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Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:MediaTek Helio A22

Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB)
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
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Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

8.3

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 68%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components:

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

8.3

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

5.6
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
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Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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Popularity:
Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
3 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 53.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 13.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
192 points
This tablet scored 192 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 93.2% of tablets and equal to the score of 1% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek Helio A22
This tablet uses the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 59.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
189 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet uses Tempered Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 78.1% of tablets and equal to that on 19.5% of tablets.
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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
5 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 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
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
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
5,100 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,100 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 63.4% of tablets and equal to those in 4.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
18 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 18 hours, which is longer than that of 93.4% of tablets and equal to that of 2% of tablets.
web browsing
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
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
?
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
?
Weight
305 g
This tablet weighs 305 g which is lighter than 92.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% 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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Number of microphones
1
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
?
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (18 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    18 hours vs 10 hours
  • 37.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (305 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    305 g vs 490 g
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    MediaTek Helio A22 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 53.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.08x more popular
    Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • 12.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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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    Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi
    the average tablet
    Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.97 vs 8.000).
    8.97 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • 12.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
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    Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi
    the average tablet
    Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.97 vs 8.000).
    8.97 vs 8
  • 2x cheaper
    Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    MediaTek Helio A22 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (18 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    18 hours vs 10 hours
  • 37.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (305 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    305 g vs 490 g
  • 53.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.8 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.
  • 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.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 73.2% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (506 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    506 points vs 1,891 points
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 73.2% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (506 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    506 points vs 1,891 points
  • 73.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (192 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    192 points vs 729 points
  • 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 GE8320 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 51 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 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
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio 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 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.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 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 burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 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.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 22.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 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.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • 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.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.

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What customers like about Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

  • Affordable price and excellent value for money
  • Long battery life, with many users reporting it lasts for several days of typical use
  • Lightweight and compact 8-inch design, making it highly portable and easy to hold
  • Premium feel due to the sleek metal back cover construction
  • Simple and straightforward setup process
  • Suitable for basic tasks like reading e-books, checking email, and light video streaming

What customers don't like about Lenovo Tab M8 HD WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

  • Sluggish performance and lag, especially when running demanding apps or multitasking
  • Average to poor camera quality, often producing blurry or low-resolution images
  • Limited internal storage (typically 32GB), though it is expandable via microSD
  • Relatively slow charging speed reported by multiple users
  • Low speaker volume and lack of bass, which may require headphones for a better experience
  • Occasional app crashes and instability when pushed beyond casual use

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab M8 HD (3GB + 32GB) is a compact 8-inch tablet featuring an IPS HD touchscreen display with 1280x800 resolution and 350 nits of brightness. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor (or Helio P22T octa-core in Gen 3 variants) paired with 3GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. Main pros include its sleek metal construction, TÜV-certified eye care display that reduces blue light, and an impressive battery life offering up to 18 hours of web browsing. It also features a Dolby Audio-tuned speaker and facial recognition for secure unlocking. However, its main cons are relatively weak performance for demanding gaming, average camera quality (5MP rear/2MP front) that can produce grainy images, and the lack of HD streaming support on some platforms like Netflix due to Widevine L3 limitations.

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