Lenovo just refreshed one of its most fun tablets with the new Tab Plus Gen 2. This updated model keeps the entertainment-first spirit of the original but makes meaningful improvements in sound, screen size, and everyday usability.

The biggest highlight is the audio setup. Lenovo bumped it up to a JBL 9-unit Pro speaker system (that’s one more than the first-gen model). It now features dedicated bass units and full Dolby Atmos support, creating what they’re calling a Cinematic Audio System. One of the coolest tricks is the Bluetooth speaker mode. Connect your phone, and the tablet turns into a surprisingly powerful portable speaker for parties or gatherings.

On the display side, Lenovo went bigger: the Gen 2 now sports a 12.1-inch LCD screen (up from 11.5 inches) with 2560 x 1600 (2.5K) resolution. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, hits up to 800 nits in High Brightness Mode, and runs at a 120Hz refresh rate. The built-in kickstand is super flexible too. It rotates a full 360 degrees, so you can easily switch between landscape mode for movies and portrait for video calls.

Inside, it’s powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 processor, a major upgrade over last generation‘s Helio G99. You’ll have choices of 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, plus a microSD slot that supports up to 2TB cards. It ships with Android 16 and promises two major OS updates (up to Android 18) plus security patches until 2030. Battery life looks solid with a 10,200mAh cell that Lenovo rates for up to 15 hours of YouTube streaming, and it supports 45W fast charging (though the charger isn’t included in the box).

At 775g and with a thickness that peaks at 22.7mm around the speakers, it’s not the thinnest tablet out there, but it feels substantial in a good way. It comes in a clean Celestial White finish and has already picked up an iF Design Award.

Pricing and availability:

Pricing starts around $400 (about £370), and it should start rolling out soon in select markets including the UK, Singapore, and Australia. Overall, the Tab Plus Gen 2 feels like a smart evolution: it keeps the fun, speaker-heavy personality that made the original popular while adding a bigger screen and better performance.

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