This comparison puts the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) and Lenovo Yoga Tab side by side — two tablets measured against the same 43-spec sheet, with every meaningful gap scored and explained. On our weighted VS Score the Lenovo Yoga Tab finishes ahead, 73 to 59 — a decisive result.
The single biggest measurable gap is refresh rate: 60 Hz vs 144 Hz.
Tap a category to see which one wins it.
Design
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)43
Lenovo Yoga Tab71
Lenovo Yoga Tab wins Design
Display
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)38
Lenovo Yoga Tab81
Lenovo Yoga Tab wins Display
Performance
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)73
Lenovo Yoga Tab73
This category is a tie
Battery
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)82
Lenovo Yoga Tab43
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) wins Battery
Cameras
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)20
Lenovo Yoga Tab80
Lenovo Yoga Tab wins Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)83
Lenovo Yoga Tab83
This category is a tie
Sensors
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)100
Lenovo Yoga Tab67
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) wins Sensors
59Points
73Points
Where the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) beats the Lenovo Yoga Tab
2.2 mm less thickness ?6.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
1.9 " more screen size ?13 " vs 11.1 "
203,035 more AnTuTu benchmark ?2,536,320 vs 2,333,285
4,418 more Geekbench multi-core ?10,090 vs 5,672
425 more Geekbench single-core ?2,585 vs 2,160
845 mAh more battery capacity ?9,705 mAh vs 8,860 mAh
Has records 4K video ?
0.2 f/ less front camera aperture ?2 f/ vs 2.2 f/
Has 5G support ?
Where the Lenovo Yoga Tab beats the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
159 g less weight ?458 g vs 617 g
468 px more resolution ?3,200 px vs 2,732 px
76 ppi more pixel density ?340 ppi vs 264 ppi
84 Hz more refresh rate ?144 Hz vs 60 Hz
200 nits more peak brightness ?800 nits vs 600 nits
The spec sheet pulls in both directions. These are the gaps big enough to shape the decision — with the actual figures, and what each one means in real-world use.
Refresh rateDisplay
60 Hz vs 144 Hz — 2.4× more for the Lenovo Yoga Tab
A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.
The step from 60 to 120 Hz is obvious; differences above 120 Hz are far subtler in everyday use.
Internal storagePerformance
128 GB vs 256 GB — 2× more for the Lenovo Yoga Tab
More storage holds more apps, media and files.
WeightDesign
617 g vs 458 g — 26% less for the Lenovo Yoga Tab
A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.
Records 4K videoCameras
Yes vs No — only the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) has it
Captures high-resolution 4K footage.
5G supportProductivity & connectivity
Yes vs No — only the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) has it
Connects to fast 5G mobile networks on the go.
Which one should you buy?
There is no single answer — it depends on what you will actually use it for. Match your priority to the pick below.
Best for displayLenovo Yoga Tab takes the category 81 to 38 — driven by refresh rate (60 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Best for batteryApple iPad Air 13 (2024) takes the category 82 to 43.
Best for designLenovo Yoga Tab takes the category 71 to 43 — driven by weight (617 g vs 458 g).
Best for camerasLenovo Yoga Tab takes the category 80 to 20.
Best for sensorsApple iPad Air 13 (2024) takes the category 100 to 67 — driven by compass (Yes vs No).
The safe all-rounderLenovo Yoga Tab wins more of the categories that carry real weight, topping the overall VS Score at 73.
Where each one falls short
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
Refresh rate: 60 Hz vs 144 Hz
Internal storage: 128 GB vs 256 GB
Weight: 617 g vs 458 g
Lenovo Yoga Tab
Records 4K video: Yes vs No
5G support: Yes vs No
Compass: Yes vs No
2 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
What matters to you?
Drag the sliders to weight each category and re-rank the products to suit your priorities.
Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Sensors
Your ranking
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)Your pick58
Lenovo Yoga TabYour pick72
Score breakdown
Design
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)43
Lenovo Yoga Tab71
Decided by weight (617 g vs 458 g) and thickness (6.1 mm vs 8.3 mm).
Display
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)38
Lenovo Yoga Tab81
Decided by refresh rate (60 Hz vs 144 Hz) and peak brightness (600 nits vs 800 nits).
Performance
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)73
Lenovo Yoga Tab73
Decided by internal storage (128 GB vs 256 GB) and AnTuTu benchmark (2,536,320 vs 2,333,285).
Battery
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)82
Lenovo Yoga Tab43
Decided by wired charging (36.59 W vs 45 W) and battery capacity (9,705 mAh vs 8,860 mAh).
Cameras
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)20
Lenovo Yoga Tab80
Decided by records 4K video (Yes vs No) and rear camera (12 MP vs 13 MP).
Productivity & connectivity
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)83
Lenovo Yoga Tab83
Decided by 5G support (Yes vs No) and Wi-Fi standard (Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7).
Sensors
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)100
Lenovo Yoga Tab67
Decided by compass (Yes vs No).
How the VS Score works — and what it can’t tell you
Every measurable spec is scored relative to this matchup: the best value here earns 100%, the worst 0%, and everything between scales linearly. Each spec then counts according to an editorial weight that reflects real-world impact — a battery-capacity gap moves the score far more than a colour-options list. The category scores above are the weighted results inside each group, and the overall VS Score rolls all of them together; the evidence line under each category names the specs that actually decided it.
Unknown values are never estimated. A spec a product doesn’t report simply drops out of that product’s scoring — it isn’t penalised with a guess — and a spec only one side reports can never produce a “win”. The trade-off is honest but real: a thinner spec sheet means a score built on fewer data points, which is why the completeness figures are disclosed under About this data.
Most importantly: a spec-sheet lead is not the same as a better product. Megapixels, gigahertz and benchmark points describe capacity, not experience — image processing, software optimisation, thermals, haptics and ergonomics decide how a device actually feels, and no table captures reliability or long-term support quality. Treat the scores as a structured summary of what can be measured, read the caveats under each key difference, and use the weight tuner to re-rank the comparison by what matters to you.
Design
Weight ?
617 g
458 g
A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.
Thickness ?
6.1 mm
8.3 mm
A thinner tablet is easier to carry.
Build material ?
Glass front
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i)
The frame and back materials of the device.
Biometric unlock ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✓Lenovo Yoga Tab
Unlock with a fingerprint or face scan.
Colors ?
Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue
Luna Grey, Seashell
The colour options the tablet is sold in.
Display
Screen size ?
13 "
11.1 "
A larger screen is better for media and productivity.
Resolution ?
2,732 px
3,200 px
The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.
Pixel density ?
264 ppi
340 ppi
More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.
Refresh rate ?
60 Hz
144 Hz
A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.
Peak brightness ?
600 nits
800 nits
Higher peak brightness is easier to read in bright light.
Panel type ?
Liquid Retina IPS LCD
IPS LCD
The underlying panel technology (e.g. OLED, IPS).
OLED display ?
✗Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.
Laminated display ?
✗Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
A laminated screen reduces glare and stylus parallax.
Contrast ratio ?
1018:1
? Unknown (Lenovo Yoga Tab)
The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.
Performance
Chipset ?
Apple M2
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
The system-on-chip that powers the device.
RAM ?
8 GB
8 GB
More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.
Internal storage ?
128 GB
256 GB
More storage holds more apps, media and files.
Storage type ?
NVMe
UFS 4.0
The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.
Expandable storage (microSD) ?
✗Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
Storage can be expanded with a memory card.
AnTuTu benchmark ?
2,536,320
2,333,285
A synthetic score estimating overall performance.
Geekbench multi-core ?
10,090
5,672
Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.
Geekbench single-core ?
2,585
2,160
Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.
RAM type ?
LPDDR5
LPDDR5X
The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.
Battery
Battery capacity ?
9,705 mAh
8,860 mAh
A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.
Battery life ?
29 h
? Unknown (Lenovo Yoga Tab)
Estimated hours of mixed use on a charge.
Wired charging ?
36.59 W
45 W
Higher wattage charges the battery faster.
USB-C ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✓Lenovo Yoga Tab
A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.
Battery type ?
Li-Po
Si/C
The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).
Cameras
Rear camera ?
12 MP
13 MP
A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.
Front camera ?
12 MP
13 MP
A higher resolution front camera improves video calls.
Records 4K video ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
Captures high-resolution 4K footage.
Front camera aperture ?
2 f/
2.2 f/
A lower f-number lets in more light for video calls.
Productivity & connectivity
Stylus support ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✓Lenovo Yoga Tab
Works with an active stylus for notes and drawing.
Keyboard support ?
✗Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
Pairs with a dedicated keyboard accessory.
5G support ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
Connects to fast 5G mobile networks on the go.
Wi-Fi standard ?
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
The Wi-Fi generation supported; later is faster.
Stereo speakers ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✓Lenovo Yoga Tab
Multiple speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.
Bluetooth version ?
5.3
5.4
A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.
NFC ?
✗Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
Enables contactless pairing and payments.
Operating system ?
iPadOS 17.5.1
Android 15
The software platform the device runs.
Sensors
Accelerometer ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✓Lenovo Yoga Tab
Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate.
Gyroscope ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✓Lenovo Yoga Tab
Senses rotation for gaming and photography.
Compass ?
✓Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
✗Lenovo Yoga Tab
A magnetometer for navigation and maps.
About this data
Specifications are compiled from each manufacturer’s official spec sheet, cross-checked against trusted specification databases, and normalised into one schema so identical things are compared identically.
Specifications last verified July 19, 2026.
Data completeness: Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) 100% and Lenovo Yoga Tab 95% of the 43 specs in this category. Anything we could not verify is shown as Unknown — never estimated — and is excluded from all scores.
Prices and availability come from live retailer feeds via our shopping partners and refresh throughout the day; a missing price means no partner currently lists the product, not that it is discontinued.
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The Lenovo Yoga Tab is the clear winner, scoring 73 to 59 on our VS Score. It leads on Design, Display and Cameras. The Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) answers back with stronger Battery and Sensors. Pick the Lenovo Yoga Tab unless Battery and Sensors matters most to you — then the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) is the smarter buy.