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Lenovo Tab M8 2023 (Gen 4) LTE tablet – A performance downgrade for the affordable 8-inch tablet

Blow to blow.

No sooner had we finished reviewing the third generation Lenovo Tab M8 when Lenovo had already launched its 4th gen device. A few things have changed, both design-wise and internally. Our Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 review reveals that changes are not necessarily always improvements.
Lenovo Tab M8 2023 (Gen 4)

The 8-inch form factor is very handy as tablets this size can be stored away in a small bag. With mobile phone support and telephone functionality, this device can, if necessary, replace a smartphone, making this form factor offer an interesting compromise. 

The Tab M8 2023 is already the fourth generation of Lenovo's affordable 8-inch tablet family and, at the time of reviewing, costs under $100 (non-LTE model) and is listed by various retailers with the device numbers TB300FU (WiFi version) and TB300XU (LTE version). We reviewed the LTE variant and wanted to know what has changed in the latest generation.

Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) (Tab M Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 4 x 2 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
3 GB 
Display
8.00 inch 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixel 189 PPI, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB 
, 20 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5mm port, Card Reader: microSD up to 128 GB, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: proximity sensor, acceleration sensor
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, 2G (B2/​B3/​B5/​B8), 3G (B1/​B2/​B5/​B6/​B8/​B19), 4G (B1/​B2/​B3/​B4/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B19/​B20/​B26/​B28/​B38/​B40/​B41), LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9 x 198 x 120 ( = 0.35 x 7.8 x 4.72 in)
Battery
5100 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 10 Watt charging
Operating System
Android 12
Camera
Primary Camera: 5 MPix
Secondary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers, bumper, charger, USB cable, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
320 g ( = 11.29 oz / 0.71 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
149 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible competitors compared

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Price
79.5 %
v7 (old)
05 / 2023
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
Helio A22 MT6761, PowerVR GE8300
320 g9 mm8.00"1280x800
80.8 %
v7 (old)
01 / 2023
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
Helio P22T MT8768T, PowerVR GE8320
305 g8.15 mm8.00"1280x800
80.4 %
v7 (old)
01 / 2023
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
MT8169A, Mali-G52 MP2
337 g9.7 mm8.00"1280x800
82.2 %
v7 (old)
02 / 2023
Nokia T10
T7200, Mali-G57 MP1
375 g9 mm8.00"1280x800
79.7 %
v7 (old)
08 / 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Helio P22T MT8768T, PowerVR GE8320
366 g8 mm8.70"1340x800

Case – A slimmed down metal chassis

Just like its predecessor, the Tab M8 4th Gen is a very light tablet: Weighing 320 grams, it is considerably lighter than, for example, the Nokia T10 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

This fourth-generation tab is instantly recognisable on the outside: On the one hand, the Tab M8's rear side has a completely new design that is a nod to the Tab M9. Two-thirds of this area is covered in a triangular pattern while the top third is completely smooth and home to the Lenovo logo. Overall, the chassis is slightly textured and is made of metal which helps give the Tab M8 2023 a premium look.

The predecessor, the Tab M8 Gen 3, was actually a little slimmer. However, this time Lenovo has managed to shrink the display's frame. Overall, this has helped the chassis enjoy a more compact form. Nevertheless, we're talking millimetres when it comes to the differences between the two devices.

The tablet's stability is quite impressive and although slight twisting is possible, the search for creaking noises ended in vain.

Lenovo Tab M8 2023
Lenovo Tab M8 2023
Lenovo Tab M8 2023
Lenovo Tab M8 2023
Lenovo Tab M8 2023

Size comparison

212.5 mm / 8.37 in 124.7 mm / 4.91 in 8 mm / 0.315 in 366 g0.807 lbs208 mm / 8.19 in 123.2 mm / 4.85 in 9 mm / 0.3543 in 375 g0.827 lbs202 mm / 7.95 in 137 mm / 5.39 in 9.7 mm / 0.3819 in 337 g0.743 lbs199.1 mm / 7.84 in 121 mm / 4.76 in 8.15 mm / 0.3209 in 305 g0.672 lbs198 mm / 7.8 in 120 mm / 4.72 in 9 mm / 0.3543 in 320 g0.705 lbs210 mm / 8.27 in 148 mm / 5.83 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 2.9 g0.00639 lbs

Features – Also available with more storage

Generally, you shouldn't expect much in the way of RAM or mass storage for under $150. Nevertheless, Lenovo has various options on offer for its Tab M8 4th Gen (RRP):

  • Lenovo Tab M8 4th Gen WiFi – 32 GB storage, 3 GB of RAM: $108
  • Lenovo Tab M8 4th Gen WiFi – 64 GB storage, 4 GB of RAM: $149
  • Lenovo Tab M8 4th Gen LTE – 32 GB storage, 3 GB of RAM: $161

Currently, a variant with LTE and 64 GB of storage is not available in central Europe. Therefore, the ex-factory prices are very similar and sometimes even lower than the predecessor.

Likewise, the tablet has a USB-C port and also a 3.5mm audio jack. For such a nifty tablet, an NFC chip might have been worthwhile but Lenovo has decided against this.

Left: SIM slot
Left: SIM slot
Right: Volume rocker, standby button
Right: Volume rocker, standby button
Top: 3.5mm audio jack, speaker
Top: 3.5mm audio jack, speaker
Bottom: Speaker, USB-C port, microphone
Bottom: Speaker, USB-C port, microphone

MicroSD card reader

The microSD reader can handle cards up to 128 GB. Our tests with the microSD Angelbird V60 reference card showed its data transfer speeds to be on par with similar devices in this category. However, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite proves that it's possible to squeeze much more out of the card.

SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
53.2 MB/s +102%
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird V60)
29.6 MB/s +13%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird V60)
26.3 MB/s
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird V60)
20.6 MB/s -22%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird V60)
17.5 MB/s -33%

Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)

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Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø33.7 (16.9-41.5)
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø23.8 (12.8-39.1)
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø29.4 (20.1-35.9)
Nokia T10 Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø37.8 (25.8-45.2)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Toshiba Exceria Pro M501: Ø34.8 (22.7-43.5)
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø68.1 (13.8-75.1)
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø75.8 (13.3-83.9)
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø72.9 (34.2-84.6)
Nokia T10 Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø71.2 (36.7-79.1)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Toshiba Exceria Pro M501: Ø76.1 (48.6-80.9)

Software – Updates until 2026

Android 12 is preinstalled on the tablet and has one advantage over its predecessor: The 4th gen kicks off with a more modern Android version and, according to the manufacturer, the device will receive an update to Android 13 in the third quarter of 2023. 

In addition, security patches are planned until 2026 although these happen quite infrequently. At the time of reviewing, our 4th gen Tab M8 had to make do with security updates from January 2023.

What is pleasing is that Lenovo has installed pure Android on the tablet and that the device is mostly devoid of third-party apps. 

Lenovo Tab M8 2023 software
Lenovo Tab M8 2023 software
Lenovo Tab M8 2023 software

Communication and GNSS – Excellent location accuracy

The Tab M8 2023 comes in a Wi-Fi and an LTE variant with our review device able to connect to the cellular network and can even be used to make calls via the speakers or a headset. However, only one SIM slot is present.

Network reception is decent but in our tests, it didn't quite manage the level achieved by high-end smartphones. The range of LTE frequencies is sufficient for operation in Europe but for trips further afield, we would recommend checking the frequencies necessary for mobile internet in the target destination. 

Every variant of the Tab M8 comes with Wi-Fi 5, and, in doing so, the tablet manages Wi-Fi speeds typical for this category of device. Data transfer speeds are also very stable.  Nearby the router, the reception is very good and at a distance of 10 meters, half the signal strength is available with pages then loading somewhat slower.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
293 (287min - 299max) MBit/s
iperf3 receive AX12
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
342 (312min - 367max) MBit/s
iperf3 receive AXE11000
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
349 (337min - 355max) MBit/s +16%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
315 (289min - 337max) MBit/s +5%
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash
304 (279min - 315max) MBit/s +1%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
301 (281min - 315max) MBit/s
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
374 (360min - 392max) MBit/s +2%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
367 (347min - 379max) MBit/s
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
366 (351min - 381max) MBit/s 0%
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash
357 (333min - 367max) MBit/s -3%
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Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø300 (281-315)
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø367 (347-379)
Outdoor GPS test
Outdoor GPS test
Available satellite networks
Available satellite networks

Both the Wi-Fi and the LTE versions of the Tab M8 2023 have a satellite tracking module that supports GPS, Glonass, Galileo and Beidou as well as SBAS for even greater accuracy. Stepping outdoors, numerous satellites were detected quickly and we were located to within one meter of our exact location - a very good value indeed.  

It goes without saying, we also wanted to put the device to the test in a practical test environment so we set off on a bike trip. Our comparison device: The Garmin Venu 2. The Tab M8 2023 also didn't disappoint in this area with exact positioning which only suffered slightly in narrow lanes. This means this handy little tablet can also be used as a navigation device. 

Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 location – overview
Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 location – overview
Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 location – turning point
Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 location – turning point
Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 location – bridge
Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 location – bridge
Garmin Venu 2 location – overview
Garmin Venu 2 location – overview
Garmin Venu 2 location – turning point
Garmin Venu 2 location – turning point
Garmin Venu 2 location – bridge
Garmin Venu 2 location – bridge

Cameras – Only the basics

Front-facing camera photo
Front-facing camera photo

Tablets, and especially those in a low price bracket, are not well known for the quality of their camera photos. At first glance, it is clear this is also not likely to be any different with the Tab M8 4th gen: The same camera features are at work here as its predecessor such as a spartan 5-megapixel camera on the back and a 2-megapixel sensor on the front.

The rear-facing main camera has problems handling difficult situations such as backlight and often seems to be out of its depth. In low light, images are out of focus and dark areas are only marginally brightened.

1080p, 30 fps videos are possible but the quality here leaves a lot to be desired.

The front-facing camera also takes blurry selfies with dark areas such as hair refusing to reveal details of any kind.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Hauptkamera BlumeHauptkamera UmgebungHauptkamera LowLight

At full studio lighting, the main camera is similarly short on competence as blurry areas are visible and details get lost. At a luminosity of 1 lux, the image is completely black.

ColorChecker
8.6 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
10.4 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
14.7 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
7.4 ∆E
4.1 ∆E
8 ∆E
6.3 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
5 ∆E
4.9 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
4.3 ∆E
3.6 ∆E
11 ∆E
ColorChecker Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4): 7.45 ∆E min: 3.13 - max: 14.68 ∆E
ColorChecker
29.1 ∆E
54.8 ∆E
39.9 ∆E
35.9 ∆E
45.4 ∆E
63.3 ∆E
54.2 ∆E
36 ∆E
43.7 ∆E
28.3 ∆E
65.7 ∆E
64.3 ∆E
31.1 ∆E
48.8 ∆E
37.3 ∆E
77.6 ∆E
44 ∆E
44.1 ∆E
94.3 ∆E
71.4 ∆E
52.5 ∆E
37 ∆E
23.9 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4): 47.33 ∆E min: 13.46 - max: 94.34 ∆E

Accessories and guarantee – A protective case is included

The tablet comes with a charger, a USB-C cable and a SIM tool. Fortunately, Lenovo has also included a protective case which has a fold-out stand.

The manufacturer's tablets come with a 24-month guarantee provided they are purchased in the EU.

Input devices & operation – Not always accurate

Basically, the tablet's 60 Hz screen is easy to use but is not very responsive at the edges. This means the user sometimes has to repeat certain gestures, for example, when trying to open the notification panel. 

In this price range, it is not unusual to find that the tablet lacks a fingerprint sensor. However, we were even more surprised when we accessed the security menu: Face unlocking is also not possible meaning there is no biometric method of unlocking the device. 

Keyboard portrait
Keyboard portrait
Keyboard landscape
Keyboard landscape

Display – Brighter but lacking HD streams

Subpixel image
Subpixel image

Lenovo has continued to opt for an IPS display with 1280 x 800 pixels that is now a little brighter than the previous gen model, the Tab M8. With an average brightness of 380 cd/m², the tablet fares well when compared to its similarly priced peers. The low black levels also manage to impress and allow the screen to display saturated colors. 

It is, however, annoying that the tablet only uses Widevine L3 making it impossible to stream content from major providers in HD quality.

We were unable to detect any PWM flickering even at low brightness.  

378
cd/m²
392
cd/m²
361
cd/m²
389
cd/m²
410
cd/m²
367
cd/m²
393
cd/m²
376
cd/m²
354
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 410 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 380 cd/m² Minimum: 2.6 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 86 %
Center on Battery: 410 cd/m²
Contrast: 2563:1 (Black: 0.16 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.6 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 6.3 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
85.6% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.519
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
IPS, 1280x800, 8"
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
IPS, 1280x800, 8"
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
LCD, 1280x800, 8"
Nokia T10
IPS, 1280x800, 8"
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
TFT, 1340x800, 8.7"
Screen
-62%
-18%
-44%
-28%
Brightness middle
410
353
-14%
388
-5%
446
9%
360
-12%
Brightness
380
330
-13%
364
-4%
429
13%
332
-13%
Brightness Distribution
86
81
-6%
90
5%
94
9%
85
-1%
Black Level *
0.16
0.64
-300%
0.36
-125%
0.65
-306%
0.24
-50%
Contrast
2563
552
-78%
1078
-58%
686
-73%
1500
-41%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
4.6
6.5
-41%
4.38
5%
4.87
-6%
6.7
-46%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
9.03
11.36
-26%
10.7
-18%
9.85
-9%
12.4
-37%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
6.3
7.3
-16%
2.9
54%
5.7
10%
7.6
-21%
Gamma
2.519 87%
2.118 104%
2.232 99%
2.189 101%
2.33 94%
CCT
7707 84%
8264 79%
6221 104%
7781 84%
8744 74%

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
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 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

Apart from colors being a little too dark in our tests with the CalMAN software as well as the presence of a slight blue hue, the tablet scores quite well in the area of color reproduction.

Response times for gamers are clearly too slow.  

CalMAN gray scales
CalMAN gray scales
CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN sRGB color space
CalMAN sRGB color space
CalMAN AdobeRGB color space
CalMAN AdobeRGB color space
CalMAN DCI P3 color space
CalMAN DCI P3 color space
CalMAN saturation
CalMAN saturation

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
39 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 22 ms rise
↘ 17 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 96 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
29.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 11.9 ms rise
↘ 17.3 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 (32.8 ms).

Outdoors and on overcast days, the display's brightness is not sufficient to be able to outshine the intense reflections found on the display. 

Apart from a little drop in brightness, viewing angles are impressive. 

Viewing angle
Viewing angle
Outdoor use
Outdoor use

Performance – Hardly worth mentioning

The SoC has suffered a noticeable backwards step compared to its predecessor: Back then, the manufacturer opted for a MediaTek Helio P22 with 8 cores and a maximum of 2.3 GHz and now the Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 uses the Helio A22 with cores 4 and maximum of 2 GHz. It's already possible to guess what that means in terms of performance. 

The Lenovo Tab M8 2023 is fighting a losing battle, especially when it comes to multi-core applications: Almost all comparison devices are at least twice as fast in benchmark tests. Only the Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 is as slow as our review device. 

In everyday use and even when opening menus, the tablet doesn't enjoy completely stutter-free navigation. More complex apps turn into a slideshow of images that are almost impossible to use. 

Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Tablet (140 - 1887, n=70, last 2 years)
712 Points +409%
Nokia T10
310 Points +121%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
172 Points +23%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
160 Points +14%
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (134 - 166, n=3)
146.7 Points +5%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
140 Points
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Points -100%
Multi-Core
Average of class Tablet (312 - 8624, n=70, last 2 years)
2508 Points +414%
Nokia T10
1256 Points +157%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
952 Points +95%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
920 Points +89%
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (439 - 541, n=3)
489 Points 0%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
488 Points
Antutu v9 - Total Score
Average of class Tablet (92766 - 1286774, n=48, last 2 years)
469872 Points +407%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
135453 Points +46%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
117837 Points +27%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
92766 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 ()
92766 Points 0%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0
Average of class Tablet (3195 - 20841, n=73, last 2 years)
9847 Points +107%
Nokia T10
6916 Points +45%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
5221 Points +10%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
5120 Points +7%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
5028 Points +5%
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (4766 - 4888, n=2)
4827 Points +1%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
4766 Points
CrossMark - Overall
Average of class Tablet (172 - 1944, n=63, last 2 years)
773 Points +290%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
198 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 ()
198 Points 0%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Points -100%
BaseMark OS II
Overall
Average of class Tablet (444 - 11721, n=59, last 2 years)
4205 Points +330%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
1310 Points +34%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
979 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (744 - 986, n=7)
914 Points -7%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
444 Points -55%
System
Average of class Tablet (1103 - 16435, n=59, last 2 years)
7265 Points +343%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
3082 Points +88%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
2793 Points +70%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
1641 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (1419 - 1798, n=7)
1584 Points -3%
Memory
Average of class Tablet (916 - 10977, n=59, last 2 years)
4862 Points +321%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
1270 Points +10%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
1236 Points +7%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
1154 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (531 - 1458, n=7)
1119 Points -3%
Graphics
Average of class Tablet (580 - 57192, n=59, last 2 years)
9168 Points +1481%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
1182 Points +104%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
928 Points +60%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
580 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (470 - 580, n=7)
491 Points -15%
Web
Average of class Tablet (10 - 2051, n=59, last 2 years)
1269 Points +52%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
836 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (715 - 1037, n=7)
834 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
811 Points -3%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
10 Points -99%
AImark - Score v3.x
Average of class Tablet (84 - 156427, n=50, last 2 years)
7290 Points +8579%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
84 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 ()
84 Points 0%

Legend

 
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761, PowerVR GE8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
 
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) Mediatek Helio P22T MT8768T, PowerVR GE8320, 32 GB eMMC Flash
 
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 MediaTek MT8169A, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, 32 GB eMMC Flash
 
Nokia T10 Unisoc T7200, ARM Mali-G57 MP1, 32 GB eMMC Flash
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Mediatek Helio P22T MT8768T, PowerVR GE8320, 32 GB eMMC Flash

The Tab M8 is also anything but convincing in the area of graphics performance. Many modern apps didn't even boot but the SoC is, after all, 5 years old. Also, in almost every possible test, the Tab M8 Gen 4 found itself at the bottom of the pack, and by some margin. 

GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
41 fps +95%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
29 fps +38%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
21 fps
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
29 fps +93%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
21 fps +40%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
15 fps
GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
29 fps +123%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
20 fps +54%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
13 fps
GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
16 fps +119%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
11 fps +51%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
7.3 fps
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
21 fps +110%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
14 fps +40%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
10 fps
GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
9.8 fps +96%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
7.9 fps +58%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
5 fps
GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
11 fps +168%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
5.7 fps +39%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
4.1 fps
GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
3.8 fps +73%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
3.4 fps +55%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
2.2 fps
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash
7.1 fps +129%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
6.6 fps +113%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
5.2 fps +68%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
5 fps +61%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
3.1 fps
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
4.1 fps +356%
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash
2 fps +122%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
1.5 fps +67%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
1.5 fps +67%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
0.9 fps
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
12 fps +140%
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash
11 fps +120%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
8.1 fps +62%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
7.9 fps +58%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
5 fps
GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
7.7 fps +208%
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash
5.5 fps +120%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
4.2 fps +68%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
4 fps +60%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
2.5 fps
GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Nokia T10
Mali-G57 MP1, T7200, 32 GB eMMC Flash
0.84 fps +110%
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
0.65 fps +63%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
0.4 fps
3DMark / Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
2061 Points +307%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
507 Points
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, MT8169A, 32 GB eMMC Flash
Points -100%
3DMark / Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
748 Points +65%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
454 Points
3DMark / Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
863 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
674 Points -22%
3DMark / Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
1214 Points +125%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
539 Points
3DMark / Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
871 Points +80%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
485 Points
3DMark / Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Physics
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
PowerVR GE8300, Helio A22 MT6761, 32 GB eMMC Flash
879 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash
806 Points -8%

Browser benchmarks offered the Tab M8 2023 ray of hope with the device even managing to secure first place, ahead of its peers.

However, in practice, our observations quickly dampened this positivity: Pages took an eternity to load. However, even with a 1,000 MBit connection, you can expect to wait a long time, especially for images. 

Jetstream 2 - Total Score
Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 334, n=70, last 2 years)
111.2 Points +447%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 (Silk Browser 106)
23.534 Points +16%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) (Chrome 112)
20.317 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (Chrome 92.0.4515.115)
18.53 Points -9%
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (13.4 - 20.3, n=6)
15.8 Points -22%
WebXPRT 4 - Overall
Average of class Tablet (21 - 315, n=68, last 2 years)
107.6 Points +348%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 (Silk Browser 106)
25 Points +4%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) (Chrome 112)
24 Points
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 ()
24 Points 0%
WebXPRT 3 - Overall
Average of class Tablet (34 - 435, n=45, last 2 years)
155.2 Points +298%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) (Chrome 112)
39 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (Chrome 92.0.4515.115)
35 Points -10%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 (Silk Browser 106)
34 Points -13%
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (30 - 39, n=6)
34 Points -13%
Speedometer 2.0 - Result
Average of class Tablet (2.59 - 572, n=64, last 2 years)
121.9 runs/min +729%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 (Silk Browser 106)
15.76 runs/min +7%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) (Chome 112)
14.71 runs/min
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (12.5 - 15.7, n=5)
14.6 runs/min -1%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (Chrome 92.0.4515.115)
13.9 runs/min -6%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average of class Tablet (763 - 105178, n=87, last 2 years)
29371 Points +483%
Nokia T10 (Chrome 109)
9871 Points +96%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 (Silk Browser 106)
5843 Points +16%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (Chrome 92.0.4515.115)
5156 Points +2%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) (Chrome 112)
5041 Points
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) (Chrome 109)
5004 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (3920 - 5041, n=8)
4513 Points -10%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (Chrome 92.0.4515.115)
12972 ms * -39%
Average Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 (9310 - 12215, n=6)
10624 ms * -14%
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 (Silk Browser 106)
9435.4 ms * -1%
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) (Chrome 112)
9310.1 ms *
Average of class Tablet (319 - 34733, n=75, last 2 years)
3734 ms * +60%

* ... smaller is better

With its eMMC flash, the Tab M8 2023 is also unable to pull away from its affordable competitors but still manages to remain at its class level. You shouldn't expect either quick loading times or speedy data transfer.

Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)Amazon Fire HD 8 2022Nokia T10Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LiteAverage 32 GB eMMC FlashAverage of class Tablet
AndroBench 3-5
-38%
-25%
52%
1%
-25%
357%
Sequential Read 256KB
269.6
262.1
-3%
270.37
0%
273.5
1%
271.1
1%
Sequential Write 256KB
190.5
66.7
-65%
113.44
-40%
191.5
1%
87.2
-54%
100.5 ?(14.8 - 196, n=247)
-47%
Random Read 4KB
67
50.8
-24%
39.46
-41%
71.4
7%
60.8
-9%
Random Write 4KB
23.9
9.9
-59%
19.81
-17%
71.5
199%
39.51
65%

Games – Gaming at minimum standards

Due to its low-level performance, gaming tests were also difficult: Many games refused to boot with only the 10-year-old Asphalt 8 willing to cooperate. This game was playable in low detail settings at around 29fps. Higher settings lead to significant drops in frame rates and are problematic when it comes to fast racing games. 

PUBG Mobile is also playable thanks to its various settings options. However, this is not fun when the game struggles to run at 20fps, even at the lowest settings. We used the Gamebench software to measure the frame rates. 

PUBG mobile
PUBG mobile
Asphalt 8
Asphalt 8
051015202530Tooltip
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); Asphalt 8: Airborne; very low; 7.1.0m: Ø29.2 (26-31)
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); Asphalt 8: Airborne; high; 7.1.0m: Ø23.1 (11-30)
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); PUBG Mobile; Smooth; 2.5.0: Ø19.7 (4-26)
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); PUBG Mobile; Balanced; 2.5.0: Ø16.1 (3-24)

Emissions – No throttling

Temperature

GFXBench stress test
GFXBench stress test

Even after periods of extensive load, the tablet didn't really heat up, reaching a maximum of 30.1 °C.

Unfortunately, the SoC struggled with the 3DMark stress test which meant we had to turn to GFXBench. Here we witnessed consistent levels of performance even under continuous load.

Max. Load
 26.5 °C
80 F
24.5 °C
76 F
24.6 °C
76 F
 
 28.6 °C
83 F
24.7 °C
76 F
24.7 °C
76 F
 
 27.6 °C
82 F
24.8 °C
77 F
24.8 °C
77 F
 
Maximum: 28.6 °C = 83 F
Average: 25.6 °C = 78 F
24 °C
75 F
25.4 °C
78 F
26.9 °C
80 F
24.3 °C
76 F
25.1 °C
77 F
30.1 °C
86 F
24.2 °C
76 F
25.7 °C
78 F
29.7 °C
85 F
Maximum: 30.1 °C = 86 F
Average: 26.2 °C = 79 F
Power Supply (max.)  42.3 °C = 108 F | Room Temperature 19.8 °C = 68 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 25.6 °C / 78 F, compared to the average of 30 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Tablet.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 28.6 °C / 83 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 30.1 °C / 86 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 22.8 °C / 73 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
Heat map front
Heat map front
Heat map rear
Heat map rear

Speakers

At least the Lenovo Tab M8 has two real stereo speakers at its disposal but the effect thereof is rather modest due to their close proximity to one another. However, if desired, the speakers can get relatively loud and although they sound somewhat hollow, they are still good considering the price category. 

In addition to the 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0 is on board and ensures connectivity to external audio devices. When it comes to codecs, pretty much standard fare is on offer: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2036.433.92528.229.63126.623.74026.631.15032.432.76322.520.9801717.510025.524.612521.224.816019.129.62001536.225014.742.431513.748.940011.357.150014.75563016.264.780016.571.5100014.372.6125012.169.2160011.665.4200011.164.7250013.660.2315021.460.6400024.867.550002873.6630023.470.3800023.163.51000020.865.21250023.455.8160002238.2SPL33.580.2N1.545.3median 16.5median 60.6Delta4.411.541.739.831.831.326.525.423.624.438.536.93028.127.625.424.527.414.831.418.345.115.944.216.651.515.353.714.25815.161.714.164.112.572.414.773.915.173.814.77414.371.514.771.514.576.914.376.414.176.214.372.414.468.614.366.214.356.413.148.426.785.50.861.3median 14.5median 66.20.710.5hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseLenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (80.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 26.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.7% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (10.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.3% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (9.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (28.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 84% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 13% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 83% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 14% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 24% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.2% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.4% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (22.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 64% of all tested devices in this class were better, 6% similar, 30% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 62% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 32% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy management – High consumption under low load

Energy consumption

Under low load, the Tab M8 2023 requires a relatively high amount of energy but is still able to reign itself in at high-performance levels. Power consumption remained very consistent throughout our tests. 

The tablet can handle a maximum of 10 watts of charging power meaning it can take up to 3 hours to fully recharge the 5100 mAh battery.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.2 / 0.3 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 1.7 / 1.9 / 2.4 Watt
Load midlight 3 / 3.9 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
5100 mAh
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
4850 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
5100 mAh
Power Consumption
18%
-21%
Idle Minimum *
1.7
1.2
29%
0.78
54%
Idle Average *
1.9
1.4
26%
2.88
-52%
Idle Maximum *
2.4
1.7
29%
2.91
-21%
Load Average *
3
2.5
17%
4
-33%
Load Maximum *
3.9
4.3
-10%
6.04
-55%

* ... smaller is better

Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

00.20.40.60.70.91.11.31.51.71.922.22.42.62.833.23.33.5Tooltip
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4): Ø3.55 (2.98-3.72)

Power consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)

00.20.40.60.70.91.11.31.51.71.822.22.42.62.82.93.13.33.5Tooltip
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø3.33 (3.09-3.68)
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4); Idle 150cd/m2: Ø2 (1.949-2.38)

Battery life

At 15.29 hours in our Wi-Fi test, the tablet manages quite good battery life but is still somewhat worse than its predecessor as well as some other tablets in this price range. The other runtime scenarios are ok without standing out.

All in all, under medium load, it's possible to use the Lenovo Tab M8 2023 for a number of days without seeing any noticeable difference in battery life compared to other cheap tablets.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
37h 03min
WiFi Websurfing
15h 29min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
16h 38min
Load (maximum brightness)
3h 49min
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4)
5100 mAh
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)
5000 mAh
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
4850 mAh
Nokia T10
5250 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
5100 mAh
Battery Runtime
4%
1%
6%
-4%
Reader / Idle
2223
2463
11%
H.264
998
800
-20%
WiFi v1.3
929
962
4%
935
1%
984
6%
803
-14%
Load
229
245
7%

Pros

+ decent stereo speakers
+ smart metal case
+ bright display with no PWM
+ good battery life
+ pure Android
+ low heat dissipation
+ very precise location function
+ LTE support with telephone functions

Cons

- HD streams are not possible
- very low-level performance
- sometimes imprecise touchscreen
- infrequent updates
- no biometric unlocking
- not suitable for gaming
- very poor cameras

Verdict – The Tab M8 2023 has a performance problem

Reviewed: Lenovo Tab M8 2023 (Gen 4). Review device provided by:
Reviewed: Lenovo Tab M8 2023 (Gen 4). Review device provided by:
cyberport.de

What was Lenovo thinking? Even the Lenovo Tab M8 2023's (Gen 4) predecessor was, for its price point, a fairly slow tablet. And now Lenovo has simply managed to equip its successor with an even slower SoC. 

Otherwise, some progress has definitely been made: Decent sounding stereo speakers, a more compact case, excellent location function, more modern software and a brighter display. However, battery life is shorter despite having a more powerful battery and face unlocking is also absent.  

When it comes to the fifth generation of its affordable tablet, Lenovo will have to equip its device with more powerful components as this current tablet has already been left hopelessly behind by its peers in this category of tablet.

The Lenovo Tab M8 2023 (Gen 4) LTE is a low-priced tablet with cellular functionality that has definitely skimped too much on performance.

The predecessor, the Lenovo Tab M8 2022 (Gen 3), offers a more well-rounded package but is, nevertheless, not exactly the fastest tablet. The Nokia T10 offers significantly more power.

Price and availability

At the time of review, the 32 GB mass storage, Wi-Fi variant of the Lenovo Tab M8 can be had on Lenovo's online store for just under $95.

The 64 GB mass storage model currently costs significantly more and is hard to come by. Even on Lenovo's own online store, this model of the tablet is currently unavailable. 

Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) - 05/11/2023 v7 (old)
Florian Schmitt

Chassis
82 / 98 → 83%
Keyboard
64 / 80 → 79%
Pointing Device
82%
Connectivity
41 / 70 → 58%
Weight
86 / 40-88 → 96%
Battery
90%
Display
83%
Games Performance
3 / 78 → 4%
Application Performance
38 / 92 → 41%
Temperature
96%
Noise
100%
Audio
70 / 91 → 77%
Camera
39 / 85 → 46%
Average
67%
80%
Tablet - Weighted Average

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Florian Schmitt, 2023-05-15 (Update: 2024-08-15)