How do the scores compare?

Google Pixel Tablet scores 39.3/100 overall; iPad Air 11-inch (M2) scores 54.7/100. Google Pixel Tablet wins 3 individual spec rows, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Google Pixel Tablet and the iPad Air 11-inch (M2)?

Google Pixel Tablet advantages: 10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h; Lower launch price: $499 vs $599. iPad Air 11-inch (M2) advantages: Stronger performance score: 67 vs 44; Stronger portability score: 85 vs 60; Stronger features score: 74 vs 31; 187% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,900 vs 3,450; 95% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,600,000 vs 820,000.

Which is cheaper: Google Pixel Tablet or iPad Air 11-inch (M2)?

Google Pixel Tablet launched cheaper at $499, versus $599 for the iPad Air 11-inch (M2).

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

Google

Google Pixel Tablet

$499

WINNER

Apple

iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

$599

44.4Performance67.2

34.1Display32.9

34.2Battery33.6

59.8Portability84.9

31.2Features74.4

3 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet10 spec wins — iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Air 11-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 54.7 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and portability (+25). Google Pixel Tablet still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel Tablet

10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
Lower launch price: $499 vs $599

Reasons to pick the iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

Stronger performance score: 67 vs 44
Stronger portability score: 85 vs 60
Stronger features score: 74 vs 31
187% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,900 vs 3,450
95% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,600,000 vs 820,000

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Screen size	11 ″	10.9 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Resolution	2560x1600	2360x1640
Pixel density	276 ppi+5%	264 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Chipset	Google Tensor G2	Apple M2
AnTuTu 10	820,000	1,600,000+95%
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,420	2,600+83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,450	9,900+187%
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage options	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Capacity	7,020 mAh	7,606 mAh+8%
Charging	15 W	20 W+33%
Endurance	11 h+10%	10 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Weight	493 g	462 g+6%
Thickness	8.1 mm	6.1 mm+25%
Material	Aluminum (nano-ceramic coating)	Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Rear camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%
Front camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
Cellular	Wi-Fi only	5G optional
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB-C (10Gbps)

Features

Features comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Stylus	USI 2.0 stylus (sold separately)	Apple Pencil Pro
Keyboard support	No	Yes
Speakers	Quad	Stereo (landscape)
Operating system	Android 13	iPadOS 17

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