When placed side by side, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) and MacBook Pro 14" (M5) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) stands at 195.4 mm while the MacBook Pro 14" (M5) measures 221.2 mm. The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is 25.8 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 134.8 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 14" (M5)'s 312.6 mm. The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is 177.8 mm wider. For thickness, the iPad mini (A17 Pro) comes in at 6.3 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 14" (M5)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is 9.2 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is heavier at 1555 grams versus 293 grams for the iPad mini (A17 Pro). That is a 1262-gram difference (430.7%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | MacBook Pro 14" (M5) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 134.8 mm | 312.6 mm | -177.8 mm |
| Height | 195.4 mm | 221.2 mm | -25.8 mm |
| Depth | 6.3 mm | 15.5 mm | -9.2 mm |
| Weight | 293 g | 1.55 kg | -1262.0 mm |