How do the scores compare?

Google Pixel Tablet scores 39.3/100 overall; iPad Air 13-inch (M4) scores 57.4/100. Google Pixel Tablet wins 3 individual spec rows, iPad Air 13-inch (M4) wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Google Pixel Tablet and the iPad Air 13-inch (M4)?

Google Pixel Tablet advantages: 20% lower weight: 493 g vs 616 g; 10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h; Lower launch price: $499 vs $799. iPad Air 13-inch (M4) advantages: Stronger performance score: 80 vs 44; Stronger features score: 74 vs 31; 265% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,591 vs 3,450; 152% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,576 vs 1,420; 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB.

Which is cheaper: Google Pixel Tablet or iPad Air 13-inch (M4)?

Google Pixel Tablet launched cheaper at $499, versus $799 for the iPad Air 13-inch (M4).

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M4)

Google

Google Pixel Tablet

$499

WINNER

Apple

iPad Air 13-inch (M4)

$799

44.4Performance80.4

34.1Display35.4

34.2Battery35.6

59.8Portability61

31.2Features74.4

3 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet10 spec wins — iPad Air 13-inch (M4)

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Air 13-inch (M4) wins this tablet face-off, 57.4 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+36). 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 616 g
10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
Lower launch price: $499 vs $799

Reasons to pick the iPad Air 13-inch (M4)

Stronger performance score: 80 vs 44
Stronger features score: 74 vs 31
265% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,591 vs 3,450
152% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,576 vs 1,420
50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Screen size	11 ″	12.9 ″+18%
Panel type	IPS LCD	Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Resolution	2560x1600	2732x2048
Pixel density	276 ppi+5%	264 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	600 nits+20%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Chipset	Google Tensor G2	Apple M4
AnTuTu	820,000	—
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,420Bottom 42%	3,576+152%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,450Bottom 36%	12,591+265%Top 9%
RAM	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Storage options	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Capacity	7,020 mAh	—
Charging	15 W	20 W+33%
Endurance	11 h+10%	10 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Weight	493 g+20%	616 g
Thickness	8.1 mm	6.1 mm+25%
Material	Aluminum (nano-ceramic coating)	Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Rear camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%
Front camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.2	6
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 13-inch (M4)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Stylus	USI 2.0 stylus (sold separately)	Apple Pencil Pro
Keyboard support	No	Yes
Speakers	Quad	Stereo
Operating system	Android 13	iPadOS 26

Related comparisons

Google Pixel Tabletvs Redmi Pad 2VS Google Pixel Tabletvs TCL Tab A1VS Google Pixel Tabletvs Huion Kamvas Pad 12VS Google Pixel Tabletvs AGM PAD P3 CompactVS iPad Air 13-inch (M4)vs Blackview Zeno 6 ProVS iPad Air 13-inch (M4)vs iPad Air 13-inch (M3)VS iPad Air 13-inch (M4)vs Teclast ArtPadVS iPad Air 13-inch (M4)vs iPad Air 11-inch (M4)VS

Try another matchup

Device oneDevice two