Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
59.3Performance85.7
75.9Display36.7
60.1Battery43.3
62.7Portability32
35.2Features56.8
8 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 24 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 wins this tablet face-off, 60.3 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and portability (+31). Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 32
- 300% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 2 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 35
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,118 vs 6,855
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,442 vs 2,135
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″+8% | 12 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPS IPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3504 x 2190 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 319 ppi+45% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits+100% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,135Top 37% | 2,442+14%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,855Top 32% | 11,118+62%Top 11% |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,200 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 598 g+13% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 6.2 mm+21% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP+300% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort output) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models) | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Windows 11 Home |
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