Google - Pixel Tablet 2 vs Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g | 732 g |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 900 nits |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size | 11 " | 14.5 " |
Between the Pixel Tablet 2 and Tab Extreme Gen 2, the Pixel Tablet 2 comes out ahead in weight, while the Tab Extreme Gen 2 wins on storage / peak brightness. Overall, the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 60.2 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 (60.2 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 Pixel Tablet 2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 234.00 g less. 498 vs 732.
Pick the Tab Extreme 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. Its strongest claims are storage, peak brightness, refresh rate, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
Both ship with comparable ram, 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: Google - Pixel Tablet 2 or Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2?
Google - Pixel Tablet 2 leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, storage, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Google - Pixel Tablet 2 if…
Google - Pixel Tablet 2 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 if…
Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 has the measurable edge on storage gb, peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz.
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 Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 234.00 g less. 498 vs 732.
Why Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 900 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 31.82% more. 14.5 " vs 11 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 " | 14.5 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | OLEDlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 900 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Lenovo - Tab Extreme Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 glead | 732 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |