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Lenovo ThinkTab X11 - Reviews and Specs

Lenovo ThinkTab X11
ⓘ Notebookcheck (Marcus Herbrich)
The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 is a rugged Android business tablet that combines modern connectivity with legacy ports rarely found in current tablets. Reviews highlight its versatility, durable design, stylus support, and strong feature set, while noting mixed scores and confusing product naming.

Pros

+ Rugged waterproof design
+ 5G and eSIM support
+ Stylus-ready sharp display
+ microSD and headphone jack
+ Strong connectivity options

Cons

- Confusing product naming
- Mid-range gaming performance
- Relatively heavy body
- Mixed review scores
- USB 2.0 included

The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 is an Android 16 tablet aimed at business and rugged-use scenarios. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Its 10.95-inch IPS display offers a 2560 x 1600 resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Gorilla Glass, and native pen input. Connectivity is a major strength, with USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, optional 5G features, microSD expansion, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The tablet also includes a 10200 mAh battery, fast charging, stereo speakers, fingerprint reader, and rugged waterproof construction. Reviews are generally positive, averaging around 79.6%, though criticism includes Lenovo’s confusing naming scheme and uneven review scores.

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkTab X11
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 8c/8t, 1 x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A720, 3 x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A720, 4 x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A520, Cortex-A720 / A520
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR5
Display
10.95 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 276 PPI, capacitive Touchscreen, native pen support, IPS LCD, Corning Gorilla Glass, HDR, 90 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 256 GB 
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3,5 mm jack, Card Reader: microSDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, OTG, connector pins, Miracast
Networking
Wi-Fi 6E (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.9 x 257.1 x 168.7 ( = 0.39 x 10.12 x 6.64 in)
Battery
10200 mAh Lithium-Ion
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix (AF)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix (FF)
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, USB cable, 24 Months Warranty, Beidou + GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + QZSS + A-GP (5G version), fanless, ruggedized, waterproof
Weight
650 g ( = 22.93 oz / 1.43 pounds)
Price
500 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 83.24% - good
Average of 8 scores (from 10 reviews)
price: 83%, performance: 59%, features: 73%, display: 76% mobility: 84%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 97%

Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkTab X11

81.9% A tablet first that has everything covered thanks to two USB ports, 5G & a stylus - Lenovo ThinkTab X11 review | Notebookcheck
Lenovo's first Android tablet in a long time from the Think family relies on features that have almost vanished from the tablet world. These include an SD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. But eSIM support and NFC also make the robust ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 a truly feature-packed device.
90% The Lenovo Think Tab X11 is a rugged Android tablet for frontline workers – and it's tough as old boots
Source: It Pro English
If you're out on site or you have teams in remote locations that need touchscreens, then the answer here is resoundingly yes. The Think Tab X11 is small but mighty, with its brick-like build and reinforced structure. The touchscreen is decent, and the Pen XE is also highly capable.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 review – The Tablet That Runs Without a Battery!
Source: Laptop Media English
The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is one of those devices that makes much more sense once you stop judging it as a regular consumer tablet. It is not trying to be the thinnest, flashiest, or fastest Android slate on the market. Instead, it is a purpose-built rugged work tablet designed for field work, retail, logistics, service teams, warehouses, kiosks, and other professional environments where reliability, battery life, and serviceability matter more than benchmark numbers. And in that role, it is surprisingly convincing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2026
90% Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 review: An Android business tablet for those who need a more flexible rugged form factor than a phone
Source: Techradar English
I’m going to make one complaint that has nothing to do with the hardware-software combination Lenovo has created. It’s the naming convention. When I live and breathe platforms on a daily basis, and I can even get confused, then something is badly wrong. Calling something a Lenovo ThinkTab X11 when you already have a Lenovo ThinkPad X11 is a patently dumb idea. And this recent thing of calling them Gen 1 and so on, that’s hyperbolically stupid too. Here’s a ‘next-gen’ idea: stop now! Lenovo makes far too many SKUs of all its products, and naming them so similarly only causes further customer confusion. Someone wanting an Android tablet doesn’t need a degree in the nuances of Lenovo product naming conventions, if there are any.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

94% Lenovo ThinkTab X11 im Test: Arbeitet fix, macht Überstunden
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/29/2026
Rating: Total score: 94%
ThinkTab X11: Lenovos Tablet für harte Umgebungen im Test
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2026
60% Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Test: Fast perfekt – aber EIN Fehler
Source: Tablet Blog German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/08/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%
85% Recensione Lenovo ThinkTab X11: il tablet corazzato che osa fare le cose diversamente
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 85%
81% Test de la Lenovo ThinkTab X11 : une tablette originale et résistante qui touche sa cible
Source: Presse Citron French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 85% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%
84% TEST: Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1
Source: T3 PL Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 84%
Recenzja Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1. To tablet z wymienną baterią
Source: Instalki Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 810: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets, integrated in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC. According to Qualcomm, 40% faster than the predecessor generation (Adreno 710).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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


SD 7s Gen 3: Mid-range SoC with 8 Kryo cores (1x ARM Cortex-A720 2.5 GHz prime core, 3x ARM Cortex A720 2.4 GHz performance cluster, 4x ARM Cortex A520 with 1.8 efficiency cluster) and a 5G modem. The chip is manufactured in the modern 4nm process at TSMC.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy, 2026-06-15 (Update: 2026-07- 3)