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 | Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 g | 732 g |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 900 nits |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Screen size | 13 " | 14.5 " |
Between the iPad Pro 13 M4 and Tab Extreme Gen 2, the iPad Pro 13 M4 comes out ahead in weight / peak brightness, while the Tab Extreme Gen 2 wins on ram / screen size. Overall, the iPad Pro 13 M4 scores 60.3 and the Tab Extreme Gen 2 scores 59.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (60.3 vs 59.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 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 weight, peak brightness. The single most decisive one: Weight — 153.00 g less. 579 vs 732.
Pick the Tab Extreme Gen 2 if you care most about ram / screen size. Its strongest claims are ram, screen size. The single most decisive one: RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
Both ship with comparable storage, refresh rate, stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 or Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 leads the current Mars Score by 0.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 has the measurable edge on weight g, peak brightness nits.
Choose Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 if…
Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 has the measurable edge on ram gb, screen size in.
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 wins
- ▲Weight — 153.00 g less. 579 vs 732.
- ▲Peak brightness — 77.78% more. 1600 nits vs 900 nits.
Why Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 11.54% more. 14.5 " vs 13 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 | Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 " | 14.5 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 900 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 | Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 glead | 732 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | iPadOS | Androidlead |