Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Combines Bright Display with Powerful 9 JBL Speaker Setup

Shoppers looking for tablet value often end up comparing options that put practical strengths ahead of the thinnest possible chassis. Lenovo’s Tab Plus Gen 2, priced at $269.99 (was $400), takes that approach seriously by building a 12.1-inch device around a JBL nine-unit speaker system that includes four tweeters, three woofers, and two passive radiators. Tuned with Dolby Atmos, the array produces clear dialogue, solid midrange, and enough bass to fill a room during movies or music, something reviewers have called one of the stronger tablet audio experiences in recent years. A Bluetooth speaker mode lets another phone stream audio through the tablet when the screen is not in use, turning the rear circular housing into a functional extra speaker.

The tablet’s rear case also includes a 360-degree rotating kickstand that pops out and snaps into position for landscape viewing, portrait reading, or even hanging from a hook while following a recipe or watching a stream. This eliminates the need to constantly search for a separate case or support it against cushions to achieve the ideal viewing angle, making long streaming sessions or following along with a recipe on video much easier. The device’s metal body in the sleek Celestial White finish feels sturdy, and it has an IP52 rating, which should keep light dust and water at bay, though the maximum thickness does increase to 22.7 mm and the weight to around 775 grams due to the packing of the speaker and stand into one unit rather than relying on those extra accessories.

A 12.1-inch IPS screen has a resolution of 2560 by 1600, which equates to 249 pixels per inch at a refresh rate of 120 Hz. In high brightness mode, it reaches a top of 800 nits, and with HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatibility, you’ll receive enhanced contrast on any supported video. Color-wise, it stays very close to complete sRGB, and lab testing have proved that it reproduces colors rather faithfully. In terms of flicker, there’s good news: independent studies have found no PWM at all on lower brightness levels, which should reduce eye strain for some of you during those long movie sessions or reads. Good news for people who enjoy taking their tablet outside, as the visibility is far superior to that of many mid-range tablets.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor is combined with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. This is the same specification as the linked listing, and it comes with a clear case. Everyday operations, including as online browsing, streaming, and light games, should go well, and it does not get too hot even after a long period of use.

There is also a dedicated microSD slot that accepts cards up to 2 TB for additional storage expansion. Benchmarks now place the chip in the middle of the pack for mid-range Android tablets, since it is enough for media apps and can handle some multitasking, but it is not built for heavy video editing or other demanding creative software. The cameras are a 13-megapixel rear unit with auto-focus and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, which will do for video calls or quick photos, but they will not compete with what you’d get from a high-end phone.

According to Lenovo, a 10,200 mAh battery will provide up to 15 hours of YouTube streaming, but let’s be honest: it’s called “real-world testing” for a reason. In practice, you can obtain 13 to 16 hours of web browsing at a moderate brightness level, depending on the refresh rate you use. One lab test squeezed out nearly 29 hours with ideal Wi-Fi scenarios. Charging is a respectable 45 watts over USB-C, so once you find a compatible charger, you’ll be back to a useable charge in no time. The tablet ships with Android 16, and Lenovo claims you can expect two major OS upgrades and security patches over the next seven years or so.