Between the Pad 2 and Pixel Tablet 2, the Pad 2 comes out ahead in storage and refresh rate, while the Pixel Tablet 2 wins on weight. Overall, the Pad 2 scores 62.7 and the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 55.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pad 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (62.7 vs 55.7), but the 7.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pad 2 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, refresh rate, peak brightness, among others.
Pick the Pixel Tablet 2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable ram, stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pad 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why OnePlus - Pad 2 wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 60.00% more. 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 900 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 10.00% more. 12.1 " vs 11 ".
Why Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 86.00 g less. 498 vs 584.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | OnePlus - Pad 2 | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.1 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 900 nitslead | 600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | OnePlus - Pad 2 | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 584 g | 498 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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