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Love this tablet. But don't get the 4GB version. I found it very slow switching apps or just sluggish UI in general. Found an excellent open-box at Best Buy with 8GB for $169 and haven't looked back.
This 11-inch Lenovo Idea Tab stands out for its 2.5K IPS touchscreen and bundled pen and folio case, but the 4GB RAM configuration is the main issue. The comments consistently tie that memory limit to sluggish app switching, a slow interface, and poor overall performance, with 8GB versions described as much more usable. The IPS screen is also a step down from Lenovo's older OLED tablets for anyone chasing display quality. It is a better fit if the accessory bundle matters more than speed.
Shoppers choosing the 8GB version for everyday multitasking, because the extra memory makes app switching and general use much more usable.
Yes. The 4GB version is reported to be heavily limited by RAM, with sluggish UI and slow app switching; 8GB is the practical minimum for smoother use. The tablet's processor is less of the bottleneck than the 4GB memory configuration.
If you want better usability, the 8GB version is the better buy and is described as worth the price difference. The 4GB model is the one repeatedly called slow, while the 8GB version is the same tablet with more headroom for apps and multitasking.
Battery life is reported as better on older Samsung and Lenovo tablets than on an onn 12 used for the same kind of streaming use. The onn 12 needed charging more often after about 60 days, suggesting battery endurance can be a weak point on some budget tablets.
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Love this tablet. But don't get the 4GB version. I found it very slow switching apps or just sluggish UI in general. Found an excellent open-box at Best Buy with 8GB for $169 and haven't looked back.
DO NOT RECOMMEND. I got this in 8gb version last time there was a sale. It is way worse than my old old TCL 10.1" Tab 10 (with only 4gb of RAM).
Maybe I just need to disable some apps, not sure, but it's just not that great.
The form factor is nice though
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Lenovo p11 pro gen 2. I had it from 2024. It was OLED screen. Never seen a better screen on a tablet. My daughter broke it by mistake and I miss it so much. I don't know if this is good or not. Lenovo stopped making OLED screens and switched to IPS screens. Sad.
Depends which one. This is heavily limited by 4gb ram. Onn tablets with more RAM will run faster, even if the processors are slower and more outdated.
I have the onn 12 in tablet. Battery life not great. After 60 days I notice I have to change it more often. Wheres my older Samsung and Lenovo don't requires charging as often and my use case was the same.
DO NOT RECOMMEND. I got this in 8gb version last time there was a sale. It is way worse than my old old TCL 10.1" Tab 10 (with only 4gb of RAM). Maybe I just need to disable some apps, not sure, but it's just not that great.The form factor is nice though
I just got in on the Idea Pad Plus with 8GB RAM...and it is honestly slower than my 5 or 6 year old Kindle Fire...both are only used for streaming video from streaming apps, and the Lenovo tablet just feels like it struggles to even get the video apps going.
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This 11-inch Lenovo Idea Tab stands out for its 2.5K IPS touchscreen and bundled pen and folio case, but the 4GB RAM configuration is the main issue. The comments consistently tie that memory limit to sluggish app switching, a slow interface, and poor overall performance, with 8GB versions described as much more usable. The IPS screen is also a step down from Lenovo's older OLED tablets for anyone chasing display quality. It is a better fit if the accessory bundle matters more than speed.
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Yes. The 4GB version is reported to be heavily limited by RAM, with sluggish UI and slow app switching; 8GB is the practical minimum for smoother use. The tablet's processor is less of the bottleneck than the 4GB memory configuration.
If you want better usability, the 8GB version is the better buy and is described as worth the price difference. The 4GB model is the one repeatedly called slow, while the 8GB version is the same tablet with more headroom for apps and multitasking.
This deal uses a 2.5K IPS touchscreen, not OLED. Lenovo's older P11 Pro Gen 2 had an OLED panel, but this model is part of the switch to IPS displays.
Battery life is reported as better on older Samsung and Lenovo tablets than on an onn 12 used for the same kind of streaming use. The onn 12 needed charging more often after about 60 days, suggesting battery endurance can be a weak point on some budget tablets.
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Maybe I just need to disable some apps, not sure, but it's just not that great.
The form factor is nice though
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