Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

Lenovo
74 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024

Microsoft
71 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this tablet, praising its excellent screen, audio, and smooth multitasking performance for the price. The included pen and magnetic folio case are standout features that enhance usability for drawing and everyday tasks. While some note a slight initial lag when apps load, the device quickly becomes snappy and is considered unbeatable value, especially when on sale around $200.

Pros
  • Excellent screen quality
  • Great audio and speakers
  • Smooth multitasking performance
  • Included pen for drawing
  • Magnetic folio case
Cons
  • Slight initial lag when loading apps
  • Cannot connect to TV via HDMI
  • Not as fast as flagship phones
👍 Screen quality 3
👍 Audio quality 3
👍 Multitasking performance 2
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Included accessories 2
👎 Initial lag 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024

35 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 has received mixed feedback, with several users praising its size, weight, and performance, but others reporting serious issues like blue screens, glitchy behavior, and compatibility problems with Snapdragon processors. A few reviewers noted that not all software works with ARM processors, and one experienced repeated crashes requiring a reset. Overall, while some find it excellent, the negative experiences weigh heavily, especially given the high price.

Pros
  • Compact size and weight
  • Good performance
  • Fast delivery
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • Blue screen crashes
  • Snapdragon compatibility issues
  • Glitchy behavior
  • Slow response in some cases
  • High price
🤔 Performance 4
👎 Processor compatibility 3
👎 Stability 3
👍 Portability 3
👎 Value for money 2
👍 Delivery speed 2

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
74
Microsoft
81
Art Design
Lenovo
75
Microsoft
80
Reading
Lenovo
76
Microsoft
79
Productivity
Lenovo
64
Microsoft
78
Student
Lenovo
72
Microsoft
78
Business
Lenovo
62
Microsoft
71

Specifications

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab PlusMicrosoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 5 1600Intel Core Ultra 7 266V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
12,251
19,381
Cores88
GPU*Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★Arc Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
7,269
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR4XLPDDR5X★
Storage128 GB512 GB★
Storage TypeUFSSSD★
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size12.1"13"
Resolution2560 px2880 px★
PanelIPSOLED★
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness800 nits★600 nits
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelLenovo Tab PenSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
IP RatingIP52—
Physical
Weight0.53 kg★0.87 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSAndroid 15Windows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus

Scores 74 overall, wins 0 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 27 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment