So, if you just bought the Apple M5 iPad Pro, you’re probably wondering, “What are the essential accessories to buy?”. Well, let’s talk about them. These are the best accessories for your Apple M5 iPad Pro.
The Stylus: The Ultimate iPad Tool
First, the number one accessory for the iPad, debatably, is a stylus. A huge part about using an iPad, especially an iPad Pro, is that it’s a large canvas. So buying a stylus allows you to use it as such for highlighting certain things during your presentations, annotating, taking notes, drawing, etc.
In my opinion, I would prioritize a stylus over pretty much everything on this list because of how essential it is to the iPad experience. The number one choice is the Apple Pencil Pro, which because it’s made by Apple, is the most compatible with the iPad Pro and has the most features. However, if you have a tighter budget, especially given that you just purchased the expensive iPad Pro, you can opt for the other options that give you that stylus experience.
Keyboards: Turning Your iPad into a Laptop
Both the keyboard and stylus can really take first place because they’re both really helpful for making your iPad more usable, but I tend to prefer the stylus. Nevertheless, a keyboard allows you to turn your iPad into a sort of laptop. Though, I would recommend buying a laptop first before getting a tablet.
The keyboard makes it so you can precisely edit your documents and spreadsheets, email people, and even in some cases, like with the Magic Keyboard, act as a case, so you don’t need to buy another case for your iPad. Personally, I’ve always used my iPad as a digital notebook that can back up all of my documents to the cloud. And though a keyboard would have been nice, it never really fit my workflow. But I’ve seen many of my classmates and now co-workers use iPad Pros with the Magic Keyboards very efficiently.
Protection: Sleeves, Cases, and Screen Protectors
For the next accessory, I have a carrying sleeve. Besides the last two, this is another essential I cannot live without. Using a soft carrying sleeve protects your device from a variety of different weather conditions and even just rough handling. Always aim for ones with multiple pockets and cutouts so you can bring your other iPad accessories along with.
If you’re not opting for a keyboard case or the Magic Keyboard, I still would strongly recommend purchasing a case for your iPad. The iPad Pro is built very solidly, but over time, because it’s a portable device, you’re likely to bump it into things or drop it.
On top of that, a screen protector. These are vital for your all screen devices like your tablets and your phones. The textured ones make writing on the iPad with your stylus feel kind of like paper. I go for the glossy screen protector variant, which is just like the screen protectors on your phone that just act like second screens. So, when they crack, you can just peel them off and then put on a new one.
Performance and Precision: Fast Charging and Mice
The M5 iPad Pro is fast charging compatible, meaning that using certain high wattage charging bricks, you can charge your iPad to 50% battery capacity in 30 minutes. If you want to charge your iPad super fast when in a pinch, you have to aim for the ones on your screen or ones of similar wattage, 60 and up.
Getting a small portable mouse allows you to slightly turn your iPad into again a sort of computer, but not an actual laptop. iPads can’t really replace laptops, but having that extra flexibility to make more precise movements with your iPad and just do things that make it function like a laptop is a nice thing to have and something to consider.
Durability and Organization: Sleeves and Accessory Cases
One thing I would strongly recommend for everyone is a stylus sleeve. Getting a stylus sleeve, just like with the case for the iPad itself, allows you to have a bit more piece of mind when you drop your device. It adds that extra layer of soft protection and makes them more durable as a whole.
Finally, I recommend buying for all of your accessories, an accessory case. Overall, I’d always suggest some sort of accessory pencil pouch to just make your life easier to stuff into your travel bag or backpack when you’re out and about.
Those were all of the essential accessories for your Apple M5 iPad Pro. What do you think of this list? My name is Cirrus. Thank you very much for reading and have a wonderful day. Peace.
