Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
73.3Performance100
87Display57.1
77.3Battery53.3
62.8Portability20
67.2Features81.3
6 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 22 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 wins this tablet face-off, 75.6 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and display (+30). Surface Pro 13-inch (12th 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 Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2
- Stronger display score: 87 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 20
- 83% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 600 nits
- 35% lower thickness: 6.1 mm vs 9.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 73
- Stronger features score: 81 vs 67
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840x2560 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 355 ppi+33% | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+83% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12,700 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 60 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 605 g+32% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm+35% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Metal | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps, DP-Out) | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro 2 | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6x speakers (harman/kardon, Dolby Atmos) | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 17 | Windows 11 Home |
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