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Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8167D

Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

3.8

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

4.9

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software & Features

5%

6.6

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 86%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 66%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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Available versions:
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

3.8

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

4.9

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software & Features

5%

6.6

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.0
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

7.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) has a user popularity of 8.5 points, which is lower than 82.4% of Tablets.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
MediaTek MT8167D
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8167D chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 92.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi which is lower than that of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than that of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,450 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,450 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 93.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 20 hours, which is longer than that of 95.8% of tablets and equal to that of 1.4% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
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 include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
254 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 254 g which is lighter than 98.7% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 10 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (20 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    20 hours vs 10 hours
  • 48.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (254 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    254 g vs 490 g
  • 73.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (102 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    102 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£70 vs £260).
    £70 vs £260
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 75.8% more popular
    Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.45 vs 4.8).
    8.45 vs 4.81
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£70 vs £260).
    £70 vs £260
  • 75.8% more popular
    Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.45 vs 4.8).
    8.45 vs 4.81
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (20 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    20 hours vs 10 hours
  • 48.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (254 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    254 g vs 490 g
  • 73.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (102 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    102 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 47.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,450 mAh vs 6,580 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
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.71 vs 7.1).
    6.71 vs 7.1
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 87.5% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 78.5% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the PowerVR GE8300 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR GE8300 vs Mali-G51
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 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
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 101 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • 24.1% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (800:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 51 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    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.
  • 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
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • 47.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% 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% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.8 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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What customers like about Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB)

  • Extremely budget-friendly and offers good value for money
  • Highly portable due to its thin, lightweight design (approx. 254g)
  • Supports multi-user accounts, making it suitable for shared family or kids' use
  • Runs a near-stock version of Android with minimal bloatware
  • Includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 128GB
  • Acceptable battery life for basic tasks like web browsing (up to 9.6 hours)

What customers don't like about Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi (2GB + 8GB)

  • Sluggish performance with frequent lagging and hanging, especially during multitasking
  • Low screen resolution (1024 x 600) resulting in coarse, dull detail
  • Narrow viewing angles and poor visibility in direct sunlight
  • Very limited internal storage (8GB or 16GB), with a large portion used by the system
  • Basic 2MP cameras produce mediocre photos and lack a flash
  • Thin, low-quality sound from the single built-in speaker

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab 7 Essential WiFi is an ultra-portable 7-inch entry-level tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 resolution IPS LCD display and a slim 8.8mm profile weighing just 254g. This specific configuration includes 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT8167D quad-core processor and a 3,450mAh battery running on a near-stock version of Android 7.0 Nougat. Key advantages include its lightweight, family-friendly design with multi-user account support, a laminated screen with good viewing angles, and a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion up to 128GB. However, significant drawbacks include extremely limited onboard storage that fills up quickly with system files, slow performance during multitasking or web browsing, a low-resolution display that lacks an oleophobic coating, and basic 2MP front and rear cameras that struggle in low light.

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