Lenovo Tab M8 HD

The latest to join the Lenovo family is none other than the Lenovo Tab M8. As far as its case is concerned, this device is available in two different colours and has a stable back made out of metal. The workmanship is of particularly high quality with no uneven transitions between materials or large gaps. In a nutshell, this Tab M8 HD has a modern look as compared to other affordable tablets, all thanks to its narrow bezels. Apart from that, the control buttons sit tight and are positioned on the right side of the case. In addition, the microSD card reader is not loose either. In terms of its connectivity, this model has been equipped with a Mediatek Helio A22 MT6762M and 2 GB of RAM. On the other hand, the graphics department is taken care of by a PowerVR-GE8320 GPU. It is also worth noting that the 32-GB eMMC flash storage can be used to store data and applications and can be expanded by up to 2 TB, all thanks to the microSD card slot. While it is true that the apps cannot be stored on the card, users can still format the card as internal storage. Apart from that, there is also a notification LED along with a 3.5-mm audio jack.

As far as its camera is concerned, it is worth noting that Lenovo has equipped its Tab M8 HD with a 5-MP main camera and a 2-MP front camera. In simple terms, the latter takes mediocre portraits with the subject appearing out of focus and very dark. It is quite evident that the strong graininess increases the blurry look and makes textures and object borders look muddy. However, the users can manually adjust the settings for ISO, white balance and exposure and choose from various scenes, in the settings menu. As for its screen, this model has been incorporated with an 8-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The brightness is in the lower middle range at 346 cd/m² and with a brightness distribution of 88 percent. Overall, the tablet reached a slightly better result of 387 cd/m² in the APL50 test with the lowest possible brightness at 3.06 cd/m². In addition, there is no brightness sensor in this device. Apart from that, the display of the Lenovo Tab M8 has a very good contrast ratio of 1805:1 and a low black value of 0.21 cd/m². For all the outdoor lovers, the Lenovo Tab M8 HD can only really be used in the shade. It is really important that users make sure they look straight at the screen when using it outdoor, as the reflections are very strong when looking at the device from the side. Still, the IPS panel of this tablet has a very stable viewing angle. Having said that, the screen content can be read from almost any angle without the image distorting or colours inverting. Overall, it is a great tablet to be explored, depending on the need and preference of the user.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam