The best tablet display of 2026? Lenovo takes on Apple and Samsung

There are certainly differing views on what a perfect display should offer. It starts with the size: Should it be as compact as possible so you can take it anywhere, or large so you can really enjoy movies and series? Does it need the perfect contrast of an OLED, or should it be flicker-free like most IPS displays?

The Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2's display: the perfect all-rounder?

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 (currently available for US$ 799 at lenovo.com) tries to meet as many of these requirements as possible and does indeed feature a very good display. Let's take a closer look.

First, there is the resolution: With 3,840 x 2,560 pixels on a 13-inch display, the tablet has a pixel density of 355 PPI, delivering a very sharp image. The resolution is even high enough to play 4K content at its native resolution, something hardly any other tablet can do.

The 3:2 aspect ratio is very well suited to documents and photos, but modern videos do not use the entire screen.

Flicker-free display on the Lenovo tablet

A sharp image is therefore assured. But what about fatiguing flicker in everyday use? 

Our oscilloscope test detects no perceptible flicker at minimum screen brightness. Since Lenovo uses an IPS display, PWM is not an issue either. Even sensitive users should therefore be able to use the tablet in everyday life without any problems, even if they have had issues with other screens. 

As always, however, if you have a history of such issues, we recommend trying the tablet before buying it, for example at an electronics store.

Bright, but not quite as color-accurate

According to our tests, the display's brightness can reach up to 759 cd/m² in everyday use, a value that can compete with other large high-end tablets. Up to 1,100 cd/m² is possible for HDR content, which is a good result, but truly strong contrast is only achieved in darkened rooms.

The only criticism of the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2's display is its color reproduction. Although deviations in "Standard" mode are barely perceptible to the naked eye, it is still not quite perfect for professional applications.

You can learn even more about the display and all the other features of the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 in our in-depth review of the tablet.