Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Weight | 615 g | 521 g |
| Screen size | 12.7 " | 10.5 " |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
Between the Tab P12 (Gen 2) and Surface Go 4, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) comes out ahead in refresh rate / screen size, while the Surface Go 4 wins on weight. Overall, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 58.1 and the Surface Go 4 scores 54.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Tab P12 (Gen 2) edges ahead on the Mars Score (58.1 vs 54.9), but the 3.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Tab P12 (Gen 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 refresh rate, screen size, peak brightness. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Pick the Surface Go 4 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 — 94.00 g less. 521 vs 615.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, 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: Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) or Microsoft - Surface Go 4?
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) leads the current Mars Score by 3.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) if…
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, screen size in, peak brightness nits.
Choose Microsoft - Surface Go 4 if…
Microsoft - Surface Go 4 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 Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 20.95% more. 12.7 " vs 10.5 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 14.29% more. 400 nits vs 350 nits.
Why Microsoft - Surface Go 4 wins
- ▲Weight — 94.00 g less. 521 vs 615.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.7 "lead | 10.5 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nitslead | 350 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 615 g | 521 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Windowslead |