Lenovo yoga Series
The Thinkpad Yoga is a series of ultrabooks manufactured by Lenovo. The Yoga Series was launched during 2012, and its successor, the ThinkPad Yoga 2, was released in the 4th quarter of 2014. The Yoga laptops are made to be as light, thin and portable as possible, targeting the young and tech savvy consumers. The Thinkpad Yoga stands out due to its unique feature of being able to fold flexibly up to 360 degrees to switch to tablet mode.
The Yoga Series started out in the end of 2012, with the Yoga 11 and Yoga 13 models, which are 11 and 13 inch respectively. Yoga 2 Pro was the second generation to be released end of 2013, a 13.3 inch model that is significantly lighter than the Yoga 13. The latest model to be released in the series is the Yoga 3 Pro, released recently at the end of 2014.
This new model is even thinner and lighter than all its predecessors while maintaining the 13.3 inch size, although due to a more powerful processor the battery life is slightly reduced to just under 6 hours. Besides the ThinkPad Yogas, there are also the IdeaPad Yoga Tablets, which come in 8 inch and 10 inch size as well.
Processor: , Intel Atom Z3745, Intel Core i3 4010U, Intel Core i5 5200U, Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 210 MSM8909Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Intel HD Graphics 4400, NVIDIA GeForce 940M, Qualcomm Adreno 304
Display: 8.00 inch, 10.10 inch, 13.30 inch, 14.00 inch
Weight: 0.42kg, 0.472kg, 0.619kg, 0.934kg, 1.56kg, 1.69kg
Price: 300, 400, 949, 1000 euro
Average of 77 scores (from 92 reviews)
Lenovo Yoga 2 13
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 2 13Processor: Intel Core i3 4010U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.56kg
Price: 949 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Twist and turn as you like. The screen of Lenovo's Yoga line can be completely folded owing to a clever hinge design. Both the Yoga and Yoga 2 Pro were popular devices, and now Lenovo launches the Yoga 2 13. Our test reveals that not a lot has changed, but some things have been disimproved.
Foreign Reviews
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 1050F
The new generation Yoga Tablet 2 is uniquely designed to be practical and adaptable. The most prominent feature is a built in kickstand that has a sizeable hole in the middle, allowing the device to be hung from hooks or nails on the wall. The stand also allows the Yoga 2 to be propped up vertically or angled parallel to a surface. It comes with an Accutype keyboard dock, which also functions as a cover.
The screen is 10.1 inch with a ratio of 16:10 and resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It is 10 point touch sensitive and has wide viewing angles thanks to IPS technolgy. The Yoga 2 weighs about 600 grams, which is considered moderately acceptable for a tablet of this size. At the heart of this device is a quad core Intel Atom Z3745 processor with a clocking speed of 1.33 GHz, which can overclock up to 1.86 GHz in turbo mode. Other hardware on this device include 2 GB LDDDR3 RAM and 16 GB storage. Storage is easily expanded with the presence of a micro-SD slot that supports cards up to 64 GB.
This tablet however, has been portrayed as difficult to hold due to its bulkiness, but this fault is easily forgotten as it has excellent entertainment capabilities. This is because there are equipped with Dolby Audio and Wolfson Master Hi-Fi codec. There are also front and rear cameras which are 1.6 MP and 8 MP respectively.
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 1050FProcessor: Intel Atom Z3745
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 0.619kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Ergonomic acrobat. This tablet can literally be hung up on a nail. The most striking feature of the new, affordable Yoga scion is undoubtedly its flexible stand that proved extremely handy in the test, although it also increases the weight. Our report will, of course, closely examine the technical aspects, screen, connectivity, and battery life.
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
For sheer value for money, yes. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 isn’t exactly a budget tablet, but it’s well capable of competing with models that are a great deal more expensive. If you can’t afford to shell out over £300, it’s an excellent choice. Key features, including battery life and performance, are up there with the best, while speaker quality is also very impressive. Furthermore, its unique design and iconic stand give it an edge over anything currently out there.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 80% emissions: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
For sheer value for money, yes. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 isn’t exactly a budget tablet, but it’s well capable of competing with models that are a great deal more expensive. If you can’t afford to shell out over £300, it’s an excellent choice. Key features, including battery life and performance, are up there with the best, while speaker quality is also very impressive. Furthermore, its unique design and iconic stand give it an edge over anything currently out there.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 80% emissions: 90%
Source: Tweaktown Archive.org version
One of the best parts of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 is definitely the four modes of use, where I found it really great to have the stand on the back where I could hold it or position it in very specific ways. Having the hole in the stand is genius on Lenovo's behalf, as people who use the tablet in their kitchen or garage are going to have one of the best uses for that stand. The rear-facing camera was actually surprising, something that I didn't expect from the Yoga Tablet 2. Not that you'd buy this tablet for the camera abilities, but it's a nice addition to the slate. The video quality was also surprising, which is another credit to Lenovo.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 85% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tweaktown Archive.org version
One of the best parts of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 is definitely the four modes of use, where I found it really great to have the stand on the back where I could hold it or position it in very specific ways. Having the hole in the stand is genius on Lenovo's behalf, as people who use the tablet in their kitchen or garage are going to have one of the best uses for that stand. The rear-facing camera was actually surprising, something that I didn't expect from the Yoga Tablet 2. Not that you'd buy this tablet for the camera abilities, but it's a nice addition to the slate. The video quality was also surprising, which is another credit to Lenovo.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 85% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Under KG Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/25/2015
Source: Under KG Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/25/2015
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
After reviewing this tablet's somewhat-awkward bigger brother, I found myself tempering my expectations for the Yoga Tablet 2 10-inch with Windows. But in just a short time, I discovered that my apprehension was largely unwarranted. The Yoga Tablet 2 delivers a bright screen, detachable keyboard and a stunning 12 hours of battery life, and even has cameras on the front and back, unlike the 13-inch version.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
After reviewing this tablet's somewhat-awkward bigger brother, I found myself tempering my expectations for the Yoga Tablet 2 10-inch with Windows. But in just a short time, I discovered that my apprehension was largely unwarranted. The Yoga Tablet 2 delivers a bright screen, detachable keyboard and a stunning 12 hours of battery life, and even has cameras on the front and back, unlike the 13-inch version.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Lenovo’s YOGA Tablet 2 family offers some new features and versatility we haven’t seen on other tablets. While the YOGA Tablet 2 Pro is sure to attract attention with its huge 13.3-inch display and built-in pico projector, the 10-inch YOGA Tablet 2 may be more practical for some users due to its more portable footprint and much more affordable price tag.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2015
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Lenovo’s YOGA Tablet 2 family offers some new features and versatility we haven’t seen on other tablets. While the YOGA Tablet 2 Pro is sure to attract attention with its huge 13.3-inch display and built-in pico projector, the 10-inch YOGA Tablet 2 may be more practical for some users due to its more portable footprint and much more affordable price tag.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2015
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Yoga 2 is a fun and powerful tablet that provides a great deal of versatility. For a 10-inch Android tab that's under 300 bucks, you can easily do much worse than the Yoga 2. With its powerful battery life, front facing speakers and useful stand options, this Yoga is a fine media device for videos and mobile games.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Yoga 2 is a fun and powerful tablet that provides a great deal of versatility. For a 10-inch Android tab that's under 300 bucks, you can easily do much worse than the Yoga 2. With its powerful battery life, front facing speakers and useful stand options, this Yoga is a fine media device for videos and mobile games.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T Break Archive.org version
We wish Lenovo could have added some protection for the display from scratches. Even the metal kickstand attracted scratches in the short term of use. The device is after all meant as a mobile entertainment device, and to be moved at different locations easily, it’s so evident that users will tend to use it a bit rough. Apart from that, the Yoga Tablet 2 10-inch costs of about 1100 AED. With the solid kickstand, and different modes of operation, a fast processor and a very good display, we think the device is really worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: T Break Archive.org version
We wish Lenovo could have added some protection for the display from scratches. Even the metal kickstand attracted scratches in the short term of use. The device is after all meant as a mobile entertainment device, and to be moved at different locations easily, it’s so evident that users will tend to use it a bit rough. Apart from that, the Yoga Tablet 2 10-inch costs of about 1100 AED. With the solid kickstand, and different modes of operation, a fast processor and a very good display, we think the device is really worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Lenovo is kind enough to offer consumers choice with its line of Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 devices. Essentially, it all boils down to what platform will suit you best – Android or Windows. In our review, we find the Windows 8.1 model being more PC-like than tablet, especially when this one comes packaged with a Bluetooth keyboard. On the software side, it proves to be more versatile because we’re exposed to a real desktop operating system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Lenovo is kind enough to offer consumers choice with its line of Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 devices. Essentially, it all boils down to what platform will suit you best – Android or Windows. In our review, we find the Windows 8.1 model being more PC-like than tablet, especially when this one comes packaged with a Bluetooth keyboard. On the software side, it proves to be more versatile because we’re exposed to a real desktop operating system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Lenovo's Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows is almost the perfect budget Windows 8 device. A high-resolution display, loud, clear speakers, and solid productivity and media performance are packed into a svelte package and bundled with a great keyboard -- all for just $369.99, AU$499. As it stands, it's a great tablet with a really awkward oversight.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 70%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Lenovo's Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows is almost the perfect budget Windows 8 device. A high-resolution display, loud, clear speakers, and solid productivity and media performance are packed into a svelte package and bundled with a great keyboard -- all for just $369.99, AU$499. As it stands, it's a great tablet with a really awkward oversight.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 70%
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
Lenovo’s latest take on an Android tablet is indeed an interesting one, and the efforts made in this second generation product are far, far more usable than what we saw turned out from the company last year. We’re still not sure about the design from a weight point of view, that said, but certainly for the desk, for typing, and for using the tablet in places you’ve never really thought about, the Yoga Tablet 2 is an intriguing proposition worth checking out.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/27/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
Lenovo’s latest take on an Android tablet is indeed an interesting one, and the efforts made in this second generation product are far, far more usable than what we saw turned out from the company last year. We’re still not sure about the design from a weight point of view, that said, but certainly for the desk, for typing, and for using the tablet in places you’ve never really thought about, the Yoga Tablet 2 is an intriguing proposition worth checking out.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/27/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Yoga Tablet 2 delivers what we've come to expect from Lenovo's Android tablets: good design and an awful Android overlay. I'm not a fan of the simple skin Lenovo tends to tack onto its tablets, but on the other hand, the bare-bones interface is appealing to new users. However, anyone who knows their way around Android will be disappointed by its stripped-down features.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Yoga Tablet 2 delivers what we've come to expect from Lenovo's Android tablets: good design and an awful Android overlay. I'm not a fan of the simple skin Lenovo tends to tack onto its tablets, but on the other hand, the bare-bones interface is appealing to new users. However, anyone who knows their way around Android will be disappointed by its stripped-down features.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Picking an affordable, large-screen Android tablet is all about compromise. You just can't expect to find the best performance, thoughtful software, and attractive design in a sub-$300 device. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 comes close, though, delivering unique looks, a sharp full HD display, and good-enough performance for most needs. It also achieves all of this without demanding a huge premium over the competition.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Picking an affordable, large-screen Android tablet is all about compromise. You just can't expect to find the best performance, thoughtful software, and attractive design in a sub-$300 device. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 comes close, though, delivering unique looks, a sharp full HD display, and good-enough performance for most needs. It also achieves all of this without demanding a huge premium over the competition.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10 is a big improvement on the first Yoga Tablet, thanks to its high-resolution screen and improved processor. At 13h 20m in our continuous video playback test, battery life was also very good. The kickstand adds weight but is very useful in the home. It's a shame the screen's colour accuracy is below average, but this is still a competent and versatile tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10 is a big improvement on the first Yoga Tablet, thanks to its high-resolution screen and improved processor. At 13h 20m in our continuous video playback test, battery life was also very good. The kickstand adds weight but is very useful in the home. It's a shame the screen's colour accuracy is below average, but this is still a competent and versatile tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet has a useful kickstand and great hardware, but there are a couple of ergonomic issues that outweigh the benefits. For starters, the cameras are placed at odd positions which make them so awkward to use, you’d rather not use them at all. Secondly, at 619 grams, it’s at least 200 grams heavier than other large-screen tablets in the market. This makes it difficult to carry around or use for long hours.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet has a useful kickstand and great hardware, but there are a couple of ergonomic issues that outweigh the benefits. For starters, the cameras are placed at odd positions which make them so awkward to use, you’d rather not use them at all. Secondly, at 619 grams, it’s at least 200 grams heavier than other large-screen tablets in the market. This makes it difficult to carry around or use for long hours.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Yoga Tablet 2 is the kind of Android tablet that grows on you over time. The kickstand comes in so handy, I found myself using this device more than competing slates, whether I was watching videos or checking sports scores in Stand mode or typing a quick email reply in Tilt mode. The Yoga Tablet 2's more than 12 hours of battery life is another big selling point, especially since it costs just $269.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Yoga Tablet 2 is the kind of Android tablet that grows on you over time. The kickstand comes in so handy, I found myself using this device more than competing slates, whether I was watching videos or checking sports scores in Stand mode or typing a quick email reply in Tilt mode. The Yoga Tablet 2's more than 12 hours of battery life is another big selling point, especially since it costs just $269.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
Here we are a year later -- and sadly, it's the same exact story: This year's Yoga Tablet 2 and Yoga Tablet 2 Pro are cool concepts that come up short. Despite their clever forms and commendable stamina, they suffer from underwhelming displays, subpar performance and one of the oddest and most confusing user interfaces I've ever encountered. No matter how much I want to like them, their deficiencies are just too foundational and the resulting user experience too poor to be forgiven.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/25/2014
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
Here we are a year later -- and sadly, it's the same exact story: This year's Yoga Tablet 2 and Yoga Tablet 2 Pro are cool concepts that come up short. Despite their clever forms and commendable stamina, they suffer from underwhelming displays, subpar performance and one of the oddest and most confusing user interfaces I've ever encountered. No matter how much I want to like them, their deficiencies are just too foundational and the resulting user experience too poor to be forgiven.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/25/2014
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
For thirty quid more than the Yoga 1 the Yoga 2 fixes all the shortcomings of the original machine. The display is wholly superior, the chipset more powerful, the camera much better in all ways, the cellular modem gets 4G capability and by drilling a hole in the stand a whole new range of positions have been created.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2014
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
For thirty quid more than the Yoga 1 the Yoga 2 fixes all the shortcomings of the original machine. The display is wholly superior, the chipset more powerful, the camera much better in all ways, the cellular modem gets 4G capability and by drilling a hole in the stand a whole new range of positions have been created.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2014
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
With a price tag of around 28K, the Lenovo Yoga 2 gets ample competition from the iPad Retina or the Samsung Tab 4 or the upcoming Nexus 9. Nonetheless, the Lenovo Yoga 2 tablet is a good buy and from a practical perspective better than the rest but it lacks the utter simplicity of the Android UI since it is highly customized.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 77%
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
With a price tag of around 28K, the Lenovo Yoga 2 gets ample competition from the iPad Retina or the Samsung Tab 4 or the upcoming Nexus 9. Nonetheless, the Lenovo Yoga 2 tablet is a good buy and from a practical perspective better than the rest but it lacks the utter simplicity of the Android UI since it is highly customized.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 77%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
So has Lenovo's second stab at the Yoga Tablet proved a success? Well, Almost. Whilst we commend the company for delivering on its promise of all-day battery life, creating one of the most ergonomic tablet designs out there and giving users a great entertainment option, these skills alone won't be enough to win the masses over.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
So has Lenovo's second stab at the Yoga Tablet proved a success? Well, Almost. Whilst we commend the company for delivering on its promise of all-day battery life, creating one of the most ergonomic tablet designs out there and giving users a great entertainment option, these skills alone won't be enough to win the masses over.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 50%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 7/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 7/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 6/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 6/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 5/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2015
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 5/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2015
Source: Computerbild - Heft 07/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Computerbild - Heft 07/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 2/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 93%
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 2/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 93%
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 80%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 80%
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 78% mobility: 95% workmanship: 96%
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 78% mobility: 95% workmanship: 96%
Source: Gamestar DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 85% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Tabtech DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Gamestar DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 85% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Tabtech DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Meilleurmobile FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 65% performance: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Meilleurmobile FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 65% performance: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2014
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2014
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent performance; good display; decent sound quality; good autonomy; reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/23/2015
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent performance; good display; decent sound quality; good autonomy; reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/23/2015
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent build; comfortable leg-stand; high performance runtimes; windows ecosystem; built-in modem. Negative: No full USB-ports; high price; limited performance for gaming.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2015
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent build; comfortable leg-stand; high performance runtimes; windows ecosystem; built-in modem. Negative: No full USB-ports; high price; limited performance for gaming.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2015
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% workmanship: 70%
Lenovo Yoga 2-1051F
Lenovo has been always a reputable company with decent price for their products and a good after sales service. The Lenovo Yoga 2 is a notebook designed to be a more different notebook. Rather than having the standard form factor of a notebook the Lenovo Yoga 2 has a removable keyboard and a touchscreen. Making it to be more like a tablet than a notebook. Compared to typical tablets, the Lenovo Yoga 2 might have slimmer design. The cylindrical battery doubles as a display stand rotating out. The LCD touchscreen has a size of 10.1 inch and a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and uses IPS technology. It is a very nice and sharp display. The rear camera has a resolution of 8 MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) and there is 1.6 MP front camera. The hardware consist of an Intel Atom Z3745 quad core processor clocked at 1330 MHz, 2048 MB (2GB) of RAM, an Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 32 GB of built in storage and a MicroSD card slot, which supports up to 64 GB. This Windows 8.1 system is quite reasonable for everyday tasks, but it is not apt for gaming. The battery life is fairly decent with its lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 9600 mAh. The Yoga 2 lasts about 24 hours while idle and 15 hours in WLAN mode. The weight of the unit comes at only 630 g (without the keyboard). Speaking of the keyboard, it's a Bluetooth keyboard (magnet connection) with chiclet style keys. It relies on the hinge mechanism of the display to stand up right. The available ports are a micro HDMI port, a 3.5 mm headphones jack and a micro USB 2.0 port. The Lenovo Yoga 2-1051F is suitable for those who want a more portable notebook and need more than what a tablet can do.Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 2-1051FProcessor: Intel Atom Z3745
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 0.934kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Yoga goes Windows. We're about to take a look at the Windows version of the ergonomic acrobat that is the Yoga 2. We've got a lot of questions: Did Lenovo equip this tablet with the same great IPS panel? How's the battery life compared to the Android model's? Are there any hardware updates? Read our review to find out what we discovered.
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
Overall we found the tablet to perform very well and applications worked flawlessly. It definitely felt like an adequately powered tablet, which is something that you can't always say about tablets. Battery life clocked in at around 9.5 hours.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
Overall we found the tablet to perform very well and applications worked flawlessly. It definitely felt like an adequately powered tablet, which is something that you can't always say about tablets. Battery life clocked in at around 9.5 hours.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tecbuy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 95% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: Tecbuy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 95% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% features: 91% display: 73% mobility: 73%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% features: 91% display: 73% mobility: 73%
Source: Tecbuy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 95% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: Tecbuy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 95% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Lenovo Yoga 2 8-59426324
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 2 8-59426324Processor: Intel Atom Z3745
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.42kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 40% mobility: 95% workmanship: 70%
Lenovo Yoga 3 14-80JH0035GE
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 3 14-80JH0035GEProcessor: Intel Core i5 5200U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940M 2048 MB
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.69kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Gaming acrobat. Despite the thin chassis and the versatile 360-degree hinge, the Lenovo Yoga 3 14 is also available with a dedicated GeForce 940M GPU. The following review shows how the device compares with the previously reviewed IGP version and why it is still not completely convincing, despite the good requisites.
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good quality; quiet and efficient cooling system; very good contrast and color reproduction; slim, stylish; comfortable keyboard; convenient conversion to tablet mode. Negative: Low brightness of the backlight; short battery life; limited connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/25/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good quality; quiet and efficient cooling system; very good contrast and color reproduction; slim, stylish; comfortable keyboard; convenient conversion to tablet mode. Negative: Low brightness of the backlight; short battery life; limited connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/25/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant and versatile design; long battery life; powerful hardware; good IPS touchscreen; good sound. Negative: PWM at almost all levels of brightness; low coverage of the sRGB color space.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2016
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant and versatile design; long battery life; powerful hardware; good IPS touchscreen; good sound. Negative: PWM at almost all levels of brightness; low coverage of the sRGB color space.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2016
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8 YT3-850F
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8 YT3-850FProcessor:
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 304
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.472kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 63% display: 64% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 82%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/19/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8 YT3-850L
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8 YT3-850LProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 210 MSM8909
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 304
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.472kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
So there you have it for this in-depth look at the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8-inch! While this tablet checks a lot of the right boxes, with it featuring an excellent design and build quality, exceptional battery life, a near-stock software experience, and a very affordable price tag, it stumbles when it comes to the lower resolution display, disappointing camera, and performance issues. This is certainly not a bad tablet, and the unique form factor and built-in kickstand are big positives as well. However, if that isn’t important to you, there are some better options out there that fall in the price range, such as the ASUS ZenPad S 8.0, or even the still very capable Nexus 7 (2013), that are much better performers, and offer a better package overall.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 50% display: 60% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 85%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Useful convertible design; good price. Negative: Mediocre hardware and display; only 1G RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/25/2015
Comment
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.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 4400:
ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail):
Integrated GPU for tablet and notebook Bay Trail SoCs. Based on the Ivy Bridge GPU with four Execution Units and support for DirectX 11.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce 940M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
Qualcomm Adreno 304: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 210 SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i3:
4010U:
Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with no Turbo Boost support. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).
Z3745: Soc with an integrated quad core Atom processor clocked at up to 1.86 GHz (Turbo), an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel LPDDR3-1067 memory controller.
Intel Core i5:
5200U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 200:
210 MSM8909: Entry-level SoC with four ARM Cortex-A7 cores at max. 1.1 GHz. Furthermore, it features an integrated Cat 4 LTE Modem and 1080p video de- and encoding.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
8.00:
Large smartphones and a few small tablets are available for this display size. Unlike most smartphones, you can see more on the screen, more details and use larger resolutions. Such formats are better for people with defective vision. However, such devices are no longer easy to fit in a pocket, and they are probably not quite light either.
14.00:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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77.69%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.