Lenovo Tab Plus Review: A Special Tablet

[@AndroidDigest]

For those of you watching, just know that I'm probably proud of this video than I am of any other video I've made. Just because I'm really really trying to step up the quality of my content for you. I improved some things and I'm still trying to make things better! Added some vlogging, added better lighting, and added a better backdrop (which I plan to improve over time). So really proud of this and hope to make it better!

[@mattscomp]

Your content is truly great and much appreciated. Thank you for testing out all these tablets. No doubt you would have helped so many with their purchasing decisions.

[@johnrigs6540]

There are actually EIGHT speakers on this thing - and you are right about how great they are. They are absolutely the best speakers I have EVER heard on a Tablet. Better than iPad Pros. Better than most Samsung Tablets. The display is actually very good too, making this one of the best pure MEDIA playing tablets to be found anywhere. It’s also on sale now - I bought mine on Black Friday for $189 but right now they are 219 which is still a terrific deal. Have not heard much about this so I was shocked at how good it is! Btw - EXCELLENT job on this video. Beautifully produced and edited. Great job!

[@AndroidDigest]

If you compare it to previous stuff I'm definitely trying to step things up. Definitely one of the most unique tablets I've ever reviewed, with really good features

[@DA-ou7hv]

JBL has made incredible speakers especially years ago.

[@deadterrorrist]

I have got this tablet for my mother. I thought it will just be a standard boring tablet, however, I was mind blown by the sound system. It's incredible and you don't realize how good it is from a KZbin video. I would buy a product like this with higher specs if they would do it. And the build quality is nice. I don't know what to say about the updates, however, I recommend the tablet. The audio is stellar.

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks for the comment. Your dead on. Pretty terrific for a budget tablet

[@mattscomp]

Thanks for the review. Looks like it would be a great device to have at home for occasional use. Keeping as a digital photo frame or clock plus speaker mode. Nice to see Lenovo switching it up and doing things differently. Especially at that mid to low end market. That's really cool.

[@Casp3r.aka.Droid.]

Bro, what’s up with your finger? I’ve never seen such a crooked finger in my life holy shit, dude what did you do to that thing?

[@eduardopatricio]

2:31 Stereo mic in front of the tablet, please. It would convey the sound waaay better.

[@AndroidDigest]

As long as I put it in the same place I wasn't too worried, but good point and noted!

[@marzansazid6627]

Thanks for the speaker test

[@10lilrascal]

Can you save apps to an sd card or only media?

[@hitemup92]

I have this tablet and recently realized I can't stream KZbin TV any higher than 480p which looks awful. Any chance you can confirm the same issue? I'm up to date on software and see some people complaining about a similar issue on other Lenovo tablets. Thank you

[@studyonline4763]

I watch YT videos at 1080 p on the M11. You need to click on the YT settings wheel

[@electrology]

I just got mine today from Best Buy. I use a Pixel 9 Pro as my primary phone. I love the multimedia capability of Lenovo tab plus (mainly the speakers) but I'm a little bit concerned that the tablet is still on September 2024 security patch update and now it's January 2025. Thoughts? I had a Google pixel tablet prior to getting the lenovo tab plus. Obviously that had the most up-to-date security patch. Can you please let me know your thoughts?

[@Gioxtream]

I added an adcard on this unit. Is 1tb. The sd card was formated to exfat on my pc. When O place the sdcard on the tablet I can only transfer 150gb....it stops the transfering. I have no idea why.

[@AndroidDigest]

I would recommend formatting the SD card on the tablet itself instead of your PC. It might resolve the transfer issue. Just be careful and back up anything you need to beforehand

[@metalcrip89]

Excellent video man .

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much. Been working hard to improve things!

[@metalcrip89]

@@AndroidDigest your welcome man

[@preston8872]

Which should i get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ or Lenovo Tab Plus or Lenovo P12? And what's the difference between the 3?

[@charlesbaxter7405]

Of the three the P12 is the best followed by the A9+, probably the only drawback of the Tab Plus is the Helio G99 which is about 5-10% slower than the SD 695 in the A9+

[@preston8872]

@charlesbaxter7405 how many software updates from A9+?

[@charlesbaxter7405]

@preston8872 3 OS and (supposedly) 7 years Security updates although I as they are trying to keep up with Google's policies

[@preston8872]

@@charlesbaxter7405 ok, ive always wanted my own Samsung tablet as their so good

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah I feel a little bit differently than Charles. I would definitely say it's a tie between the p12 and the Lenovo tab plus. If you're talking about the base models, the tab plus has more ram, more storage, and it has a million times better speakers versus the A9 Plus. And the speed is only slightly slower. Even without Samsung dex, it seems they will give enough software updates, so it seems like a good option. The p12 has a bigger screen, and it does have some perks. But it does have a 60hz refresh rate, which is worse. And again, the Lenovo tab plus has far better speakers than both tablets. Honestly I'd get the tab Plus if you are good with a smaller screen versus the p12. I'd get the tab p12 if you want the biggest screen, and I would get the tab a9+ with 128 GB if you're finding it on a crazy good sale. I think sale prices could sway me either way depending on the device. But if they were all the same price, I would really honestly lean towards the tab Plus. Sorry my capitalization is a little off but I'm using voice texting. But I will say they are all extremely close. They are all pretty much identical in speed. So for me, you're going between tablet size, speakers, or Samsung dex. Assuming you get the 128 GB version of the tab a9 plus it's all going to be very close. At that point, the brand may be very important to you, especially if you like samsung. But they are all pretty close so don't stress too much. I would just look at the prices, find a good sale, and maybe lean towards the Lenovo tab plus if you really like good speakers

[@thanoszig1665]

Hey there! I have just discovered your Channel and I must admit you are doing a fine damn job, dude! I am seriously thinking about buying this very tablet, but I am still thinking whether the OnePlus pad Go is an equally good option. Have you by any chance reviewed this as well? Look for it but I didn't find it. Anyway, if you have any useful piece of advice, it is more than welcome. Keep up the awesome work! Greetings from Greece

[@westmcgee9320]

Wow. That price is impressive. I got the Legion Go on-sale.

[@joelelivemudoh4232]

Lemme guess, you used a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 to film this video? Especially the outdoor footages ✨

[@gmosc]

Good job, and one extra note is the quick charging is quite decent.

[@bulldogboy100]

I'm in Vietnam as you know, I'm probably wearing the jeans you get rid of. I know what you mean, my wife and I both buy our clothes from second hand shops. I think the vlogging on your way in to Walmart was a great idea, definitely something different

[@AndroidDigest]

Trying to throw different elements of real life in my videos. Just a little bit more if I can

[@JoshJackson-lq7tj]

There’s nothing wrong with buying second hand stuff ,there you can find some great deals you can find no where else ❤ merry Xmas and a happy new year ❤

[@Puertogio]

What camera did you use to film this video? Thank you

[@AndroidDigest]

Edit: it was actually the ZV-E10 2. I thought ZV-E1 but I recently uploaded to that in my latest videos

[@ashh6015]

Would you recommend this over the S9 fe?

[@AndroidDigest]

I guess it's close. It depends on your preferences, but I'd lean ever so slightly towards the FE model. This has better speakers, yes. I think the FE has a better screen (opinion) and it has an s-pen, and Samsung DeX is a little nicer than Lenovo's productivity mode (imo) so yeah, it's very very close. But I do think the FE will be ever so slightly faster, and just a little bit better in a few areas. It's also lighter, BUT it doesn't have the kickstand/amazing speakers. So VERY close, depends on your preferences, but I'd prefer the ever so slightly faster FE with a few extra things like the spen. But it's CLOSE

[@DazzaKris]

@@AndroidDigest I was trying to decide between this and the s9 FE+. The FE+ feels a little better, particularly its screen is bigger at 12.4", brighter and colour production is a bit better. However I decided with the lenovo plus because in my country the FE+ was twice the price of the lenovo!!

[@RG-si6dy]

The one in ought for my son for Xmas makes a crackling sound when playing learning apps. Is this a known issue I can fix? Otherwise I'm returning or exchanging tomorrow at Best Buy.

[@luissarmiento421]

Hi, between this model(Lenovo Tab Plus) and Samsung Tab S6 lite 2024, which tablet you choose for student purposes?(Both with pen)

[@AndroidDigest]

I would choose the tab plus. Similar performance, but a better refresh rate. You have a kickstand which will keep it up for you, so you can easily draw on it. And the better refresh rate will give you a better experience overall. You just have to either find a case, or put the pen in your backpack instead of on the device.

[@BurghAleAddict]

Just bought yesterday. Went in for a Galaxy a11 and left with the tab plus. Love just about everything about it. Screen/picture is great. Materials feel quality. 90hz helps with smooth operation, and 8gb of ram makes for a good overall experience. Speakers are amazing for a tablet, especially in this price range. The only thing I’m not a huge fan of, there are virtually no cases/keyboards available for this device. Only cheap ones from sketchy no-name brands that most likely don’t work and take weeks to ship

[@AndroidDigest]

I'm hoping more cases come out soon!

[@stereobrowser]

Does this tablet have built-in Fm radio as it has a headphone jack?

[@SanjayPatel-sb5tx]

1:39 time stamp for reference I saw the audio jack. It's opposite side of where type c connector is closer to speaker

[@HelloHelloXD]

9:35 what keyboard is it?

[@southpaw1386]

So, this or the A9+?

[@AndroidDigest]

If similar in price I actually lean towards this. But it's a little heavier. If you don't care about the kickstand or the speakers yeah, the a9+ is lighter, has dex, similar performance and a similar display. But the Lenovo edges it out in a couple of extra categories

[@southpaw1386]

Well it looks like the Lenovo has a bigger battery and faster charging, the speakers and kick stand are less important to me though

[@Technicalersuraj]

Can you please share the any other stylist which is support in cheaper price

[@johnnykeener3727]

I might get one for Xmas~

[@AndroidDigest]

This would be a pretty good tablet to get!

[@danielgoodrum1991]

Honor pad 9 is great cheaper then one of these aswell 😊 nice review though

[@MFD00MTR33]

Thought about getting this one for Black Friday (down to this, Lenovo P11 pro gen 2 because of the OLED screen and A9+ 128gb). But then I found an amazing deal on a used Galaxy Tab S9 256gb (it's new because it still had the plastic on the screen, sides and Cable. Just the box was damaged) and i went with it instead and I'm glad I did. The screen (the oart imcare the most about) us incredible. Compared to the A8 it's like night and day. A8 looks washed out, lacking colors and clarity. I thought it was ok using itkmbut seeing them side by side (especially watching anime and football) i couldn't believe how much better S9 was. You just can't beat AMOLED, no matter how nice the LCD panel is.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

No fingerprint sensor or video output is probably the biggest bummer for me. That would prompt me to maybe look at a more expensive Lenovo tablet that's on the resale market even if you're trying to stay under this price point. I mean it's not the end of the world but I've never loved using face ID as my only option and I turn it off on most of my devices.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah it depends on if you care about those things. If you're in the price range of the tab A9 plus, or the Lenovo m11, I think this is a very nice upgrade for those people. And at least it has one feature that really will blow people away, almost literally and figuratively. But it does get disqualified from some people's list because it doesn't have that fingerprint sensor. I think people who want that need to go at least up to the s9fe or that lineup. And not saying it would be good for them. Just saying that obviously those lower end tablets aren't going to do it

[@Sidh_techOfficial]

Do you need graphic designer for thumbnil editing

[@umvk92]

Do you need a proof reader for the content being published.

[@newfnshow031]

in my opinion there is no way this should cost more than the ipad 10. Most people in the market for a tablet want an iPad... add to that it's cheaper. That's kind of wild. Taking nothing away from your content because I appreciate staying informed and up to date. I'm just saying, Lenovo seems to be getting out of pocket with their pricing for something with very limited if any updates.

[@AndroidDigest]

It's on sale and I've seen it as low as $200. The speakers are 50x better than the iPad. They are better than the $1,000 Tab S10. And it comes with a built in kickstand. Outside of a slower processor, it has a better screen, better refresh rate, better speakers. Not everyone needs the iPad power. And if you're willing to drop that compromise you get a device that is far different then any other tablet. It's very very unique. Personally I think it beats out every android tablet at this price now that I think about it. Better than the A9+ and S6 Lite and M11 for me

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

iPads have a 60 hz display, can't use browsers with extensions, so no ad blockers liken ublock origin or sponsor block. No proper file manager, no revanced or new pipe or any apps outside the app store at least in the United States. I just wouldn't be cross shopping and iPad with an Android tablet because I don't want the voice that won't let me use proper extensions and third party launchers and so on. iPad silicon is extremely impressive but it's the OS that throttles it.

[@riddhimanhazarika4066]

So I have the 128gb variant 8gb ram. 2k display still. Got it for $176... I have no complain.... It delivers... Oh and has ofcourse expandable memory. It's android on budget you will by default have expandable memory duh!!

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah that's a good deal! It's an awesome tablet for the price.

[@Darkwormhole777]

You're better off buying a Samsung tab or iPad, you get a way longer support for your devices. I have a Lenovo and I've only gotten 1 year of update, since then nothing more, Lenovo doesn't support their tablets long-term.

[@westmcgee9320]

😮

[@wash36]

lies

[@westmcgee9320]

@wash36 😆

[@BongTan]

Between long term updates, and JBL speakers, I'm choosing the latter.

[@Darkwormhole777]

@BongTan or you can get a jbl go or charge and connect a tablet to it and you can either use the tablet with that JBL speaker or without it when you just want to listen some tunes 😉 👍

[@MrMystri]

Why not put those speakers in the Extreme instead of this poor screened budget release? Makes no sense at all 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@AndroidDigest]

I'd love it, but that tablet is already super heavy. It would make it a monster 🤣. Personally I'd love it but I'm sure there's reasons. But they are probably trying unique things which I'm all for

[@MrMystri]

@ Hahaha Yes you’re absolutely right. Didn’t think of that lol

[@MollyKennedy-ws1uo]

USB wireless keyboard l?.

[@00.sid.00]

damn this costs 185 $ only in my country

[@thekthe12345]

And I was shocked after buying Lenovo Tab P12 on battery drain issue (two three days lying and battery is 0%), issues with stylus that fails to be recognized after it's detached for a bit and also about updates which I haven't seen for many months. Also used processor is not usable for some games eg. xcom which is not very demanding. Overall it's a dissapointment and won't buy tablet from this (or Xiaomi) producer again.

[@ericelectro8684]

omg that was loud!😮

[@AndroidDigest]

The speakers are crazy. Way better then I expected. Better then my $1,000 tablet 🤣

[@mikerodgers7620]

It's better than nothing.

[@TaroTsujimoto13]

Go Sabres

[@AndroidDigest]

It's a sad life for us

[@WindomRettes]

Sabres Cap? Boy, do I feel sorry for you.

[@AndroidDigest]

I lived near Buffalo for awhile. I've got a soft spot for my Sabres

[@lethic123]

Second, im sure

[@jabbadahuttful]

Lenovo is terrible at updating software.. you might get one Android update if you are lucky., be warned 👍😁

[@AndroidDigest]

This tablet they finally started promising more updates. Yes they are pretty slow about it, but it seems like they may finally be turning some things around with software.

[@jabbadahuttful]

@ I wouldn’t trust them..been burned before.. one of their updates bricked my tablet and they never fixed it

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

You'll get a decade of app updates. Android 5 is still getting Google Play service updates.

[@jabbadahuttful]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play it's not the same as tablet software and security updates!

[@electrology]

I bought this tablet today from the local Best Buy but was pretty bummed to see it running the September 2024 security patch in January 2025. Going to return it and get google pixel tablet

[@jonwik7056]

one ugly lookin tablet design.

[@Wat-Dat]

Ugly, but extremely functional. It works perfectly as a hand-hold for gaming in landscape. It also fits the hand really well for one-hand portrait mode.

[@clarencecastilar456]

First I guess🎉