Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 Blue
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
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
Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 Blue
The iPad Air (renewed) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, screen quality, and value. Users find it nearly as capable as the Pro model for everyday tasks and gaming, with many praising the brilliant display and easy setup. A few minor complaints include the lack of a headphone jack, non-intuitive functions, and basic packaging for renewed units. One verified buyer received the wrong size (11" instead of 13") and returned it, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Great performance for daily tasks and gaming
- Brilliant and easy-to-read screen
- Excellent value for renewed price
- Easy setup process
- Good camera and FaceTime quality
Cons
- No headphone jack for wired earphones
- Some functions not intuitive
- Basic packaging for renewed units
- Risk of receiving wrong size (11" vs 13")
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 4.05 GHz★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ | Apple M3 chip |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2732 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP52 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery | — | 28 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 15 | iPadOS |
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
Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 Blue
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 27 specs.