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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£560RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2760

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

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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▼ Worse than 84% of models
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%

5.5

Reviews score

10%

5.5

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 84% of tablets
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

▼Worse than 96%
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

5.7

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Software

5%

6.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

▼Worse than 73%
5.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models

5.5

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

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (22)
17 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 5 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.
▼Worse than 79%
?

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~ £560
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 Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB)

Based on 16 · 5

Reviewers praise the stylus and light weight, but most find performance slow and dislike the dock, stand and limited ports.
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Ranked #976 of 1,179 models in Tablets (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB)

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

5.7

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Software

5%

6.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

5.5
Reviews score
5.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

6.5
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
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% 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
?
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% 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
?
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
3,250 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,250 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 95.1% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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
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
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
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% 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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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
600 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 600 g, which is heavier than 76.9% of tablets and equal to 0.7% 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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What reviewers say

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB) 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.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 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.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • 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.
    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
  • 50.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,250 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,250 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 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
  • 21.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models

    5.5

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

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (22)
    17 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    5.5 vs 7.0
  • 21.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models

    5.5

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

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (22)
    17 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    5.5 vs 7.0
  • 26.7% lower sentiment score
    5.5 vs 7.5
  • 15.8% worse value for money
    Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.52 vs 7.6).
    6.52 vs 7.55
  • 2.15x more expensive
    Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£560 vs £260).
    £560 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
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 18% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (533 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    533 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 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 manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 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.
  • 50.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,250 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,250 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 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.
  • 22.4% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (600 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    600 g vs 490 g
  • 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
  • 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

9.0
Landis Technologies
≈ estimated
20/04/2013
Hands-on review · build, keyboard and stylus tests
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G has a solid, business-class build and a good keyboard, with a few small annoyances like the power switch.
6.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
06/03/2013
Full review · performance, camera and battery tests
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G offers full Windows 8 in a thin, light body, but the camera is weak, 1080p video is choppy and value is poor at this price.
8.0
HotHardware
≈ estimated
28/02/2013
Hands-on look · display, pen, boot time and video playback
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G is comfortable to hold, with a good display, a useful pen and quick boot time.
8.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
14/02/2013
Full review · portability, pen, graphics and media playback tests
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G is the most compact tablet around and hard to beat, despite a few caveats.
8.0
Tech Reviews & Tips
≈ estimated
14/08/2013
Unboxing · setup and first use
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G is very light and fast for everyday Windows use, with built-in 4G and a modest screen.
Overview video
Not graded
Not graded
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
01/03/2013
Hands-on review · Travel tablet
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a solid, handsome travel slate with a good keyboard dock, but its Atom chip and dock design limit its use as a main computer.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2013
Lab test · Windows 8 slate
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a very good work tablet, but rivals with a better keyboard connection and longer battery life have the edge.
9.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
12/03/2013
Hands-on test · Pen and display
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a light, sharp Windows 8 slate that suits note takers and casual artists, though its Atom chip and USB port hold it back.
7.8
cnet.com
✓ explicit
15/02/2013
Hands-on review · Atom tablet dock
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is the best-looking Atom Windows 8 tablet, with an excellent keyboard dock and all-day battery, but its price and slow chip hold it back.
5.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
11/03/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 convertible
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a laptop-style tablet with 7 hours of steady use, but it is probably not worth buying if you already own a laptop.
8.0
zdnet.com
≈ estimated
05/02/2013
First impressions · Dock and accessories
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a decent full Windows 8 tablet that runs all day, and its keyboard turns it into a laptop, though the Atom chip is slow.
8.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
12/02/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a light, comfortable Windows 8 Pro slate with a good keyboard, but its Atom chip and loose dock hold it back.
8.0
coupeville.nl
≈ estimated
22/01/2013
Owner's blog · Everyday use
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is good enough for everyday office work, and Connected Standby keeps email and Skype calls arriving, though its Atom chip is not fast.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
08/02/2013
Lab test · Stylus and keyboard
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a light tablet with long battery life and an accurate pen, but its Atom chip cannot replace a main PC.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
02/03/2013
Hands-on test · Dock and case
Verdict
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a travel tablet with a surprisingly good keyboard and all-day battery, but its dock and price keep it secondary.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
03/09/2012
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is well made with a handy stylus, but its sluggish Atom chip makes it hard to recommend except for light work.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
16/08/2013
Lab test · Business tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 looks good and runs nine hours of video, but its slow Atom processor and flexing back panel hold it back.
U
uk.pcmag.com
19/02/2013
✓ explicit
7.0
Summary of the review
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Review - PCMag UK
6.0
computerwoche.de
≈ estimated
03/03/2013
Hands-on test · Business tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a thin, comfortable Windows 8 tablet that suits Windows programs better than an iPad, though its Atom chip is netbook-slow.
8.7
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
12/03/2013
Lab test · Display and performance
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 has accurate grey tones and a wide-angle IPS screen, but its glossy display struggles outdoors and the Atom chip is slow under load.
7.0
hardware.info
≈ estimated
29/06/2013
Hands-on review · Business tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a business tablet with a soft, solid body and an easy-to-spot pen, best bought with 64GB of storage.
7.0
fwd.nl
✓ explicit
09/08/2013
Hands-on review · Stand-alone Windows tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a sturdy business tablet with a good IPS screen and long battery life, but it is too slow for demanding apps or games.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB)

  • Extremely light and slim design (approx. 600g), making it highly portable.
  • Excellent battery life, often reaching 8–10 hours of real-world use.
  • High-quality IPS display with vibrant colors and wide viewing angles.
  • Integrated Wacom digitizer and stylus for precise note-taking and drawing.
  • Full Windows 8 Pro compatibility, allowing use of legacy desktop applications.
  • Includes a full-size USB 2.0 port, which is rare for tablets of this size.
  • Optional 4G LTE connectivity provides reliable mobile data for business travel.

What customers don't like about Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 4G (2GB + 64GB)

  • Sluggish performance from the Intel Atom processor, especially during multitasking or heavy web browsing.
  • The full-size USB port is underpowered (2.5W), failing to run many external hard drives or projectors.
  • Very slow charging times via the micro-USB port, sometimes taking over 12 hours for a full charge.
  • High price point, which becomes even more expensive when adding the 'practically required' keyboard dock.
  • Limited 2GB of RAM and small 64GB SSD storage restrict its use as a primary computer.
  • Keyboard dock lacks a physical latch, making it unstable for use on a lap.
  • Integrated speakers can be easily muffled depending on how the tablet is held.

Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a professional-grade 10.1-inch Windows 8.1 Pro slate powered by a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 processor, 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. It features a bright IPS anti-glare display with a 1366x768 resolution and integrated 4G LTE connectivity for mobile productivity. Notable characteristics include an exceptionally thin and light design (9.8mm and approximately 600g), a Wacom digitiser for precise pen input, and an 8MP rear camera with LED flash. While it is highly praised for its long battery life of up to 10 hours and robust ThinkPad build quality, its main drawbacks include slow performance under heavy multitasking and a low-powered USB 2.0 port that may not support high-drain peripherals.

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