New! iPad Pro with M5 Processor
Apple has released a new iPad Pro model with the M5 processor, blurring the lines between MacBook and iPad. The new iPad Pro features an all-new multitasking experience, introduced in iPadOS 26, allowing users to work with apps like traditional windows on a computer.
The new iPad Pro is designed for AI crunching and graphics-intensive tasks, such as video production and gaming, with performance exceeding current MacBook computers.
From a pilot’s perspective, it’s ridiculously overpowered for anything you’ll ever need to do in the cockpit.
Meanwhile, the entry-level $349 iPad has sufficient processor, memory, and battery life to handle demanding aviation EFB apps effortlessly.
Author summary: Apple's new iPad Pro with M5 processor exceeds MacBook performance.