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.
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
Cons
Price and availability
Our review device of the new Apple iPad Pro can be pre-ordered directly from Apple.
Table of Contents
- Verdict - The iPad Pro 11 2025 M5 is faster than many compact laptops
- Specifications
- Case & features
- Software - iPadOS 26
- Communication and GNSS - Now with Wi-Fi 7
- Cameras
- Input devices and operation
- Display - The tandem OLED remains fantastic
- Performance - Apple M5 with 16 GB of RAM
- Emissions - Good speakers
- Battery runtimes
- Notebookcheck overall rating
- Possible alternatives compared
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cameras
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
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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.
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.
Display - The tandem OLED remains fantastic
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.
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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" | |
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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)
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. |
Display Response Times
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0.55 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.3 ms rise | |
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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). | ||
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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). |
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).
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
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3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
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3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
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3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 | |
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3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
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Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 | |
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
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GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
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GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
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Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
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GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
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GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
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Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 | |
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GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
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GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
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GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
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Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) |
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) |
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) |
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) |
GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) |
Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score | |
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (395 - 457, n=2) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16) | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 (Chrome 137, Performance Mode) | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 (Chrome 137) | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139) | |
Average of class Tablet (22.3 - 395, n=72, last 2 years) |
Speedometer 2.0 - Result 2.0 | |
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (790 - 946, n=2) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16) | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139) | |
Average of class Tablet (2.59 - 790, n=62, last 2 years) |
Speedometer 3 - Score 3.0 | |
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (49.1 - 60.3, n=2) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
Average of class Tablet (1.25 - 49.1, n=61, last 2 years) | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139) |
WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (376 - 384, n=2) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16) | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139) | |
Average of class Tablet (26 - 376, n=77, last 2 years) |
Octane V2 - Total Score | |
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (138481 - 151342, n=2) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16) | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139) | |
Average of class Tablet (763 - 138481, n=105, last 2 years) |
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
Average of class Tablet (243 - 27101, n=86, last 2 years) | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) (Chrome 139) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022 (Safari 16) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Chrome 140) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 (Safari 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 13 2024 (Safari Mobile 17) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Average Apple M5 (10 Cores) (228 - 243, n=2) |
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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.
(+) 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
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Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 | |
Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | |
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Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 |
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.
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
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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 | |
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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 ? -4% | 1.983 ? -1% |
Idle Average * (Watt) | 3.01 | 4.32 -44% | 7.1 -136% | 1.99 34% | 4.8 -59% | 7.31 ? -143% | 3.84 ? -28% |
Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 3.05 | 4.36 -43% | 7.27 -138% | 2.05 33% | 5.9 -93% | 7.38 ? -142% | 4.18 ? -37% |
Load Average * (Watt) | 5.99 | 12.54 -109% | 15.6 -160% | 28.5 ? -376% | 8.89 ? -48% | ||
Load Maximum * (Watt) | 21.7 | 15.49 29% | 17.6 19% | 46.6 ? -115% | 12.8 ? 41% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
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.
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 | |
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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
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Apple iPad Pro 11 2025 Apple M5 (10 Cores) ⎘ Apple M5 GPU ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 1024 GB | Amazon: 1. $399.00 Apple iPad 11-inch: A16 chip... 2. $649.00 Apple iPad Air 11-inch with ... 3. $899.00 Apple iPad Pro 11-Inch (M4):... List Price: 2079€ | 446 g | 1 TB NAND Flash | 11.00" 2420x1668 267 PPI OLED | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G925 MC12 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 128 GB | Amazon: 1. $859.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 256 G... 2. $799.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 128 G... 3. $859.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 256 G... List Price: 899€ | 469 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 11.00" 2560x1600 274 PPI OLED - Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) HiSilicon Kirin T82 ⎘ HiSilicon Maleoon 920c ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $10.95 Mr.Shield Screen Protector c... 2. $15.83 NEOYUKL Cover for Huawei Mat... 3. $127.85 Lkfyyds for Huawei MatePad 1... | 515 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 11.50" 2456x1600 255 PPI IPS | |
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 HiSilicon Kirin T92 ⎘ HiSilicon Maleoon 920 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $12.95 Mr.Shield Screen Protector c... 2. $13.49 AKABEILA 1 Pack Screen Prote... 3. $31.88 Compatible with for Huawei M... List Price: 999€ | 508 g | 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 12.20" 2800x1840 275 PPI Tandem OLED | |
Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 Apple M4 (9 cores) ⎘ Apple M4 10-core GPU ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB NVMe | Amazon: $598.00 List Price: 1199€ | 444 g | 256 GB NVMe | 11.00" 2420x1668 267 PPI OLED |
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