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Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 14 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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%

5.3

Technical score

30%

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

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

5.3

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 64% of tablets
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 50%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software

5%

6.8

Design

3%

5.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 77%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 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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80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
10 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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 52%
?

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
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
2GB + 16GB
Other versions:
2GB + 32GB3GB + 16GB4GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 10 · 4

Reviewers praise the long battery life, good audio and clean software, but agree the camera is poor and gaming struggles.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 66 owners sharing their experience in online comments

27%positive6%mixed67%negative

Owners appreciate having apps available, but many are frustrated by blocked apps, unreliable calling, slow performance, and reset problems.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say holding the key combo often does nothing, turns the tablet on, enters fastboot only, or leaves a no command screen.9
  • Some tablets come with no Play Store, Chrome or Google apps, and many apps are blocked by admin controls that stop installs.8
  • Owners report the tablet sometimes slows down, freezes, and shows not responding for apps they never opened, with built-in apps force closing.5
  • Mobile data works with some SIMs, but voice calls fail, both incoming and outgoing.4

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software

5%

6.8

Design

3%

5.9

Audio

5.3
Reviews score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.6
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% 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
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, which is more advanced than 53% of tablets and equal to 0.6% 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
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
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi, which is lower than 66.5% of tablets and equal to 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% 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
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% 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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
4,850 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,850 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 73% of tablets and equal to 1.7% 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
?
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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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
310 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 310 g, which is lighter than 90.4% of tablets and equal to 1.7% 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
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
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51
  • 36.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (310 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    310 g vs 490 g
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 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–² Better than 52% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    10 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • 51.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (124 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    124 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 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 52% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    10 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 308 vs Mali-G51
  • 36.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (310 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    310 g vs 490 g
  • 51.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (124 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    124 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 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
  • 30% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 29.3% lower sentiment score
    5.3 vs 7.5
  • 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
  • 30% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1,199 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (667 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    667 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
  • 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.
  • 64.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 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
  • 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
  • 14.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 26.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,850 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,850 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 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 dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Gadget News & Review
≈ estimated
23/08/2019
Hands-on review · benchmarks, battery, apps and camera tests
Verdict
Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a great tablet for the price, reliable for media and apps, with weak cameras.
7.0
Digital Trends
≈ estimated
13/01/2018
Hands-on review · screen, audio, performance and camera tests
Verdict
Lenovo Tab 4 8 is solid for media and light use at its price, but its cameras and graphics hold it back.
9.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
27/09/2017
Full review · battery, benchmark and game tests
Verdict
Lenovo Tab 4 8 is good value with its plastic build, decent performance and clean Android, though the HD screen is limited.
9.0
TechNews
≈ estimated
21/12/2017
Full review · lab tests for display, audio and battery
Verdict
Lenovo Tab 4 8 has a solid build, performance and software, but a sharper screen is its main weakness at this price.
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Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
09/10/2017
Hands-on test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is an affordable Android tablet with long battery life, suited to video, kids and travel, but its cameras are weak and Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz only.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
11/05/2020
Hands-on test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a bright, long-lasting Android tablet for light use with full Google apps, though its cameras and graphics performance fall short.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
09/10/2017
Hands-on test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a compact, affordable tablet for couch use and road trips, with strong battery life, but grainy cameras and 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi hold it back.
9.0
androidheadlines.com
≈ estimated
20/09/2017
Hands-on review · Entry-level tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a solid, comfortable entry-level tablet with strong sound and good battery life, but it is not built for heavy gaming or multitasking.
7.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
03/11/2017
Hands-on review · Small budget tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a solid small tablet for email, reading and video, with plain Android and Google Play, though it runs an older Android version.
9.0
geekdad.com
≈ estimated
29/10/2017
Hands-on review · Budget 8-inch tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a plain-looking but well-made 8-inch tablet for media and family use, with clean Android and good sound, though cameras are weak.
8.0
connect.de
✓ explicit
01/01/2018
Real-world test · Multimedia tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a handy, affordable multimedia tablet with Dolby Atmos sound, but its basic HD screen and small storage show its budget roots.
6.8
test-achats.be
✓ explicit
Date non spécifiée
Test results · Compact Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is an easy-to-use, responsive small tablet for watching video and browsing, but its camera is poor and its free storage is tight.
7.9
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
15/10/2017
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is a budget tablet with a bright, flicker-free screen and steady everyday speed, but its slow screen response and weak graphics limit gaming.
6.8
test-aankoop.be
✓ explicit
Unknown
Lab test · Compact Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 is easy to use and suits most tablet users, but its poor rear camera and limited storage hold it back.

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What customers like about Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

  • Affordable price point for a full Android experience with Google Play
  • Good battery life, typically lasting 10+ hours for video streaming
  • Dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos support provide loud, clear audio
  • Bright IPS display that remains readable in most conditions
  • Lightweight and comfortable design, weighing only 10.9 ounces
  • Dedicated child mode makes it suitable for family sharing

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab 4 8 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) is a family-oriented 8-inch tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 HD IPS display and dual front-facing speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD slot. Its main pros include a slim 8.2mm profile, long-lasting battery life of up to 20 hours, and a dedicated multi-user 'Kids Mode' with curated content and parental controls. However, its downsides include a lack of dual-band (5GHz) WiFi support, poor camera performance from its 5MP rear and 2MP front sensors, and occasional sluggishness when handling high-end games or intensive multitasking.

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