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Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50F

Specifications

Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50F
Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50F (TAB A8 Series)
Processor
MediaTek MT8161 4 x 1.3 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
, LPDDR3
Display
8.00 inch 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixel, 10-point capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio, Card Reader: MicroSD, Sensors: Accelerometer, GPS, Proximity
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, 2x Micro SIM
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.9 x 210 x 125 ( = 0.35 x 8.27 x 4.92 in)
Battery
16 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4290 mAh
Operating System
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Camera
Webcam: Rear: 5 MP auto-focus, Front: 2 MP fixed-focus
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo Dolby Atmos, USB charger, SYNCit HD, SHAREit, Dolby Atmos, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
360 g ( = 12.7 oz / 0.79 pounds), Power Supply: 91 g ( = 3.21 oz / 0.2 pounds)
Price
115 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73.67% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 51%, features: 51%, display: 68% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 97%

Reviews for the Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50F

81% Lenovo Tab 2 A8 Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Android 5.0 for cheap. The Tab 2 A8 promises extensive multimedia features for an affordable price of $129. Is this a worthy successor to last year's 8-inch Tab A8?
70% Lenovo Tab 2 A8
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
With its amazing battery life and bright, colorful screen, Lenovo's Tab 2 A8 does its best to counter the adage of "you get what you pay for." It's not as fast as other budget 8-inch tablets, but it lasts much longer on a charge. This may not be a device for gaming or multitasking, but if you're looking for a tablet for Web surfing, listening to music or watching video -- just not all at once -- the $130 Tab 2 is a fine choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo Tab 2 A8 Review: Great Sound On A Tight Budget
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
So there you have it for this closer look at the Lenovo Tab 2 A8! Lenovo has undoubtedly built a very solid tablet that goes beyond what its very budget-friendly price point would suggest. While not without its flaws, with its slower processor, the availability of just 1 GB of RAM, mediocre display, and bad camera, the Tab 2 does deliver in the area it was meant to, and that is in the audio experience. You’ll be hard-pressed to find such an excellent speaker setup with even a twice as expensive tablet, and to be able to have that with a device that is priced at just $130 is amazing. If media-consumption is the primary objective, and you are on a budget, the Lenovo Tab 2 A8 should be under consideration.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Review: Lenovo TAB 2 A8 Android tablet
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
If you liked the original TAB A8 tablet, you'll find the second generation is even better. If you didn't like the first version, now might be the time to give the model a second shot. The newer version doesn't feel as cheap as the first A8, with a slimmer body, more angular edges, and improved hardware. The performance is fairly top notch, and as a general Android slate for general tablet-y things like playing mobile games, browsing the Web, chatting, and toting around work documents, it holds up perfectly fine.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/18/2015

Comment

ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


MT8161: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.3 GHz with integrated Mali-T720 graphics card.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


8.00":

This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


73.67%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2015-06-25 (Update: 2015-06-25)