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Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450

Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB)
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

5.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.6

Reviews score

10%

5.2

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 82% of tablets
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

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5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

6.4

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.4

Software

5%

5.6

Design

3%

5.9

Audio

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5.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.6/ 10
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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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5.6

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

5.8

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 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 77%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components:

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

6.4

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.4

Software

5%

5.6

Design

3%

5.9

Audio

5.6
Reviews score
5.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
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Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
RAM capacity
4 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process, which is smaller than 44.6% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
168 points
This tablet scores 168 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 95.8% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450
This tablet runs on Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450, which is more advanced than 55.6% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% 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
8 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% 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
7,000 mAh
This tablet has 7,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 53.7% of tablets and equal to 3.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
8 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.
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
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% 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
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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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
520 g
This tablet weighs 520 g, which is heavier than 58.4% of tablets and equal to 1.4% 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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Number of microphones
1
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
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
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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Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 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 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.
    web browsing
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 20.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
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    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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    5.6

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    5.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 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.
    5.6 vs 7.0
  • 77% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (168 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    168 points vs 729 points
  • 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
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • 20.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
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    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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    5.6

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    5.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 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.
    5.6 vs 7.0
  • 30.7% lower sentiment score
    5.2 vs 7.5
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.2 vs 7.6).
    7.2 vs 7.55
  • 77% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (168 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    168 points vs 729 points
  • 59.7% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (762 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    762 points vs 1,891 points
  • 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.
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 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
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • 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 panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 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.
    web browsing
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 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 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 offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 66.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (242 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    242 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 6.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (520 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    520 g vs 490 g

Video reviews

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

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB)

  • Excellent value for money and affordable pricing
  • Premium build quality with a sturdy, slim metal chassis
  • High-quality FHD display with clear visuals and vibrant colors
  • Good audio experience featuring dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support
  • Lightweight and portable design, making it easy to carry
  • Dedicated Kids Mode with robust parental controls and safe content

What customers don't like about Lenovo M10 FHD REL (4GB + 64GB)

  • Sluggish performance and lag, especially when multitasking or running intensive apps
  • Inconsistent battery life that may not last a full day under moderate use
  • Unremarkable camera quality, producing noisy or anaemic images
  • Slow charging times with the included low-wattage power adapter
  • Lack of HD streaming support on platforms like Netflix due to DRM limitations
  • Slow and sometimes unreliable face unlock biometrics

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Rel (4GB + 64GB) is a versatile 10.1-inch family tablet featuring a crisp 1920 x 1200 IPS display and a sleek, portable metal-body design. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM, it efficiently handles everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, and educational apps, while the 64GB of internal storage is expandable via microSD. Its main pros include an immersive audio experience with dual front-facing speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, a large 7000 mAh battery for extended use, and dedicated features like Kids Mode and face recognition for secure access. However, its primary cons are its dated hardware which may struggle with intensive gaming or heavy multitasking, a lack of Widevine L1 support resulting in limited HD streaming on platforms like Netflix, and cameras that offer only average image quality.

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