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Tablets spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2) lines up the June 2023 Google Pixel Tablet with the May 2024 iPad Air 13-inch (M2). The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the tablets database.

Spec score

2.7 / 10

Google Pixel Tablet specs

Spec lead

7.3 / 10

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) specs

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and camera.

Spec sheet

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2). Rows are scored only when both devices publish a comparable figure. This is a spec-sheet cross-check.
SpecGoogle Pixel TabletiPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Display11-inch LCD, 2560×1600, 60Hz13-inch Liquid Retina, 2732×2048Leads
ChipGoogle Tensor G2Apple M2Leads
Storage128GB or 256GB, 8GB RAMTie128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TBTie
Camera8MP rear, 8MP front12MP rear, 12MP landscape frontLeads
Battery27 WhUp to 10 hours video
Weight493 gLeads617 g Wi-Fi
Launch price$499Leads$799
StylusNo included stylusApple Pencil Pro
SoftwareAndroid, Charging Speaker Dock on the bundleiPadOS

Who should buy which

Choose the Google Pixel Tablet if you want Android. It leads on weight and launch price.

Choose the iPad Air 13-inch (M2) if you want iPadOS. It leads on display, chip, and camera.

Questions

Which is better, Google Pixel Tablet or iPad Air 13-inch (M2)?

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and camera.

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2): which has the better display?

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads on display. Google Pixel Tablet: 11-inch LCD, 2560×1600, 60Hz. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): 13-inch Liquid Retina, 2732×2048.

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2): which has the better chip?

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads on chip. Google Pixel Tablet: Google Tensor G2. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): Apple M2.

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 13-inch (M2): which has the better battery?

Google Pixel Tablet and iPad Air 13-inch (M2) do not publish a comparable battery figure. Google Pixel Tablet: 27 Wh. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): Up to 10 hours video.

What did Google Pixel Tablet and iPad Air 13-inch (M2) cost?

Google Pixel Tablet leads on price. Google Pixel Tablet: $499. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): $799.

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