The Idea Tab Plus makes sense for someone who has tried annotating on a smaller screen and keeps running out of margin. Its 12.1-inch display gives the original material and the writing hand more room. The verified ZAG70917US package includes the Tab Pen and a folio, so there's a place to start without pricing a separate writing kit.
In depth
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus review
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Best forreaders who like to keep a text and their handwritten notes visible side by side.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 12.1 inches
- Panel technology
- IPS LCD
- Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 6400
- Storage
- 128GB256GB
- Operating system
- Android 15 at launch
Pros
- 12.1-inch workspace with a bundled pen
- 8 GB of RAM for keeping study apps open
Cons
- Larger footprint on a small desk
- USB 2.0 for wired file transfers
Display
- 12.1 inches
- 2560 × 1600
- Up to 90 Hz
Lenovo spreads 2560 × 1600 pixels across a panel a little larger than the ordinary Idea Tab's. You gain physical space rather than additional pixels. That distinction favors someone who likes larger lettering or draws wide diagrams. It offers less incentive to upgrade if the smaller tablet already displays a whole page at the size you prefer.
Performance & Storage
- MediaTek Dimensity 6400
- 8 GB
The Dimensity 6400 model here has 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. Switching between a source document and a notebook is a better reason to buy it than its processor name. For media classes, estimate how many video projects you need to carry. Copying large files to the tablet through its USB 2.0 connection can occupy more of a break than moving a few PDFs.
Keyboard & Pen
- Optional keyboard via pogo pins
The included folio and pen suit handwriting from day one. A folio keyboard is a different accessory. Someone intending to write essays should include that cost and make sure the case will support the viewing angle they prefer.
Battery life
- 10,200 mAh typical · up to 45 W
Notebookcheck’s 256 GB Idea Tab Plus lasted 14 hours 51 minutes in its Wi-Fi browsing loop. That is a reference for light web use on this model, with a different capacity from the 128 GB entry version. 1
Alternatives
Lenovo's smaller Idea Tab has the same pixel count across 11 inches. The Idea Tab Pro gives you a larger, faster-refreshing display if drawing space and motion matter more than a compact footprint.
Verdict
The Plus is the more comfortable study choice when two things need to stay on screen. It's a smaller improvement for someone who reads one chapter or watches one lecture at a time.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- NotebookcheckAn affordable 12-inch all-rounder with a stylus & fast charging - Lenovo Idea Tab Plus tablet review - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/An-affordable-12-inch-all-rounder-with-a-stylus-fast-charging-Lenovo-Idea-Tab-Plus-tablet-review.1138738.0.html
Wi-Fi browsing on the 256 GB Idea Tab Plus.