Lenovo Yoga Tab Series Yoga Tab Plus Review
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus has a screen that's one of the best we've seen and a design that's incredibly light, but its gaming performance is a disaster. Is it the perfect media tablet?
The 30-Second Version
This tablet has one of the best screens and most portable designs we've tested, but don't ask it to play games. With integrated graphics in the 21st percentile and a gaming score of 6.5/100, it's a media consumption champ, not a performance powerhouse. Think of it as a fantastic portable TV that also runs Android apps.
Overview
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is a tablet that knows its strengths and leans into them hard. It scores in the 99th percentile for compactness, meaning it's one of the most portable devices we've ever measured, and its screen lands in the 94th percentile. That's a fancy way of saying this thing is incredibly light and has a fantastic display. Under the hood, you're getting a Qualcomm 3.3GHz chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, which paints a picture of a solid, modern Android tablet for general use.
Performance
Let's talk about that screen first, because it's the star. A 12.7-inch 3K panel at 144Hz with 900 nits of brightness is a standout. It's bright, smooth, and perfect for media consumption or scrolling through documents. The Qualcomm CPU performance is about average for this category, sitting in the 68th percentile. It'll handle daily tasks and multitasking with 16GB of RAM without breaking a sweat. But this isn't a gaming device. The integrated graphics land in the 21st percentile, and our overall gaming score is a dismal 6.5 out of 100. Think of this as a premium media and productivity slate, not a portable console.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely portable design, ranking in the 99th percentile for compactness. 99th
- Top-tier 12.7-inch 3K display with a high 144Hz refresh rate and 900 nits brightness. 94th
- Generous 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM for smooth multitasking on Android. 76th
- Runs the latest Android 14 out of the box for a modern software experience. 68th
- Solid reliability score in the 76th percentile suggests good build quality.
Cons
- Integrated graphics are a major weak spot, landing in the 21st percentile. 21th
- 256GB of UFS storage is underwhelming and falls behind most competitors. 22th
- Port selection and versatility are mediocre, scoring in the 35th percentile. 35th
- Not suitable for gaming, with an overall score of just 6.5/100 in that category.
- CPU performance is merely solid, not leading, at the 68th percentile.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8 Gen 3 Processor (3.30 GHz ) |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS |
Display
| Size | 12.7" |
| Resolution | 2944 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Physical
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| OS | Android 14 |
Value & Pricing
Here's where things get weird. The listed price range across vendors is an absolutely bonkers spread from $584 to a jaw-dropping $148,727. That high-end figure is clearly an error or some bizarre listing, so we have to ignore it. At anything close to the realistic $584 starting point, this tablet presents a compelling value for someone who prioritizes a brilliant, large screen and extreme portability above all else. You're paying for that premium display and lightweight design, not raw power.
vs Competition
Compared to the field, the Yoga Tab Plus carves out a specific niche. Against something like the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro or ASUS ProArt PX13, you're trading full Windows laptop power and versatility for Android simplicity and a better tablet form factor. It's more direct competition for high-end Android tablets, where its screen and portability are best-in-class, but its storage and graphics are clear cutbacks. Next to an Apple iPad Pro, you're getting a similar premium screen experience but within the Android ecosystem and at a potentially lower entry price.
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Series Yoga Tab Plus | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro - Apple M5 chip with 10-core | ASUS ProArt ASUS - ProArt PX13 13" 3K OLED Touch Screen Laptop | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Samsung - Galaxy Book5 Pro - Copilot+ PC - 14" 3K | MSI Prestige MSI - Prestige 13”AI+ - Ukiyoe Edition 13.3"OLED | Microsoft Surface Laptop Microsoft - Surface Laptop - 13.8" 2K Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8 Gen 3 Processor (3.30 GHz ) | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 13.8" 2304x1536 |
| GPU | - | Apple M4 GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm X1 |
| OS | Android 14 | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 72 | 73 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Series Yoga Tab Plus | 67.9 | 20.6 | 61 | 34.7 | 93.7 | 98.9 | 21.7 | 75.6 |
| Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 chip Compare | 82.9 | 20.6 | 68.5 | 83.9 | 96.9 | 70.4 | 72.4 | 94.8 |
| ASUS ProArt PX13 13" 3K Compare | 87.2 | 77.3 | 94.2 | 93.6 | 93.1 | 91.6 | 72.4 | 55.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K Compare | 69 | 66.6 | 86.9 | 90.5 | 93.5 | 84.9 | 72.4 | 75.6 |
| MSI Prestige 13”AI+ Ukiyoe Edition 13.3"OLED Compare | 65.7 | 66.6 | 86.9 | 98.3 | 90.6 | 95.5 | 72.4 | 55.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 2K Touchscreen Compare | 95.1 | 42 | 86.9 | 94.7 | 81.2 | 87 | 72.4 | 75.6 |
Common Questions
Q: Can the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus replace my laptop?
For very basic tasks, maybe, but we wouldn't recommend it as a full replacement. It runs Android 14, not Windows or macOS, and its CPU performance is about average (68th percentile). It's best as a companion device for media, reading, and light apps, not for heavy productivity work.
Q: Is 256GB of storage enough?
For a premium device in 2024, 256GB is underwhelming and scores in the 22nd percentile. If you plan to store a lot of high-resolution movies, games, or large files locally, you'll likely find it limiting quickly, especially since storage isn't expandable.
Q: How good is the display for watching movies?
It's one of the best. The 12.7-inch 3K screen with 900 nits brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate scores in the 94th percentile. It will be bright, sharp, and smooth, making it an excellent panel for video content.
Who Should Skip This
Gamers should steer clear immediately—the integrated graphics are a real letdown. Anyone who needs ample local storage will be disappointed by the 256GB capacity. Also, if you're looking for a tablet that can handle demanding creative apps or serve as a true laptop alternative, the average CPU performance and Android OS will feel limiting. This is for the media fanatic who travels light, not the power user.
Verdict
If you want a stunning, large-screen Android tablet for watching movies, reading, and light work, and you value portability above all, the Yoga Tab Plus is an easy recommendation. Its screen and compact design are that good. But if you need serious storage, want to do any gaming, or need a device that can truly replace a laptop, you should look elsewhere. This is a specialist, not a generalist.