LenovoTab M11, 11” Display, MediaTek Helio G88 Octa-Core, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 1920x1200 px, Ambient Light-Sensor, 10 Hour Battery, Comes w/Folio Case, Luna Grey

This model rocks. Recommended by my son, so I bought this for my gal for Xmas. First, I didn't realize it came with a case to protect it...so don't buy a case separately (like I did). Nice, big, good quality display. This model had more memory and does decent with speed (lower memory model was plagued with slow reviews). There was some bloatware like everyone else's tablet. I was able to remove about 60% of it. Anything else that was bloat was disabled if I didn't like it. Setup was typical. However at the end it will try to install bloatware so just pay attention and don't allow it to do so by cancelling or skip (dont remember the exact wording). Still, great price for what you get.

I always make sure to read reviews and watch videos before making a big purchase. I wanted a tablet for some writing and editing needs and entertainment. I saw quite a few reviews of people claiming that this was not even good at playing videos. That was confusing because based on specs, it should not have had any issues. I’m pleased with the video play and display quality. I have zero complaints with the tablet and I am blown away at how well made and beautiful it is. If I didn’t know what the price was I would guess far more than I paid. Recently I got my 13 year old an iPad and Apple Pencil and this only fueled my desire for a tablet with stylus for my own. Believe it or not, now I don’t want my own iPad. This Lenovo tablet with stylus does all that my kids can do. The fact the stylus uses a removable battery is actually better in my opinion because it most likely won’t just die for good one day. Sure it takes a quadruple A battery and those are not common in stores but you can order them and also get rechargeable AAAA batteries. The Nebo program that was preloaded on this tablet is impressive and I can’t wait to get down all the functionality it’s capable of. As long as you have reasonable expectations based on the specs and what you’re paying, I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the performance of Lenovo M11. I appreciate the additional case and spare band for the case. Getting the tablet, stylus, case, power brick, charging cable and extra folio band isn’t something all manufacturers offer. It was a breeze to set up. The speakers sound great and it’s like having a portable tv when I’m just watching documentaries or shows. It has a 3m headphone jack too and that is a huge advantage that is lost on most of the newer devices out there. I haven’t tested out the cameras yet, beyond the facial recognition for the lock. After I have had more time with this device, I’ll update my review.

As a primary computing device for a person accustomed to snappy performance from their computing devices, the Lenovo M11 leaves a much to be desired. However, it does have adequate performance for many tasks, is well-built, has decent software and components (that notably includes a decent GPS chip), all at a great price. Mine is serving as a dedicated Navionics marine navigation unit on a small 32' coastal sailboat, where it'll be mounted to a swing arm for use in the cabin and under a shaded dodger. Since it's protected and shaded, the lack of IP68 protection is ok, but this unit is not ideal for marine use.

I will be back to update this review in a few weeks as I grow more familiar with the tablet, but my initial impressions were so good that I had to make an immediate review. I purchased this as an upgrade to a Lenovo M9 that I used for running laser engravers, as well as productivity with the Office365 suite, and for media consumption via music and movies. I did not use it for gaming beyond RuneScape and Solitaire. The M9 was a great price and I felt met all my needs perfectly. The only reason I decided to upgrade to the M11 was for screen real estate. The active stylus seemed like it would be a nice bonus for my graphics design work through the numerous apps I used in laser engraving.All that being said, as you can see I don't need the absolutely highest performance device on the market.As I've only used this tablet for 1 day, here are my observations. It is a hefty boi. It is surprisingly heavy, but not so much that I consider it a nuisance to hold. That probably comes from the premium design, as the smaller bezels and aluminum body give you a feeling that you're using something that was designed with pride.The size itself is perfect for my needs. As the larger screen size makes it a lot easier to design things without constantly having to zoom out. The included case is actually surprisingly slim, adding very little bulk. I appreciate that. It even has a rubber strap on it that you can use to either aid in carrying the tablet or secure the case closed during travel.So with regards to both the M9 and my new M11, one area that does impress me for such an affordable tablet is the screen. I really appreciate the colorful display, as it seems quite vibrant and capable of displaying a large range of colors. You really just have to see it in order to fully appreciate it. Additionally, it has a specific setting that makes reading ebooks an absolute pleasure, greatly reducing stress on my eyes. I think if I were to put an anti-glare screen protector on it, it might actually be my preferred e-reader. But if I have to complain about the screen it would be in two areas: the resolution, while being HD, lacks the resolution of other 11 inch tablets. At 1200x1920, it has a slightly lower pixel density than one might find in the Fire 11. Additionally, the screen brightness is great for indoor use, but move outside and you may find it's lacking.Another thing I appreciated with both the M9 and the M11 is the sound quality. This M11 steps up audio quality with 4 Dolby Atmos capable speakers. The tablet seems to be capable of getting quite loud in comparison to my S20 phone, and range is much better. Lenovo seems consistently able to provide users with respectable audio.And lastly and more importantly, the performance meets my needs. It's quite snappy. I don't think I'd recommend this for extreme multi tasking, but some of the reviews I found online left me expecting worse. The smart stylus is very responsive and the device itself opens my apps relatively quickly when compared to the M9. I don't find myself annoyed with the performance at all. It's precisely as fast as I need it to be for all my productivity needs.I got this thing on a great sale price and I absolutely do not regret my purchase so far. I'm looking forward to putting it through the paces. In a few weeks, I'll be back with an update, but based on my first day's use, I have a feeling I'm not going to have a lot of complaints!2 week update: I have been using this tablet exclusively for engraving non stop for the last two weeks. The screen has been on, displaying static images of my designs for up to 12 hours at a time with no burn in. Impressive. Also, I installed a "paper feel" non glare screen protector and it's an absolute game changer. Reading ebooks with Lenovo's exclusive integrated reading view setting is an amazing experience only bested by true e-ink devices. Additionally, with a "paper feel" screen protector, it truly feels like I'm drawing with a pencil. Speaking of the active stylus, I discovered it is indeed pressure sensitive. That quickly became evident when using a sketchbook app with simulated fountain pen. So if other reviewers are expressing otherwise then it's likely they haven't tested the pressure sensitivity with compatible apps. It's outstanding. This has been the best tablet purchase I've ever made!My last word of advice is to buy and apply a screen protector immediately. I didn't, and wound up with micro scratches on the screen from using the active stylus in a dusty garage relatively quickly.3 week update: Still loving it. The only other info I'd like to provide is that I've installed a PS1 emulator on it and after connecting my Switch Pro Controller, I'm now even more impressed with the performance and speaker quality. Playing FF7 on this device, it really makes the audio experience amazing. Percussion sounds coming from one speaker and the synthesizer coming from another... it's like having a little pseudo surround sound system in a tablet!Final update, I promise: The battery life on this thing is amazing. I recently experienced a 6 hour power outage at my home, and used this tablet to watch several movies/shows to pass the time. After appx 6 hours of video playback, I don't believe the battery indicator dropped below 75%. That speaks volumes in itself.