I tested every iPad model that Apple currently sells - here's my advice for Pro users in 2026

• The M5 iPad Pro is now available for purchase, starting at $999 for the 11-inch and $1,199 for the 13-inch variant.
• It features Apple's most powerful processor yet, promising faster speeds, improved AI workflows, and better efficiency.
• It also runs on Apple's most updated connectivity chipsets.

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If you're eyeing a new iPad right now, the tip-top option is the Pro model with Apple's new M5 processor. It has the same chip that powers the latest MacBook Pro, promising big performance gains in an ultraportable form factor. But should you buy one when newer, likely more capable iPads are expected in 2026?

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