227 Points 0%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Apple M5 (10 Cores), M5 GPU, 16384
41155 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+, Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12288
9067 Points -78%
Average of class Tablet
  (154 - 41155, n=24, last 2 years)
3915 Points -90%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
HiSilicon Kirin T82, Maleoon 920c, 8192
303 Points -99%
Quantized NPU 1.5
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
  (57388 - 57555, n=2)
57472 Points 0%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
Apple M5 (10 Cores), M5 GPU, 16384
57388 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+, Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12288
12422 Points -78%
Average of class Tablet
  (88 - 57388, n=24, last 2 years)
5568 Points -90%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
HiSilicon Kirin T82, Maleoon 920c, 8192
657 Points -99%
3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
11105 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
8889 Points -20%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
8457 Points -24%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
6388 Points -42%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
5328 Points -52%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
900 Points -92%
3DMark / Wild Life Extreme
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
9391 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
8689 Points -7%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
7335 Points -22%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
6353 Points -32%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
5137 Points -45%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
903 Points -90%
3DMark / Solar Bay Score
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
17650 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
14922 Points -15%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
14324 Points -19%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
11564 Points -34%
3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
22330 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
15576 Points -30%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
15083 Points -32%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
11543 Points -48%
3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
4406 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
3737 Points -15%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
3265 (24.2min - 24.2max) Points -26%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
2491 Points -43%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
2481 Points -44%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
433 Points -90%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
267 Points -94%
3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
4286 Points
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
3592 (26.6min - 26.6max) Points -16%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
3583 Points -16%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
2615 Points -39%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
2577 Points -40%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
437 Points -90%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
261 Points -94%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
120 fps +54%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
120 fps +54%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
120 fps +54%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
77.9 fps
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
60 fps -23%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
60 fps -23%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
885.9 fps
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
788 fps -11%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
758.2 fps -14%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
706.3 fps -20%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
697.9 fps -21%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
172 fps -81%
GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
120 fps +71%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
120 fps +71%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
120 fps +71%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
120 fps +71%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
70 fps
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
53 fps -24%
GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
531.8 fps
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
530 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
511 fps -4%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
449.5 fps -15%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
449.3 fps -16%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
92 fps -83%
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
120 fps +57%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
120 fps +57%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
118.3 fps +55%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
106.2 fps +39%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
76.4 fps
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
35 fps -54%
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
399.5 fps +98%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
359 fps +78%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
351 fps +74%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
277 fps +38%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
201.4 fps
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
66 fps -67%
GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
117.9 fps +49%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
103 fps +31%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
94.5 fps +20%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
84.1 fps +7%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
78.9 fps
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
19 fps -76%
GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
283.9 fps +11%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
256.3 fps
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
233.8 fps -9%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
177 fps -31%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
171.4 fps -33%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
32 fps -88%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
106.4 fps +60%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
97.3 fps +46%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
88 fps +32%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
66.6 fps
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
60 fps -10%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
19 fps -71%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
16 fps -76%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
114.5 fps +3%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
110.7 fps
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
105.4 fps -5%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
90 fps -19%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
77 fps -30%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
27 fps -76%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
18 fps -84%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
120 fps +80%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
118 fps +77%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
111 fps +66%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
99.8 fps +49%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
66.8 fps
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
30 fps -55%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
27 fps -60%
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
339.7 fps +7%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
317.5 fps
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
287.9 fps -9%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
278.6 fps -12%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
233 fps -27%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
73 fps -77%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
49 fps -85%
GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (10 cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
55.1 fps +11%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
49.6 fps
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
48.6 fps -2%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
40 fps -19%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe
35.6 fps -28%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
12 fps -76%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
7.5 fps -85%
Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (395 - 457, n=2)
426 Points +8%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
395 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
333.7 Points -16%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17)
329.398 Points -17%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16)
220.382 Points -44%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 (Chrome 137, Performance Mode)
194.54 Points -51%
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 (Chrome 137)
129.817 Points -67%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139)
171.344 Points -57%
Average of class Tablet (22.3 - 395, n=72, last 2 years)
143.5 Points -64%
Speedometer 2.0 - Result 2.0
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (790 - 946, n=2)
868 runs/min +10%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
790 runs/min
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
572 runs/min -28%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17)
571 runs/min -28%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16)
363 runs/min -54%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139)
194 runs/min -75%
Average of class Tablet (2.59 - 790, n=62, last 2 years)
181.8 runs/min -77%
Speedometer 3 - Score 3.0
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (49.1 - 60.3, n=2)
54.7 runs/min +11%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
49.1 runs/min
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17)
33.7 runs/min -31%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
32 runs/min -35%
Average of class Tablet (1.25 - 49.1, n=61, last 2 years)
14.2 runs/min -71%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139)
12.4 runs/min -75%
WebXPRT 4 - Overall
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (376 - 384, n=2)
380 Points +1%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
376 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
315 Points -16%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140)
234 Points -38%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16)
223 Points -41%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139)
152 Points -60%
Average of class Tablet (26 - 376, n=77, last 2 years)
132.1 Points -65%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (138481 - 151342, n=2)
144912 Points +5%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
138481 Points
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
105178 Points -24%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17)
105035 Points -24%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140)
89374 Points -35%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16)
72484 Points -48%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139)
48384 Points -65%
Average of class Tablet (763 - 138481, n=105, last 2 years)
39975 Points -71%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Average of class Tablet (243 - 27101, n=86, last 2 years)
2647 ms * -991%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139)
729.32 ms * -201%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16)
466.8 ms * -92%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140)
392.3 ms * -62%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17)
325.6 ms * -34%
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17)
318.8 ms * -31%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
242.7 ms *
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (228 - 243, n=2)
235 ms * +3%

* ... smaller is better

Emissions - Good speakers

Temperature

In everyday use, the iPad Pro 11 2025's surface temperatures remain completely safe. The device does heat up noticeably under full load (e.g., while gaming), which means temperatures of just over 40°C on the rear of the device aren't an issue. Most users typically use a protective case, meaning temperatures are even less significant.

However, performance isn't very consistent, and the new M5 SoC can only access its full power for a relatively short time. This also resulted in significant performance reductions of 20-30% in the 3DMark stress tests.

Max. Load
 36 °C
97 F
37.5 °C
100 F
36.4 °C
98 F
 
 37.2 °C
99 F
38.6 °C
101 F
37.7 °C
100 F
 
 35.1 °C
95 F
36.8 °C
98 F
35 °C
95 F
 
Maximum: 38.6 °C = 101 F
Average: 36.7 °C = 98 F
40.5 °C
105 F
41.1 °C
106 F
40.1 °C
104 F
41.1 °C
106 F
43.1 °C
110 F
42 °C
108 F
39.2 °C
103 F
40.3 °C
105 F
39.7 °C
103 F
Maximum: 43.1 °C = 110 F
Average: 40.8 °C = 105 F
Room Temperature 20.3 °C = 69 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-900
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 36.7 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 30 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Tablet.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 38.6 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43.1 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 23.9 °C / 75 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.

3DMark Stress Tests

3DMark
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
99.6 % +51%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
76.6 % +16%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
66.7 % +1%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
65.9 %
Solar Bay Stress Test Stability
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
92.6 % +32%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
76 % +9%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
69.9 %
Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
Maleoon 920, Kirin T92, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
99.1 % +26%
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
Maleoon 920c, Kirin T82, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
99 % +26%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Immortalis-G925 MC12, Dimensity 9400+, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
79.4 % +1%
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 GPU, M5 (10 Cores), 1 TB NAND Flash
78.6 %
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 (9 cores), 256 GB NVMe
75.3 % -4%
Surface temperature under load (front)
Surface temperature under load (front)
Surface temperature under load (rear)
Surface temperature under load (rear)

Speakers

Once again, the iPad Pro 11 2025's four speakers offer very good and quite powerful sound. Music, movies, and games are all very enjoyable, and external speakers aren't really a must.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2032.734.42525.329.83132.331.54032.435.95029.332.86328.231.5802236.310023.650.112518.75716018.857.520017.760.425018.162.231516.167.140013.868.250012.571.563011.674.880011.676.4100011.876.5125011.274.116001170.6200011.470.2250011.770.9315011.968.7400012.164.9500012.860.5630012.665800012.362.61000012.465.61250012.267.31600011.865.3SPL24.583.3N0.657.7median 12.3median 67.1Delta2.34.534.935.324.322.620.727.118.127.230.836.121.733.814.841.317.245.914.356.217.166.514.366.914.266.914.568.91368.411.871.813.27410.975.211.77611.479.911.777.812.375.5137412.871.912.474.613.973.413.569.51368.713.672.313.765.31356.224.886.90.673.4median 13median 71.91.2440.835.930.134.226.726.527.827.735.933.528.329.828.838.627.349.717.25816.365.914.76512.865.813.264.512.666.512.375.212.275.812.175.912.373.812.376.812.175.11275.112.276.11376.413.172.613.173.613.571.413.472.813.465.913.567.513.357.22586.50.673median 13.1median 72.81.75.138.131.328.736.123.126.926.528.837.637.819.623.516.731.924.244.920.452.420.554.311.655.110.757.210.362.97.860.18.156.69.264.89.561.49.661.98.167.69.364.39.76210.265.410.955.711.456.212.358.812.864.913.968.614.665.515.463.216.266.323.675.90.538.4median 10.9median 61.92.64.8hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseApple iPad Pro 11 2025Samsung Galaxy Tab S11Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 8.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.6% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (3.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 8% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 89% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 5% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 94% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 10% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (9.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 4% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (9.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 4% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (75.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 7.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.4% away from median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.5% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (8.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (11% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 11% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 87% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 6% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 92% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Battery runtimes

Power consumption

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.14 / 0.34 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 1.97 / 3.01 / 3.05 Watt
Load midlight 5.99 / 21.7 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
8340 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
8400 mAh
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
10100 mAh
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
5050 mAh
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
8340 mAh
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores)
 
Average of class Tablet
 
Power Consumption
-39%
-79%
35%
-74%
-156%
-15%
Idle Minimum * (Watt)
1.97
2.57
-30%
1.25
37%
1.2
39%
3.5
-78%
2.04 ?(1.97 - 2.1, n=2)
-4%
Idle Average * (Watt)
3.01
4.32
-44%
7.1
-136%
1.99
34%
4.8
-59%
7.31 ?(3.01 - 11.6, n=2)
-143%
Idle Maximum * (Watt)
3.05
4.36
-43%
7.27
-138%
2.05
33%
5.9
-93%
7.38 ?(3.05 - 11.7, n=2)
-142%
Load Average * (Watt)
5.99
12.54
-109%
15.6
-160%
28.5 ?(5.99 - 51.1, n=2)
-376%
Load Maximum * (Watt)
21.7
15.49
29%
17.6
19%
46.6 ?(21.7 - 71.5, n=2)
-115%

* ... smaller is better

Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

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Apple iPad Pro 11 2025; Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd: Ø6.59 (2.13-41.2)
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø2.53 (2.47-3.06)

Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)

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Apple iPad Pro 11 2025; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø24.7 (12.4-34.5)
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø2.53 (2.47-3.06)

Battery life

As we've already witnessed, the new M5 processor can consume a lot of power during short bursts of load, and this also impacted our Wi-Fi test. We measured around 12 hours with the brightness adjusted and just over 8 hours with full brightness. Our tests with the predecessor and the entry-level M4 SoC (9 cores instead of 10) demonstrated runtimes of around 15 hours in the Wi-Fi test.

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing
12h 03min
WiFi Websurfing max. Brightness
8h 11min
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
8340 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
8400 mAh
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025)
10100 mAh
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025
5050 mAh
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024
8340 mAh
Battery Runtime
-7%
42%
2%
26%
WiFi Websurfing (h)
12.1
11.2
-7%
17.2
42%
12.4
2%
15.2
26%
WiFi Websurfing max. Brightness (h)
8.2

Notebookcheck overall rating

Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 - 10/21/2025 v8
Andreas Osthoff

Chassis
87 / 98 → 89%
Keyboard
77 / 80 → 97%
Pointing Device
97%
Connectivity
54 / 69 → 79%
Weight
84 / 40-88 → 92%
Battery
89%
Display
92%
Games Performance
49 / 65 → 75%
Application Performance
97 / 92 → 100%
AI Performance
93%
Temperature
91%
Noise
100%
Audio
86 / 91 → 94%
Camera
70 / 90 → 78%
Average
82%
90%
Tablet - Weighted Average
CO2 Emissions
80.2%
Materials
80%
Packaging
95%
Power Use
92.7%
Repairability
50%
Software Updates
85%
Recycle Logo Total Sustainability Score: 80.5%

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The selection of devices to be reviewed is made by our editorial team. The test sample was provided to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or retailer for the purpose of this review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review. As an independent media company, Notebookcheck is not subjected to the authority of manufacturers, retailers or publishers.

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Andreas Osthoff, 2025-10-22 (Update: 2025-10-22)