Conclusion on the Lenovo Tab One
The Lenovo Tab One impresses in our review as a compact, lightweight entry-level tablet with a well-made plastic casing and a modern design with much smaller bezels than an iPad Mini. The specifications are also impressive for the price of around $100. Even most mid-range tablets do not offer a cellluar option and GPS tracking in combination with a 3.5 mm jack.
The software base is up-to-date with Android 15 and the update support is specified by the manufacturer as up to seven years, although the latter remains legally unclear. The performance of the Helio G85 also leaves some question marks for the future. Simple applications are completed satisfactorily, but more demanding tasks and games are not the Tab One's domain.
If you appreciate good speakers with bass and long battery life, you should check out compact tablets at a mid-range price tag, too. However, the Lenovo tablet is a particularly good choice for kids. The Tab One offers in total more than the price initially suggests.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability of the Lenovo Tab One
The entry-level tablet, which is available in various bundles, starts at around $100 directly from the manufacturer and in online shops, like Amazon.
Table of Contents
- Conclusion on the Lenovo Tab One
- Specifications of the Lenovo Tab One
- Case - Android-tablet with compact dimensions
- Features - Small tablet with 3.5 mm jack
- Software - Lenovo Tab One with unclear update supply
- Communication and GNSS - Affordable tablet with GPS and 4G
- Cameras - Lenovo Tab One with autofocus
- Accessories and warranty - Android-tablet with power supply unit outside from europe
- Input devices and operation - Compact tablet without fingerprint sensor
- Display - Lenovo Tab is not using OLED
- Performance - Lenovo tablet with ancient processor
- Games - Lenovo Tab One is not a gaming tablet
- Emissions - Compact tablet with low waste heat
- Battery life - Small tablet with a big battery battery
- Notebookcheck overall rating
- Possible alternatives in comparison
Lenovo has a young target group in mind with the Tab One. With Google Kids Space, there is a learning and entertainment environment for children and with its compact 8.7 inches, the Tab One can also be used very well with small hands and fits comfortably in a bag or children's backpack. In addition, Lenovo offers a special kids cover for comprehensive protection, similar to Amazon for its Fire Kids Pro.
Specifications of the Lenovo Tab One
Case - Android-tablet with compact dimensions
The Lenovo Tab One has a plastic casing, but it does not feel cheap at all. The built quality is good and there is no reason for complaint.
The entry-level tablet has a slim unibody design and weighs just 320 grams, which is also suitable for kids. Pressure and twisting attempts on the casing do not lead to screen errors in the liquid crystal of the display, and even strong pressure on the panel does not cause rippling effects.
The screen bezels are pleasantly small, giving the tablet a modern optic. With a screen-to-body ratio of 82 percent, the Lenovo Tab One even offers significantly better look than a more expensive iPad Mini (2024) which only hits around 77 percent. However, the entry-level tablet does not come with official IP certification.
Features - Small tablet with 3.5 mm jack
The Lenovo tablet is offered in two versions, each with slow eMMC 5.1 memory in sizes of 64 GB and 128 GB. However, the large version was not available during the review.
The internal memory can be easily expanded using a microSD card, although only cards with a capacity of up to 1 TB are supported. In addition to the SD card slot, the WWAN models also have a slot for a nano-SIM for mobile internet.
The entry-level tablet has a 3.5 mm jack for headphones and a USB 2.0 port, although this only enables slow data transfers and does not support video output. The Lenovo tablet also supports Bluetooth 5.3 and Miracast for wireless screen mirroring and offers an FM radio.
The eccentric rotating mass (ERM) is also worth mentioning. However, the haptic feedback is not of high quality; the vibrations are spongy and imprecise. What the Lenovo Tab One lacks is NFC functionality for mobile payments and an IR blaster, which limits some usage scenarios for the compact tablet.
microSD Card Reader
We measure the speed of the built-in card slot with our Angelbird V60 reference memory card. We get good transfer rates of almost 44 MB/s and only a few drops in the CPDT benchmark.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Lenovo Tab One (Angelbird V60) | |
| Average of class Tablet (10.2 - 57.4, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches (Angelbird V60) | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software - Lenovo Tab One with unclear update supply
According to Lenovo, software support is guaranteed until March 2027, but the Tab One is also listed in the EU energy label (EPREL) - with seven years. However, this does not mean that Lenovo is obliged to provide new updates for seven years in europe. Lenovo interprets the EU regulation somewhat differently that a manufacturer only has to provide updates if they are planned anyway.
During the review, the Tab One was based on the ZUI with Android 15 and the patches from June 2025, wich is quite up-to-date. The user interface supports multitasking by allowing several apps in windows next to each other and also a taskbar.
Sustainability
The EPREL database certifies for the entry-level tablet a very good repairability. The Tab One achieves the top grade A here. The availability of spare parts for seven years is also (theoretically) regulated in europe.
The packaging of the Lenovo Tab One is plastic-free. However, there is no information on the CO2 footprint or the materials used.
Communication and GNSS - Affordable tablet with GPS and 4G
The entry-level tablet communicates wirelessly via WiFi 5 with a 1x1 antenna, which means that only a single transmitting and receiving antenna is used and the maximum data rate and signal strength are therefore limited.
In combination with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 reference router, the Tab One achieves solid transfer rates of around 300 to 350 MBit/s on average. This is certainly okay for this price range, but users with a very fast internet connection will not be able to exploit the full potential.
The Tab One offers the possibility of phone calls with its built-in microphone. However, calls are only possible with the optional LTE version.
| Networking | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Average of class Tablet | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
The affordable tablet from Lenovo also offers GPS tracking with the WLAN version. The Tab One uses the main satellite systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou in single band. Models with WWAN (TB305XU) also have A-GPS for faster positioning. In our review, the selection is somewhat more limited and SBAS for more precise tracking cannot be used.
The integrated GNSS module gets in our GPS test good results, although the tablet takes quite a long time to establish a satellite fix. Although the tracking is not always perfect, the deviations from our route are small and hardly disturbing in everyday use. In the test route, the Tab One delivered similar results compared to the Garmin Venu 2.
Cameras - Lenovo Tab One with autofocus
The Lenovo Tab One's camera features are very basic, as is to be expected from a $100 tablet. The 2 MPix front camera is built into the frame above the display and only works with a fixed focus and is primarily suitable for simple video calls. Videos can be captured in HD quality, while the main camera on the back supports a maximum of 1080p.
With its 8 MPix, the main camera does not have a very high resolution either, but at least it has an autofocus. However, the focusing works very slowly, which makes taking photos a little sluggish and subjects blur quickly.
In terms of image quality, we miss dynamic range and details overall. Nevertheless, the main camera is suitable for taking photos of documents. Our analysis of the color accuracy also shows no major points of criticism, the colors appear balanced overall.
Accessories and warranty - Android-tablet with power supply unit outside from europe
In German-speaking countries, the packaging of the Lenovo tablet does not include a charger. For US the power adapter is into the box. Optional cases (Bumper Case, Clear Case, Folio Case) for the Tab One must be purchased separately.
There are also various bundles available for the entry-level tablet, which include a case and/or the power supply unit. Otherwise, the package includes a USB 2.0 cable and a quick start guide as well as safety and warranty information.
Lenovo offers different warranty conditions for the Tab One, either as a "bring-in" or as a courier service. According to the data sheet, the warranty period is from one up to three years.
Input devices and operation - Compact tablet without fingerprint sensor
For facial recognition, only an insecure 2D method via the front camera is offered. Unfortunately, a sensor for recognizing fingerprints is not available.
We can not figure out larger delays of the touchscreen. However, the MediaTek chipset is often overloaded in everyday use and the Tab One shows stutters and pauses, for example when switching between portrait and landscape format. Animations are also not really smooth due to the refresh rate of only 60 Hz.
The Tab One does not support pen input. Without a digitizer layer, a capacitive pen must therefore be used for notes or learning apps.
Display - Lenovo Tab is not using OLED
The 8.7-inch IPS panel only uses an 800p resolution, resulting in a low pixel density of less than 200 PPI. The sharpness of the 60 Hz panel is not really high and pixel structures are visible on closer look.
Due to the technology, Lenovo does not use a brightness control with pulse width modulation for the Tab One. PWM-sensitive people will therefore be pleased with the IPS display, as we did not measure any screen flickering. According to Lenovo, the LCD also has TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emissions.
In our brightness measurement, the 5:3 screen achieves a maximum of 412 cd/m² in the APL18 test. This is fine for this price range, the significantly more expensive Mid-range competition is noticeably brighter, although. The brightness of the Tab One is not sufficient for appealing HDR content.
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Brightness Distribution: 88 %
Center on Battery: 407 cd/m²
Contrast: 1696:1 (Black: 0.24 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 2.36 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.8}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 2.4 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5.1}
81% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 1.988
CCT: 6876 K
| Lenovo Tab One TFT LCD (IPS), 1340x800, 8.7" | Xiaomi Redmi K Pad LCD, 3008x1880, 8.8" | Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU LTPS, 2560x1600, 8.8" | Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches IPS, 1340x800, 8.7" | Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra LTPS, 2560x1600, 8.8" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 15% | 5% | -6% | -70% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 407 | 743 83% | 441 8% | 499 23% | 555 36% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 379 | 721 90% | 420 11% | 479 26% | 523 38% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 88 | 94 7% | 91 3% | 90 2% | 88 0% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.24 | 0.5 -108% | 0.5 -108% | 0.37 -54% | 0.46 -92% |
| Contrast (:1) | 1696 | 1486 -12% | 882 -48% | 1349 -20% | 1207 -29% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.36 | 1.61 32% | 1.08 54% | 3.68 -56% | 6.4 -171% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 7.77 | 3.82 51% | 2.52 68% | 6.82 12% | 12.6 -62% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.4 | 2.9 -21% | 1.1 54% | 1.9 21% | 9.1 -279% |
| Gamma | 1.988 111% | 2.232 99% | 2.19 100% | 2.184 101% | 2.31 95% |
| CCT | 6876 95% | 6864 95% | 6655 98% | 6787 96% | 9616 68% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8215 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
We use the Calman software to test the color accuracy. We measured DeltaE values for the sRGB color space within the target range (<3) in the "Standard" profile. This is very pleasing considering the price range.
While the Tab One reveals visible weaknesses in saturated colors, the differences to the unsaturated reference colors are only slightly noticeable. The black value of 0.24 cd/m² is also very good for the entry-level tablet, giving us an appealing contrast ratio of around 1,700:1. The measured response times also give no real cause for complaint.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20.7 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 9.9 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 10.8 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 44 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (20.3 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 26.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 14.1 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 12.1 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 35 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.8 ms). | ||
The viewing angle stability is fine, colors hardly falsified during normal viewing, but the darkening of the panel is visible. The typical patchy brightness distribution of an LCD is present, but is not a big problem in everyday use.
For outdoor use cases, the Tab One ist not the right tablet, but with a peak brightness of less than 500 cd/m², this is not surprising. Reflections on the glass surface are annoying especially in summer.
Performance - Lenovo tablet with ancient processor
The built-in MediaTek Helio G85 is almost a veteran of the SoC sector. The chipset from 2020 is manufactured using the 12-nanometer FinFET process and has eight CPU cores in two clusters. A look at the Helio G85's data sheet reveals that the CPU unit is practically identical to the Helio G80 from the year 2019.
In combination with only 4 GB of RAM, the Helio G85 performs at a very low level in our benchmark package. However, it should be noted that most of our compact devices for comparison belongs to a different price league.
| Antutu v10 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Average of class Tablet (164396 - 2854581, n=70, last 2 years) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (274727 - 281399, n=3) | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Average of class Tablet (2597 - 76843, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (3849 - 5112, n=5) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| AImark - Score v3.x | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Average of class Tablet (138 - 55794, n=58, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (565 - 784, n=3) | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
The integrated ARM GPU is a low-performance Mali-G52 MP2. In the GFXBench, the Tab One only comes to a frame rate of less than 10 FPS in the demanding tier tests. Even for the low-level tests (OpenGL 2.7), the panel's native 60 Hz refreh rate is not available.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
For the browser benchmarks we use Chrome. The Tab One reaches solid values and an acceptable performance in everyday use when scrolling complex websites. However, browsing on the entry-level tablet is not really smooth.
| Jetstream 2 - 2.2 Total Score | |
| Average of class Tablet (61.3 - 456, n=27, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (n=1) | |
| Lenovo Tab One (Chrome 139) | |
| Speedometer 3 - Score 3.0 | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU (Chrome 135) | |
| Average of class Tablet (1.25 - 36.8, n=59, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Tab One (Chrome 139) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (3.01 - 3.81, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches (Chrome 131) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU (Chrome 135) | |
| Average of class Tablet (26 - 315, n=75, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Tab One (Chrome 139) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches (Chrome 131) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (51 - 62, n=4) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU (Chrome 135) | |
| Average of class Tablet (763 - 111219, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Lenovo Tab One (Chrome 139) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches (Chrome 131) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (10299 - 16763, n=16) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G85 (2486 - 3939, n=9) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches (Chrome 131) | |
| Average of class Tablet (319 - 27101, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Tab One (Chrome 139) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad (Chrome 136) | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU (Chrome 135) | |
* ... smaller is better
In terms of speed, the memory of the entry-level tablet operates at a very low level. Due to the slow eMMC technology, long loading times are also a problem.
| Lenovo Tab One | Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | Average 64 GB eMMC Flash | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 467% | 872% | -6% | 511% | -31% | 293% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 298.43 | 3448.34 1055% | 3984.3 1235% | 289 -3% | 1996.56 569% | 277 ? -7% | 1562 ? 423% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 199.25 | 1494.45 650% | 3483.56 1648% | 263.6 32% | 1866.05 837% | 178.4 ? -10% | 1154 ? 479% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 98.38 | 309.61 215% | 355.12 261% | 71.1 -28% | 392.27 299% | 60.7 ? -38% | 228 ? 132% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 108.67 | 49.93 -54% | 483.73 345% | 82.7 -24% | 474.41 337% | 33.8 ? -69% | 257 ? 136% |
Games - Lenovo Tab One is not a gaming tablet
The built-in Graphics unit is based on the Bifrost architecture and is no longer suitable for modern gaming.
The Mali-G52 MP2 offers a playable frame rate in demanding games only at the lowest details such as Genshin Impact. There are also severe drops here, although. For PUBG mobile, there is enough graphics performance for a frame rate of around 30 fps at mid details (HD). With low graphics settings, even 40 fps is possible.
With the app from GameBench we measuring exact frame rates for our game tests.
Emissions - Compact tablet with low waste heat
Temperature
In view of the low performance, cooling is not a problem for the compact casing and the temperatures always remain pleasant. In the 3DMark stress tests, there are no noticeable drops in performance under long load phases.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.1 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40.2 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.7 °C / 82 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
3DMark Steel Nomad Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Xiaomi Redmi K Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches | |
| Lenovo Tab One | |
| Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU | |
Loudspeaker
The two speakers with Dolby Atmos support sound okay, but unfortunately there is no bass in the sound characteristics. Our pink noise measurement also shows an increasing frequency curve for the mids and highs.
Wired headphones can be connected to the Tab One via the 3.5 mm jack. Alternatively, Bluetooth 5.3 is available for wireless connection, including a wide selection of audio codecs.
Lenovo Tab One audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 22.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.8% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.6% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (12.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 56% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 36% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 51% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 41% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Xiaomi Redmi K Pad audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 13.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.2% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 25% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 71% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 13% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 83% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.2% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.6% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 60% of all tested devices in this class were better, 6% similar, 34% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 55% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 37% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Small tablet with a big battery battery
energy consumption
Compared to the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 with the Helio G85 the Tab One works less efficiently. Our GFXbench measurements show a high power consumption, especially for the graphics unit. The power consumption in idle mode is also quite high at over 3 watts.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged with a maximum of 15 watts. In just 2 hours, the 5,100 mAh energy storage is charged with the Xiaomi 25000 - wireless charging is not supported.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  2.2 / 2.6 / 3.7 Watt |
| Load |
5 / 7.7 Watt |
    
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| Lenovo Tab One 5100 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi K Pad 7500 mAh | Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU 6550 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches 6650 mAh | Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra 7300 mAh | Average Mediatek Helio G85 | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -64% | 5% | 41% | -12% | 29% | -39% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 2.2 | 3.9 -77% | 1.4 36% | 0.9 59% | 1.36 38% | 1.171 ? 47% | 1.998 ? 9% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 2.6 | 4.3 -65% | 1.9 27% | 1.2 54% | 4.16 -60% | 1.719 ? 34% | 3.78 ? -45% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 3.7 | 4.9 -32% | 2.6 30% | 1.7 54% | 4.21 -14% | 2.18 ? 41% | 4.13 ? -12% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 5 | 9.4 -88% | 6.6 -32% | 3.5 30% | 4.35 ? 13% | 8.93 ? -79% | |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 7.7 | 12.1 -57% | 10.4 -35% | 6.9 10% | 7.06 ? 8% | 12.8 ? -66% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life
The battery runtimes are solid, but with the capacity of only 5,100 mAh, the 8.7-inch tablet would have been unlikely to be a continuous runner. In the our WLAN test, however, the cheap tablet achieved decent results with just 14 hours and 16 hours of endless video playback. The Tab One's runtimes are therefore by no means a dealbreaker.
| Lenovo Tab One 5100 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi K Pad 7500 mAh | Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU 6550 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches 6650 mAh | Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra 7300 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | 44% | 5% | 20% | 14% | |
| Reader / Idle (h) | 37.6 | 44.2 18% | 37.3 -1% | ||
| H.264 (h) | 16.3 | 20.2 24% | 21.1 29% | ||
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 13.9 | 20 44% | 17.3 24% | 20.4 47% | 15.9 14% |
| Load (h) | 4.7 | 2.6 -45% | 5 6% |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Lenovo Tab One is a stylish and very affordable tablet that is perfect for entering the world of tablets. The misleading information regarding the update support is a bit of a shame.
Lenovo Tab One
- 08/27/2025 v8
Marcus Herbrich
Possible alternatives in comparison
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 77.4%  | Lenovo Tab One Mediatek Helio G85 ⎘ ARM Mali-G52 MP2 ⎘ 4 GB Memory, 64 GB eMMC | Amazon: $119.99 List Price: 100€ | 320 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 8.70" 1340x800 179 PPI TFT LCD (IPS) |
2. 90.2%  | Xiaomi Redmi K Pad Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G925 MC12 ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $217.50 Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Only WiFi... 2. $9.89 for Xiaomi Redmi K Pad Andro... 3. $276.29 Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro WiFi Ve... List Price: 330€ | 326 g | 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 8.80" 3008x1880 403 PPI LCD |
3. 86.5%  | Lenovo Legion Tab TB321FU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 750 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $8.99 Callyue Case for Lenovo Legi... 2. $20.00 Protective case for 8.8-inch... 3. $499.00 Lenovo 8.8" Legion Tab Gen 3... List Price: 599€ | 350 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 8.80" 2560x1600 343 PPI LTPS |
4. 76.8%  | Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches Mediatek Helio G85 ⎘ ARM Mali-G52 MP2 ⎘ 4 GB Memory, 64 GB eMMC | Amazon: List Price: 150€ | 373 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 8.70" 1340x800 179 PPI IPS |
5. 84%  | Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 732 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $199.99 ALLDOCUBE iPlay 70 mini Pro ... 2. $16.97 Case Cover for ALLDOCUBE iPl... 3. $14.98 NOUKAJU [3 Pack] Screen Prot... List Price: 400€ | 335 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 8.80" 2560x1600 343 PPI LTPS |
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