Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
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 Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
The Surface Pro 11 receives mixed reviews with several users reporting severe stability issues including repeated blue screens of death, making the device unusable out of the box. Others highlight compatibility problems with Snapdragon/ARM processors, noting that not all Windows software works. While some praise its size and performance as a travel companion, the overall sentiment is dampened by hardware defects and processor limitations.
Pros
- Great size for travel
- Fast replacement for SurfacePro6
- Lightning fast performance for some users
- Looks great and works great
- Good price on delivery
Cons
- Repeated blue screen crashes
- Incompatibility with some Windows software on Snapdragon/ARM
- Slower response than older laptops
- On-screen keyboard issues in tablet mode
- Unexpected screen jumps or kicks
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | — |
| IP Rating | IP52 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| OS | Android 15 | Windows 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" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025 offers 10.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.
