Apple iPad 11" (A16) vs Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2
Apple iPad 11" (A16) (#1, best overall) vs Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 (#4): in our Budget Tablets scoring the Apple iPad 11" (A16) totals 9.3/10 and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 8/10, the Apple iPad 11" (A16) leading on Performance and Value. At $349 versus $250, the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 costs $99 less.
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Side by side
| Apple iPad 11" (A16) | Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $250 |
| Display | 10.9" Liquid Retina LCD, 2360×1640 | 11.5" IPS, 2000×1200, 120Hz |
| Processor | A16 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Storage | 64GB/256GB | 128GB + microSD |
| Battery | ~10 hours | 7700mAh |
| Weight | 477g | 520g |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Apple iPad 11" (A16) and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 made our Top 5 Budget Tablets, at #1 (best overall) and #4. Universal acclaim as best sub-$350 tablet. A16 Bionic crushes Android competition with 6-7 years of updates—unmatched software longevity. Complete iPadOS ecosystem at frequently discounted $299. Balanced specs with clean Android and 11.5" 2K 120Hz display. Good value at $250-280 for mainstream users.
We score budget tablets on Value (35%), Performance (25%), Display (20%), Battery Life (10%) and Ecosystem (10%). On that basis the Apple iPad 11" (A16) totals 9.3 out of 10 and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 8. The widest gap is Performance, where the Apple iPad 11" (A16) scores 9 against 7 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 — processing power. Value also separates them: 10 for the Apple iPad 11" (A16) versus 9 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 10.9" Liquid Retina LCD, 2360×1640 on the Apple iPad 11" (A16) versus 11.5" IPS, 2000×1200, 120Hz on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Processor — A16 Bionic on the Apple iPad 11" (A16) versus MediaTek Helio G99 on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Storage — 64GB/256GB on the Apple iPad 11" (A16) versus 128GB + microSD on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Battery — ~10 hours on the Apple iPad 11" (A16) versus 7700mAh on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2; Weight — 477g on the Apple iPad 11" (A16) versus 520g on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2.
Pricing as of January 29, 2026: $349 for the Apple iPad 11" (A16) and $250 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2, a $99 difference in the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2's favor. Owners praise the Apple iPad 11" (A16) for complete iOS ecosystem and 6-7 years of updates; the most common complaint is no Apple Pencil Pro support. Owners praise the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 for 11.5" 2K 120Hz display and clean Android; the most common complaint is average speakers.
Apple iPad 11" (A16)
- Complete iOS ecosystem
- 6-7 years of updates
- A16 Bionic performance
- 10-hour battery life
- No Apple Pencil Pro support
- Non-laminated display
- No Stage Manager
Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2
- 11.5" 2K 120Hz display
- Clean Android
- Balanced specs
- Good value
- Average speakers
- Slower updates
- No stylus included
Which should you buy?
The Apple iPad 11" (A16) is the better fit for iOS ecosystem users and long-term value — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Performance and Value. The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is the better fit for clean Android fans and balanced needs. If the $99 saving matters more than Performance, the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is the better value. The Apple iPad 11" (A16) is a poor fit for apple Pencil Pro users; the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is a poor fit for power users.
Choose the Apple iPad 11" (A16) if
- iOS ecosystem users
- Long-term value
- Students
Skip it if
- Apple Pencil Pro users
- ProMotion needs
Choose the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 if
- Clean Android fans
- Balanced needs
- Media consumption
Skip it if
- Power users
- Gaming enthusiasts
Common questions
Is the Apple iPad 11" (A16) better than the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2?
In our Budget Tablets ranking the Apple iPad 11" (A16) scores higher overall, 9.3 to 8, with the biggest advantage in Performance. The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Apple iPad 11" (A16) cost than the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2?
$99 more as of January 29, 2026: $349 for the Apple iPad 11" (A16) against $250 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Performance — 9 versus 7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Apple iPad 11" (A16) and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2?
The headline spec difference is Display: 10.9" Liquid Retina LCD, 2360×1640 on the Apple iPad 11" (A16) versus 11.5" IPS, 2000×1200, 120Hz on the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2. In use, the gap that matters most is Performance (9 vs 7 in our scoring): processing power.