Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 Pro Reviews

The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 is more than capable of standing its ground when compared to other small (Android) tablets. Its innovative shape is combined with average hardware specs and average performance. Still, the integrated kickstand is such a great detail that it more than offsets the rather high weight of the device, especially when combined with the good ergonomics of the tablet and its phenomenal battery life. Another edge: Its bright, high-contrast 8-inch IPS display, which comes with great viewing angles and decent image quality and the stereo speakers (placed at the front) which are definitely above-average with their Dolby EQ. The 3G version even allows for mobile browsing. Unfortunately, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 is not without its downsides. None of its less-than-stellar performance or the low torsion resistance of the plastic chassis or the mediocre GPS signal strength are enjoyable features. The camera modules and the overall signal reception strength are not great either, but these should be good enough during real-life usage scenarios. Thus, those who feel they might be happy with the highly unusual design and the minor shortcomings of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 will find it to be a more than decent offer for its official price of 280 Euros (~$384, RRP).

It’s not the most grandiose thing, nor is it specs heavy either, but despite that, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 has a wonderful mixture that easily appeases consumers who want something decent to use on the road – and without spending a fortune! Blessed with a retail price point of $249.99, it easily undercuts many of its rivals in the affordable Android tablet space. Heck, it even gives the Google Nexus 7 a good run for its money. However, power users might feel as though that the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 isn’t ample enough to handle their needs, which we tend to agree with. Certainly, the design is different and unique, a refreshing thing to see in a world of slates, but as we look into the software experience, we find some of its biggest opportunities. Unlike the stock and most up-to-date Android experience that’s running on the Google Nexus 7, Lenovo’s customized Android experience follows a similar premise by simplifying things – though, the result isn’t quite as transparent from a user’s standpoint. Regardless of that, the low price point alone lends to give the tablet a huge amount of value. And we can’t forget to mention that it literally blows away the competition when it comes to battery life. When it all comes down to it, consumers can grow to appreciate the tablet, as long as they can tolerate and make use of its bland software experience.

The Yoga Tablet 8 is the best tablet prototype I've seen in a long time. Of course, it's not supposed to be a prototype; it's supposed to be a fully-formed product that a major manufacturer is selling throughout the world. The problem is that the device doesn't feel like one ready for mass consumption. The Yoga Tablet is instead the first step towards a great product that took a wrong turn and never found its way back. Lenovo's integrated kickstand is an innovative design case and the battery is phenomenal, but corners were cut in too many important areas. With better software, a more dense display, and a new processor, this could have been one of the best tablets on the market. At a starting price of $249, I can't imagine why anyone would buy this over a Nexus 7 unless he or she is obsessed with a long-lasting battery and the flexible use cases offered by the kickstand. Otherwise, the Yoga Tablet 8 isn't much of a standout.

Despite its poor screen, weak internal specs, and an unattractive operating system, the Lenovo Yoga 8 is still a good deal at $250. Though competing tablets pack nicer screens and better specs, most can’t match that price, including the $400 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the $350 LG G Pad 8.3. One exception is the $269 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (from 2012), which has a better screen, better performance and LTE support. Still, with the Kindle Fire, you don’t get access to the Google Play store, which means you can’t get as many apps and games as you can on the Yoga. Though I can't recommend the Yoga Tablet 10, the Yoga 8 is a good choice as a family tablet for playing games and watch videos. Just keep in mind that it's not among our top tablet picks.

With an 8in screen and handy kickstand the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 is a great alternative to the Neuxs 7