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| Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 |
Quick See
- Specifications After Review
- Design: Sturdy and Elegant
- Performance: Acceptable For Daily Tasks
- Camera & Display: Sufficient
- Speakers: Loud Yet Not Very Impressive
- Speakers: Loud Yet Not Very Impressive
- Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 (Pros & Cons)
- Apps, Software, and Extras: Very Well Thought Out
- Last Words
Tablets are fantastic devices that are nicely sized in the middle of a laptop and smartphone, with sufficient capability to manage daily chores. This also applies to the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11, which boasts a sleek design with a kickstand, expandable storage, powerful speakers, an excellent battery life, and much more.
Whether it's for work, school, or just lounging around the house, the tablet is a terrific option for casual everyday use. Along with a ton of (mainly) helpful apps, it also features Google Kids Space, a special space created to encourage and support your children's curiosity and creativity. And even if it is devoid of several high-end capabilities, the Yoga Tab 11 is an all-around good (if somewhat disappointing) Android tablet with respectable specifications that is far less expensive than an iPad.
Specifications After Review
- Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T (2x A76 @ 2.05GHz + 6x A55 @ 2.0GHz)
- Recall: 4 GB LPDDR4x
- Graphics: Shared ARM Mali-G76 MC4
- Storage: UFS 2.1 128GB
- Show: 11-inch touchscreen 2K (2000 x 1200 IPS display with 400 nits
- Viewfinder: 8MP front fixed focus, 8MP rear autofocus
- Sound: DTS-enabled four JBL speakers
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5 802.11AC (2x2)
Design: Sturdy and Elegant
Lenovo is a master at creating designs that are both clever and robust. The Yoga Tab 11 is a perfect example of how the business manages to pack a ton of amazing features and hardware into their devices without sacrificing its subtle, minimalist design. It should come as no surprise that this tablet has one of Lenovo's more fashionable designs.
It has a beautiful built-in kickstand that can be flipped out 180 degrees to maybe allow you to hang it up, curled up against the back of the tablet, or popped out to support the tablet at a variety of angles. Because of its rigid movement, the handle provided stand-to-mount versatility that I really enjoyed; it even made for a pleasant grip when held sideways. You won't have to buy extra for a case that will prop the tablet up, and the kickstand is a really cool feature that makes it much more adaptable than your normal tablet.
But the kickstand adds add to the relatively hefty look of the tablet. It's not an iPad, but it's still thin enough to fit in your messenger bag or backpack because of its large base, bump, and hinge area.However, the tablet is fairly attractive, and you won't really notice the hump until you're trying to cram it into your purse. When the kickstand is folded up, it won't scratch or slide on your table thaks to a detachable rubberized half cover.
The tablet has a visually pleasing design on the back. Its upper three-fifths include a muted grey fabric pattern, a circular camera cutout, and a shining silver "Yoga" logo, while the lower two-fifths feel rubberized, if a little more metallic than the kickstand's cover. All things considered, the tablet features a stylish and comfortable design that is easy to grip and use. It also seems rather robust and resilient to normal wear and tear; but, if you stain it, the fabric may be difficult to clean, so proceed with caution.
However, the Tab 11's lone port is a single USB-C 2.0 port, which it utilizes for Power Deliver 2.0 and data transfers. However, it doesn't include an HDMI connector, a headphone jack, or anything else useful, so you might want to consider carrying a USB hub or finding another option. Its limited selection makes sense, though, as it isn't meant to be a workhorse.
Performance: Acceptable For Daily Tasks
The Mediatek Helio G90T, an eight-core processor, powers this adorable little tablet, which is disappointing because comparable tablets from Lenovo have Snapdragon processors that are far more powerful. Lenovo claims that the tablet's "high-performance specs" make it "a great tablet for gaming or streaming at full power," although serious gamers are more likely to choose a dedicated gaming machine with a monitor with a considerably higher refresh rate. For casual mobile gaming, the tablet is best suited.
I gained a solid understanding of the Yoga Tab 11's limitations as I subjected it to a battery of stress tests. It's unquestionably more appropriate for informal use. This is your tablet if you want to use it to stream music and videos, make video calls, browse the web, and play a ton of mobile games.
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However, if you want to do more, you may want to think about going with a more potent choice. I once had four tabs open in Chrome, a YouTube video playing picture-in-picture, and seven other programs running. It crashed as soon as I opened the fifth to go through Amazon. Just bear in mind that the Tab 11 can't do anything truly substantial due to its limited 4GB of RAM.
In terms of battery life, this tablet never quits. Lenovo claims that its powerful 7,500mAh battery can last for up to 15 hours when watching films. Over the course of two days, I watched films on Netflix and YouTube, listened to Spotify, browsed social media, and played a few small games. I got almost that much use out of it. With a few apps open in the background and the brightness adjusted between 50 and 80%, I was able to get slightly more than 12.5 hours of battery life.
Camera & Display: Sufficient
With a roomy 11-inch 2K (2000x1200) IPS display including Dolby Vision, the tablet maintains a comfortable minimum of bezels. It has a 1500:1 contrast ratio, a welcome anti-fingerprint design that's ideal for family use, and a brightness of up to 400 nits. You have plenty of room on the display thanks to its 15:9 aspect ratio to browse social media, type documents, or binge-watch the newest Netflix series.
You may be confident that even after staring at the tablet for a few hours, your eyes won't feel strain thanks to TÜV eye care certification. Additionally, it boasts a 99-degree broad viewing angle, which is sufficient to guarantee that, for example, everyone seated next to you on a video chat can see things clearly. The display's meager 60Hz refresh rate is my only significant criticism, thus I wouldn't recommend using it for online gaming.
Although it should be more easier to unlock the device using facial recognition biometric verification, be aware that the tablet is still not very safe because it lacks infrared cameras and other sensors. Setting it up merely takes a few seconds, and as a backup, you can generate a secure PIN. Nevertheless, when I tested it, I was relieved to have the PIN backup because the 2D facial recognition was having trouble operating. The tablet operated flawlessly if I held it at the precise angle and lighting condition that I had set it up in.
It struggled to function in even slightly altered lighting conditions and moved to a higher or lower angle; after three tries, it made me enter my PIN to log in. I need this to function far more reliably than it did, especially if I'm carrying it around the city all day. Lenovo's technology certainly falls short in this regard.
The subpar camera, though, contributed to this issue. Both the front and rear of the smartphone include 8MP cameras; however, the front camera automatically changes focus based on the situation, while the rear camera has a fixed focus. Overall, they were... alright, however low-to-moderate lighting caused the photographs to appear distinctly grainy. To be honest, that ought to be better considering that this is the precise kind of device you would use for video conversations. Again, though, the Yoga Tab 11 is adequate considering its inexpensive cost and intended purpose.
Speakers: Loud Yet Not Very Impressive
The speakers' increased volume really amazed me. The four JBL speakers—two on each side and two in the bottom hinge bar—reached volumes that were higher than I had anticipated and, for the most part, what I would require. But even with Dolby Atmos optimization, the audio quality was far from perfect. It is similar to what other little speakers would provide.
The speakers were soon driven to their breaking point by both bass and percussion, particularly when the volume was increased above 50–60%. After that, you can only "hear the whole orchestra," so to speak, when the volume is raised above that point, which is not ideal. The speakers seem to be tuned more for pop or electronica music than any other genre, and the bass is far from strong.er, little speakers.
Hence, while the speakers may go very loud, they perform best when utilized for background music or YouTube video viewing. I would suggest pairing the tablet with a Bluetooth speaker or a set of true wireless headphones if you want a better audio experience.
Regarding the microphone on the Tab 11, it is a dual-array microphone with a low-power DSP that allows for far-field voice detection. They performed a good job of capturing audio from videos and recordings; Lenovo also used noise-canceling technology to get rid of annoying background noise. If you want better-sounding audio, I would suggest using a separate USB microphone, but since the tablet only has one port, it might not always be a wise choice.
Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 (Pros & Cons)
Pros
- Integrated kickstand is awesome.
- Speaker volume explodes.
- Dependable battery life.
- Reasonably priced.
Cons
- Face recognition is not very good.
- Insufficient RAM.
- 60 Hz IPS panel.
- Hefty style.
Apps, Software, and Extras: Very Well Thought Out
The tablet is now running Android 11, however Android 12 will probably be added eventually. Additionally, you can use Lenovo's pressure-sensitive Precision Pen 2 with it to jot down notes, draw, or take pictures whenever you'd want. It has a microSD card slot as well. It's good to know that you can add extra storage if necessary, even if the 128GB of built-in storage should be plenty for everything you use this tablet for.
It also comes with Google Kids Space, a simple way to divert your children from information and apps you don't want them to use while keeping them entertained (and maybe even teaching them while stimulating their curiosity and creativity). As a component of Google Families, Kids Space is a service created to assist parents in raising their children in a responsible manner with technology. It's jam-packed with kid-friendly books, movies, and apps (yes, parental controls let you establish restrictions for the space).
Discouraged? Choose a task to complete in the entertainment area. Find TV series, films, games, books, music, and other entertainment-related apps in one location by visiting this page. Upon logging in, I was presented with options for services that I frequently use, such as Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, and Netflix. Additionally, it was simple for me to add, which meant downloading and logging in, to other applications that I might have accounts for, such as Disney+, Prime Video, Starz, HBO Max, and Hulu.
Apart from that, it suggested TV series, movies to rent, YouTube videos, mobile games (from new releases, charts, and ones I had previously begun to play), and books covering almost every budget, genre, and interest. The Entertainment Space function is a great addition to the tablet and is the ideal use case for it.
Additionally, the tablet has more than 25 pre-installed apps. The majority of the apps are from Google and Microsoft, but there are also some entertainment choices, such as Netflix and Amazon Music. You can, of course, download other apps from the Google Play Store, but having a number of apps that I currently use, and that I was about to download anyhow, readily available is convenient (you can remove any that you don't want).
Last Words
An excellent choice for a reasonably priced Android tablet is the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11. It's undoubtedly designed with families and daily use in mind, but it can easily do small jobs; just don't plan on doing anything too intensive with it. From its sturdy kickstand to its lovely finish, I adored the tablet's ingenious design. Its battery life was also respectable. It's not the thinnest or strongest tablet available, but it's still a good option for those on a tight budget looking for an Android tablet.
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