Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) vs Google - Pixel Tablet 2
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 600 nits |
| Weight | 579 g | 498 g |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen size | 13 " | 11 " |
Between the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) and Pixel Tablet 2, the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) comes out ahead in storage / peak brightness, while the Pixel Tablet 2 wins on weight. Overall, the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 66.2 and the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 60.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.2 vs 60.2), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) 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, peak brightness, ram, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 300.00% more. 512 GB vs 128 GB.
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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 81.00 g less. 498 vs 579.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) or Google - Pixel Tablet 2?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) leads the current Mars Score by 6.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) has the measurable edge on storage gb, peak brightness nits, ram gb.
Choose Google - Pixel Tablet 2 if…
Google - Pixel Tablet 2 has the measurable edge on weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲Storage — 300.00% more. 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 166.67% more. 1600 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.18% more. 13 " vs 11 ".
Why Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 81.00 g less. 498 vs 579.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 g | 498 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | iPadOS | Androidlead |