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Lenovo Tab M11 Review: A Budget Tablet with Premium Features

Highlights

Vibrant 11-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate.
Powered by MediaTek Helio G88 with long battery life.
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos provide strong audio performance.
Includes digital stylus support and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Lenovo launched the Tab M11 in India with a promise to complete the basics and do everything well.

The tablet offers a large screen with a smooth display, stereo speakers supported by Dolby Atmos, all-day battery life, and an optimized Android operating system.

Plus, it has value-added extras like a 3.5mm audio jack and digital stylus support.

The Tab M11 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core SoC, so it’s a good option for on-the-go content consumption.

It’s priced at Rs 17,999 and therefore targets the sub-20k budget segment.

With great features to talk about, I was really interested in testing this one out.

So, is it really worth your cash? Let’s dive deep into the full Lenovo Tab M11 review.

Pros	Cons
Premium design	Slow charging
Vibrant display	Performance under load
Long battery life	Viewing angles
Strong audio

Lenovo Tab M11: Key Specs

Display: 11-inch, 400 nits brightness, 90Hz refresh rate
Processor: MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core
Battery: 7040mAh, 10W charging
Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Rear Camera: 13MP
Front Camera: 8MP
Operating System: Android
Extras: 3.5mm audio jack, digital stylus support

Lenovo Tab M11: Unboxing

Lenovo Tab M11: Unboxing Video

At first glance, unboxing the Lenovo Tab M11 should feel like a premium experience.

The minimalist packaging is sleek and sets the tone just right.

Inside, the tablet is snuggled into place with a 10W charger, a USB-C cable, and a digital stylus.

Lenovo also includes some paperwork—an initial setup guide and some warranty information.

Lenovo Tab M11: Design and Build

The Lenovo Tab M11 comes with a clean and premium look, which I appreciate a lot.

The device is big enough to lose me in what I’m watching and still remains comfortable in the bag.

Weighing 465 grams and 7.15mm thick, it feels heavy after you’ve been using it continuously for hours, but it’s manageable.

Available in a single shade of Seafoam Green, the matte finish gives it a rather attractive look.

In portrait mode, the right side consists of a volume rocker at the top, followed by the microphone, and then a SIM tray.

It’s minimalistic on the left side.

The Tab M11 has dual-speaker grills on the top and a power button, while the bottom consists of dual speakers and a USB-C at the center.

The four 1W speakers get pretty loud despite what the specs might suggest, and there’s also a headphone jack for those who prefer wired audio.

Overall, for its price, the Lenovo Tab M11 feels quite premium in my hand and is convenient for long hours of use.

Lenovo Tab M11: Display

The display on the Lenovo Tab M11 is 11 inches, which is a great size for a tablet.

It has a bit of bezel around the edges, but it didn’t disturb my complete viewing experience that much.

It’s a sharp screen, and the pixels are clear, with a decent range of colors.

The tablet works perfectly indoors, with 400 nits of peak brightness, but it’s not bright enough to use it comfortably in direct sunlight.

It supports a 90Hz display refresh rate, which isn’t the fastest for a tablet, but doesn’t feel laggy or slow.

A big no-no in its specs is the lack of HDR support, but still, the display churns out a decent viewing experience for its price.

The benefits of the 90Hz refresh rate are more noticeable when gaming or scrolling through social media.

However, the viewing angles are not the best.

While it looks good when I’m in front of it, watching content with another person can make some colors shift due to the angle.

Lenovo Tab M11 Performance and Stylus

Performance-wise, the Lenovo M11 surprised me for use in almost every way.

I streamed a lot of videos and the color reproduction was good with good picture quality, without any noticeable lag.

Apart from streaming, I mainly used it for browsing and multitasking, and it handled that with ease.

Since it is powered by MediaTek Helio G88, I didn’t expect a lot of intensive usage from it.

Just as expected, playing super demanding games or running a ton of apps simultaneously did bog it down a bit.

Launching apps and navigating through the UI were smooth without any noticeable lags.

But there were occasional hiccups under very heavy multitasking loads.

Sure, the tablet handles casual gaming well, but it’s not fit for graphically intensive games.

And for productivity tasks, the pre-installed WPS Office worked fine for basic document editing, but inserting images caused a bit of lag.

I also ran various apps like the Calculator, Calendar, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and YouTube Music in split-screen or floating window mode, and the tablet didn’t stutter much.

The utility of the bundled stylus will depend on the use case.

One problem I noted was with the palm detection.

The tablet does recognize the stylus but does a poor job of detecting the hand and does not disable touch from the fingers.

This resulted in accidental marks and weird strokes from the stylus whenever I rested my palm on the screen.

Lenovo Tab M11: Audio, Software, Features

I was truly impressed by the stereo speaker system with Dolby Atmos and four speakers in the Lenovo Tab M11.

I usually dislike the built-in speakers on my devices for better sound, but with the M11, it never really felt like a necessity.

The sound output is punchy with satisfactory bass depth, and it can fill up a large room with sound.

But, when at peak volume levels, the sharpness from the speakers is not felt, and they sound a bit muffled.

This tablet sports a 13MP rear and an 8MP front camera.

The front camera does quite well in well-lit conditions and will provide you with passable quality for video calls; it is clearly not meant for high-end photography.

The rear camera will get some work done as far as document scanning or reading QR codes is concerned.

Even though the camera isn’t up to the level of most phone cameras, the quality is good for video calls or snapping a quick note or selfie when I’m bored.

The Lenovo Tab M11 has pretty decent audio and camera capabilities for its intended use; a few minor problems notwithstanding.

Lenovo Tab M11: Battery

It equips a 7040mAh battery, and it quite easily managed two full days of regular use.

I managed to binge-watch Netflix for 8 hours over a weekend and still had about 20% battery left.

However, charging isn’t particularly speedy.

It takes around two hours to charge with the bundled 5V adapter and USB-C cable.

This is not the fastest, but yes, it does work.

The tablet is fitted with a 10W charger and takes nearly four hours to fully recharge from 2% to 100%.

The battery life is impressive, but at the same time, the slow charging speed is also very dampening.

Lenovo Tab M11: Final Verdict

It costs Rs 17,999, and Lenovo offers an 11-inch big display, a MediaTek Helio G88 processor, and a 7040mAh battery.

It does really well for all the light works and media consumption one would throw at it, with nice audio and a good enough camera system.

The major downsides are the very slow charging speed and occasional performance hiccups under heavy loads.

All in all, this is a great device in the budget tablet range—a good bang-for-your-buck with a premium feel.

Five Reasons to Buy

Premium Design: Sleek, comfortable to carry, with a matte finish and slim profile.
Vibrant Display: Sharp 11-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth viewing.
Long Battery Life: 7040mAh battery lasts two days, perfect for extended use.
Strong Audio: Dolby Atmos stereo speakers deliver clear, punchy sound.
Affordable Price: High-quality tablet experience at Rs 17,999.

Three Reasons Not to Buy

Slow Charging: Takes up to four hours to fully charge, inconvenient for quick boosts.
Performance Under Load: Slows down with heavy multitasking and demanding apps.
Viewing Angles: Color shifts when viewed from angles, affecting shared viewing.

FAQs

What is the standout feature of the Lenovo Tab M11’s display?

The Lenovo Tab M11 features an 11-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits brightness, providing a smooth and vibrant viewing experience.

How does the Lenovo Tab M11 perform in terms of battery life?

The tablet is powered by a 7040mAh battery, which can last up to two full days of regular use, making it ideal for extended media consumption and productivity.

What are the audio capabilities of the Lenovo Tab M11?

The Tab M11 features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, delivering punchy and satisfactory audio that can fill a large room without needing external speakers.

Is the Lenovo Tab M11 suitable for heavy gaming?

While the MediaTek Helio G88 processor handles everyday tasks and casual gaming well, it may struggle with graphically intensive games and heavy multitasking.