Buy smart, don't just buy expensive. Most of the stuff those have you're never going to use, and many times, you're very well off with something 2-3 times cheaper. This should be taught in economics classes in schools. This was taught by american parents but sadly, people just go with brand names more than decades ago.
This tablet literally proves that you can do productivity and as well as entertainment with a great display...at an Amazing price....(looking at you Samsung 👀) props to lenovo!!!
Lenovo is far behind in terms of software support. An Android tablet should receive (security) updates for at least 5 years in my opinion. This is the reason why I bought a Lenovo Chromebook duet tablet a couple years ago. It has 7 years of software support, and updates are supplied by Google.
Finally! A new tablet that ticks (nearly) all the boxes (oled, GPS, good CPU, battery). Great work as always Chris. I've just checked the Lenovo UK store and this is listed as the tab P11 pro (2nd Gen) (£349) I had to buy it ;)
I just got the previous model from AliExpress couple of days ago, I was deliberating whether to get the 2021 or 2022, but the 2021 looked better for me because of metal build and slightly better SoC, absolutely fantastic machine replacing my ipad air 4th gen
Either way you can't go wrong. It's a shame we lost the metal frame but gained 120hz and a better sharper-looking screen. By the way the frame still feels fine.
I agree with metal build, it looks better and will definitely feel better. But you could have gotten the 8GB variant with same SOC. Either way you can't go wrong though
So glad that Lenovo has created a superb Android tablet with and OLED to compete with Samsung's Galaxy Tab S Series which have become too pricey in the last few years. Ordered the P11 Tab Pro from Lenovo U.S.
FAQ here: Widevine, Desktop video out mode and more: twitter.com/TechTabletscom/status/1570548950905794562 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Unboxing 02:09 - Build, cameras, and features 04:21 - The 120Hz OLED screen 05:51 - UI, ROM performance & multitasking 09:43 - Battery life at 120hz and charge time 10:30 - Antutu score 10:56 - Stress test and thermal throttling 11:29 - GPS and compass 12:09 - PDF files and eBooks 13:10 - 4k video file playback & loudspeaker test 14:46 - Gaming performance 15:47 - Final words with Pros and Cons
I bought the 2021 model a month ago based on your recommendation and am really happy with it. It is really on another level to any of the other cheaper tablets that I have owned. The 2022 model luckily for me isn't much of an upgrade, else I would be kicking myself. Mine has the 870 which is probably a better processor out of the 2. Although I see Giztop have a 2022 version with it in, in the options.
Hi... Just get european model (P11 Pro Gen 2), 8/256Go...yes, it's more expensive (549-50€), but it stays great considering the features (especially the OLED screen you haven't even on far more expensive tabs). I must add, it's currently the only tab that supports AV1 hardware decoding in Europe. It's futureproof for legal streaming! iPad or 8 gen 1 based devices have to do software decoding (high CPU and power consumption). European model has only 20W charger...charge lasts more than 2 hours
330$ with this OLED Display is really good and i think the cheapest you can get a decent sized oled tablet. and the multi tasking implementation is really pretty smart, never seen that before "HD Browser" with the internet explorer style logo LOL edit: did i miss it or was there no mention of Widevine ? I guess its not certified?
Oh maybe my editing cut it I thought it was mentioned in there Widevine level 1 Amazon prime video is FHD but Netflix doesn’t accept it yet and only SD for now.
happy to see that finally there is a new best value / money tablet after an almost 2 years reign of the xiaomi mi pad 5. the pad 5 is still better in few areas (such as build quality, battery, maybe even camera for those who care about it), but the pros of this tablet pass the cons by quite a bit. Nice!
Nice review! Please make review of the really cheap Blackview TAB 13 . (android 12, MediaTek G85, 6GB/128GB, dual speakers, 7280mAh battery) . It is hard to find great reviewers like you to tell us if this is a good buy. Thank you.
Thx for excellent review as usual! I still wonder why you don't have more subscribers? You are far more better than all others tech youtubers. Keep on making the best tech reviews ouy there! 👍👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I know this is a really old review, but I bought the 2023 model, which has a different screen and SoC, but this was very insightful still to see ZUI and the quality of Lenovo tablets. Thanks Chris!
I got my Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 from China with SD870 SoC and 8+128G for US$360 which works really good. The screen is brilliant and it's very smooth. The speakers are great. When watching 4K viedeos on RU-vid, the pictures are stunning. I am very happy with it.
@@celestialbeingonepiece3861 They are quit similar. If you want a bigger display, then choose Mipad. If you want an oled display but a bit smaller and lighter device and SD card slot is important to you, then choose Xiaoxin Pad Pro. Both are a good choice.
@@redpanda2657 yes I think, it only has Chinese and English, comes in Chinese by default. But I managed to delete all the Chinese apps. It gets updates just fine though.
Hi, I just ordered the SD 870 version off aliexpress with china ROM. Did the OTA update to Android 13 automatically or did you use a VPN to connect to a china IP address?
@@jdog8953 it was automatic just yesterday, i've been up to date with all the updates since I bought it (from aliexpress also). I thought that this version didn't have fingerprint scanner but actually it does! that's a pleasant surprise.
Great review as always Chris! I saw that it comes with snapdragon 870 and 8gb of ram! Which version do you think is the best? I suspect the one with the snapdragon but I worry about throttling! What do you think about it?
The last years have been a joy going with Lenovo's Yoga tablet series. First was the Yoga Tab 3 Pro with that built-in projector! Started to feel a little oudated and upgraded to the Yoga Smart Tab 10. The most recent upgrade was to the Yoga Tab 13, an epic device! I can't rave enough about the Yoga-range's built-in versatile kickstand and incredible audio!
Chris, sorry to bother you again.. If you was buying a tablet now, would you buy this or the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro? I'm leaning towards this because of the amoled screen. Thanks..
Love your honest reviews. Its really a great help. I've been considering this tablet for quite some time. I just want to ask if what would be better, the default china firmware or have ir converted into global? Considering I live outside China. Thanks for noticing.
This line of Tablets from Lenovo is truly great for the money. They pretty much tick all the boxes, apart from that headphone jack though! The Oled screen is an awesome selling point here! 👌 Definitely the mid range Tablet to get Chris👍👍✌
Compared to the Xioaxin Pad Pro 2021, would this one have the best display? But, on the other hand, the old model has the best Soc with SD870. So would the best choice be the cheapest model we can find?
I was about to ask which would you prefer, this or the 2021 version but I've read your reply to others. So let me just thank you for these reviews. Kudos!
Hi Chris. Is the HDR working on RU-vid? Also do you have the HDR logo when you check the video on Amazon? Same for Netflix? I remember on your video for the 2020 model it was available. Thank you !!!
I have got it on my Lenovo P11 Plus though. RU-vid in HDR. Lenovo does not fall under the devices that support HDR Netflix, only WideVine L1. You can see the supported devices on their support-list. I havent checked the HDR licenses for streaming apps suchs as Prime or Disney+ but i believe HBO Max app supports HDR10.
@@robertskett8164 the seller told me to press and hold the power + volume up and down at the same time for about 30 seconds then power on the device. Have you tried that?
Amazon prime it does and Dolby Vision I’ve seen come up. But Netflix it’s not acknowledging the widevine lv1 cert it has for some reason it might take a while.
Missing full HD for Netflix is a deal breaker for me, shame. But gotta admit oled 120hz display at this price it's an awesome deal, will keep an about updates about Netflix working in full capacity
Hey, great review! I have a question. Is it possible that they downgraded the screen? Current Pad Pro 12.7 on Giztop says it has 12.7" 2.9K LCD screen, not and OLED or AMOLED
US version available straight from Lenovo for $347 with code EXTRA5. Cancelled my AliExpress order (hopefully) and did this instead even though it's a bit more expensive. Warranty support and stock US firmware make it a no brainer imo. Edit: someone posted confirmation from lenovo's page that it's getting three years of security updates and OS update through Android 14. A review of the US version confirmed that youtube is up to 4k on this, versus just 1080p on the Chinese version :(
Thanks for the Review! A comparison to other pads at the Benchmark part would be great. Ordered it two days ago. I hope there is a posssibilty to flash the P11 pro Rom soon.
You should review the new Oukitel RT2 tablet launching next week. from the specs and price it might be a hit! 20,000mah battery would make it practically last more than a day
Thank you for your great review. Gizmochina review they mentioned ( the 2022 model adds a screen plastic protective stand, making it look cheaper ) what do they mean ?
Thank for the review mate ! I wonder the Playstore is avaiable in this tablet (xiaoxin pad pro 2022). And which kind of ROM this you run on the device , the China or Global one ?
I've got a Lenovo tablet. Not that model but really cheap and i cannot fault it. Using it right now! I have an aftermarket cover and keyboard. I don't use the keyboard all that much but it is does turn the setup into a laptop. So quick to get going, great screen. Add on a good battery life and it is a small amount of money well spent. Great company which supply UK local government.
comparing to the screen between xiaomi mi pad 5 pro and Lenovo xiaoxin pro screen, which is better?..... is there a big difference? will I face any problem with LCD screen?
So, who are the Duet 3 & 5 marketed to? Also, I have a Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, no 3.5mm jack and the dongle supplied NEVER works! Have purchased replacement dongles which also don't work.
It's different to the last-gen model which also had more of a jagged look to the pixel arrangement. I'm not seeing black patchy banding or green at low brightness this screen seems perfect. It has Dolby Vision and works in Amazon Prime and HDR10+ it's a flagship level screen in my eyes 100%
After watching your review.....I bought one. I was considering the Xiaomi Pad 5..... but saw a side by side video comparison and the OLED just destroys anything with an LCD screen.
I managed to install Chrome after enabling Google Basic Services from the Settings > Apps > three-dot-menu. Unfortunately, Netflix only detects Widevine L3, so only SD playback. 🙁
@@nSpiraliArchitectb I believe you meant Widevine L1? No, I don't think there's a way to get Widevine L1 support unless Lenovo somehow submits it to Netflix for certification. This is unlikely because it's meant for China.
This tablet is good, ngl. But I'm still perfectly happy with my almost 1-yr old Mi Pad 5 256GB that I bought for $300. Though, Lenovo's software is arguably better than MIUI for Tablet.
@@Techtablets I asked at the time of your Mi Pad 5 review what Xiaomi's update policy was goig to be, because on the Mi Pad 4 it was very lacking. Again on the 5 then. Hopefully you'll double-check *and mention the issue* if a Pad 6 ever comes out. Lenovo update policy ain't great (Samsung's is better), but it's... OK I guess, 2yrs mostly. We know updates are an issue. Reviewers should check and publicize.
I bought the 2021 version a couple of months ago and I'm pretty happy with it, only wish it will be updated to Android 12L. Aside from the refresh rate how is the display of this new 2022 version compared to the 2021 version?
Here in my region (USA) the processor will be the Snapdragon 870, which basically runs neck in neck with the entry-level iPad's A13. Could be an interesting alternative for someone that wants an Android tablet with the option for a keyboard and stylus.
1. Can it be used as an external monitor for the laptop like the 12.7 inch model? 2. I see that for extra $50 I can get the variant with sd870, 8gb, fingerprint sensor and 68w charger. Would you say it is worth it? What would be the cons of the sd870 model besides the price? 3. Does the plastic body squick? Thanks!!
if u notice, the video author didnt reply. i think its not possible and he didnt outrightly advertise it. if u notice he just show a 4k video instead of netflix. This is a failure to be honest haha. OLED display but cant even play netflix in full HD
Close to perfection The day Android becomes ideal is when dimensity 8100 comes to tablet Seriously even for 5years,no soc can literally beat that in value/performance/efficiency for 1080p screens🏆
If it had a 3.5mm HPJ it would have been perfect! It's really the only thing. Currently Netflix is SD, but Amazon Prime FHD, Disney and others. Netflix just needs to white list it for FHD. It will happen soon. Dimensity 8100 tablet would be great.
@@Techtablets yeah fingers cross Almost a decade ago,Lenovo was bottom on my list because of the issue i had with their K3 note but i love the gigantic A880..gud move by them to focus on Tablets,they make quality ones now👍👍 Kudos to them and ofcourse to ur review😄
@@mantapdjiwa9768 I haven't any LDAC headphone to test, but I see the following codecs in "developpers options" : SBC, AAC, Aptx, Aptx HD, LDAC. European model...
Doesn't seem to be readily available atm. Is available from your link for $340 or so including delivery to Europe. They don't calculate tax -- this would probably be another 70+ euros including processing charge. Is this tablet still a bargain at around 400 euros ?
The link Chris provided is Giztop shop. They claim if you select Express delivery there won't be additional charges (customs import fee and VAT). What you pay on the checkout is all of the cost.
Hi is it possible to make a head to head comparison between the pad pro 2022 and pad pro 2021? Would love to see if the specs upgrade are game changing or otherwise. Thanks.
@@Techtablets It is another desktop mode then, I get it. I wonder what is the point of Lenovo workning on two separate desktop modes for two separate brands that they own. Ready For is pretty good.
Super tempted to get this but software support is a huge deal for me. Does Lenovo typically support these tablets long term? Update - Just saw an article saying it'll receive 3 years of major OS and security updates. Can you confirm this TechTablets?
Buying from Giztop, did you have to pay taxes on arrival of the product to Spain? Just to be sure about the final amount of money to be paid to get the product.
@@derroman4462 Chinese shops have always done this kind of things, but now customs are more vigilant. Might not buy into the “under 150€” trick and ask for details of the payment to see if checks.
Hey mate! Huge follower of yours since 2017. Thanks for the content you deliver, the website and community you've build. Specially for choosing Spain as your living country (if Im not mistaken) its great to have people like you. I have a small question and hope you can share your opinion. Im inclined to buy it today, as its on Aliexpress for around 120-130€. Do you think its a good buy for that price point? Or are there better options at 100-200€ price range? Thanks in advance!
please, does anyone know this new 2022 version low light bleeding screen solved? previous version 2021 screen look very horrible when in dark mode and low light mode
Hola, tengo la versión global rom, pero no se actualiza, hay un problema con OTG, y no me proyecta la funcion HDMI, la compré en AliExpress, alguna sugerencia?
@TechTablets Hi dude you missed out on the 8GB RAM 😔 however you can still get it from Etoren. Also will you please review the Huawei MatePad 11 Pro? with 12GB RAM and it has Snapdragon 888 so yes Im guessing it will be pretty powerful
I bought the US version because I thought the Chinese version didn't have Google Play. I later found out in some forums that you can download it from Lenovo's app store. Kicking myself. I could have bought the Chinese one for $100 less... and the US one I got came with 4GB or memory rather than 6GB.
