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Apple M5 iPad Pro (OLED) vs Asus ZenBook A16 OLED
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Apple M5 iPad Pro (OLED) against Asus ZenBook A16 OLED, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Apple M5 iPad Pro (OLED)
Starts about $500.99 lower.
Best ecosystem
Tie
Neither lists native integrations.
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Apple M5 iPad Pro (OLED)
Apple M5 chip
Apple M5 iPad Pro (OLED)
Apple's professional tablet with a Tandem OLED display and the M5 processor.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Stunning display
- Desktop-class performance
- Advanced eSIM technology
- LiDAR Scanner
- Support for Apple Pencil Pro
Cons
- iPadOS still limits multitasking
Specifications
- BluetoothBluetooth 6
- displayUltra Retina XDR
- Operating SystemiPadOS
- processorApple M5
- 10-core CPU10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
- 10-core GPU10-core GPU
- 12MP Wide camera12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
- 5G (sub-6 GHz)5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO
- 5G, Gigabit LTE, and Wi-Fi callingavailable in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier
- 9-core CPU9-core CPU with 3 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
- Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence 4
- Apple Pencil supportApple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Audio Technology / Speakers—
- Battery—
- Camera12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
- Cellular data plansold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability
- ChipApple M5 chip
- Color—
- Color depth—
- Color gamut—
- Contrast ratio—
- Data onlyData only 8
- Digital zoomup to 5x
- Dimensions (cm)—
- Displaysrounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 13-inch iPad Pro is 13 inches, and the 11-inch iPad Pro is 11.1 inches. Actual viewable area is less
- eSIMeSIM 9
- Expansion Slots—
- Face IDEnabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
- FaceTime callingrequires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply
- Fast-charge capableUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max or other USB-C power adapter capable of providing 60W or higher (adapters sold separately) 13
- FDD-LTEFDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
- FDD-LTE BandsBands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
- Gigabit LTEGigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
- Graphics—
- graphics-filter—
- HDMI Port(s)—
- I/O Ports—
- iPad Pro uses advanced eSIM technologyfor more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
- iPadOScomes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad
- Keyboard—
- Keyboard color—
- Low blue light—
- Media EngineHardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
- Memory—
- Military Grade—
- Models A3358 and A33615G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79) 7
- Models A3358 and A3361 5G NR BandsBands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79
- MS Office—
- Nano-texture display glass optionon 1TB and 2TB models
- npu—
- Panel—
- Power—
- Power and BatteryBuilt-in 38.99-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Required charging power—
- Screen-to-body ratio—
- SDR brightness1000 nits max
- Security—
- SensorsFace ID, LiDAR Scanner, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensors
- SGS Eye Care Display—
- Size and weightvary by configuration and manufacturing process
- Storage—
- TD-LTETD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
- TD-LTE BandsBands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48
- thickness5.1mm
- Touchpad—
- TÜV Rheinland-certified—
- UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPAUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- Up to 4K AirPlayfor mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay-enabled smart TV
- USB-C Digital AV Multiport AdapterVGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately) 11
- VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR—
- Warranty—
- Web Camera—
- Weight (kg)—
- Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO 6
- Wi-Fi + Cellular modelsUp to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
- Wi-Fi 7available in countries and regions where supported
- Wi-Fi callingWi-Fi calling 7
- XDR brightness1000 nits max full screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only)
Asus ZenBook A16 OLED
Premium Windows AI PC powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Features a powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor and 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM.
- Equipped with a 16-inch 3K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1100nits HDR peak brightness.
- Includes robust security features such as Windows Hello and a Microsoft Pluton security processor.
Cons
- Requires a specific power supply range (45W to 100W) for optimal charging.
- The high price point may be a barrier for some users.
Specifications
- BluetoothBluetooth™ 6.0 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth™ features and supported version may vary depending on OS support and driver availability.)
- display40.64 cm (16) 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED display having 16:10 Aspect Ratio || 0.2ms Response time || 120Hz Refresh rate || 500nits Brightness || 1100nits HDR Peak Brightness
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
- processorSnapdragon™ X2 Elite Extreme X2E94100 24GB(53MB Cache, Single-core Boost Fequency 5.0GHz, Multi-core max up to 4.4GHz, 18 Cores, 18 Threads, Memory Bandwith 228GB/s)
- 10-core CPU—
- 10-core GPU—
- 12MP Wide camera—
- 5G (sub-6 GHz)—
- 5G, Gigabit LTE, and Wi-Fi calling—
- 9-core CPU—
- Apple Intelligence—
- Apple Pencil support—
- Audio Technology / SpeakersSmart Amp Technology || Built-in speaker || Built-in array microphone
- Battery70WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
- Camera—
- Cellular data plan—
- Chip—
- ColorZabriskie Beige - Ceraluminum™ (ceramized aluminum–magnesium alloy)
- Color depth1.07 billion colors
- Color gamut100% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Contrast ratio1,000,000:1
- Data only—
- Digital zoom—
- Dimensions (cm)35.35 x 24.24 x 1.38 ~ 1.65 cms
- Displays—
- eSIM—
- Expansion Slots1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4
- Face ID—
- FaceTime calling—
- Fast-charge capable—
- FDD-LTE—
- FDD-LTE Bands—
- Gigabit LTE—
- GraphicsQualcomm™ Adreno™ GPU
- graphics-filterQualcomm™ Adreno™ GPU
- HDMI Port(s)1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
- I/O Ports1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) || 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps) || 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack || SD 4.0 card reader
- iPad Pro uses advanced eSIM technology—
- iPadOS—
- KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard || With Copilot key
- Keyboard colorDark Beige
- Low blue light70% less harmful blue light
- Media Engine—
- Memory24GB LPDDR5X Memory on Package RAM
- Military GradeUS MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
- Models A3358 and A3361—
- Models A3358 and A3361 5G NR Bands—
- MS OfficeMicrosoft 365 Basic with 100GB Cloud Storage for 1 Year + Office Home 2024 with lifetime validity
- Nano-texture display glass option—
- npu80 TOPS
- Panel3K (2880 x 1800) OLED
- PowerTYPE-C, 130W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 6.5A, 130W, Input:100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
- Power and Battery—
- Required charging powerMin: 45W || Max: 100W
- Screen-to-body ratio90%
- SDR brightness—
- SecurityMcAfee™ || IR webcam with Windows Hello support || Microsoft Pluton security processor || Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) || BIOS Booting User Password Protection || BIOS setup user password
- Sensors—
- SGS Eye Care DisplayYes
- Size and weight—
- Storage512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe™ 4.0 SSD + 100GB Cloud Storage with Microsoft 365 Basic for 1 Year
- TD-LTE—
- TD-LTE Bands—
- thickness—
- TouchpadPrecision touchpad
- TÜV Rheinland-certifiedYes
- UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA—
- Up to 4K AirPlay—
- USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter—
- VESA CERTIFIED Display HDRVESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 1000
- Warranty1 Year International Warranty
- Web CameraFHD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello
- Weight (kg)1.2
- Wi-Fi—
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models—
- Wi-Fi 7—
- Wi-Fi calling—
- XDR brightness—