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2 years ago

Screen, operating speed, battery, 2 gig RAM, sound.

2 years ago

The battery is good even if you play, the screen has good viewing angles, colors and brightness, 2GB of RAM, updated to 5.0, good for the price I took 14990

2 years ago

Fast, good battery. Can handle all the games my son downloads. And he is a game lover.

2 years ago

Great screen. Performance is top notch. Not a single game freezes. It works autonomously for quite a long time (up to two days with constant use).

2 years ago

The screen looks great (1920x1080) The battery lasts a very long time, I didn’t even expect it (7000 mAh) Micro-SD up to 64 gigs - just for me Android was updated to version 5 - everything works great

2 years ago

1. Screen (resolution and picture quality) 2. Cameras. Very good in daylight. But even with artificial lighting it doesn’t cope badly. Frontal for Skype is a very good option. 3. Fast 4. Good autonomy 5. Assembly. But how will it happen? There are creaky specimens. 6. Sound

2 years ago

price/quality - I think it’s the best there is (RUB 14,990) I bought it and am satisfied

2 years ago

The tablet is good. I agree with the assessments of previous commentators.

2 years ago

Android 5 - fhd screen - good processor and graphics - a really working smart flip with an appropriate case - the battery lasts a really long time under heavy load and minimal backlighting - about 7 hours. Movies will play even longer if you run them with hardware support.

2 years ago

battery, price, screen

2 years ago

I didn’t find any shortcomings as such.

2 years ago

so far there are no shortcomings except that the covers are normal only on alexpres

2 years ago

Charges all night. But that's probably how it should be. But then it works for a very long time. The rest is fine. Even good.

2 years ago

The back cover creaks. Not very good design of the power button and volume rocker

2 years ago

A small drawback is that the power button could be made more convenient to press, although this is not critical.
The headphone jack is on top - I don’t know who finds this convenient.

2 years ago

Weight, I wish it was a little lighter
- the screen glass collects fingerprints well.
- the Wi-Fi module is rather weak, where others seem to confidently catch the network, this tablet periodically loses. But somehow not always. In general, it’s not clear with Wi-Fi, you have to look at it individually.
- the power button and volume rocker would probably be better on the right. For some reason my hand always reaches out to press on the right.
All of the listed disadvantages are quite conditional and not critical.

2 years ago

I haven't discovered it yet. for the money this is a great tablet

2 years ago

Possibly lack of flash.

2 years ago

The first thing that caught my eye was the disgusting color rendering in games - it turns red and yellow. You can get used to it. Don’t tune in with the built-in miravision program, everything remains disgustingly yellow-red-warm
- on the fifth android, wifi freezes and can be treated by turning it on and off. Doesn't bother me.
- the buttons are incredibly tight, clearly not made for people.
- the screen is not glass, but definitely hard plastic, and not that good, but better than it was in old tablets
- there are simply no connectors - headphones and MicroUSB

2 years ago

Budget tablet Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb In total, I showed myself on the positive side, although of course there were not the most pleasant moments. So, let's start our review with the characteristics, namely the processor, which has 4 cores of 1700 MHz, together with two GB of RAM, allows the device to work quite quickly. In addition, there are 8MP and 5MP cameras on board, respectively, which take relatively good photos, especially considering the cost of the tablet itself. Also, Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb It has a high-quality matrix with a good margin of brightness and good color reproduction. Regarding the touchscreen, I would like it to respond better to touch. And yet, a few words must be said about the sound, which is not only loud enough, but also crystal clear. In general, the tablet showed itself not only on the positive side, but also on the opposite side, but for the stated price you can quite live with this. We will recommend the device for a more detailed and long-term acquaintance.

Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb Specifications

Operating System – Android 4.4;

Processor -MediaTekMT8732/1700 MHz four cores;

Built-in memory -16 GB;

RAM – 2 GB;

Screen – 10.1 inches;

Resolution -1920*1200;

Camera -8 MP;

Front -5 MP;

Battery -7000 units;

Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb Price

$285;

Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb Reviews

High-quality matrix with good color reproduction;

The sound can be called one of the best on the market;

-Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb has a capacious 7000 mAh battery;

Modern appearance of the tablet;

Wide screen;

It works quite quickly thanks to a 4-core processor and 3 GB of RAM;

The company's pricing policy is tempting;

The build quality is quite high;

A large number of additional accessories that can be purchased at a fairly reasonable price;

Fits perfectly in the hand, while weighing very little;

Well suited for most games, surfing the Internet, as well as watching videos and listening to audio files;

It functions quite quickly;

The responsiveness of the sensor could be better;

Not a light sensor;

The color rendition of the matrix is at a fairly good level;

What is characteristic of the screen Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb collects fingerprints, which can be classified as a slight minus;

The quality of photographs is quite acceptable and does not raise any additional questions;

However, the company's engineers did not come up with the idea of inserting a flash into the tablet;

The back panel is quite pleasant to the touch;

The matrix resolution could be higher;

Among the minuses, one can also highlight the meager equipment. There is nothing else besides the cord and the tablet;

A large number of reviews online, most of them positive;

Conclusion

From everything that was written above we can conclude that Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L 16Gb This is a relatively inexpensive tablet that has both positive and negative sides, but of course there are much more positive ones.

In 2015, Lenovo introduced its ten-inch tablet with 2 GB of RAM, it is called TAB 2 A10-70L. Since the company is known for manufacturing a wide range of devices ranging from smartphones to laptops, it is doing more than well in the tablet market. You can find a large selection of high-quality Lenovo devices from budget to premium. At the time of release, today's copy belonged to the middle price category. Let's take a closer look at what this “fruit” is by reviewing the Lenovo Tab 2 A10 70L 16 Gb.

Housing material	matte plastic
Screen	10.1’’, capacitive, IPS matrix, 1920×1200 pixels (FHD)
Platform	MediaTek MT8732
CPU	Quad-core 1.7 GHz
RAM	2 GB
Data storage memory	16 GB (there is a 32 GB modification)
Memory card slot	micro-SD cards up to 64 GB are supported
Camera	8 MP, video recording at 1080p (1920×1080 pixels)
Front-camera	5 MP
Battery	non-removable, Li-Ion, capacity 7000 mAh
operating system	Android 4.4 + Vibe UI
Net	GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, LTE (microSIM) supported
Interfaces	Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n), dual-band, Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, EDR), micro-USB connector (USB 2.0) for charging/synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
Navigation	GPS/Glonass (A-GPS support)
Sensors	accelerometer, position sensor, gyroscope, light sensor
Dimensions	247 x 171 x 8.9 mm
Weight	509 grams

Equipment

The tablet is sold in a small cardboard box, which depicts the device itself and describes its technical characteristics. The diameter of the box is slightly larger than the tablet itself. The package is standard and does not contain additional accessories. So, in the box, in addition to the device itself, you can find a power supply, a cable for charging and connecting to a PC, and all the necessary documentation, including instructions and a warranty card, as well as a list of equipment on a separate sheet. The set is standard, as they say, nothing extra.

Design

The tablet has a simple design without any special features - everything is simple and concise. But this does not mean that he looks bad, quite the opposite. The main material of the case is matte plastic, it is quite durable. The device comes in two colors, namely white and dark blue.

On the front panel you can see a display with protective glass, above it on the side there is a camera and the company logo. It is by the location of the camera and logo that it becomes clear that the landscape orientation of the tablet is the only correct one. And besides, the ten-inch device is in a different position and is not very convenient to work with.

At the top end there is a headset jack; there is nothing else there. On the left you can find the keys for adjusting the volume and turning off the device; they feel great, have a good response and do not creak. Next to the buttons there is a micro-USB input for connecting charging or synchronizing the gadget with a computer. On the same side there is a hidden slot for a memory card and SIM card; it is hidden under a special plug. There are no connectors on the right side, and only a microphone on the bottom.

The rear panel of the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L is greeted with another company logo in the very middle. The camera module is located at the top center, with two speakers and holes for them on its sides.

The tablet turned out to be large enough for a resolution of 10.1 inches. It could have come out a little smaller if the frames around the display were thinner, but this has the advantage of making the device more comfortable to hold, and there is no risk of false clicks. The case creaks a little, and the back panel is made of soft plastic and bends when you press it, but only by a millimeter. However, it is worth considering that this adds bending strength to the device. For those who prefer a hard back panel, you can buy a case with hard walls.

The tablet weighs just over 500 grams, but it cannot be said that the device is heavy. In addition, the device is quite thin, which makes the gadget more ergonomic. The back panel is susceptible to fingerprints, and if this is not so noticeable in the white version, then the smudges will stand out strongly against a dark blue background. All this suggests once again that it is better to use a case.

Display

Let's continue our review of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10 70L tablet by looking at the display features. The screen of the device has a diagonal of 10.1 inches and a resolution of 1920×1200 with an aspect ratio of 16:10. This resolution is quite enough to get a high-quality picture without obvious pixels. For this price category, the resolution is very good, which, undoubtedly, pleases and raises the device one line higher than competitors in the same price category.

The tablet has an air gap, but this is not such a big minus. This is forgivable for a mid-budget device. Color reproduction is natural, the screen is bright and rich, but the colors are realistic. The manufacturer has calibrated this setting well. The viewing angles are at the highest level, which also means that the display turned out to be excellent.

The tablet has a built-in MiraVision setting that allows you to adjust many screen parameters. This means atypical adjustments to brightness, but also sharpness, color balance, hue, as well as contrast and color saturation.

The display is bright enough for normal outdoor use, but in direct sunlight the quality may be slightly lost. The minimum brightness setting is too high, this leads to the fact that in the dark when using the tablet, the eyes may get tired faster and there is a desire to lower the slider even lower, but this is not possible. You can fix this using third-party applications.

There was no light sensor built in, so all brightness settings must be done manually. However, most users disable it anyway, so we can’t say that this is a big minus.

It is worth noting that it is still unknown what material is used to protect the display. There are opinions that this is protective glass, but sometimes it seems that the front panel is high-quality plastic. It is worth considering that the protective surface resists scratches well, but does not have an oleophobic coating, so fingerprints remain easily. Here it is better to use film.

As a result, we can say that the display turned out to be good and is clearly worthy of its price.

Sound

The device has two speakers, which are located at the top of the rear panel and distributed on the sides, which creates stereo or surround sound. The tablet has Dolby ATMOS technology built into it, which is designed to significantly expand the sound stage. We can immediately say that Lenovo managed to achieve this. The sound is loud and clear, bass and low frequencies are felt.

Since the speakers are located at the rear, you may feel that this degrades the sound experience. However, they have plenty of power to spare, which makes up for the lack of location. While holding the tablet, do not cover the sound holes with your hands.

The mentioned Dolby ATMOS program provides deep sound settings and several ready-made quality profiles.

Also a little about using the headset. If you turn on expensive headphones, their potential will be revealed at 100%. As a result, we can say with confidence that the sound of the tablet is at a high level.

Cameras

You shouldn't expect anything from cameras in tablets. And in general, few people use them except as a front camera for selfie photos or video calls. But everything in the reviewed tablet is pretty good. So, the main camera is 8 megapixels and has autofocus. In good daylight, the pictures are of acceptable quality, and the color rendition of the surroundings is normal.

But focusing takes quite a long time, and when you get closer, you can see that the detail in the photos is rather weak. If you take photos in poor lighting, the quality drops many times and noise appears.

In the application "Camera" There are many useful settings; if you tweak them, the quality of the pictures may improve slightly. So, the most interesting setting is the HDR mode. It works quite well and is useful in many situations. However, during such photography, the camera must be stationary. It is also worth noting that there is no flash, which reduces the quality of the photo in the dark. Videos are obtained even in high resolution at 1920×1080, but still the quality is a little lame, and pixelation appears. Despite the shortcomings, the camera also has interesting features, for example, an anti-flicker mode - allows you to shoot video from a monitor or TV screen without running bars.

The front camera is quite standard and is suitable for taking pictures of yourself or using for video calling, but the video quality will not be the highest.

Memory and memory card

The tablet is equipped with 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM. If the RAM is sufficient for running applications and background processes, then the internal storage may not be enough. The fact is that it gets clogged very quickly, and in the version of the operating system installed on this tablet, not all applications are transferred to the memory card.

You can expand the storage with a flash drive up to 64 GB, which slightly improves the situation. In addition, there is a version with 32 GB of ROM.

Connection

Wireless modules are presented in the form of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and 3G/LTE. What we can say about Wi-Fi is that it works well and quite quickly, no problems were identified during testing - the connection is instantaneous, and the transfer speed is high. The Wi-Fi module supports all standards that currently exist.

There are GPS, Glonass and Beidou systems. They all work well with the cards.

When connecting an OTG adapter, you can not only connect a USB flash drive, but even a USB-Ethernet network card for subsequent use of wired Internet. This opportunity is not available everywhere.

Battery life and performance

The tablet uses a 7000 mAh battery. Despite the fact that the filling is quite economical, long-term operation will be ensured. The battery life was tested on PCMark, where the tablet lasted more than 9 hours with above-average brightness and Wi-Fi turned on. When the test was completed, there was still 19% charge left, which is enough for at least an hour under the same high load.

In general, it will take at least 2 days to discharge the tablet with normal use. Charging takes about 4 hours from 0 to 100%. It is recommended to use the supplied cable and power supply, which provide a current of 2A. With other power supplies, charging may take longer. During heavy games, the charging speed decreases significantly, so after 30 minutes of playing, the charging level increased by only 7%.

The “heart” of the tablet is a quad-core MediaTek MT8732 processor with a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz. This is a mid-range chipset that is quite power efficient. The video system used is Mali-T760 MP2 - a powerful video accelerator, which, however, in this version has only 2 cores, but can support much more.

RAM 2 GB, of which only half is available to the user. In Antutu, Lenovo Tab 2 A10 70L shows more than 34 thousand points, which is an average result. However, in reality the performance turns out to be higher than the tests show. The interface works smoothly and quickly, all applications open without the slightest delay.

In games, the situation is average in every sense, for example, in the rather demanding game World Of Tanks Blitz, you can comfortably play only on low and medium settings, however, during difficult scenes there may be drops in the frame rate.

In well-optimized games like Asphalt 8 and Modern Combat 5, everything is quite good, it’s comfortable to play at medium settings, there are no obvious performance losses and no stutters either.

In simple 3D games, such as various runners, performance is at a high level, everything flies as it should. The situation is the same with 2D games; they have no frame drops.

From all this we can conclude that the tablet is, in principle, suitable for games, but playing particularly difficult versions will have problems, you will need to lower the graphics settings.

Software

Out of the box, the tablet comes with the Android 4.4 operating system, but immediately upon launch it can be upgraded to Android 5.0. To do this, you just need to connect to the Internet, after which the tablet itself will offer an update.

Lenovo's proprietary solution, Vibe UI, is used as the shell. At first glance, there are not many differences from the standard version of Android; these are slightly redesigned settings and redundant shortcuts for standard applications.

There are no complaints about the operation of the system. Everything works quickly and smoothly. There are no slowdowns during transitions. The entire set of Android functions works fully and flawlessly.

There are several pre-installed applications, among which there are a couple of special ones:

SYNCit HD. This software product allows you to backup memory.
WPS Office. This is an office suite, it includes all the necessary applications for opening and editing documents, creating presentations, and a program for tables and calculations in them.

Bottom line

Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L is an interesting offer that fully justifies its price. Among the advantages, we can immediately note an excellent high-resolution screen, normal performance for many everyday tasks and support for 3G networks. The most noticeable plus is the excellent sound system, which provides truly high-quality sound, as well as high battery life for a tablet with a 10-inch screen.

However, there are still some downsides. This is insufficient performance for “heavy” games, frankly weak camera modules and the absence of an oleophobic screen coating.

But a tablet is not a smartphone. In general, the reviewed gadget is clearly worth the money.

Video review of Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L

It’s better to get acquainted with the tablet and see with your own eyes how it works in the video review of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10 70L. The video will ultimately determine your impression of the presented device.

The main peak in popularity of tablets already passed two years ago, despite the fact that the category of devices itself has not yet existed for ten years. However, this does not mean that there are no suitable devices on the market for every taste and budget. There are simply only those manufacturers left who are willing to experiment and work for a limited number of consumers. Lenovo is considered one of the largest. This company makes devices in all price categories - from ultra-budget to flagship, but, at the same time, sold at more reasonable prices.

A review of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L 16GB (or 32gb) tablet will introduce us to a device that is already two years old in 2017, but judging by the reviews, this does not lose its attractiveness, as in terms of its characteristics, and so are the prices. The latter, by the way, was quite tempting at the start of sales, but now, on the wave of new devices in the manufacturer’s line, it will please anyone.

Appearance and dimensions

The Lenovo 16gb device comes in two color options – white and dark blue. In the last frame around the screen black. The manufacturer has made several hints to consumers on how it is advisable to use this tablet. First of all, this is, of course, the aspect ratio of the screen. 16:10 in vertical orientation is only convenient for browsing the Internet. For all other use scenarios, a landscape location is more preferable. This is also indicated by the logo along with the front camera, located on the long side, as well as the headphone jack on the edge above them. Accordingly, starting from this, the volume control and screen lock buttons with slots for SIM and microSD cards are now on the short left side. If, given this arrangement of control elements, you hold the tablet vertically, you might really think that you have got a defect.

In terms of size, Lenovo 16gb (and 32gb) is nothing outstanding. About 250 millimeters in length, 170 in height and 9 mm in thickness. Once upon a time this was the golden mean, but now, during minimization, the device can seem really large. Plus, it weighs a little more half a kilogram, which, according to reviews, is not entirely convenient.

The frames, on the one hand, are too big, but on the other hand, they are made deliberately for comfortable play and a strong grip.

The assembly of the device cannot be called ideal. . There are creaks, the back cover bends, minimal twisting is felt. But it's the dimensions that are to blame. Making such a large tablet look monolithic requires extra effort, which is unlikely to be justified by the price. The review only demonstrates the features of some characteristics that additionally need to be evaluated in the context of personal use.

The display is the main advantage of the tablet

Obviously, the main advantage of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L can be considered the screen. Manufacturers have realized for quite some time that this is what they need to do main focus. You can use a compromise camera and make the tablet a little larger in size, but if the picture is not pleasant enough, the consumer will not forgive. This device has a 10.1-inch IPS display. The resolution is even higher than Full HD – 1920x1200. But this is a feature of the aspect ratio. Plus, given that there are only operating system software buttons, these extra pixels are very appropriate.

Density is 224 ppi, which is very good for a 10-inch tablet, especially considering its price. However, the disadvantage of Lenovo 16gb (32gb) can be considered the extra air layer between the protective glass and the display itself. It does not greatly affect viewing angles and other characteristics, but if it were removed, phenomenal results could be achieved.

For fastidious users, there is a MiraVision utility that can be used to further customize the screen.

The next important point is brightness. The maximum value is enough for any conditions. This is not a record, but exactly what the tablet, which was originally intended as a home device, needs. But at least it's a little annoying. It is too high, and reading in the dark will be uncomfortable. No light sensor.

There is no exact data on what exactly this successful display protects. Either good glass or very good plastic. In any case, the operating results are positive, and this is exactly what we need. But unfortunately, no oleophobic coating This means that you may sometimes experience discomfort when interacting with the touchpad. And there will be more fingerprints than usual.

Performance and Memory

Many leave the review of the hardware platform to the end, but this is not entirely true, because it determines how much all the delights of the screen can be manifested in high-quality video and demanding games. How many programs can be kept in memory, and how they will work in general.

Chinese processor – MediaTek MT8732. 64-bit architecture with 4 Cortex-A53 cores. The graphics chip is a more powerful Mali-T760 MP2, which, alas, does not work at full capacity with this CPU.

2 GB of RAM was a good indicator for its time, but now, given the fact that this is a 10-inch tablet, it can make you experience difficulties. There will probably be enough volume for all modern applications, but when you switch them, each will be unloaded and launched from scratch. Another 1 GB would not be superfluous.

Benchmarks and practice show that in the process of working with the tablet interface and basic programs there are no problems, but when it comes to games - the time for compromise comes.

Top-end Asphalt 8, World of Tanks Blitz, Modern Combat 5, Dead Trigger 2 will need to be adjusted to get the desired number of frames per second. Or be content with the stuttering that comes with good graphics. And again, to understand the features of one review is not enough - you need to test it yourself.

There are modifications of the device with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory. Considering that not the full volume is available to the user, the indicator is too small. Although it is expandable with microSD cards. But the features of Android 5.0 do not allow applications to be completely transferred to them. With an OS update, this drawback could be ignored.

Sound

Returning to the design for a second, it’s worth saying that the only attractive design solution remains the speaker grille, located on the rear panel on both sides of the camera. This is the usual perforation, which seems to crumble around the edges. But, again, the fact that the speaker output occupies the entire width of the tablet is not an accident. The Lenovo device contains several emitters at once, forming a kind of sound system. And in practice it really shows itself well. The only negative is the direction of sound from user. But, on the other hand, the device can be used as a replacement for a portable speaker in the mid-price segment. Dolby ATMOS technology is responsible for the overall good sound quality, and in addition allows you to create separate profiles for movies, music, and so on. Of course, all these features apply to headphones.

Cameras

Subjectively and according to user reviews, this is one of the most useless features in any tablet. Probably, many consumers would agree to eliminate it altogether, and get extra memory or a better display for the same price. But this can also be called a certain basic set, which no manufacturer can do without. This device has two cameras: the main one is 8 MP and the front one is 5 MP. Both are of average quality. And they are only suitable for situational shooting. You shouldn't even expect any artistry. I'm glad that there are settings in which, in good lighting, theoretically, you can get at least something.

operating system

Since, as already mentioned, the device is quite old, it runs on Android 4.4 OS. But right now you can update it to 5.0.1 right out of the box. We can hardly expect further development. Of course, all this is complemented by the vision of the company's engineers, which is called Lenovo Vibe UI. Not everyone likes shells from Chinese manufacturers. There is less of it here than it was before, but it still catches your eye.

Autonomy and interfaces

Battery – 7000 mAh. An excellent indicator that will give about 12 hours of operation without recharging. Given this, even the four hours it takes to restore the charge to 100% may seem quite normal.

Of course, there are no problems with interfaces.

dual-band Wi-Fi;
bluetooth 4.0;
LTE support;
GPS, GLONASS;
Possibility of OTG connection via USB connector.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

excellent screen;
excellent autonomy;
high-quality sound;
3G and LTE support.

Minuses:

android 5.0;
compromise CPU;
lack of oleophobic screen coating.
Not enough internal memory.

conclusions

Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L is a significantly outdated tablet that has a number of disadvantages associated precisely with its age and features that were relevant at the time of release. If you close your eyes to them, you get a completely balanced device that will perform well in everyday use; will give a good picture and will work for a really long time.

Video review of the tablet

Lenovo is well known for not shying away from experimenting with design, including tablets. And her Yoga series was completely copied by numerous compassionate Chinese who wanted to offer the market something original. However, the Tab 2 A10-70 has a classic appearance.

The design of the tablet is completely calm, without any “aerodynamic” bends, strange shapes, structures or grips. In fact, this is a typical rectangle with a screen.

However, it still turned out stylish. A sort of stylish white business tool. There are also black and blue options, but we liked the white one more than the others. He looks more noble or something. Although Lenovo did not follow the fashion trend of narrowing the frame around the display.

The back cover has a matte soft-touch coating. It is flat and only sloping at the edges to make the tablet more comfortable to hold in your hands. The Lenovo inscription is engraved in the center, but the main “decoration” here is the perforation on the sides of the camera lens. There are speakers underneath, but this design itself is quite decent.

Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L is made of plastic, but this does not prevent it from being of high quality. The device is really well designed, all the panels fit well together. But this was not difficult to achieve due to the non-separable case - we have not yet seen anything else in tablets.

At the same time, the product from Lenovo cannot boast of light weight or thickness. They are respectively 509 grams and 8.9 mm. If we compare it with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, then its parameters are 453 grams and 7.5 mm. The difference is not critical, but it is there. In general, the weight of the Tab 2 A10-70L is felt, although it cannot be said that the hands get tired from long-term use. In any case, you are unlikely to work with a 10-inch tablet on the go.

In general, we liked the appearance and quality of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L. In terms of dimensions and weight, it does not set records, but everything here is quite acceptable.

Connectors and controls

Although the tablet is noticeably larger than a smartphone, it has the same number of controls, and sometimes even fewer. In addition, the tablet cannot be disassembled.

At the head of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L there is a front camera lens and that’s it. There are no light or proximity sensors, or a speaker like a phone, so you don’t have to hold the tablet to your ear.

At the rear, two elements are of interest. The first is the rear camera, the lens of which is surrounded by a metal rim. There is no flash - photo capabilities, like many tablets, are limited here.

The second element is the Dolby nameplate to the right of the camera. We guess there's no need to explain what this says about the corresponding audio enhancements applied to the Tab 2 A10. The speakers themselves are located on the sides of the camera under the perforations.

At the top end of the tablet there is a 3.5 mm mini-jack for headphones and headsets.

A microphone was placed on the lower side.

On the left are the power button, volume rocker, microUSB connector for charging, and a flap above the card compartments.

The right end was left empty.

The memory card and SIM card are inserted on the left - they are hidden behind a hinged lid. The tablet works with microSIM and microSD. To install, you just need to push them in the right direction. But if there are difficulties with this, our short video will help resolve the issue:

In terms of ergonomics, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L is generally comfortable and does not cause any complaints.

Contents of delivery

The Lenovo tablet came to us fully equipped.

The device is supplied in a small elongated box made of pressed cardboard.

Inside, in addition to the Tab 2 A10 itself, there is a user manual, a cable for connecting to a charger or computer, and the charger itself. No headphones or headsets. While talking on a tablet may be difficult—it doesn't support voice calls over a mobile network—it's easier to listen to music or watch videos with headphones.

Case for Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70

Buying a case or cover for the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 turned out to be quite simple - there are quite a lot of them released.

In the simplest version, you can find a fleece bag case for the Tab 2 A10-70 tablet. This one sells for 1000 rubles.

A leather bag will cost 1,500 rubles. Although it is one and a half times more expensive, it looks much more solid.

The cover case will cost about 1,500 rubles. In addition, the cover can serve as a stand.

Screen

Obviously, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 does not belong to the budget category, and therefore it is logical to expect from it a screen that at least fits the epithet “decent”. Let's say more - in this matter, the Chinese company even has a chance to stand out, since the competing Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a very modest display resolution - 1024x768 pixels. And Lenovo took advantage of this chance.

The tablet offers a working resolution of 1920x1200, which provides a decent pixel density of 218 ppi for devices of this class. This resolution was often used in flagship products 2-3 years ago, and then they moved to 2560x1600 or 2048x1536. Meanwhile, more affordable solutions offer a resolution of 1024x768 or 1280x800, and sometimes middle-class tablets like the aforementioned Galaxy Tab A flaunt this. The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 looks much better with its screen against its background.

Speaking subjectively, the screen of the Lenovo tablet left a pleasant impression. Good IPS matrix, wide viewing angles, natural color rendition, behaves well in the sun. Compared to the 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab A, which we've seen a few times, the picture is noticeably sharper and less grainy. Of course, the Chinese device is far from the quality of the Galaxy Tab S or Tab S2, but it does not compete with them at all.

Maximum brightness was measured at 380.56 cd/m2, which is decent enough for a tablet. A comfortable brightness level is achieved by setting the slider somewhere around 30-40% of the maximum. It should also be noted that the black color of the screen is quite deep - at full brightness it shines at only 0.33 cd/m2, that is, it does not look very “gray”. The final contrast is 1153:1.

The screen's color gamut almost completely covered the sRGB space, so you don't have to worry about accurate color reproduction.

The color temperature turned out to be too high, at about the same level as most other smartphones and tablets - 8000K. But the image doesn't look too cold, so everything is fine.

The gamma curve does not look very smooth, although there is no serious deviation. In other words, although part of the picture appears darker or lighter than the standard, this will not be very noticeable to the eye.

The screen recognizes up to 10 simultaneous touches, which is not surprising - it is clearly not cheap, like the tablet itself. In addition, on a 10-inch display, the ability to work with both hands is most important.

The screen settings page turned out to be generally normal, with the exception of the MiraVision section.

Going inside, it turned out that this was a special application for setting up the display.

The application allows you to select a standard color profile, or configure image parameters yourself. Saturation, contrast, brightness, color temperature (white balance) and sharpness can be adjusted.

Despite some strangeness in the gamma curve graph, the screen of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 is generally good, with a pleasing picture, wide viewing angles and special software that allows you to adjust the image to your liking.

Camera

Regarding the camera in the Tab 2 A10-70, Lenovo made a certain compromise. 8 MP resolution is not the smallest, but by modern standards it cannot be called large either. Although, again, the number of megapixels does not mean their quality, and this is a tablet. And among other things, there is no flash.

The camera application is not standard, but part of the proprietary Vibe UI shell. However, it looks very similar to the one that is included in Android. Lenovo just added a couple of additional modes and redrew the settings.

You can apply filters in real time.

Settings allow you to specify white balance, set exposure and change other parameters.

The maximum photo resolution, according to the settings, is 10 MP. However, the official website says 8 MP. And we received pictures with a resolution of 8 MP.

The quality of the shooting is generally normal, and in some places good. The frames are not overexposed, the white balance is correct, and even the image sharpness is often good. The only exception is that in poor lighting conditions the pictures come out blurry, but this is a common occurrence.

The maximum video recording resolution is 1920x1080, which for some reason is designated as “Best”.

The video looks good, much like the photo: the white balance is determined correctly, the footage is clear.

The resolution of the front camera is 5 MP, which is very good for a tablet - in fact, at the level of modern selfie phones!

There is only one problem with the front sensor - white balance is not always determined correctly. But besides this, the pictures come out very well.

The video resolution of the front camera can be “Low” or “High”. Behind the “high” is a modest value of 640x480 pixels. Somehow it’s not at all respectable against the backdrop of a 5 MP sensor - 1280x720 could easily be provided!

The video quality is generally good, but the VGA resolution spoils everything.

In total, we were more than satisfied with the cameras of the Lenovo tablet. These are, of course, not market leaders, but for a tablet everything is very, very decent.

Specifications Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70

If we take the fall of 2015, then Lenovo in this time period produces three tablets within the A series: Tab 2 A7-30, Tab 2 A8-50 and Tab 2 A10-70. It’s not difficult to guess that they differ from each other in screen diagonal, and in addition to this, resolution, processors, and system. So the 7-inch model will not receive Android 5.0, while the 10-inch model already has it, and the 8-inch model comes with it initially.

More specifically about our A10-70, it is available in two versions: A70-70F and A10-70L. The first is based on the MediaTek MT8165 chip, and the second is MT8732, which differ only in the presence of an LTE module in the second.

There is simply no other difference - the processors have the same frequency of 1.7 GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores, as well as a Mali-T760 MP2 video card operating at a frequency of up to 500 MHz. In general, all this looks like a “strong average”, just like the Galaxy Tab A with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. In terms of performance, these devices are very close to each other, even in terms of communication - LTE category 4 (up to 150 Mbit/s) is supported both.

The amount of RAM is 2 GB, which may not be a record amount, but not bad for a relatively affordable product. It’s nice that Lenovo didn’t skimp here, as well as on the built-in flash memory, installing it at 16 GB. At the same time, expansion with microSD cards up to 64 GB is available.

We cannot say anything else about the characteristics of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L - the main thing has been commented on. It can only be noted that this tablet is superior to the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 in terms of camera and battery capacity. So the Samsung device looks somewhat “ugly” against its background. Let's see how their performance stands.

Performance testing

So, the results of testing two large tablets: Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. Yes, the second one is not so “big”, but other than the screen diagonal, it does not differ at all from the 9.7-inch model. Before moving on to the tests, we note that the product from Lenovo looks more promising: it has a higher frequency processor and a better video card, but at the same time it has a higher screen resolution, which also affects performance.

The old Smartbench 2012 test showed the superiority of the Lenovo tablet - as expected.

But the Quadrant benchmark was somewhat to the taste of Samsung, although the difference between them is not very significant.

The new popular Antutu test, which can take advantage of all the advantages of modern processors, clearly gave the victory to the Lenovo tablet.

And the Chrome browser, judging by the SunSpider JavaScript test, is of the same opinion.

In the old game electopia, both tablets squeezed the most out of it - the framerate was limited by VSync, which does not exceed 60 FPS.

3DRating shows an advantage on Lenovo's side, but not very noticeable. It's interesting to look at other 3D tests.

Here you go - both very serious 3D benchmarks remained behind the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L, and even with a two-fold lead!

The results of autonomy turned out to be extremely interesting if . The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a smaller 6000 mAh battery, while the Lenovo device has a 7000 mAh battery. And at the same time, both retained a very decent battery charge after completing all the tasks. What consumes the most energy?

As always, this is a screen, and at the same time resource-intensive tasks such as games and surfing via a mobile network. The most interesting thing is that video is not so power-hungry, so the Lenovo tablet performs this function very well.

The tablet also has an extreme power saving mode that allows you to save battery power if there is very little left.

Overall, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L is a really fast tablet in its price category. It is noticeably superior to its direct competitor Samsung, which is an excellent recommendation. At the same time, it provides good autonomy, which is also a significant plus.

Games on Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L

You saw the results in 3D tests in the last section, so you can expect the same “agility” from the Lenovo tablet in games.

Riptide GP2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Asphalt 7: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Asphalt 8: excellent, the game does not slow down;

N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Modern Combat 5: Blackout: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Dead Trigger: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Real Racing 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Need For Speed: Most Wanted: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Shadowgun: Dead Zone: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Frontline Commando: Normandy: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Frontline Commando 2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Eternity Warriors 2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Eternity Warriors 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Trial Xtreme 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Trial Xtreme 4: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Dead Effect: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Plants vs Zombies 2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Iron Man 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

Dead Target: excellent, the game does not slow down.

Well, that's how it is. All games, despite the high screen resolution, launched without problems and did not slow down at all. There is not even a reduction in graphics quality to increase the FPS level. In other words, a Chinese tablet is well suited for this method of spending leisure time.

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The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L came to us pre-installed, which looked a little strange against the backdrop of everything else, and the tablet itself is not cheap, and the 8-inch Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 had this very “fifth Android” at its disposal.

However, upon entering the settings section, it was nice to see a message about the availability of an update. At first it was a minor update, but after installing it it became possible to download Android 5.0. This is all over the air, without any third-party tools or connecting the tablet to the computer.

When we first turned on the tablet, we saw just such a desktop. This is classic Android 4.4 with Lenovo Vibe UI on top. Here, as is done on the company’s smartphones, the shortcut bar for applications is displayed at the bottom, and their general list is located on the desktops - it is not separated from widgets.

However, in Android 5, the manufacturer decided to change its approach - now desktops are separated from the list of all applications. All this has become noticeably more reminiscent of classic Android 5, which is especially evident in the design of the Google folder.

The list of all applications looks completely normal - there are 30 of them displayed on one screen and they can be changed by horizontally swiping.

The notification panel and the quick settings panel combined with it are also almost no different from the one that comes in the “naked robot”. The settings panel has only been slightly redrawn.

Lenovo did not touch the list of recent applications at all - they are displayed in the form of tabs.

There are no special settings on the tablet, and the standard ones are only slightly redrawn. They have their own icons, and the sections are displayed in two lists. Only the screen has advanced configuration options, which we described above in the corresponding section.

The tablet received a standard set of proprietary Lenovo applications, one of which is the SYNCit synchronization program. It can save your data to the cloud.

SHAREit and CLONEit are used to exchange data with various devices - smartphones, tablets or computers.

Lenovo did not limit itself to just installing the Dolby nameplate on the tablet body - it has a special Dolby Atmos application for fine-tuning the sound. Here you can either select a ready-made profile or set your own.

There is a games store. True, we didn’t see any famous titles here.

Another potentially useful application, or rather a client of the service, is a book store.

There are also standard utilities such as a calendar, calculator, timer, world clock, alarm clock and stopwatch.

From a software point of view, we are quite happy with the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L - it is a high-quality tablet with a modern system and a good set of software, both proprietary and third-party. At the same time, the interface works quickly and without glitches - those who updated to Android 5.0 complained about the latter. We don’t know what they have there, but we didn’t notice any degradation in the quality of the device.

The only thing that somewhat blurs the impression is that it is not possible to make calls via the cellular network. Let us remind you that the device is equipped with a 2G/3G/4G communication module, so theoretically it supports everything, but this function is blocked. It is not clear why Lenovo decided to be like Apple with its iPad - full calls are available on the same Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets.

Conclusion

We liked the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L tablet. For its money, it offers excellent functionality and high performance, as well as high-quality workmanship and even a design that is pleasing to the eye. The device really has a lot of advantages, the main ones being a high-resolution screen, a good processor, and decent battery life.

Separately, it should be noted that it is possible to upgrade to Android 5.0. On the one hand, it would be strange to see a 2015 tablet on an older version of the system, but Lenovo got its bearings in time and released an update. The shell has received a refreshed design and support for modern technologies.

We're more satisfied with the tablet's camera. It takes decent pictures in good lighting conditions, and the video it produces is quite good. The lack of flash is disappointing, but a 10-inch tablet is not a device with which you will go everywhere and take pictures of everything. But the video resolution of the front camera could still be made 1280x720.

The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L has no serious disadvantages. We have just announced one of them - low resolution video shooting from the front camera. The second drawback is that it is not possible to make calls over the mobile network, despite the presence of the corresponding module. It’s clear that few people use this on a tablet, but still, why give up this function?

But the best thing about the Lenovo tablet is its price.

Price Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L

You can buy Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L for 18 thousand rubles. The price is quite small, you will agree. For that kind of money with similar characteristics, and even from a well-known brand, you simply won’t find anything. In general, the segment of tablets costing more than 15 thousand rubles with a diagonal of 9-10" is practically empty. In addition to the product reviewed, we found only one analogue, which was mentioned more than once above.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 sells for 21 thousand rubles, if you take the 4G version, while the Wi-Fi-only version is available for 19 thousand. The tablet comes with Android 5.0 out of the box, has 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal flash memory, 5 MP main camera and 2 MP front camera. But what is most depressing is the low resolution of the 9.7-inch PLS screen (analogous to the IPS matrix from Samsung) - 1024x768 pixels. You don't have to be an expert to see that it lags behind the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L in almost all respects.

We couldn’t find any other competitors, especially at about the same price. Samsung Galaxy Tab E costs 16 thousand, but it is noticeably worse in all respects. ASUS ZenPad 10 looks good, but it also costs a step lower, considering its price of 12 thousand rubles. A step higher relative to the Lenovo tablet are devices from 28-30 thousand rubles, such as the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet and Apple iPad Air of both generations.

Pros:

low price for its characteristics;
update to Android 5.0 available;
good screen with customization options;
fast 64-bit processor;
stylish design;
loud sound with support for advanced settings from Dolby;
high-quality assembly;
good camera for a tablet;
good autonomy.

Minuses:

it is not possible to make calls via the mobile network;
low video resolution of the front camera;
no headphones or headsets included.

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