Bought this primarily as a backup to my 3 year old iPad Pro. The Lenovo while Android based, gives you a lot for not much. The speaker system is about the best I've heard from any tablet, even better than my iPad which cost 3 times the price, loud and clear. This built in flip out stand is sturdy and makes it ideal for laying on your night stand to watch late night movies or streaming TV at your bedside. Cameras are pretty good for a tablet and perfect for video calls, Zoom, etc but don't expect DSLR quality.
The display is also pretty bright and crisp. The battery lasts for hours playing Netflix and YouTube, and the processor is stout enough there isn't any lag or sluggishness noted. Lenovo includes a slip case AND 45 watt USB-C power brick and cable, two things you'll never get from Apple or Samsung. It actually has a HEADPHONE JACK, so you can plug in headphones, use it as a line out source, and if you use the FM radio tuner feature (yep, the tablet even has an FM tuner), you'll need to plug in headphones to use as an FM antenna (you can play the radio through the speakers but the headphones must be connected). The micro SD card slot supports data storage but you can't offload apps to the card.
The out of box experience is simple. You can copy data from another tablet, phone (iOS or Android). The only irritant is Lenovo stuffing junkware/shovelware like stupid games and TikTok, but they can (and were) deleted. Other than that, it works well and price is low considering the build quality and specs. Lenovo says they will provide 4 years of updates. Mine came with Android 14 out of the box.
| Standing screen display size | 11.5 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2000x1200 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2000 x 1200 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | MediaTek Helio G99 integrated GPU |
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 12 Hours |
