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Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Tab

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.

DesignDisplayPerformanceBatteryCamerasProductivity &connectivitySensors

Tap a category to see which one wins it.

59Points
73Points

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
  • 128 GB more internal storage ?256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 8.41 W more wired charging ?45 W vs 36.59 W
  • 1 MP more rear camera ?13 MP vs 12 MP
  • 1 MP more front camera ?13 MP vs 12 MP
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Key real-world differences

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.

  1. 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.

  2. Internal storagePerformance
    128 GB vs 256 GB — 2× more for the Lenovo Yoga Tab

    More storage holds more apps, media and files.

  3. WeightDesign
    617 g vs 458 g — 26% less for the Lenovo Yoga Tab

    A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.

  4. Records 4K videoCameras
    Yes vs No — only the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) has it

    Captures high-resolution 4K footage.

  5. 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 display Lenovo Yoga Tab takes the category 81 to 38 — driven by refresh rate (60 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Best for battery Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) takes the category 82 to 43.
  • Best for design Lenovo Yoga Tab takes the category 71 to 43 — driven by weight (617 g vs 458 g).
  • Best for cameras Lenovo Yoga Tab takes the category 80 to 20.
  • Best for sensors Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) takes the category 100 to 67 — driven by compass (Yes vs No).
  • The safe all-rounder Lenovo 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.
  • Want the full picture? Our editorial guidelines explain how we research products, weight the scores and stay independent.
  • Spotted an error in a spec? Tell us and we will correct the sheet.

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The bottom line

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.

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