Asus ZenPad 3S 10 vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
20Performance67.8
30.4Display81.8
22.1Battery50.4
76.5Portability47.6
57.2Features74.4
1 spec wins — Asus ZenPad 3S 109 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and performance (+48). Asus ZenPad 3S 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ZenPad 3S 10
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 48
- 37% lower weight: 430 g vs 682 g
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 57
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.7 ″ | 12.9 ″+33% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,600 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8176 | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,650,000Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,620Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,950Top 20% |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 32GB, 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,900 mAh | 10,758 mAh+82% |
| Charging | 18 W | 20 W+11% |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 430 g+37% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 6.4 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum back, glass front | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus (Z Stylus) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 | iPadOS 16 |
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