Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 worth it?
Yes — the best tablet for films and music.
Its JBL speaker system is the loudest and fullest on any tablet, the built-in ring stand turns, tilts and hangs it on a wall, and the 12.1-inch 2.5K 120Hz screen is bright and flicker-free. Battery life is very long: 16 hours in a battery test at 60Hz. It's heavy and bulky, awkward to hold in your hands, not made for heavy work or games, gets only two Android upgrades, has no fingerprint reader, and the pen costs extra.
Good to know
- Heavy and bulky, and awkward to hold.
- Not made for heavy work or demanding games.
- Only two major Android upgrades.
- No fingerprint reader, and the pen is extra.
- Best speakers on any tablet
- Built-in rotating stand
- Very long battery
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Get it if…
- You watch films, play music or follow recipes with it on a stand.
- You want a tablet that can double as a speaker.
- Battery life matters.
Skip it if…
- You hold your tablet in your hands a lot.
- You keep tablets for many years: Samsung updates for longer.
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How we reached this verdict
Tom's Guide (Editor's Choice) praises the exceptional JBL speaker, vibrant 2.5K screen, handy kickstand and long battery, lasting 16 hours at 60Hz, but finds it awkward to hold and not for heavy workloads. Notebookcheck (81%) calls it the tablet with the best sound in years, with a bright flicker-free screen and nearly 29 hours in its test, but lists the weight, bulk and only two Android upgrades. We found no verified owner reviews at an allowed shop yet.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, Notebookcheck, Lenovo, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide