The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 makes an unusual case for buying a tablet around its speakers. Its rotating stand and JBL audio system let it take the place of both a small screen and a Bluetooth speaker on a kitchen counter. You can put on an album from a phone, then use the screen for a recipe without finding another stand.
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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 review
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Best forhouseholds that share music and video in a room and want the tablet to stand on its own.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 12.1 inches
- Panel technology
- IPS LCD
- Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 7400
- Storage
- 256GB
- Operating system
- Android 16 at launch
Pros
- Rotating stand works in portrait and landscape
- Bluetooth speaker mode for another device
Cons
- Speaker system and stand add bulk
- Screen and audio are less valuable to headphone-only listeners
Audio
Lenovo's nine-unit figure includes four tweeters, three woofers, and two passive radiators. The radiators support bass reproduction without being two more powered speakers. For a shared podcast or instructional video, the practical question is whether you want sound in the room at all. A bigger speaker system brings little value when everyone listens through earbuds.
Design
The kickstand rotates for upright pages as well as wide video. That's a meaningful change if your counter serves several purposes. Keep some space behind it for the open stand, particularly near a backsplash. The design suits a tablet that moves from room to room more than one carried continuously in one hand.
Display & Storage
- 12.1 inches
- 2560 × 1600
- Up to 120 Hz
The 12.1-inch 2560 × 1600 screen supports up to 120 Hz. The verified configuration includes 256 GB of storage, useful for local playlists and offline shows. Its 10,200 mAh battery is a capacity figure. Screen brightness and speaker volume still matter when the tablet spends an afternoon away from its charger.
Battery life
- 10,200 mAh typical · up to 45 W
Tom’s Guide measured 16 hours of Wi-Fi browsing at 60 Hz and 13 hours 39 minutes at 120 Hz on the Tab Plus Gen 2. Both runs used a screen brightness of 150 nits. Switching refresh rates made a difference of more than two hours in that workload. 1
Alternatives
The Idea Tab Plus also has a 12.1-inch screen but puts its emphasis on pen input and a thinner study tablet. If you already have a speaker you like, it may contribute more to your setup.
Verdict
Pick the Tab Plus Gen 2 for a room where more than one person watches or listens. Its stand and audio system are the features worth making space for.
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.
- Tom’s GuideI used this Android tablet for three weeks - and its giant speaker has spoiled me (opens in a new tab)https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/tablets/lenovo-tab-plus-gen-2-review
Web browsing at 150 nits, comparing 60 Hz and 120 Hz on the same tablet.