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Ninkear S13 Neo: specs, size and price

A low-cost Surface-style Windows 2-in-1 with a sharp 3:2 screen but a very slow Intel N150

Ninkear S13 Neo

The Ninkear S13 Neo. Image: Ninkear

Screen Size Rank
Size Rank
#54
of Letter Paper Size
of Letter Size
83%

Key specifications

  • Screen13.0″ IPS LCD
  • Aspect ratio3:2 (1.50)between video and paper formats: good for documents and the web
  • Resolution3000 × 2000 pixelsvery sharp (277 ppi)
  • Brightness350 nitsfine indoors, too dim outdoors in summer
  • Screen area503 cm² · 83 % of a Letter sheet
  • SystemWindows 11
  • ProcessorIntel Processor N150
  • Weight878 g
  • Penincluded
  • Keyboardincluded
  • Statuscurrent model
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Author Johannes Eva (viola)I am a classical musician (violist) with 20 years of professional experience in orchestra and chamber music. For many years, I have been advising colleagues, students, and fellow musicians in the choice of their tablet.

Along with the many positives of using tablets, I’ve also seen the negatives: tablets crashing just before going on stage, batteries that don’t hold up during long rehearsal days, and missing page turner pedals in concert.

Overview

The Ninkear S13 Neo is a low-cost 13-inch Windows 11 tablet in the style of the Surface Pro, sold since June 2026 with a magnetic keyboard. Only two independent reviews were found (October 2026): deskmodder.de calls it a cheap Surface concept with the usual compromises of its price class, while Antyweb says its slow processor spoils an otherwise good design.

The 13-inch IPS touchscreen has 3000 × 2000 pixels (277 ppi), so text is very sharp, and both reviewers praise it. Its 3:2 format is taller than the usual 16:10 widescreen, which suits documents and sheet music; its area is about 4% smaller than that of the 13-inch iPad Pro. Ninkear’s own spec table wrongly lists 2560 × 1600 and 16:10. Antyweb measured a modest 320 nits (Ninkear: 350, per Notebookcheck) and describes a matte surface.

The Intel N150 is an entry-level 4-core chip. In deskmodder’s test, office work, web browsing, streaming and video calls ran fine, but photo or video editing quickly reached its limits; Antyweb had not tested a slower device in years. The 12 GB of RAM helps, but the 512 GB SSD is slow (under 500 MB/s in both reviews). A fairly quiet fan cools the chip, and the case gets warm under load.

There is no built-in kickstand, which deskmodder sees as the main design flaw: the tablet needs the keyboard case to stand. Antyweb liked the backlit keyboard but not the small touchpad, and also found an active stylus in the box. The 46.2 Wh battery lasted about 4 to 5 hours in the reviews, far from Ninkear’s claimed 8 hours. The tablet weighs 878 g and has two USB-C ports (one with charging and video output), two USB-A ports and a headphone jack.

Ninkear’s store sells it for €519.99 (regular €699), shipped from Germany. At 2,299 zloty, Antyweb thinks a regular budget laptop is a better buy.

Pros

  • Sharp 3:2 screen (3000 × 2000, 277 ppi)
  • Keyboard included
  • 12 GB of RAM
  • Many ports: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, headphone jack

Cons

  • Very slow Intel N150 processor
  • Short battery life (4 to 5 hours measured)
  • No built-in kickstand
  • Slow SSD (under 500 MB/s measured)
  • Modest brightness (320 nits measured)

Performance

Ninkear S13 Neo: Performance

The Ninkear S13 Neo is powered by the Intel Processor N150 processor, released in 2025 and built on a 10 nm process. It is fine for streaming, web browsing, documents and casual games, but it is not made for demanding games, video editing or heavy multitasking. Compared with other large tablets:

  • The Apple M5 in the Apple iPad Pro 13″ (M5) is about 5.5 times faster.
  • The Samsung Exynos 1580 in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is about 40 % faster.
  • The Ninkear S13 Neo is about 50 % faster than the Meswao MES-B3 (Pro) and its MediaTek Helio G99.

Brightness

Ninkear S13 Neo: Maximum brightness

The screen of the Ninkear S13 Neo reaches 350 nits according to Ninkear, which is enough indoors, but not for outdoor use in the summer (600 nits is the minimum). Antyweb measured 320 nits.

Size compared with the iPad Pro and a sheet of paper

The Ninkear S13 Neo drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.

  • Ninkear S13 Neo
    10.8 × 7.2 in
  • iPad Pro 13″
    10.4 × 7.8 in
  • Letter sheet
    11.0 × 8.5 in

The Ninkear S13 Neo drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.

Full specifications

Display
Screen size 13.0 inches
Screen area 78.0 in² · 503 cm² · 83 % of a Letter sheet · 96 % of the 13″ iPad Pro
Resolution 3000 × 2000
Pixel density 277 ppi
Aspect ratio 3:2 (1.50)
Panel IPS LCD
Max brightness (maker) 350 nits
Max brightness (measured) 320 cd/m² (Antyweb)
Surface matte
Performance and software
Operating system Windows 11
Processor Intel Processor N150
Class entry level
RAM 12 GB
Storage 512 GB (SATA SSD)
Pen and keyboard
Pen included
Keyboard included — Ninkear magnetic detachable keyboard
Built-in kickstand no
Design and battery
Weight (tablet) 878 g (1.94 lb)
Thickness 11 mm
Dimensions 285 × 206 × 11 mm
Battery 6,000 mAh · 46.2 Wh
Charging 36 W
Battery life 5.1 h (reading test with Wi-Fi at 160 nits (video: 5 h 18 min; deskmodder: 4 to 5 h), Antyweb)
Ports 1 × USB-C (full-featured: charging, DisplayPort), 1 × USB-C (data only), 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5 mm jack, DC-in
Video out (USB-C) yes
Headphone jack yes
Cameras 5 MP rear (autofocus), 1 MP front
Connectivity Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, none
Price and availability
List price (manufacturer) €519.99
Status current model
Released June 2026
Sold in Europe, USA

Specifications checked on October 2, 2026. Prices are the manufacturers’ list prices (not Amazon prices) and change often.