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Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:11.6 inchesChipset:?

Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

4.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of tablets
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 54% of models
Score components

22%

7.1

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Software & Features

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 54% of tablets
4.2

User score

User score
4.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 5 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
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Best prices

    N/A~ £240

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 54% of models
Score components:

22%

7.1

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Software & Features

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

6.0
User score
User score
4.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 5 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
4.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.0/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 3 points, which is higher than 59.5% of Tablets.
3.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Process node
22 nm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 57.5% of tablets and equal to the node used in 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is larger than the storage of 56.7% of tablets and equal to that of 19.6% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
?
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Screen resolution
1920×1080
Screen resolution
1920×1080
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1080 which is lower than that of 61% of tablets and equal to that of 2.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
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
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
190 ppi
Pixel density
190 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 190 ppi which is lower than that of 65.1% of tablets and equal to that of 1.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
â–² Better than 45% of models
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 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
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
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
f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
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
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
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
3,785 mAh
Battery capacity
3,785 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,785 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
65 W
Charging speed
65 W
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 65 W which is faster than in 91.5% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.7% of tablets.
Battery life
4.5 hours
Battery life
4.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 4.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 97.4% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
NFC
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
Operating system
Windows
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
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
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
759 g
Weight
759 g
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 759 g which is heavier than 92% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
Backlit keyboard
yes
★ Better than 90% of models
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.3% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
30 ms
Pen latency
30 ms
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 30 ms, which is higher than that of 92.2% of tablets and equal to that of 2.9% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 3.61x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    65 W
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (65 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    65 W vs 18 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    8 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1.5 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    11.6 inches
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    DisplayPort over USB-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Includes stylus
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    8 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Supports multithreading
    Multithreading
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet supports multithreading, the average tablet does not. 0.00% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 12 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    16
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (16 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    16 vs 4
  • 71.8% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    25.6 GB/s
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • 1.5 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    11.6 inches
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Includes flash
    Flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 3.61x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    65 W
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (65 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    65 W vs 18 W
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    DisplayPort over USB-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • Allows app offloading
    App offloading
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Includes stylus
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    Backlit keyboard
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    Stylus tilt support
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 5.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    4.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 42.5% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,785 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3785 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    3,785 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    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
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    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 continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    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
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    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
  • 91.5% lower user score
    User score
    4.2/ 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
    â–¼
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    Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi
    the average tablet
    Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (4.18 vs 8.000).
    4.18 vs 8
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    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
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 46.2% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    350 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (350 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    350 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 57.1% larger process node
    Process node
    22 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    1,600 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1600 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 51 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    350 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    800:1
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    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
  • 15.2% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    190 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (190 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1920×1080
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1920×1080 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1920×1080 vs 1920×1200
  • 31 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    190 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (190 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    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
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    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
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    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 exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    Serial shot / Burst mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 5.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    4.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 42.5% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,785 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3785 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    3,785 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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
    Cellular module
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    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 picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 54.9% heavier
    Weight
    759 g
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (759 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    759 g vs 490 g
  • 3.6 mm thicker
    Thickness
    11.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    11.6 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 21 ms higher pen latency
    Pen latency
    30 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (30 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    30 ms vs 9 ms
  • 120.8 mm wider
    Width
    296.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (296.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    296.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    May 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 96.1 mm taller
    Width
    296.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (296.1 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    296.1 mm vs 200.0 mm

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biztechmagazine.com
11/11/2013
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Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 3698 Is A Notebook with a Tablet Twist - BizTech
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21/08/2013
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wired.com
12/08/2013
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itpro.com
16/07/2013
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computing.co.uk
03/07/2013
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techradar.com
27/06/2013
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laptopmag.com
20/06/2013
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notebookcheck.com
30/04/2019
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hardwareluxx.de
19/04/2015
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thinkpad-forum.de
12/04/2015
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emol.com
11/01/2013
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CES 2013: Probamos el nuevo ultrabook híbrido ThinkPad Helix de Lenovo
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notebookcheck.nl
10/02/2015
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tweakers.net
11/01/2013
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What we like about Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB)

  • Versatile 2-in-1 design allows use as both a tablet and a full laptop.
  • Excellent keyboard quality with tactile feedback typical of the ThinkPad line.
  • Sharp 1080p IPS display with vibrant colors and wide viewing angles.
  • Dual-battery system (one in tablet, one in dock) provides impressive total battery life.
  • Included Wacom digitizer pen offers accurate handwriting and precise navigation.
  • Fast SSD performance significantly reduces boot and application loading times.

What we don't like about Lenovo Thinkpad Helix WiFi (8GB + 128GB)

  • Expensive pricing compared to other Windows tablets and traditional laptops.
  • Top-heavy construction when docked makes it prone to tipping on non-flat surfaces.
  • Lack of an SD or microSD card slot on the original model for storage expansion.
  • High-resolution screen can make desktop text and icons appear too small to read easily.
  • Disappointing audio quality with speakers that lack bass and volume.
  • Port accessibility issues; most tablet ports are blocked when docked into the keyboard.

Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) is a premium 11.6-inch business hybrid featuring an Intel Core M-5Y71 processor, 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and a 128GB SSD. Its standout characteristic is the 'rip and flip' detachable design, which allows it to transition between a standalone tablet and a full laptop using a specialized docking keyboard. It features a bright 400-nit Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display protected by Gorilla Glass and includes a Wacom digitizer pen for precise input. Main pros include its fanless, silent operation, a class-leading tactile keyboard, and excellent battery life that can reach up to 10 hours when using the secondary battery in the Pro keyboard dock. However, it is noted for being somewhat top-heavy in laptop mode, and some users find the lack of a built-in SD card slot and the high initial price point to be significant drawbacks.

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