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Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:4 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8125

Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

35%

4.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.0

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 67% of tablets
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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 97% of models
Score components

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.4

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 97%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 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–² Better than 60% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 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–²Better than 60%
?

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
  • No image
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 4GB1GB + 16GB

What reviewers say about the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB)

Based on 6 · 3

Reviewers find it responsive and good for games and video, but criticize the weak speakers and are split on the screen.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB)

Based on 39 owners sharing their experience in online comments

49%positive0%mixed51%negative

Owners value successful repairs and restored calling, but flash failures and connection problems leave many tablets unusable.

What owners dislike

  • A flash interrupted by a cable unplug or cancelled download left tablets dead, with no power, no recovery mode and no USB detection.9
  • Newer flash tool versions failed to load the FAC file, and some owners got 'DL image fail' or a language-screen timeout after repeated attempts.9
  • Tablets did not appear in Device Manager over USB, and owners said a reset button beside the SIM tray helped the driver connect.7

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.4

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.7
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.5
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
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% 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 MT8125
This tablet runs on MediaTek MT8125, which is less advanced than 94% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% 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
AGC Dragontrail Glass
This tablet protects its screen with AGC Dragontrail Glass, which is less durable than 54.6% of tablets and the same as 2.8% 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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% 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
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
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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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
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
web browsing
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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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
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% 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
345 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 345 g, which is lighter than 82.2% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% 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
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
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 29.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (345 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    345 g vs 490 g
  • 14.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 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–² Better than 60% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    8.0 vs 7.0
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 55.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (120 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    120 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 14.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 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–² Better than 60% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    8.0 vs 7.0
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 29.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (345 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    345 g vs 490 g
  • 55.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (120 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    120 mm vs 175.3 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
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 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
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 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
  • 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 SGX544 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX544 vs Mali-G51
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 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.
  • 53.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 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.
    August 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 36 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (365 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    365 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 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.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 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
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 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
  • 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.
  • 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 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 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.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
The Geek Report
≈ estimated
26/05/2014
Hands-on review · benchmarks, gaming and software tour
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi is fast and enjoyable for its price, though its low-resolution display and old Android version hold it back.
8.0
Ryan Julius Banez
≈ estimated
15/09/2013
Unboxing and review · gaming, camera and benchmark tests
Verdict
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi is responsive and smooth for games and video, though not as fast as flagship tablets.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Shop video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.4
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
25/09/2013
Lab test · Benchmarks and heat
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a quick, cool-running entry-level tablet for games and HD video, but its back speakers turn harsh when loud.
8.4
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
17/09/2013
Lab test · Benchmarks and heat
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a quick, cool-running entry-level tablet for games and HD video, but its back speakers turn harsh when loud.
8.0
geektest.fr
≈ estimated
1er septembre 2013
Review · Compact 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a compact tablet for video and games with good value for money, held back by a low-resolution screen.
8.0
insert-coin.fr
≈ estimated
08/02/2013
Review · Everyday 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a well-finished tablet with good value for money and around 7 to 8 hours of battery, but its screen resolution is a bit low.
8.0
androidworld.nl
≈ estimated
17/01/2014
Review · Home and holiday tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a smooth, good-value 7-inch tablet for home and holiday use, but its screen picks up fingerprints quickly.
8.0
androidworld.be
≈ estimated
17/01/2014
Review · Home and holiday tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a smooth, good-value 7-inch tablet for home and holiday use, but its screen picks up fingerprints quickly.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB)

  • Excellent value for money in the budget category
  • Smooth performance for everyday apps and multitasking with the quad-core processor
  • Good IPS display with wide viewing angles
  • Loud and clear stereo sound quality from built-in speakers
  • Includes voice calling and dual SIM support in certain models
  • Expandable storage up to 64GB via microSD card

What customers don't like about Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 WiFi (1GB + 4GB)

  • Poor camera quality, especially in low light, due to a lack of flash
  • Disappointing battery backup for some users, requiring frequent charging
  • Relatively low screen resolution (1024x600) compared to competitors
  • No earphones, screen guard, or carrying case provided in the box
  • Finding compatible accessories and spare parts is difficult and expensive
  • Lack of official Android OS updates beyond version 4.2 Jelly Bean

Verdict

The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a portable 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 IPS display and a 1.2GHz MediaTek MT8389 quad-core processor. This specific variant pairs 1GB of RAM with 4GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 64GB via microSD. Its main characteristics include a lightweight 345g design, a 5MP autofocus rear camera, a 0.3MP front webcam, and a 3500mAh battery providing approximately 7 hours of WiFi browsing. Key pros are its quad-core performance for basic tasks, wide IPS viewing angles, and dual stereo speakers. However, common cons include the limited 4GB onboard storage, a relatively low-resolution screen compared to its peers, and the lack of a camera flash for low-light photography.

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