An 8.7-inch tablet earns its space in a bag when an 11-inch one would stay home. Lenovo's Tab One is a good example. It has enough width for a novel at a comfortable type size, a headphone jack for the train, and a folio in the consumer bundle that turns a tray table into a viewing spot.
In depth
Lenovo Tab One review
Published
Best forcommuters who want a small Android tablet for reading, podcasts, and downloaded shows.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 8.7 inches
- Panel technology
- IPS LCD
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G85
- Storage
- 64GB
- Operating system
- Android 14 at launch
Pros
- Compact proportions for travel
- Headphone jack and removable storage
Cons
- Modest resolution for dense documents
- Limited memory for switching among demanding apps
Display
- 8.7 inches
- 1340 × 800
- 60 Hz
At 1340 × 800, a page of adjustable text is a better fit than a scanned magazine. Enlarge the font in an ebook and the lines reflow. Enlarge a scan and you'll find yourself moving across the page to finish each line. The distinction matters more here than the difference between two reading apps.
Performance & Storage
- MediaTek Helio G85
- 4 GB
- 64 GB
The Helio G85, 4 GB of memory, and 64 GB of storage suit one main task at a time. Leave room on the internal drive for app updates and use a microSD card for compatible downloads. The card is particularly helpful on a long trip where you can load episodes before leaving Wi-Fi.
Design
Lenovo also sells this hardware under the Tab K9 name. Compare the actual package if you're buying several for a family or workplace. The folio stand in the Tab One offer is a useful extra for video, but a shared model family doesn't establish what's in the K9 box.
Battery life
- 5,100 mAh typical
Notebookcheck recorded 13 hours 52 minutes of Wi-Fi browsing on the Tab One. That is a more relevant starting point for a reader moving between websites than a continuous video playback rating. 1
Alternatives
Samsung's 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A11 keeps the compact format and raises the maximum refresh rate to 90 Hz. Lenovo's larger Idea Tab is the better step up for full-page reading and handwritten notes.
Verdict
Buy the Tab One for the places its small size lets you take it. Readers working mostly with textbooks or technical PDFs will appreciate a larger, sharper panel.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
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Independent sources cited in this article.
- NotebookcheckCompact Android tablet for under $100 in review - Lenovo Tab One review - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/Compact-Android-tablet-for-under-100-in-review-Lenovo-Tab-One-review.1100883.0.html
Web browsing over Wi-Fi on the 8.7-inch Tab One.