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Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8125

Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) 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.

Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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
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Score components

35%

4.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.8

Reviews score

10%

4.8

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 97% 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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Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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%

4.0

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.8

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 92%
4.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.8/ 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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4.8

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 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 95%
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
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 S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

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Reviewers praise the long battery life and light, compact design, but dislike the interface, low-light photos and gaming ability.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
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Score components:

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.8

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.8
Reviews score
4.8
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

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
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
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
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
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi, which is lower than 52% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
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
1.6 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.6 MP resolution, which is lower than 79.9% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
3,550 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,550 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 92.3% of tablets and equal to 0.2% 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
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.
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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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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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
246 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 246 g, which is lighter than 98.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
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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Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 49.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (246 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    246 g vs 490 g
  • 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.
  • 58.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (116.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    116.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 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.
  • 49.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (246 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    246 g vs 490 g
  • 58.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (116.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    116.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 31.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 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
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    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 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.
    4.8 vs 7.0
  • 3.4 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.6 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.6 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
  • 46.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,550 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,550 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 31.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 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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    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    7 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 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.
    4.8 vs 7.0
  • 36.0% lower sentiment score
    4.8 vs 7.5
  • 10.7% worse value for money
    Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.82 vs 7.6).
    6.82 vs 7.55
  • 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
  • 1,200 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 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
  • 71.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    4.26 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 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
  • 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
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 51 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.4 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.6 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.6 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.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 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 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 timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 46.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,550 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,550 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.
    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 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.
  • 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 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
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    Lenovo S5000 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No voice commands
    This tablet does not support voice commands, while the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.

Video reviews

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

7.0
TargetHD
≈ estimated
08/10/2014
Hands-on review · games, battery and interface tests
Verdict
Lenovo S5000 WiFi is fine for light everyday use and for grandparents, but demanding games and HD video struggle.
6.0
Engadget
≈ estimated
06/09/2013
First look · trade show hands-on
Verdict
The Lenovo S5000 WiFi is thin and light with a good display, though its metal accents pick up fingerprints and the interface looks changed.
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Shop video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.6
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
19/12/2013
Lab test · GPS and benchmarks
Verdict
The Lenovo S5000 is a 7-inch tablet with a bright, high-contrast screen for outdoor use, held back by slow hardware and weak colors.
6.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
09/09/2013
Hands-on test · Light tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 is a light, competent 7-inch tablet, but its modest screen and childlike Lenovo overlay keep it from standing out.
6.0
shinyshiny.tv
≈ estimated
17/12/2013
Full review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo S5000 is light, attractive and lasts most of a day, but its unappealing interface makes it hard to see how it competes with the Nexus 7.
5.0
coolsmartphone.com
≈ estimated
04/12/2013
Two-week review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 looks great and feels good in hand, but the Nexus 7 (2013) beats it, so it is hard to recommend.
8.0
tecmundo.com.br
≈ estimated
16/09/2014
Full review · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo S5000 is a very thin, good-value 7-inch tablet with a long battery, but its screen has no glass protection and it struggles with heavy games.
9.0
hardware.info
≈ estimated
15/03/2014
Software review · Android skin
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 runs a lightly modified Android with a useful Power Manager, but no app drawer makes it awkward for anyone used to tidying apps away.
8.6
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
25/12/2013
Lab test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo S5000-F is fine for everyday tasks with long battery life and a bright screen, but the Nexus 7 2013 and Kindle Fire HDX are the better buy.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Extremely lightweight (244g-246g) and slim design, making it highly portable
  • Excellent battery life, often lasting a full day of browsing or up to 8 hours of web use
  • Bright and contrast-rich IPS display suitable for indoor and some outdoor use
  • Affordable price point, often cited as offering good value for money
  • Good build quality with a textured back that provides a secure grip

What customers don't like about Lenovo S5000 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • No microSD card slot, limiting storage to the built-in 16GB
  • Mediocre performance from the MediaTek processor, causing lag in demanding apps or games
  • Lacks a rear camera flash, resulting in poor low-light photo quality
  • Custom Android skin (UI) is often described as cluttered and visually unappealing
  • Single mono speaker offers poor audio quality, described by some as 'tinny' or 'atrocious'

Verdict

The Lenovo S5000 WiFi is a highly portable 7-inch tablet featuring an IPS HD display with a 1280x800 resolution and a slim 7.9mm profile. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Key advantages include its remarkably light weight of just 246 grams, high display brightness and contrast, and a reliable 3450 mAh battery providing up to 8 hours of web browsing. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a microSD slot for storage expansion, the absence of a rear camera flash, and a non-removable battery.

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