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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£500RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2760

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 21 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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%

5.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.4

Reviews score

10%

5.4

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 85% of tablets
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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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Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

5.3

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

5.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 74%
5.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.4/ 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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5.4

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (21)
18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 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–¼Worse than 81%
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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~ £500
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
2GB + 32GB2GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 16 · 3

Reviewers praise the stylus, long battery life and light, well-built design, but most find performance sluggish and the keyboard dock divisive.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

5.3

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

5.8

Audio

5.4
Reviews score
5.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
32 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process, which is larger than 82.7% of tablets and equal to 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2760
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z2760, which is less advanced than 81.9% of tablets and equal to 1.1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1366×768
This tablet has a 1366×768 screen, which is less sharp than 65.6% of tablets and equal to 2.4% 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
155 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 155 ppi, which is lower than 84.5% of tablets and equal to 1.9% 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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Battery capacity
8,100 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,100 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 74.3% 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
10 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% 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
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
yes
This tablet includes NFC. 89.3% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
565 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 565 g, which is heavier than 67.6% of tablets and equal to 0.8% 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
?
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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 Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • 22.7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 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
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 22.7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,100 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 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
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • 22.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (21)
    18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    5.4 vs 7.0
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 22.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (21)
    18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    5.4 vs 7.0
  • 28.0% lower sentiment score
    5.4 vs 7.5
  • 14.4% worse value for money
    Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.6 vs 7.6).
    6.6 vs 7.55
  • 92.3% more expensive
    Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£500 vs £260).
    £500 vs £260
  • 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
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.29x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX545 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX545 vs Mali-G51
  • 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.
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 29.9% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (155 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    155 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 24 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (377 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    377 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1366×768 vs 1920×1200).
    1,366×768 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • 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.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1080x24 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1080x24 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 1.8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.8 mm vs 8 mm
  • 15.3% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (565 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    565 g vs 490 g
  • 87.3 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (262.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    262.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 62.6 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (262.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    262.6 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
06/03/2013
Full review · design, performance, camera and battery tests
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi is a thin, light, fully featured Windows 8 tablet, but its camera is weak and it is not a great deal for the price.
9.0
HotHardware
≈ estimated
28/02/2013
Hands-on look · display, pen, boot and video tests
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi is a good, comfortable tablet with a bright display and a responsive pen.
9.5
Laptop Mag
≈ estimated
22/02/2013
Hands-on review · battery test, pen and productivity
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi is the best Windows 8 tablet for productivity, with long battery life and a precise pen.
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.8
cnet.com
✓ explicit
15/02/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 has the best-looking dock and all-day battery life among Atom tablets, but slow performance and a high total price hold it back.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2013
Lab test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a light, work-focused slate with 10-hour battery life, but slow media performance and a weak USB port hold it back.
8.7
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
20/03/2013
Lab test · Atom performance
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 has a very accurate grayscale screen and runs silently, but it bogs down quickly and reflects too much light outdoors.
7.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
25/02/2013
Hands-on review · Budget Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is very light with over ten hours of video playback, but its weak USB port and very slow charging are frustrating.
8.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
02/04/2013
Hands-on review · Atom Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is solidly built with an accurate pen, but its Atom chip only runs lightweight desktop programs well.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
02/03/2013
Hands-on review · Keyboard dock
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a good-looking travel companion with a surprisingly good keyboard, but it is too limited to be your only computer.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
08/02/2013
Lab test · Stylus tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a light, long-lasting companion for office work with an accurate pen, but its Atom chip can't handle demanding games or heavy tasks.
8.0
zdnet.com
≈ estimated
05/02/2013
First impressions · Accessory setup
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a decent, light Windows 8 tablet with all-day battery life, though its Atom processor is adequate rather than fast.
5.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
11/03/2013
Hands-on review · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a tablet first, with long battery life and a pleasant keyboard, but its Atom chip makes it a weak laptop replacement.
8.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
12/02/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a light, ThinkPad-styled Windows 8 tablet with a pleasant keyboard, though its 768p screen and Atom speed trail the Surface Pro.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
03/09/2012
Hands-on test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 feels solid and its stylus is useful, but the slow Atom processor is frustrating, so it works best with its keyboard.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
19/02/2013
Lab test · Business Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a light, handy Windows tablet for office work, but rivals with better keyboard connections and battery life have the edge.
E
expertreviews.co.uk
16/08/2013
✓ explicit
6.0
Summary of the review
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review
T
theverge.com
20/02/2013
✓ explicit
7.4
Summary of the review
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review
7.0
notebookcheck.com
≈ estimated
12/03/2013
Lab test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 has a very accurate IPS screen and silent, fanless cooling, but its Atom chip struggles with demanding tasks and installations.
6.0
computerwoche.de
≈ estimated
03/03/2013
Hands-on test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 suits running existing Windows apps on the go, but its netbook-level processing is a clear compromise.
9.2
tomshw.it
✓ explicit
02/10/2013
Expert review · Business Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is thin, light and lasts longer than most tablets, but its Atom processor is slower than Core i5 machines.
7.0
fwd.nl
✓ explicit
09/08/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 suits everyday office tasks on Windows 8, with around nine hours of battery life, but its night photos are poor.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • Exceptionally lightweight and portable design, weighing approximately 1.2 to 1.3 pounds.
  • Long-lasting battery life, with many users reporting 8 to 10 hours of real-world use.
  • High-quality IPS display with vibrant colors and excellent viewing angles.
  • Includes an integrated Wacom digitizer and stylus with a dedicated storage silo.
  • Features a full-size USB 2.0 port, which is rare for tablets of its size.
  • Silent operation due to the fanless design.

What customers don't like about Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • Underpowered Intel Atom processor leads to sluggish performance and lag during multitasking or heavy web browsing.
  • The full-size USB port is underpowered (2.5W), making it unable to run bus-powered external hard drives or optical drives.
  • Extremely slow charging times via the micro-USB port, sometimes taking over 12 hours for a full charge.
  • Limited memory with only 2GB of RAM, which restricts modern application usage.
  • The 1366x768 screen resolution is considered low compared to contemporary high-end tablets.
  • High total cost when including necessary accessories like the keyboard dock.

Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFi is a business-oriented Windows 8 tablet featuring a 10.1-inch IPS touchscreen with 1366 x 768 resolution, an Intel Atom Z2760 dual-core 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. Its main characteristics include an exceptionally lightweight 565g frame, a 9.8mm thin profile, and a robust suite of connectivity options such as a full-sized USB 2.0 port, mini-HDMI, and Bluetooth 4.0. Key pros include an impressive battery life of up to 10 hours, wide viewing angles from the IPS panel, and support for a pressure-sensitive Wacom digitizer pen on select models. However, notable cons include limited multitasking performance due to the entry-level Atom CPU, slow charging times via micro-USB, and a low-powered USB port that struggles with external hard drives.

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