Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 Review

We put the Lenovo Yoga 8 Tablet to a full detailed review, under the hood this 8 inch tablet with a display resolution of 1280 x 800 is powered by a Quad Core MediaTek 8125 running at 1.2GHz. Nicole Scott and Sascha Pallenberg take a closer look at the Hardware, Sottware, Display, Camera, Battery Life, Performance, Sound and Design and tell you what they really think about this 8 inch tablet.
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[@basicthinkingtv]

thank you Nathan. After all these years we decided to do something different. It was a lot of work with all the brainstorming and editing but we are getting there now ;)

[@basicthinkingtv]

Thank you and yes, we can promise you more of these reviews. We are already working on the next one ;)

[@basicthinkingtv]

oh we totally do Amir. Glad you liked the video

[@basicthinkingtv]

Thank you Ken and yes, we will work on this.

[@basicthinkingtv]

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[@basicthinkingtv]

great feedback and thank you... I think you are absolutely right. We will change that

[@slightlyusedpsx]

I enjoy detailed reviews. I love how you separate this detailed review into concise sections. Thank you for this, I have been looking for reviews of this type.

[@basicthinkingtv]

yeah, we are shooting the intro and the verdict with the 1020. Still have to finetune the settings a little bit but it works pretty good

[@basicthinkingtv]

we will. Still have to optimize it a little bit but we are getting there

[@basicthinkingtv]

we will and based on this we will have a real ranking in the future

[@basicthinkingtv]

Hey Lawrence and thank you for your comment. Yes, the specs in the text was wrong... sorry about that mistake. At least I am sticking with the right specs and like I said in the video: 1024x768 and A5 SoC

[@basicthinkingtv]

we will do another display comparison very soon. I promise. We don't have any 1520 at the moment though

[@basicthinkingtv]

thank you and cheers for your feedback ;)

[@basicthinkingtv]

thank you so much for your motivating feedback

[@basicthinkingtv]

sorry for the wrong annotations. I am saying it is the A5 and I am not talking about the Retina display. I guess we were just way too excited for the new iPad mini ;)

[@Metrofin1]

The sound of this tablet,with headphones,is the best I've ever heard.

[@oralalikaroaku]

Hey, I really like the way you presenting things. Clear english, understandable technical explanation by "common"l people. Especially the additional duration after, when you making mistake. Keep up the good work guys.

[@basicthinkingtv]

I guess we were showing our love for this device at the end of the video ;)

[@basicthinkingtv]

Hey and thank you for your feedback. We will try to contact Lenovo for this so maybe they can recommend anyrthing

[@basicthinkingtv]

Hey guys, so this is a new format and how we wanna do very detailed reviews in the future. Please let us know how you like it or if you miss something, wanna suggest anything or whatever you feel like telling us ;)

[@basicthinkingtv]

I have a feeling that they will roll this out for future Windows platforms

[@01rai01]

woah intense review, needed an intermission break half way through. Nice thorough review.

[@TechTrinkets]

The lenovo yoga 8 gets a bad wrap but i have found it the best value best looking tablet compared to other 8 inchers.

[@lawrenceorourke1188]

Awesome review guys! Absolutely love your channel, keep it up!

[@VideaVice25]

Why every reviewers for this tablet seems to think they have to put their hand on the camera??? Just flip the device! FLIP IT!!! The screen will adjust. :) Other than that great review, not every youtube channel takes the time to really talk about the specs and actually test(not pretending to test) the product. Infinite Kudos to you!!! Keep up the good work.

[@basicthinkingtv]

Thanks! We try to live with them for a while before we do the review.

[@donspew]

Excellent review, probably will be buying this one not for gaming but business.

[@basicthinkingtv]

thank you for your feedback!

[@KenHeslip]

Change to 1080p to see the full beauty of the Lumia 1020 they shot with! Nice new professional format guys.

[@leooo9876]

An amazing tablet. Very comfortable and works very long. I really recommend to buy it ;)

[@lazarus479]

I just received my Lenovo yoga tablet 8 today & I think it's great!! I was a little concerned the the tablet would be slow, but it works just fine playing HD movies & mid-ranged games. I was wonder if you guys come across a TPU case or skin for the Yoga 8 can you guys give us a heads up! Thanks & keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@amirprog]

nice video, i must say that it's very fun and entertaining to watch you guys. you have good vibe and i sense that you like what you are doing.

[@basicthinkingtv]

that's weird. I guess it was still processing. Works for me now

[@tanyet]

love the new format. keep it up.

[@nms1400]

Really great rrview for a great device. I have a comment on the cam location; the handle actually provides a great grip when shooting or taking a still, you have to hold it in portrait mode. In lindscape mode just reverse it to have the handle on topc(and the cam lens onop too). You shuold give 3 more points for this.

[@basicthinkingtv]

Thank you Joel ;)

[@bobdigi88]

I've gotta say, I watch a lot of reviews. And this is one of the best I've seen.

[@manuelkain]

Hey... Thanks for your review... I have a question... This tablet can connect HDMI (micro usb - micro HD) to TV?

[@alikhuramijaz]

omg finally full review

[@cuddles6938]

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 is 11.6" RT tablet for $299 when it was on pre order a few weeks ago. Now they raised it back to 399 which sucks because it only has a Tegra 3 processor. It's still not going to ship until December 5th. SO maybe they will have another special to get people to order it again. I would go with a Tegra 4 Surface 2 but save money you can get a HP Omni 10.1 with Full Windows 8.1 for $399 USD on Microsoft Store.

[@basicthinkingtv]

yes, it is here ;)

[@cuddles6938]

Be nice if you compare the Venue 7 and 8 Android tablets to the Lenovo ones, and benchmarks too please.

[@FL2020BlueGuy]

I got it few days ago, and this LENOVO YOGA TABLET 8" IS "SUPERV"... I love the design, battery life, graphics, cameras, resolution screen, apps,,,, ;o) so kool Tablet ...

[@indiandentalvja]

r u a loenovo dealer?

[@FL2020BlueGuy]

Nope. I'm a Happy Lenovo user.

[@SeifEddineB]

Nice review :) I wish more good devices get the same treatment, so we can get a fair comparison between them.

[@Eire-]

I watch a lot of tech reviews but this was the best by far.

[@jayanathmahendra]

One of the best Review

[@basicthinkingtv]

yeah, don't forget the outtakes :D

[@ctar2005]

voice calling works??? if works then with r without headphones???

[@91722854]

what prevents me from getting this comparing to nexus 7 and note 8 by samsung is that it just has 1 gb ram and probably can't fulfill my needs, but the style and design the yoga tablet is attracts me! After all, u buy this tablet for the stand just like surface pro 2 and the aluminium case with very nice slope when it is resting on the desk!

[@welpen2006]

Finally a review not bribed by apple to value it down. Even lenovo's old version of aseven inch tablet A2107A is good! But the 9inch 2109 that came later had terrible touchscreen(too hard and extremely reflecting). Hopefully they have implemented the iphone like display like in in the 2107! Checking the price on amazon!

[@EdGrant]

Great review of the Lenovo Yoga 8!

[@freeman7905]

I swear I just love you guys so cute both of you and honest and love the review i was not interested in the tablet but you guys made me interested plus the cute way of reviewing please keep the good work up.

[@basicthinkingtv]

Free Man aaaawww thank you so much

[@damianmeyer3923]

Hello. I want to buy the Lenovo Yoga tablet 8, because the design and the things you can do with it are really great. I want to watch videos and go to Google, but I also want to play games like modern combat 4, gta San Andreas or clash of clans at home or at a train station or in a bus. It isn't very often and if it is it isn't very long. Can I buy the Lenovo Yoga 8 for these thing or the asus Google nexus 7 2013 is better?

[@minecraftfan9316]

what you recommend?lenovo tab s8 or lenovo yoga 8...plez reply

[@Oheng75]

Bought the Yoga 8 based on this review and this is the best tablet for me. Good screen, you can't see pixels from more than 10cm distance. The software is no problem, since you can root it in a minute with the framaroot app (download from xda developers, choose Baramir method). Then you can install the Nova or Apex launcher and get rid of the Apple look. Also install Adblock Plus or Adaway. This tablet holds so much better than normal tablets! Things I don't like: SD card dissapears in the slot completely. Home and back buttons occupy screen space (can be resolved with the Full!Screen app). Anyway, superior battery life and audio, coupled with superior ergonomics. Don't buy a normal tablet. Buy a Yoga!

[@Oheng75]

Forgot to mention: it can function as a powerbank for your phone. Battery life is 16-18 hours when watching TV or Movies. I think 20+ hours of battery life when watching ebooks. 10% battery life means you can still watch a full movie. Really insane compared to the iPads and Nexus devices I work with!

[@shailjakashyap9122]

I have this tab Its assume Having get features I enjoy every moment with this tab for clicking so much pic Watching many movies best job thanks lenovo for giving a so NYC product and a NYC fend also Simply I luvng itt

[@VimalesanMurugesan]

Thanks for the information, nice review.

[@Altruistic00]

can you use a stylus for hand-written note taking on this tablet?

[@belindabridget847]

*--Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro Convertible Ultrabook Tablet--* is discounted up to 32% in New Year. Visit amzn.to/10lVf8l to own it

[@amirprog]

Greetings from Israel. i have a request. can you make a display comparison between the Z1, Z Ultra, Note 3, G2, Htc one and Lumia 1520?

[@wendellebio3712]

nice review.. just got the 10 inch yesterday.. i have 1 question.. can you make phone calls with the lenovo yoga tab?.. i can send sms with it but i cant do calls.. does not have a built in dial-er app as well..

[@basicthinkingtv]

Wendell Ebio no, sorry you can't

[@winabojonegoro2615]

Mobilegeeks.de only 8' can make GSM phone calls

[@wendellebio3712]

wow.. really?.. so the 8in functions like a phone,. u can call and send sms.. omg ive picked the wrong yoga tab 😭

[@klauspeterfischer]

Sehr guter Test. Nach Rubriken strukturiert, nachvollziehbare Bewertung. Da weiß man, was man kaufen würde. Die Teststuktur gefällt mir außerordentlich gut! Habe bis jetzt noch keine bessere gesehen!

[@rajthelonelysoul]

For 8 inch tablet, do we have voice call facility via sim?

[@basicthinkingtv]

Danke Jost ;)

[@rajsekhar95]

A review which is genuine ‎and full of quality.

[@OmiAzad]

24 minutes!! Do we have that much time!

[@TahaAbdelHakim]

Its a Review not an Unboxing ;D

[@saadoony]

taha amer Yeah it's not fighting

[@Sir42Kronos]

Hello Together, bin mir grad nicht sicher, aber Englisch ist wohl besser? I heard that it is possible to connect devices over OTG for example a mouse or a USB-Stick. Is it possible that you test, if it also accepts USB-Keyboards. I like the 8 inch modell better, but I also want to type a little bit, so if this is possible that would really help me. Thanks a lot, You make a great job.

[@basicthinkingtv]

cheers Mister. We will check it out in our review of the 10-inch version

[@basicthinkingtv]

this would be a loooooooong video

[@jccnguyen]

Very detail review, nice device, but the Mediatek SoC sucks. I had hoped for a Snapdragon 800 or at least a quad-core 400.

[@basicthinkingtv]

Hai Quang Nguyen well it isn't a benchmark winner but it offers a great value

[@temcginn]

Can you tell us if there is a GSM telephone network connection planned in Europe or USA?

[@cuddles6938]

If it has the 3G ability like most Chinese tablets, you could just buy a 3G dongle and plug it into the Micro USB port. The European version DOES have a Micro SIM slot also for 3G. Just ask a friend to buy you the European version and send it to the USA.

[@TechFreakTv13]

What a great review lot's of useful info

[@amboytoys]

I like this tablet but it takes forever before it get fully charge. Its been 4 hours and its 48%! X-(

[@spaceforfreedom12]

Is that iPad mini 1st gen? If yes, it's not retina and it use A5 chip :)

[@basicthinkingtv]

well maybe they plan anything for the future? ;)

[@JostSchwider]

Prima Review für ein prima Device.

[@perceptionchannel9879]

i will definitely buy this tablet but it could have been better if it has higher specs...

[@basicthinkingtv]

fantastic Bo :)

[@11matt555]

I've heard a lot of bad things about Lenovo Tablets. Not sure why though. They seem atleast decent, especially for the price. I would consider this if I was looking for a large tablet. The handle is a bit weird though, although kinda useful.

[@joe19912]

There's currently a coupon code out there that makes it 199 and free shipping from lenovas website. Just google search.

[@preciouslife4825]

if you buy it is there a keyboard in cluded plssssssssssssss reply

[@molocachinoc734]

Help! I buy a lenovo yoga tablet 8 or a samsung galaxy tab 4?

[@Aaronage1]

But regardless of what I think of the device, great review and good format :)

[@CommodoreFan64]

I don't think it's a processing issue, as a lot of videos have been doing that over the past couple months, I think with all the changes KZbin, and Google have made it's fracked things up a bit, cause some videos people put out don't even show in my subscriptions, I have to unsub, and resub to get them too start showing back up.

[@liderutkowski3069]

best review team

[@007peter]

I want to see an indepth battery run-down test.

[@allen16o61964]

plz do more about 3g side of it

[@marksanderson1707]

Can you connect it to a tv via mhl or slimport etc?

[@patrikdubovec6434]

you can conect it via miracast wirelessly to you tv, but you have to buy miracast dongle, which is´t a big problem nowadays...

[@margaretroberts9324]

Can u play sims free play on the 10 inch

[@CommodoreFan64]

An error occurred, please try again later, been trying for the last 30mins that I've seen the video up, and got the same message.

[@twixter1000able]

Just got nexus 7... Thx for that review tho

[@aaronlambert9587]

I have an iPad but this thing looks neat !

[@Joelifant]

Nice review.

[@thebrownlizard3988]

i want the best 10 inch tablet to buy max 300 dollar max... wat u recommend?

[@indiandentalvja]

ipad mini

[@zortman100]

Love the tiny mic

[@TanukiParis]

hi, what is the game at 10:45 ?

[@Lighthammer719]

Strange that at my local best buy its priced at 249.99 and not 229.99 and that's most places.

[@basicthinkingtv]

Lighthammer719 it dropped to $180

[@jsjc100]

How's the battery life??

[@basicthinkingtv]

well watch the video, we are talking about it ;)

[@PortolaBobby]

The comparison part made my head spin. XD

[@F.E.E]

why the webcam is gray??!!!!!! ps. the light is on, so it should be working, no solution fixed this problem! :( HELP!

[@zios870]

I think you can just rotate the tablet so the camera get in the right place :)

[@paok-6334]

Lenovo yoga 8 vs acer iconia a1-830 ???

[@brigganthewolf1461]

I have this device!

[@KenHeslip]

Maybe for the next video, you could get two mics.....so Nicole doesn't have to strain her arm! :D