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Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Google Pixel Tablet
39.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
58Inno Score
44.4Performance73.8
34.1Display35.4
34.2Battery48.6
59.8Portability60.9
31.2Features74.4
2 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet10 spec wins — iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 58 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+29). 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

  • 20% lower weight: 493 g vs 617 g
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $799

Reasons to pick the iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

  • Stronger performance score: 74 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 74 vs 31
  • 193% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,120 vs 3,450
  • 83% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,605 vs 1,420

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Screen size11 ″12.9 ″+18%
Panel typeIPS LCDLiquid Retina IPS LCD
Resolution2560x16002732x2048
Pixel density276 ppi+5%264 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits600 nits+20%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Apple M2
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared820,0002,351,334Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—614,345Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—889,420Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—288,951Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—558,618Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,420Bottom 42%2,605+83%Top 23%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Bottom 36%10,120+193%Top 17%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Capacity7,020 mAh9,705 mAh+38%
Charging15 W20 W+33%
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Weight493 g+20%617 g
Thickness8.1 mm6.1 mm+25%
MaterialAluminum (nano-ceramic coating)Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Rear camera8 MP12 MP+50%
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
CellularWi-Fi only5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C (10Gbps)

Features

Features comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
StylusUSI 2.0 stylus (sold separately)Apple Pencil Pro
Keyboard supportNoYes
SpeakersQuadStereo (landscape)
Operating systemAndroid 13iPadOS 17

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