13 inch Screen Size — 4 Tablets Compared

Decision table

13 inch Screen Size: which one for what?

The 4 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Films & Video Students Battery Life Thin & Light

Leads for Films & Video: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 281%

Leads for Students: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 274%

Leads for Battery Life: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 260%

Leads for Thin & Light: Apple iPad Air 13 (M4)65%

#3#4#4#4
HONOR Pad X9b MaxHonor
13" · 10100 mAh
71% 50% 50% 50%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#4#2#2#1
Apple iPad Air 13 (M4)Apple
13" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
62% 60% 50% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
#2#3#3#2
Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5)Apple
13" · Apple M5 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
72% 60% 50% 60%
Why it ranks here
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 579 grams
#1#1#1#3
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2Lenovo
13" · Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
81% 74% 60% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 800 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 144Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
- Stylus in the box
- 10200 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- 10200 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 598 grams