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Lenovo Yoga Tab 13
Retail Price
$629.00
Lowest Price
$519.00
Release Date
June 28, 2021
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is a 13-inch Android 12 tablet powered by the Snapdragon 870 with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s also a built-in kickstand on the back to prop up the device at different angles. This tablet can double as a portable monitor as it has a microHDMI port that can be plugged into a console or laptop.
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Overview
- Entertainment
- Build
- Selling Points
- General
- Summary
- Comparison vs iPad Air
- Overview
- Purpose
- Positive
- Negative
Entertainment - The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is one of the greatest entertainment tablets available in the market. It can also be a powerful tool for gaming or streaming with its built-in stand, large battery, big screen, and quality speaker. The Yoga Tab 13 can also work as a second screen for a laptop or computer. Although there are minor issues in the design and a lack of a rear camera, it still doesn’t affect the experience.
Build - The Yoga Tab 13 has a built-in kickstand, a microHDMI port, a fast processor great for gaming, and a 13-inch screen with 4 speakers for watching movies.
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Selling Points - The biggest selling point of the Yoga Tab 13 is its big display, eye-catching design, and some of its features that make it a more versatile device.
techradar - Tom Bedford
General - The Yoga Tab 13 is a 13-inch Android 12 tablet powered by the Snapdragon 870 with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s also a built-in kickstand on the back to prop up the device at different angles. This tablet can double as a portable monitor as it has a microHDMI port that can be plugged into a console or laptop.
Summary - The Yoga Tab 13 is priced at $679, and it is an entertainment-focused Android 13-inch tablet with speakers that makes the experience similar to watching on a TV. Powered by a Snapdragon 870 processor with 8GB RAM, it makes gaming performance smooth. Also, it can be used as a secondary monitor with a 2K screen. However, it might be hard to carry around because of its size and bulkiness. Overall, for users looking for a powerful entertainment tablet, the Yoga 13 is a great option.
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
Comparison vs iPad Air - The Yoga Tab 13, offered at $679.99, is an unconventional yet powerful tablet that can take on most tasks and is specifically built for entertainment. In comparison to the Apple iPad Air offered at $599, the Yoga Tab 13 is bigger, heavier, and more expensive. However, if you think of it as a small, battery-powered, touch-screen TV rather than a large tablet, then its more expensive price, heavier weight and bigger size will make sense in different significant ways.
PCMag - Steven Winkelman
09/10/2021
Overview - The Yoga Tab 13 is an entertainment-focused tablet with its crisp 2K screen, and sharp audio quality that make movie-watching and gaming experience better. It can also work as a secondary display. It also has a long-lasting battery that will allow you to use it for hours. Overall, it's a great device with limited portability and an unusual design that makes finding a protective case difficult; it also lacks 5G support and a headphone jack. The Yoga Tab 13 is a good choice for users looking for an entertainment-focused device that they won’t be carrying around, but some alternatives are the iPad Air 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, which are more portable with similar features.
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
Purpose - The Yoga Tab 13 is an all-around tablet for watching movies, playing games, creative pursuits, and working though it lacks portability.
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11/20/2021
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Accessory & Inclusion
- Active Pen
- Inclusion
- Stylus
- Positive
- Negative
Active Pen - This device is compatible with Lenovo's Active Pen 2 which supports 4,096 pressure levels. There’s also a micro-HDMI port that allows the tablet to be connected with a computer or laptop to use with a pen for working with Adobe Creative Cloud and other editing apps. It can also be used as a portable monitor.
Inclusion - The Yoga Tab 13 comes with a USB-C cable, 30-watt charger, and a micro-HDMI cable that make it usable as a portable monitor for devices that support HDMI out.
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Stylus - The Yoga Tab 13 supports an active stylus called Lenovo Precision Pen Tube that can also work with the Yoga Tab 13 and P11 series. It can be bought alongside the tablet for sketching, drawing, and note-taking. The stylus is comfortable to hold as it is made of metal. It has 2 buttons, a tip that can support 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, and a USB-C port on the back for charging. Though there’s not much software support for the pen, you can still download some note-taking and drawing apps like NoteShelf and Squid, which work fine with the pen.
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Build & Design
- Bezel
- Body
- Build Quality
- Design
- Dimensions
- Kickstand
- Material
- Micro HDMI
- Microphone
- Dex
- Port - Charging
- Ports - Buttons
- Speaker - Connectivity
- USB-C Port
- Positive
- Negative
Bezel - The bezels at the top and bottom are quite thick, but the ones on the left and right are not too bad.
Body - The body is noticeably thicker on one side than the other, which is supposed to be face-down when the stand is in use and houses the slate's speaker as well as its ports.
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
Build Quality - The construction is of high quality with a unique design that has a plastic back, and a round part with two 5-watt speakers inside. There’s a kickstand that can be folded at any angle, and a thick grip on one side. Overall, it weighs 803 grams due to the large screen, battery, and kickstand.
Design - The cylindrical battery gives the tablet a distinctive look. Though it looks strange compared to flat tablets, its design is actually useful, with the protruding battery making it simple to hold on either hand with the kickstand hinges and JBL speakers all attached to the bulge.
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
Dimensions - The dimensions of the Yoga Tab 13 are 293 x 204 mm with 6.22 mm to 25 mm of thickness. It’s weighs 803 grams, which only matters when transporting it. It has a curved edge that bows out from the bottom and a bulbous edge that make it easier to hold and provide a solid base on landscape. Overall, its weight prevents it from being portable, making it best situated on a flat surface.
Kickstand - The kickstand is a moveable metal bar on the back of the tablet that can be rotated at various angles to support the device or act as a carrying handle, which also makes the setup simple as a portable monitor or a laptop-like device, though it tends to fold over. Additionally, it is more versatile than a regular stand case as it can be moved manually.
Material - The back is made of aluminum with Alcantara fabric covering some parts, while the kickstand is made of metal, but the rest of the body is plastic. There’s also a stand integrated on the base of the tablet to hang it on a wall, though it's not as elegant and effective as the one on the Yoga Smart Tab. It can topple over when set up at 90 degrees or more.
Micro HDMI - The microHDMI port allows the tablet to be used as a second screen for computers. There’s an HDMI cable that comes with the device used to connect it to laptops. When an HDMI connection is present, the tablet detects it automatically. The aspect ratio can be changed from 16:10 to 16:9, the volume can be controlled from the sides, and it can be set up to run at 1080p at 60 frames per second.
Microphone - The audio quality produced by the microphones is excellent.
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Dex - The Yoga Tab 13’s Dex can be used via HDMI as a monitor. It also has a great display and a battery that can last 10 hours.
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Port - Charging - The HDMI ports don’t transfer power, meaning plugging it into another device can increase battery draining. The solution would just be plugging it into a charger at the same time.
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
Ports - Buttons - There are only 2 ports on the tablet: a microHDMI port on the left for setting up the tablet as a secondary monitor for other devices such as a PC or TV, although using the HDMI port can drain the battery fast, and a USB-C port on the right that supports USB 3.1 for charging, data transfer, and video out. However, there’s no 3.5 mm headphone jack, fingerprint reader, or SIM card slot. The top of the device is empty; on the right edge are the power button and volume rocker, and on the base are the 4 front-firing JBL speakers.
Speaker - Connectivity - The front-firing 5-watt quad speaker system tuned by JBL is located at the bottom. The speakers produce enough bass, a sound that is not as loud as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro but is mostly pleasant and much better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7. Though the sound may bounce off the table if you stand it up. It does support Dolby Atmos. The tablet, on the other hand, supports Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6.0 connectivity.
USB-C Port - The USB-C port is used to input a signal, which allows it to be connected to a computer and be used as an external monitor.
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- Bezel
- Body
- Build Quality
- Design
- Dimensions
- Kickstand
- Material
- Micro HDMI
- Microphone
- Dex
- Port - Charging
- Ports - Buttons
- Speaker - Connectivity
- USB-C Port
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Camera
- Camera
- Rear Camera
- Positive
- Negative
Camera - There’s an 8MP front camera that can record 1080P videos, have a portrait mode, and can be used for taking selfies and doing video calls. There are no rear cameras. There is also a time-of-flight sensor near the camera that allows the face unlock feature to work 50% of the time in good lighting and 25% in low light. Overall, the camera does well in well-lit environments and struggles in dim ones. Visual quality isn’t the best, with poor color representation and a hazy appearance.
Rear Camera - There’s no rear camera, which would have been useful for AR apps and document scanning. The lack of a rear camera also serves as an indication that it is intended to be used stationary on a desk or table.
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Features, Performance & Specs
- Android Bench
- Antutu Benchmark
- Audio Quality
- Benchmark
- Connectivity
- Kidspace - Google Entertainment Space
- Entertainment Space
- Face Unlocking - No Finger Print Sensor
- Game Performance
- Gaming
- Geekbench 5 - Comparison vs Tab S8 Ultra and Samsung S7 Plus
- GPU Benchmark
- Graphics Lag
- Overall Performance
- Portrait Orientation
- Processor
- Productivity Mode
- Specs
- Storage
- Touch Functionality
- UI
- Usage
- Viewing Angles
- Wide Vine Support
- Positive
- Negative
Android Bench - The internal storage speed was almost 1400 megabytes per second for sequential reads and almost 700 for random reads, well over 200, which is very quick storage.
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Antutu Benchmark - The Yoga Tab 13 averaged 698,947 on the Antutu benchmark, while the S8 Ultra averaged 947,997 and the only way to beat it was through the Snapdragon 870.
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Audio Quality - The JBL quad speaker system at the bottom produces a surround sound effect. The speakers have a wide soundstage with a maximum volume of 104 dB. It produces a rich timbre and rumbling bass. The highs, mids, and lows are audible with clarity. Even in an average-sized living room, the speakers' respectable volume helps everything including music, movies and even games sound great.
Benchmark - According to PCMag, the Yoga Tab 13 achieved 922 single-core and 3,012 multi-core scores on Geekbench 5, a computer benchmark that gauges raw power, which means it performs slightly worse than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (976 SC, 3,148 MC), and far worse than the iPad Air (1,571 SC, 3,941 MC). Nevertheless, all three tablets provide lag-free performance and are capable of handling the most difficult tasks. On the other hand, Tom’s Guide posted that on the Geekbench 5 multi-core test, the Yoga Tab 13 received a score of 3,128, which is higher than the Galaxy Tab S7's score of 3,074, but lower than the scores of 3,387 and 4,262 that the 2021 iPad and iPad Air 4 received on the same test, respectively.
Connectivity - There’s no LTE or 5G connection. It only supports Wi-Fi 6 although there are some issues with it only connecting to a Wi-Fi 5.
Kidspace - Google Entertainment Space - There are many more Google apps than usual included with the tablet, including Google Kidspace, which is the kids mode. Another feature is Google Entertainment Space, where you can quickly choose movies, games, and books from a variety of services, including Netflix Video, YouTube, Kindle Books, and others.
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Entertainment Space - Right-swiping displays Google Entertainment Space, which has curated apps available, including podcasts, books, movies, TV shows, and streaming services. Services like HBO Max, Hulu, Spotify, and YouTube are also incorporated in Google Entertainment Space. Google works with a number of streaming services right now, and one just needs to sign in, and a list of suggested streaming media will be provided for.
Face Unlocking - No Finger Print Sensor - It supports face unlock. However, there’s no finger print sensor which would have been quicker than entering passwords.
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Game Performance - The majority of games are downloadable from the Google Play Store play well on the tablet. Genshin Impact which is regarded as one of the harder Android games, yet it ran at the highest graphics settings while maintaining a fairly constant frame rate. Also, the touch controls for the game felt accurate, and there was no noticeable input lag.
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11/20/2021
Gaming - The Yoga Tab 13 scored nearly 700,000 points, and it performed similarly to the Snapdragon Triple Eight in gaming performance. In PUBG, while it's possible to reach Ultra HD, the frame rate suffers and drops to Ultra, which is 45 frames per second. However, if you select just HD, you can reach extreme, which is 60 frames per second and matches the 60 hertz of the panel. Fortnite runs well with graphics set to Epic and 3D resolution at 100, and it is similar to how it performs on the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. Occasionally, you might notice some stuttering, which is similar to the competition. The Asphalt 9, on the other hand, runs flawlessly with an Xbox controller connected via Bluetooth, and the graphics are set to quality. There are a few different presets available for this game, but it can run flawlessly at its highest settings on the 870. Overall, there may be a few dips here and there, but those are likely just shaders loading. If you want to play this on high, you'll have to set it to 30 frames per second because it simply cannot handle 60 frames per second. However, you could do a little bit of a mix if you want to, or just set it to medium (60 fps).
Geekbench 5 - Comparison vs Tab S8 Ultra and Samsung S7 Plus - On geekbench 5, the Yoga Tab 13 single core scored 953 and the multi core scored 3099, but the Tab S8 Ultra still outperformed it, as expected given its more recent Snapdragon gen 1 CPU. From the benchmark comparison, the performance of the Yoga Tab 13 is comparable to Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, making it clear that it is a higher-end premium tablet that can compete successfully in benchmarks like the Geekbench 5 3D Mark and others.
GPU Benchmark - In the GPU test, with the 3dmark Wildlife, which is a Vulcan test, the Yoga Tab 13 and tab s8 ultra scored 4255 and 9515, respectively.
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Graphics Lag - Most games generally operated without much lag. But when games had options for graphics, graphics could be increased to match the 2K display since the tablet could just easily handle it.
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11/08/2021
Overall Performance - The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is a great choice for a tablet that's entertainment-focused but can also handle gaming and creative tasks. It has a good display, lots of power, and a long battery life. Unfortunately, this tablet is one of the least portable tablets in the market. On the other hand, you won't have to worry about background caching, as it can handle multiple tasks with ease. It performed flawlessly when put to the test with dozens of background apps. The slate is excellent for gaming despite its size. In power-hungry games like Genshin Impact and Alto's Odyssey, both loaded quickly, and there were no frame skips. Overall, its large size and unique design make it a great choice if you want to use a wireless controller to play games on Google Stadia or another streaming service.
Portrait Orientation - While scrolling in portrait mode, the "jelly" or "rolling shutter" effect seen on Samsung 60Hz AMOLED displays can be observed.
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Processor - The Yoga Tab 13 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, which has a big core that can go up to 3.2 gigahertz, making the Yoga Tab 13 the fastest tablet currently with 8 GB RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal storage. It offers good performance for an Android tablet and 8GB of memory. Web browsing, streaming films, and reading digital comics are all effortless on this tablet.
Productivity Mode - There is no online documentation that suggests this tablet has a "productivity" mode, which seems to be exclusive to the P11 and a select few other tablets, whereas the Yoga is more of an "entertainment" device with second-screen functionality. The productivity mode itself isn't particularly remarkable and is not available on the global ROM.
Specs - The Yoga Tab 13 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. There’s 128GB storage on board. No microSD slot but the tablet has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 onboard for quick file transfers to and from the cloud.
Storage - It comes with 8GB of LP DDR4 X RAM, and options of 128GB and 256GB both of which use UFS 3.0 storage. However, if you plan to use the slate for a lot of work or large files, you may need to use external hard drives or cloud storage.
Touch Functionality - The touch response from the screen is good, though a little sensitive.
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UI - The Yoga Tab 13's user interface is powered by Zui, which is based on Android 11. It is useful for multitasking and gesture assistance with the touch. There have been no issues with the 8GB of RAM with the Snapdragon 870, and it has been bug-free, but there have been a few instances where changing specific settings causes crashing and program closing abruptly.
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Usage - The Yoga Tab 13 is handy for photography and is also good to use as a second monitor.
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Viewing Angles - The screen may not be as good as other high-end devices like the Apple tablet and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, but the viewing angles and display colors are good. It's also great for watching movies. User can watch Netflix in HD, and HDR is supported as well.
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Wide Vine Support - This is level one of wide vine support, which means HD content is accessible from apps like Hulu, Netflix, and HBO, and video playback will also be smooth even in 4K.
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- Android Bench
- Antutu Benchmark
- Audio Quality
- Benchmark
- Connectivity
- Kidspace - Google Entertainment Space
- Entertainment Space
- Face Unlocking - No Finger Print Sensor
- Game Performance
- Gaming
- Geekbench 5 - Comparison vs Tab S8 Ultra and Samsung S7 Plus
- GPU Benchmark
- Graphics Lag
- Overall Performance
- Portrait Orientation
- Processor
- Productivity Mode
- Specs
- Storage
- Touch Functionality
- UI
- Usage
- Viewing Angles
- Wide Vine Support
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- YouTube
- tom’s guide
- PCMag
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Battery & Charging
- Battery Life
- Battery Rundown
- Battery Tests
- Battery Charging
- Positive
- Negative
Battery Life - Lenovo predicted that the tablet would last 12 hours, but it actually lasted longer. There is a 10,000 mAh battery included. As a result of the 10200 mAh battery, it can run for at least 13 and a half hours and up to 14 hours if only used for streaming video. The approximate charge time is 2 hours and 40 minutes. The screen's clarity and brightness, paired with the lengthy battery life, allowed it to operate for 8 hours at full brightness, with 46% of that time remaining. It can also last 8 hours per day even when used as a second screen and while streaming audio or video. On the Xbox, it can be plugged in through USB directly to the tablet to keep the battery charged, and if the laptop has an HDMI output, it will identify it and run it at 1080p at 60 frames per second.
Battery Rundown - When you purchase this tablet, a 30W charger is already included for quick charging. The Yoga Tab 13 only had to be charged after 5 days of regular use. The 10,000mAh battery inside the Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is said to allow for up to 12 hours of video playback. During a rundown test, it lasted 9 hours and 41 minutes while streaming HD video over Wi-Fi at full brightness. However, when tested for streaming at a brightness setting of 30% to 40%, the battery life comfortably exceeded 12 hours.
Battery Tests - Lenovo claims that the Yoga Tab 13 can play videos for up to 12 hours on a 10,000 mAh battery. On a battery test, it had an 8.75-hour runtime, which outlasted other large tablets like the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, and a 7-inch tablet. On another test, the tablet held up for 14 hours of continuously browsing the internet over Wi-Fi with a display set to 150 nits of brightness. The charging test showed that in 15 minutes you can get from 0% to 16%, and charging from 0% to 29% takes 30 minutes.
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Display & Screen
- Brightness
- Color Gamut
- Display
- HDR
- IPS LCD Screen
- Refresh Rate
- Resolution
- Secondary Monitor
- Positive
- Negative
Brightness - The maximum brightness of 400 nits is a bit low, particularly on a workstation with other brighter screens, though acceptable for indoor use. During tests, the display only managed a maximum brightness of 390 nits, which isn't quite as bright as the iPad 2021 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (499 nits) or the LG G7 (473 nits). Additionally, the refresh rate of 60Hz is lower than that of 120Hz in Samsung and Apple tablets, which was noticeable when scrolling through menus and apps.
Color Gamut - The screen's 105.6% sRGB color gamut is comparable to that of the iPad 2021 (105.3%) and the Galaxy Tab S7 (111% in Natural color mode), though higher scores simply indicate more vibrant colors.
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
Display - The Yoga Tab 13 has a 100-sRGB, 2160x1350 LTPS screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 13-inch display with Dolby Vision. The display is only in 2K, but it can be set up at 4K at 60 frames per second so that a 4K video will play without any issues. Overall, the tablet is suitable for watching videos and playing games, but its size is the most crucial factor, which made the Yoga Tab 13 great for watching from a distance and for use as a second display at work as it could show a lot of information at once. Max brightness is just over 400 nits. Although it was officially stated that it could only reach 400 nits, in actual use it can get about 418 nits, which is enough for indoor use. Although the bezels are still fairly large, they are hardly a deal breaker.
HDR - When it comes to a multimedia tablet for watching videos and listening to music, this 13-inch HDR display is a good option. It can play back at 4K 60, and the Snapdragon 870 can handle 4K video playback with no issues.
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IPS LCD Screen - The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 have a 13-inch IPS LCD screen, which is just slightly larger than a 12.9-inch iPad Pro and is one of its main selling points.
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11/08/2021
Refresh Rate - Even from a distance, images appear vivid and bright, however, using the tablet in direct sunlight makes it difficult to see the screen. It has a 60Hz refresh rate, although a 120Hz refresh rate on the Yoga Tab would have been better because refresh rate appears to be more noticeable on large displays.
Resolution - The Yoga Tab 13 has a standard LCD that is fully laminated supports 60 hertz and has a resolution of 2160 by 1350 pixels. Even though the screen is technically 2K, its resolution is enough for most streaming services and games, which usually output at 1080p. It is approved for Netflix HD streaming, and Dolby Vision makes colors vibrant and dynamic.
Secondary Monitor - The Yoga Tab 13 can serve as a secondary monitor through the HDMI input, which allows you to connect it to devices like a Nintendo Switch, a laptop computer, a PlayStation 5, and an Xbox. In that situation, an HDMI to MicroHDMI cable and a device that can transmit a regular HDMI signal are still required.
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Tags
- Brightness
- Color Gamut
- Display
- HDR
- IPS LCD Screen
- Refresh Rate
- Resolution
- Secondary Monitor
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techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
TechTablets
08/11/2021
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
My Next Tablet
10/04/2021
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
ETA PRIME
03/29/2022
ETA PRIME
03/29/2022
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
TechTablets
08/11/2021
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
ETA PRIME
03/29/2022
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
My Next Tablet
10/04/2021
PCMag - Steven Winkelman
09/10/2021
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
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Operating System - Android
- OS
- Android 11
- Positive
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OS - The tablet comes with Android 11 already installed, and as a stock Android device, it lacks the specialized features found on other tablets, though the operating system is still functional. In the past, Lenovo hasn't been as good at updating its devices as Samsung has been, but at least one significant software update for the Yoga Tab 13 would do. Lenovo has already said that the Yoga Tab 11 will receive Android 12 for sure, but the Yoga Tab 13 hasn't been mentioned yet. Lenovo did customize the interface a little, but for the most part, it's standard Android with some pre-installed apps.
Android 11 - Android 11 is preinstalled on the Yoga Tab 13, which is a stock version of Android without any bloatware or preloaded apps. In the Settings menu, you can change a few things and also add your Lenovo ID to get extra features.
PCMag - Steven Winkelman
09/10/2021
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Alternative & Comparison
- Alternative
- Competition
- iPad Pro vs Tab 7+ vs Yoga Tab 13
- Positive
- Negative
Alternative - The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, at $649.99, is an Android tablet with performance and adaptability that is smaller and more compact than the Yoga Tab 13, and it includes built-in support for Samsung's Bookcover Keyboard. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ at $849 is the best Android productivity tablet you can buy if Android and a large screen are your top priorities. It is also worth the extra money for the S Pen, 5G connectivity, and a gorgeous display. The iPad Air is a top choice only if you want to stay under $700 and aren't picky about your operating system. However, the Yoga Tab 13 will work well for you if you're short on space and desire a small TV or a second laptop display that you can occasionally pack up and take with you.
PCMag - Steven Winkelman
09/10/2021
Competition - The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is a more direct rival in the Android market, but it is also a more expensive tablet, coming in at $849.99/£799/AU$1,549 for 128GB of storage.
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
iPad Pro vs Tab 7+ vs Yoga Tab 13 - The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is a great option if you like the design, want an entertainment tablet, or have a great use for the HDMI port, but it's not perfect and it's not a great tablet for everyone. It costs a little less than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab Seven Plus, but not by much, and compared to those devices, it lacks a high-contrast screen, doesn't support 120 Hz, has an unofficial keyboard cover, and the pen is not as good.
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10/04/2021
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Price
- Price
- Price - Specs
- Price - Storage
- Positive
- Negative
Price - The price is too expensive for a monitor, though given its specifications, the Tab 13 is positioned as a competitor to Apple's iPad Pro 12.9 (2021), which starts at $1,099 (or £999 or AU$1,649) for the same 128GB size as the Lenovo.
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
Price - Specs - The standard price is $679. It runs on Android 11 and has an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 CPU, an Adreno 650 GPU, 8GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 128GB of storage. The Yoga Tab 13 also comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable and a charger. There was also a bundle on sale that includes the Legion H500 Pro headset, the Shock Blue Xbox Series X controller, and a gift card for six months of Xbox Game Pass for only $699.
tom's guide - Tony Polanco
11/20/2021
Price - Storage - There is just one storage option which is128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. While Lenovo lists several Yoga Tab devices on its Australian website, the Tab 13 is not one of them, indicating that the tablet won't be coming to the country. The slate costs $629/£699/AU$1,000.
techradar - Tom Bedford
11/08/2021
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