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Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:8.8 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 2 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

35%

8.2

Technical score

30%

8.0

List score

25%

7.6

Reviews score

10%

9.2

Sentiment score

★Better than 92% of tablets
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▲Better than 86%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

22%

9.7

Performance

20%

8.5

Display

16%

8.7

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

7.5

Connectivity

8%

9.2

Software

5%

7.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

▲Better than 87%
7.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

5.8

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, 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.
▼Worse than 52%
8.0

List score

List score
8.0/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 136 lists (1%)
★Better than 90%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £480
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
16GB + 256GB12GB + 256GB12GB + 512GB16GB + 512GB

What owners say about the Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB)

Based on 56 owners sharing their experience in online comments

70%positive12%mixed18%negative

Owners praise its compact gaming performance, screen, and sound, while software hassles and missing connectivity features frustrate some.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say there is no SIM slot and no 5G version, so mobile data needs a phone hotspot. Some versions also lack GPS.4
  • Chinese firmware makes Russian setup harder than a normal language pick at first start. Many owners flash the global version to fix it.4
  • Only 60 Hz and 165 Hz modes exist; one owner saw tearing at 165 Hz, too slow motion at 60 Hz, and eye strain.3
  • Owners say it struggles with newer demanding games like NTE and with older PC games under Winlatore, and it trails flagship phones in games.3
  • Chinese-version owners must adjust notification settings by hand, and some report interface bugs, such as a back button glitch in one chat app.3
  • Shadow Fight 2 showed a black screen for one owner, and Mobile Legends runs at 60 fps on the 2025 model.3
  • Owners feel it's pricey for what it offers, and import customs duty can add a lot.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

22%

9.7

Performance

20%

8.5

Display

16%

8.7

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

7.5

Connectivity

8%

9.2

Software

5%

7.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

8.2
Reviews score
7.6
List score
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

8.1
RAM capacity
16 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of RAM, which is more than 96.3% of tablets and equal to 3.6% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process, which is smaller than 88.1% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
3,094 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 3,094 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 98.1% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is more advanced than 96.5% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% of tablets.
Refresh rate
165 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 165 Hz screen, which is smoother than 98.7% of tablets and equal to 1.3% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
408 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 408 ppi, which is higher than 99.8% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 19.5% 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
6,550 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,550 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 50.5% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
68 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 68 W, which is faster than 97.6% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Battery life
6.3 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6.3 hours, which is shorter than that of 91.5% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% 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
?
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
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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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
350 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 350 g, which is lighter than 80.6% of tablets and equal to 1.3% 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
10 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 10 ms, which is higher than that of 56.9% of tablets and equal to that of 8% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% 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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Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.75x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (165 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    165 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 12 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 830 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 830 vs Mali-G51
  • 3.78x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (68 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    68 W vs 18 W
  • 65% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 499 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (900 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    900 nits vs 401 nits
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 22.7% higher sentiment score
    9.2 vs 7.5
  • 8.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, 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.
    7.6 vs 7.0
  • 7% better value for money
    Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.08 vs 7.6).
    8.08 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 12 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 830 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 830 vs Mali-G51
  • 65% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4.24x higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (3,094 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    3,094 points vs 729 points
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3.52x higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (6,654 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    6,654 points vs 1,891 points
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 5.17x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (77 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    77 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5X vs LPDDR3
  • 6,667 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (8,533 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    8,533 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 38.9% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (903 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    903 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2.75x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (165 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    165 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 499 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (900 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    900 nits vs 401 nits
  • 84.6% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (408 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    408 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.7% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    100% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 3x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (360 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 3.78x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (68 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    68 W vs 18 W
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2.0
  • 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
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.4 vs 5).
    5.4 vs 5
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app offloading
    This tablet supports app offloading, while the average tablet does not. 26.3% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 28.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (350 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    350 g vs 490 g
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 45.8 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (129.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    129.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.4% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 3.7 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.3 hours vs 10 hours
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 1.3 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 84.6% more expensive
    Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£480 vs £260).
    £480 vs £260
  • 1 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (10 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    10 ms vs 9 ms
  • 84.6% more expensive
    Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£480 vs £260).
    £480 vs £260
  • 1.3 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 3.7 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.3 hours vs 10 hours
  • 1 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (10 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    10 ms vs 9 ms
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
gizmochina.com
≈ estimated
11/06/2025
Lab test · Gaming performance
Verdict
Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 is a powerful gaming tablet with a microSD slot, but its LCD screen and modest battery life hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB)

  • Flagship-level gaming performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Gen 3 processor
  • Reintroduction of the microSD card slot (up to 2TB) in the 2025 model
  • Dual USB-C ports allowing simultaneous charging and peripheral use or 4K video out
  • High-quality 165Hz display with improved touch responsiveness and low latency
  • Bypass charging feature that powers the device directly to reduce heat and battery wear during gaming
  • Compact and premium aluminum build that is easy to hold for long sessions
  • Exceptional haptic feedback via dual X-axis motors

What customers don't like about Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 (16GB + 256GB)

  • Aggressive background app killing by the ZUI software, affecting notifications and alarms
  • IPS LCD panel lacks the deep blacks and contrast of OLED competitors
  • Average speaker quality that lacks bass and background detail compared to high-end tablets
  • Poor camera performance, particularly in low light
  • Software experience can be buggy, with some 'wacky' UI elements and translation issues
  • Lack of built-in GPS, LTE, or NFC
  • Matte black finish is highly prone to fingerprints

Verdict

The Lenovo Legion Y700 2025 is a high-performance 8.8-inch gaming tablet featuring a 165Hz IPS LCD display with a 2560 x 1600 (or 3K) resolution and 500-600 nits of brightness. This specific 16GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (or 8 Elite in some regions) chipset, supported by a 6,550mAh to 7,600mAh battery with 68W fast charging and bypass charging for prolonged gaming. Key pros include its compact, premium aluminum build, dual USB-C ports with video-out support, and the return of the microSD card slot for expandable storage. However, main cons include the lack of an OLED panel, underwhelming camera performance, and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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