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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:4 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Mediatek MT8317

Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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%

4.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.5

Reviews score

10%

4.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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 98% of models
Score components

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

4.5

Camera

14%

2.8

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 98%
4.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.5/ 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

4.5

Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.5

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (13)
8 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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~ £110
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB)

Based on 8 · 6

Reviewers enjoy the good speakers and handy compact size, but find the screen blurry, the camera poor and speed lacking.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB)

Based on 104 owners sharing their experience in online comments

25%positive4%mixed71%negative

Owners praise the helpful fixes and budget value, but many struggle with failed booting, charging, and computer detection.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report the tablet shows the Lenovo logo for seconds, then switches off, freezes there, or only vibrates with a blank screen.32
  • Owners say the MT65xx preloader never appears in Device Manager, or the PC does not recognize the tablet, even after trying two cables.29
  • Owners say the battery icon flashes on and off when plugged in, or the tablet charges very slowly, sometimes taking 10 to 12 hours.24
  • Owners say after a factory reset or wipe data, the tablet reboots back into the recovery menu again and again, without opening Android.10
  • Owners say the tablet lags or freezes during games and videos, runs slow even after a factory reset, and sometimes overheats and shuts off.9
  • Owners get a BROM error about DRAM support when the fix tool runs, even after the driver installs fine on Windows 8 or XP.7
  • Owners say storage is split, so games over 1GB will not install and apps will not save to the SD card.7
  • Owners say over-the-air updates abort during install with an OTA failed message, show an update.zip error, or claim no update is available.6
  • Owners say the Bluetooth icon and option are missing from settings, and GPS fails hardware tests even after repeated warranty repairs.6
  • Owners say a hard reset stalls on an Android figure with a red triangle, and a backup restore stays blank even after waiting ten minutes.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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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 98% of models
Score components:

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

4.5

Camera

14%

2.8

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.5
Reviews score
4.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of internal storage, which is less than 98.5% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Mediatek MT8317
This tablet runs on Mediatek MT8317, which is less advanced than 89.5% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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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
N/A
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
N/A
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
3,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,500 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
Charging speed
7 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 7 W, which is slower than 95.6% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% 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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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
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% 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
340 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 340 g, which is lighter than 84% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
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
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • 30.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (340 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    340 g vs 490 g
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 54.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 79 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (121 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    121 mm vs 200 mm
  • 43 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (444 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    444 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 43 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (444 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    444 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 30.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (340 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    340 g vs 490 g
  • 54.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 79 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (121 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    121 mm vs 200 mm
  • 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
  • 35.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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

    4.5

    Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    8 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    4.5 vs 7.0
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 47% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 35.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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

    4.5

    Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    8 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    4.5 vs 7.0
  • 40.0% lower sentiment score
    4.5 vs 7.5
  • 11.6% worse value for money
    Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.77 vs 7.6).
    6.77 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (4 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 64 GB
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX531 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX531 vs Mali-G51
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 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.
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 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
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • 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
  • 80 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (320 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    320 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (753:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    753:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 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
  • 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 exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 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 burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 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.
  • 47% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,500 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.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 61.1% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (7 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    7 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 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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 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
    8.0/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G
    the average tablet
    Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB) 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 dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 2.7 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.7 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
Intellect Digest
≈ estimated
06/11/2013
Hands-on review · build, display, USB and accessory tests
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G is a plain, no-nonsense tablet with a fairly solid build and good battery life, but it lacks a rear camera and earphones.
3.0
Hands-On Tech
≈ estimated
09/10/2013
Hands-on review · performance, display and camera tests
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G is not worth buying: the screen is poor, the processor is slow and it freezes often, even at half the price.
6.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
11/08/2013
Gaming review · four games played on the tablet
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G runs games smoothly, but the reflective screen and weak graphics hurt the experience.
8.0
Booredatwork.com
≈ estimated
31/07/2013
Hands-on review · games, reading and typing tests
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G is a good buy mainly for its price, though the camera and build are weak.
5.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
24/07/2013
Benchmark test · Quadrant, AnTuTu and Geekbench results
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G posts low benchmark scores, well behind its main rival and several older devices.
5.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
20/08/2013
Review · design, performance, screen and budget value
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G is cheap but dated and slow; for a bit more money, a stronger tablet is the better choice.
Overview video
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Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.2
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
29/08/2013
Lab test · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 has a bright screen that works outdoors in shade, but its TN panel darkens at some viewing angles and its performance is sluggish.
6.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
26/08/2013
Lab test · Media-focused budget tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 is light and comfortable with loud speakers and over 8 hours of browsing, but slow benchmarks and a dim screen hold it back.
5.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
14/08/2013
Hands-on review · Budget media tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 is a below-average tablet whose loud front speakers are its only strength, held back by a grainy screen and slow performance.
4.0
androidcentral.com
≈ estimated
29/07/2013
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 is solidly built with loud speakers, but its low internal storage causes app install errors and sync failures, so it is hard to recommend.
5.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
09/08/2013
Review · Budget media tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 is affordable with loud front speakers, but its grainy screen, clunky build and battery life of about 5 hours hold it back.
6.8
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
13/12/2013
Lab test · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 is a budget tablet that handles web browsing, shopping, music and Facebook, but its blurry display and sparse features are its main limits.
6.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
27/10/2013
Hands-on test · Entry-level 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 is a basic 7-inch tablet with front stereo speakers, but its TN screen has dull whites and sometimes sluggish touch response.
6.0
androidworld.nl
≈ estimated
13/09/2013
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The IdeaTab A1000 suits music lovers with its loud stereo speakers, but its washed-out TN screen and limited app space hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB)

  • Affordable budget-friendly pricing
  • High-quality dual front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus
  • Sturdy and solid build quality with a comfortable 'pebble-like' design
  • Decent battery life for basic browsing and reading tasks
  • MicroSD card slot available for storage expansion
  • Full-size SIM card slot in 3G models supporting voice calling and data

What customers don't like about Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G (1GB + 4GB)

  • Critically limited internal storage for apps due to poor partitioning
  • Low-resolution (1024x600) display with poor viewing angles and washed-out colors
  • Sluggish performance with frequent lag during multitasking and app launches
  • No rear-facing camera; front-facing camera is very low quality (0.3MP)
  • Poor GPS reliability and difficulty obtaining a satellite lock
  • Heavier and bulkier than many competing 7-inch tablets

Verdict

The Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 3G is a budget-friendly 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024x600 resolution TN display and a 1.2GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8317 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. It is specifically designed for media consumption, highlighted by its front-facing dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus enhancement and a 3500mAh battery providing up to 8 hours of usage. Main pros include its surprisingly solid build quality, loud audio performance, and the inclusion of a microSD slot for expansion up to 32GB. However, major cons include a low-resolution screen with poor viewing angles, a lack of a rear camera, and a restrictive storage partition that leaves very limited space for app installations.

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