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Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:8.3 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3770

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 16 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB)
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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%

5.5

Technical score

30%

?

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%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 56% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

22%

5.3

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

3.4

Battery

12%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

â–¼Worse than 71%
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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â–² Better than 52% of models

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (16)
12 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 6 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
✕
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~ £530
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 ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 12 · 4

Reviewers praise the vivid display and premium build, but find typing awkward, battery life short and the tablet overpriced.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

22%

5.3

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

3.4

Battery

12%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

5.5
Reviews score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3770
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3770, which is less advanced than 77.2% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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
273 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 273 ppi, which is higher than 79.4% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
AGC Dragontrail Glass
This tablet protects its screen with AGC Dragontrail Glass, which is less durable than 54.6% of tablets and the same as 2.8% 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
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
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/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% 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
5,400 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,400 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 61.5% 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
7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
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
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% 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
430 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 430 g, which is lighter than 71.1% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% 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
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 23.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (273 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    273 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 19.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.39 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 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%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    12 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 6 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
  • 19.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.39 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3770 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3770 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 23.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (273 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    273 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 220 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (220 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    220 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 12.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (430 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    430 g vs 490 g
  • 43.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (132 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    132 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 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 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 90.5% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (179 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    179 points vs 1,891 points
  • 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)
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.1 vs 7.6).
    7.1 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
  • 90.5% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (179 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    179 points vs 1,891 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 799 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,067 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,067 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 5 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    January 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 1.8 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 31 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (370 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    370 nits vs 401 nits
  • Narrower color gamut
    This tablet supports a narrower color gamut than the average tablet (NTSC vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    NTSC vs sRGB
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 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 manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • 18.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,400 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 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.
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    8.8 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Damir Franc
≈ estimated
18/03/2014
Hands-on review · ports, performance and Windows use
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular is the best 8-inch Windows tablet right now, despite weak speakers, awkward typing and poorly placed buttons.
7.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
03/03/2014
Hands-on review · camera, battery and Windows use
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular is a solid, powerful Windows tablet, better suited to IT users than to average home users.
8.0
TechBargains
✓ explicit
02/05/2014
Hands-on review · display, battery and connectivity tests
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular is a very good option for people always on the go, though connectivity and price hold it back.
8.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
23/04/2014
Hands-on review · performance, camera and battery tests
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular is a pretty good package for productivity, though the camera and heavy tasks hold it back.
9.0
Windows Central
≈ estimated
07/01/2014
First look · design and display impressions
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular is well built and thoughtfully designed, with a sharp screen and a cover that stands out.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2014
Hands-on review · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is the best 8-inch Windows tablet, with a sharp screen and solid build, though full Windows feels awkward at this size.
8.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
27/03/2014
Hands-on review · Compact Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a fast, sharp tablet with understated styling, but its battery is weak and it needs a mouse or keyboard for precise work.
8.0
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
16/04/2014
Hands-on review · Screen and cover
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a slim tablet with a very bright, sharp screen that suits video and photos, plus a magnetic cover with a corner camera shortcut.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
≈ estimated
11/01/2014
Hands-on review · iPad mini rival
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a well-built 8-inch Windows tablet with Office included, though its missing stylus is the most serious omission.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
05/06/2014
Hands-on test · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is the most powerful 8-inch Windows tablet, with a sharp, vivid screen and metal body, but its short battery life and crashing camera hold it back.
9.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
20/04/2014
Hands-on review · Quickshot cover
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a solid, portable Windows tablet for casual use, but its small display is a weak point for writing reports.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
≈ estimated
08/01/2014
First look · Full Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 runs full Windows 8 smoothly and can serve as a laptop replacement, though it's unclear whether people will want Windows 8 on a tablet.
6.0
time.com
≈ estimated
07/04/2014
Long-term review · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 suits anyone who needs desktop programs or side-by-side apps, but its small size and frequent software glitches limit it.
8.0
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
19/03/2014
Lab test · Benchmarks and display
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a silent, fanless 8-inch Windows tablet with good everyday speed, but its processor and graphics trail similar rivals.
8.0
hardwareluxx.de
✓ explicit
25/06/2014
Hardware test · Business tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a sharp, high-resolution 8-inch Windows tablet aimed at business users, though its multi-mode use relies on optional accessories.
8.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
16/04/2014
Lab test · Battery and display
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a stylish, roomy tablet with a sharp display, but its battery is its main weakness, draining quickly.
5.0
computerwoche.de
≈ estimated
18/07/2014
Hands-on test · Windows business tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has a solid, grippy build and a sharp screen that justify its price premium, but its battery and lack of a keyboard limit productive use.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

  • High-resolution 8.3-inch display (1920x1200) with excellent clarity and viewing angles
  • Premium, sturdy build quality with an aluminum chassis and a professional aesthetic
  • Standard 64GB of storage, which is higher than most entry-level competitors
  • Runs full Windows 8.1, enabling the use of legacy desktop applications and multitasking
  • Innovative QuickShot cover accessory that automatically opens the camera app when the corner is folded
  • Powerful quad-core Intel Atom Z3770 processor for smooth everyday performance

What customers don't like about Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

  • Shallow battery life, typically lasting only 6 to 7 hours compared to 9+ hours for rivals
  • No integrated stylus support or digitized pen option for note-taking
  • Higher price point than similar 8-inch Windows tablets from Dell or Toshiba
  • Lack of a dedicated keyboard or trackpad accessory, making it better suited for touch use
  • Occasional software glitches and battery drain issues in standby mode
  • Inconsistent camera autofocus and poor low-light performance

Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Cellular is a premium 8.3-inch Windows 8.1 tablet powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3770 processor, specifically configured with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal flash storage. It features a high-resolution 1920 x 1200 IPS display protected by Asahi Dragontrail glass and a durable magnesium-aluminum chassis with a matte black finish. Key characteristics include global 3G/4G LTE connectivity, a micro-USB 3.0 port for fast data transfers, a micro-HDMI port, and an 8-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash. Main pros include its exceptionally sharp, bright display, solid build quality, and the ability to run full desktop Windows applications in a highly portable form factor. However, notable cons include the lack of an active stylus or pen support, relatively short battery life when multitasking, and a desktop interface that can be difficult to navigate on a small screen without precise scaling.

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