Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (33 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.70 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444g.

How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPad Pro 11 M5?

iPad 11th generation is 33g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (477g vs 444g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 33g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (477g vs 444g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad 11th generation vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is noticeably wider than iPad Pro 11 M5 (179.5 mm vs 177.5 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 444 g), and iPad 11th generation is significantly thicker (7 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad 11th generation is 2 mm wider and 1.1 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5, making...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 33g heavier than the iPad Pro 11 M5 (7.4%).
Thickness
The iPad 11th generation is 1.7mm thicker than the iPad Pro 11 M5.
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 2mm wider than the iPad Pro 11 M5.
Height
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 1.1mm taller than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 33 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (7 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 2 mm wider and 1.1 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad 11th generation	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	179.5 mm	177.5 mm	-2 mm
Height	248.6 mm	249.7 mm	+1.1 mm
Thickness	7 mm	5.3 mm	-1.7 mm
Weight	477 g	444 g	-33 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPad Pro 11 M5's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPad Pro 11 M5 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPad Pro 11 M5's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 11th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad 11th generation is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 11th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad Pro 11 M5 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad 11th generation adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if shorter 248.6 mm height (vs 249.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 444g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 177.5 mm), thicker 7 mm edge (vs 5.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 11 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 11 M5 if lighter listed weight (444g vs 477g), narrower 177.5 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), thinner 5.3 mm profile (vs 7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has taller 249.7 mm frame (vs 248.6 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPad Pro 11 M5 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 11th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad 11th generation is 2 mm wider and 1.1 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (33 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPad 11th generation at 7 mm (1.70 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444g.
How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPad Pro 11 M5?: iPad 11th generation is 33g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (477g vs 444g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 33g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (477g vs 444g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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