Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
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 Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 receives mixed feedback from a small sample of users. Positive reviews highlight its great value, good condition upon arrival, and excellent customer service for replacements. However, a negative review reports repeated issues with scratched units and insufficient power cables, which significantly lowers the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good condition on arrival
- Excellent customer service
- Fast replacement process
- Good size and usability
Cons
- Scratched units received
- Insufficient power cables
- Requires separate accessories
- Limited RAM in base model
- Complicated for kids
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ | Intel Pentium Gold |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ | Intel |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | eMMC★ |
| 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 10 Home in S Mode |
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 Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average gpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average battery (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.