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Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Texas Instruments OMAP 3622

Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

35%

4.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.4

Reviews score

10%

4.4

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.1

Camera

14%

1.9

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 99%
4.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

4.4

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £140
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
512MB + 16GBCheck price
Other versions:
1GB + 16GB512MB + 2GB512MB + 8GB512MB + 32GB1GB + 4GB1GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 9 · 12

Reviewers like the apps, browsing and battery life for the money, but complain about sluggish speed and a poor camera.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.1

Camera

14%

1.9

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

4.4
Reviews score
4.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 97.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process, which is larger than 94.9% of tablets and equal to 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Texas Instruments OMAP 3622
This tablet runs on Texas Instruments OMAP 3622, which is less advanced than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a 1024×600 screen, which is less sharp than 92.8% of tablets and equal to 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi, which is lower than 76.5% of tablets and equal to 4.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
3 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 3 MP resolution, which is lower than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
3,700 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,700 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 91.2% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
3.1 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 3.1 W, which is slower than 99.4% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Battery life
5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5 hours, which is shorter than that of 95.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
400 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 400 g, which is lighter than 74.5% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 18.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (400 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    400 g vs 490 g
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Texas Instruments OMAP 3622 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Texas Instruments OMAP 3,622 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 50.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (125 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    125 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 75 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (125 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    125 mm vs 200 mm
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Texas Instruments OMAP 3622 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Texas Instruments OMAP 3,622 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 18.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (400 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    400 g vs 490 g
  • 50.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (125 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    125 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 75 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (125 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    125 mm vs 200 mm
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 41.3% lower sentiment score
    4.4 vs 7.5
  • 13.4% worse value for money
    Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.66 vs 7.6).
    6.66 vs 7.55
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3.21x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX530 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX530 vs Mali-G51
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 83.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    2.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 53.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (304 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    304 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR vs LPDDR3
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 193 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (208 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    208 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 192 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (208 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    208 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (700:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    700:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 23.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 5 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (3 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    3 MP vs 8 MP
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (480x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    480x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 43.9% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 82.8% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (3.1 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    3.1 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Lenovo IdeaPad A1
    the average tablet
    Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No voice commands
    This tablet does not support voice commands, while the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 4 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (12 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    12 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
17/02/2012
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The IdeaPad A1 is a budget 7-inch tablet with cameras, Bluetooth and a microSD slot that rivals lack, but its poor viewing angles give competitors the edge.
8.1
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
20/01/2012
Lab test · Entry-level Android tablet
Verdict
The IdeaPad A1 is a solid entry-level 7-inch tablet with a comfortable keyboard and useful connections, but its dim, reflective screen struggles outdoors and performance stutters.
8.0
gottabemobile.com
≈ estimated
23/03/2012
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 suits buyers who want a 7-inch tablet for email and web at a low price, though poor viewing angles and old software hold it back.
7.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
29/02/2012
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a budget tablet with working GPS and cameras, but its single-core chip and aging Gingerbread software make it hard to future-proof.
5.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
11/07/2012
Benchmark review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a tough sell, with a subpar screen, average speed and an aging OS that the Kindle Fire beats for less.
5.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
16/05/2014
Benchmark review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a hard sell: a dim screen, average speed and an aging OS, where the Kindle Fire does better for less.
8.0
gottabemobile.com
≈ estimated
14/02/2012
First impressions · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a well-made, light Gingerbread tablet whose apps and browsing ran smoothly in early use, though its battery was still untested.
8.1
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
12/01/2012
Lab test · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a well-built entry tablet that handles web browsing, small videos and light games, but cannot play Full HD.
7.0
webnews.it
≈ estimated
12/03/2012
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a well-built, light budget tablet, but its glossy screen, weak viewing angles and missing HDMI port hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Competitive price point and high value for money
  • Offline GPS functionality via dedicated receiver
  • Solid build quality and durable plastic/magnesium construction
  • MicroSD card slot for easy storage expansion
  • Includes both front and rear-facing cameras
  • Full access to the standard Android Market (Google Play Store)
  • Decent battery life for reading and web browsing tasks

What customers don't like about Lenovo IdeaPad A1 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Poor viewing angles and subpar screen brightness
  • Single-core processor leads to sluggish performance under load
  • Outdated operating system (Android 2.3 Gingerbread)
  • Unlit navigation buttons that are difficult to see in the dark
  • Camera quality is low, with significant image noise in poor light
  • Occasional Wi-Fi connectivity issues and drops reported by some users
  • Lag when swiping through menus or home screens

Verdict

The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a portable 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 resolution capacitive display, a 1GHz TI OMAP 3622 single-core processor, and 16GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. Its main characteristics include a lightweight 400g design, a sturdy build with a magnesium alloy roll-cage, and built-in offline GPS. The primary pros are its affordable price point, full access to the Android Market, and a durable chassis that handles portable use well. However, notable cons include lackluster performance with frequent lag during multitasking, a subpar screen with limited brightness and poor viewing angles, and the use of an outdated Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.

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