Google Pixel Tablet: Same Specs, New Price
Google has introduced a new Pixel Tablet, although it isn’t entirely new. The device remains unchanged from its predecessor in terms of specifications, aesthetics, and display. The sole distinction is that the new Pixel Tablet will be sold separately from its charging/speaker dock, unlike the previous model which included it.
The new Pixel Tablet is priced at $399, a $100 discount from the previous model. This reduction is understandable, given the absence of a hardware refresh and the exclusion of the dock. It’s also worth noting that it will not be released with any new first-party accessories such as a keyboard or stylus, which were previously rumored.
The Pixel Tablet features a 10.95-inch, 2560 x 1600 display with a 60Hz refresh rate, 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of storage, and a Google Tensor G2 processor. Both the front and rear cameras employ 8-megapixel sensors.
When the tablet was initially released, its hardware was not particularly impressive, and in 2024, it appears even more dated. During their review of the Pixel Tablet, Digital Trends noted, “The Google Pixel Tablet is a novel idea that misses the mark. With poor hardware choices, limited specs, and a fairly high price, it’s a rough entry in the Pixel family.”
Google’s strategy appears to be to reposition the Pixel Tablet as a midrange or budget option. This is the only plausible explanation for not making any changes other than price while still presenting it as a new product.
With Apple and Samsung dominating the premium tablet market, Google may see an opportunity in a tier above the more affordable Amazon Fire tablets. However, this will be a difficult market to penetrate. Consumers typically seek either an inexpensive tablet or an iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab. There is minimal market share in the middle where Google is likely to succeed.
Preorders for the “new” Pixel Tablet will begin on Tuesday, May 7, with the device becoming available on Tuesday, May 14.
