iPad Anybody going from M4 to M5 iPad?

[Digitalguy]

Yeah, I did it because not only did I want to, but I also wanted to correct these mistakes I feel I made when I purchased the M4. So, I got nano-texture and cellular this time. Thankfully, not having to buy any accessories is a minor plus.

The mistake I want to correct from M4 to M5 is going with the 8GB RAM model, which now reloads virtually as often as my 4GB iPads did back in iPadOS 15. I have the cellular and no interest in nanotexture, as I mainly use it indoor and I care more about smudges than reflections, and with the nano the smudges (and more, since I often use the iPad in the kitchen) are harder to clean since it's not recommended to use cleaning liquid.
The big question is will 12GB correct the mistake or not.
And the answer probably is, for now it will but future updates make cause reloads at some point like it happened with previsous models. And the dilemma is, update again at that point or spend 600 more now to get a longer lifespan (but miss the future hardware features and a new battery...)

 

[hovscorpion12]

I am, because I can get a good trade-in price with a buyback company, cutting the price of the M5 by more than 50%.

ItsWorthMore gave me $1,200 for mine.

 

[Norre8]

ItsWorthMore gave me $1,200 for mine.

You must have 2TB and nano texture; they offered me $722 for mine. Rather deal with Apple.

 

[FlyingDutch]

The mistake I want to correct from M4 to M5 is going with the 8GB RAM model, which now reloads virtually as often as my 4GB iPads did back in iPadOS 15. I have the cellular and no interest in nanotexture, as I mainly use it indoor and I care more about smudges than reflections, and with the nano the smudges (and more, since I often use the iPad in the kitchen) are harder to clean since it's not recommended to use cleaning liquid.
The big question is will 12GB correct the mistake or not.
And the answer probably is, for now it will but future updates make cause reloads at some point like it happened with previsous models. And the dilemma is, update again at that point or spend 600 more now to get a longer lifespan (but miss the future hardware features and a new battery...)

I’m still using an M1 and I’m not seeing such a reload behavior as you are reporting

 

[JCCL]

I’m still using an M1 and I’m not seeing such a reload behavior as you are reporting

Me neither on an 8 GB M4 (but frankly I hate having tons of tabs opening to begin with). I wouldn’t get any Mac or Windows laptop with less than 16 GB (I have an 18 GB M3 Pro, but if I was in the market for a new one I’d problably go for 24 - 32 GB model). But for iPads, I frankly fail to see why it would be needed outside of very specific use cases. Even with iPad OS 26.1 Beta, this thing is performing like a champ. Will it eventually need more? Yes, but that’s still far off, and by then problably I would have upgraded to a more compelling model anyway.

 

[iToph]

I got my m5 today, coming from m4. The Main reason was the 120hz support on external, i really cant stand 60hz Displays anymore. So i can now ditch my Mac in office and carry my daily driver around with me

 

[Digitalguy]

I’m still using an M1 and I’m not seeing such a reload behavior as you are reporting

I am and I am not the only one if you read other posts/comments. I am not seeing any issues on my M1 16GB but definitely on 8GB devices. I ended up buying the base model M5 (12GB RAM) and will be selling the M4. Should be good for a few years.

 

[Digitalguy]

Me neither on an 8 GB M4 (but frankly I hate having tons of tabs opening to begin with). I wouldn’t get any Mac or Windows laptop with less than 16 GB (I have an 18 GB M3 Pro, but if I was in the market for a new one I’d problably go for 24 - 32 GB model). But for iPads, I frankly fail to see why it would be needed outside of very specific use cases. Even with iPad OS 26.1 Beta, this thing is performing like a champ. Will it eventually need more? Yes, but that’s still far off, and by then problably I would have upgraded to a more compelling model anyway.

As I said above, that's my experience and I am not alone. I don't keep tons of tabs open, just 5-6, but not all tabs take the same amount of RAM. I have the 24GB M3 air and my Windows desktop has 32GB (and I also have a second, M1 Mini desktop, with 16GB). Performance is perfectly fine with 8GB, reloads are the issue for me. I got the 12GB M5, will see how it is when it arrives tomorrow.

 

[Norre8]

There is no change from the M4 regarding the nano-texture option.

They are saying if you want the nano screen on M5 vs glossy on M4. That’s where I am.