Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y Platinum 2021
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
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y Platinum 2021
Most buyers are thrilled with this refurbished Surface, praising its like-new condition, fast performance, and all-day battery life. However, a few encountered serious issues: one unit arrived with a scratched display, and another suffered a fatal boot error that left the device unusable. There is also a notable limitation with USB-C audio adapters causing media stutter on the ARM version.
Pros
- Like-new condition
- Fast performance
- All-day battery life
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
Cons
- Scratched display on arrival
- Fatal boot error on some units
- USB-C audio adapter causes media stutter
- ARM version lockups and reboots
- Non-original packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ | 1.3 GHz core_i3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 1 |
| GPU* | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ | UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | — |
| IP Rating | IP52 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| OS | Android 15 | Windows 11 |
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 10.5" 10100Y Platinum 2021
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (71st percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.