Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 (10″)

“In our opinion, Lenovo's Yoga Tablet 2 is primarily suitable for users who mostly use the device on the lap or on a table because of the actually very convenient stand but that also increases the weight. It is not as suitable for users like the tester, who prefer to walk around with the tablet because every gram less is appreciated when holding it in only one hand. Apart from the mentioned exception, we are dealing with an impeccably built, elegant-looking casing. The bright, high-contrast screen made a great impression. The performance will certainly suffice for the medium term. Unfortunately, the user's experience is lessened a bit due to the sometimes slightly jerky animations. Here, we can only hope for another update. We think the modifications in the operating system and UI are well-conceived although the lack of an app drawer will initially need getting used to. The review sample's excellent battery life is a clear advantage, and the good camera even underlines the multimedia claim. However, the awful sound counteracts that. It is also too bad that the touchscreen was not particularly responsive at least in some apps, but an update might also improve this. When considering the lean price of 300 Euros (~$371), it can certainly be said that the buyer gets a lot of tablet for their money - the competition with the same key specs is often more expensive. Consequently, we can give Lenovo's Yoga Tablet 2 a conditional purchase recommendation, and point again to its unique selling point - the stand that will likely be the decisive point for many potential buyers.”

“Picking an affordable, large-screen Android tablet is all about compromise. You just can't expect to find the best performance, thoughtful software, and attractive design in a sub-$300 device. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 comes close, though, delivering unique looks, a sharp full HD display, and good-enough performance for most needs. It also achieves all of this without demanding a huge premium over the competition. If you're in the market for an entry-level tablet for basic multimedia and Web browsing needs, I'd recommend the $270 Yoga Tablet 2 over both the $249 LG G Pad 10.1 and $349.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1.”

“After reviewing this tablet's somewhat-awkward bigger brother, I found myself tempering my expectations for the Yoga Tablet 2 10-inch with Windows. But in just a short time, I discovered that my apprehension was largely unwarranted. The Yoga Tablet 2 delivers a bright screen, detachable keyboard and a stunning 12 hours of battery life, and even has cameras on the front and back, unlike the 13-inch version.”

“In a world with a ton of different tablets to choose from, standing out is everything. Just based on the size, build quality, screen, and speakers, we’d say that Lenovo does just that. However, you need to know what flaws the tablet brings before making your purchase. The software is largely unoriginal, the cameras are almost unusable, and the entire UI runs a bit slow. If you can get over those negatives, you’ll have one heck of a well-built tablet.”