Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Delivers a Smarter, More Immersive Entertainment Experience

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Building on the Lenovo Tab Plus, the latest generation combines a nine-speaker JBL-engineered audio system, a stunning 2.5K display, enhanced flexibility, and AI-powered features for next-level entertainment.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Today Lenovo™ introduced the Tab Plus Gen 2, the next generation of its tablet created for the increasingly fluid ways people move between media consumption, multitasking, and shared experiences. With upgrades spanning audio, visuals, versatility, and intelligent features, it expands the role of the tablet across a broader range of activities and environments.

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“Entertainment today isn’t tied to a single place or routine,” said Tony Chen, Vice President of Tablets, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “People are moving seamlessly between work, travel, and downtime, and they expect their devices to move just as naturally with them. With the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, we created a device that keeps up with that rhythm, giving users the freedom to enjoy content on their terms.”

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Sound That Fills the Space

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Whether watching movies, streaming shows, or listening to music, users benefit from layered audio on the Tab Plus Gen 2 that brings scenes to life, from clearer dialogue in busy scenes to deeper bass that fills the room. At the core of the experience is an enhanced cinematic audio setup featuring a JBL 9-unit Pro speaker system tuned with Dolby Atmos®, delivering richer, more immersive sound.

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A built-in Bluetooth® speaker mode also enables the tablet to function as a standalone speaker, making it easy for users to play and control music or podcasts directly from their phone. For more personalized listening, the tablet also features Dolby Audio® processing with Dynamic, Movie, and Music modes, allowing sound to be tailored to different types of content.

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Visuals That Pull Users In

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Complementing the audio capabilities on the Tab Plus Gen 2, the upgraded display enhances every moment of viewing. Its larger 12.1-inch 2.5K LCD display, featuring Dolby Vision® and HDR10 support, delivers vivid colors and sharper clarity. Whether used indoors or outdoors in direct sunlight, up to 800 nits in High Brightness Mode helps keep visuals clear.

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Flexible Design for Every Viewing Experience

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Fitting into daily life, the Tab Plus Gen 2 features a new 360-degree rotating kickstand supporting multiple positions across both portrait and landscape modes. Whether streaming videos in bed, following recipes in the kitchen, playing music while hosting friends, or watching movies on a camping trip, the tablet fits seamlessly into a wide range of activities. Lean, theater, stand, and hanging modes allow the device to adapt naturally to different environments and scenarios. Beyond active use, a built-in standby mode allows the Tab Plus Gen 2 to function as a digital picture frame, adding a more personal touch to shared spaces.

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A tailored carrying sleeve with a shoulder strap, created specifically for the Tab Plus Gen 2, makes it easy to take the tablet from room to room, during travel, and along for everyday outings. Altogether, the Tab Plus Gen 2 fits naturally into users’ lives, not the other way around.

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Smarter Features for Staying in the Moment

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For more effortless viewing across different languages, Lenovo AI Live Transcript with real-time translation1 enables instant understanding of what is being watched. The Tab Plus Gen 2 also includes intelligent features such as Lenovo Smarter Reader for easier reading and content navigation, and AI Notes with Lenovo Notepad for streamlined notetaking and organization.

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The Tab Plus Gen 2 features a 10200mAh battery supporting up to 15 hours of YouTube video streaming,2 along with 45W fast charging capabilities.3 It is compatible with the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, Lenovo Wireless Keyboard, and Lenovo 68W USB-C® Wall Charger (each sold separately).

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By combining powerful audio, vivid visuals, and a flexible design, the Tab Plus Gen 2 delivers immersive entertainment across every setting.

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Pricing and Availability4

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  • Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 will be available soon in select global markets with an expected starting price of $399.99.

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Product Specifications

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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2

Processor

MediaTek Dimensity 7400

Octa-core processor

OS

Launched with Android 16
Expect 2 OS upgrades until Android 18 and 4 years security patches until 2030

Memory5

6GB + 128GB | 8GB + 128GB | 8GB + 256GB | 12GB + 256GB
Expandable MicroSD card up to 2 TB

Display

12.1″ 2.5K (2560 X 1600) LCD display
120Hz refresh rate | 249ppi

800nits High Brightness Mode

Dolby Vision | HDR10

Dimensions

(mm) 278.8 x 181.1 x 6.8; with speaker bump: 22.7

Weight

~775g

Camera

Front: 8MP FF
Rear: 13MP AF

Audio

JBL 9-unit Pro Speaker System
Cinematic Audio System with Dedicated Bass Units

Connectivity

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Wi-Fi® 6 Certified
Bluetooth® 5.4

Sensors

Accelerometer Sensor | Gyroscope

Ports

USB-CTM 2.0 (Charging / Audio)
MicroSD card slot

Battery

10200mAh (typical value)
45W quick charge

Up to 15 hours of YouTube video streaming

Color

Celestial White

Compatible Accessories

Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
Lenovo Sleeve Suite

Built-in Kickstand

Built-in 360° rotating kickstand with wide-angle tilt
Supports portrait and landscape modes

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About Lenovo

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Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Guided by its vision of “Smarter Technology for All”, Lenovo is executing a Hybrid AI strategy that spans Personal AI – one personal AI, multiple devices; and Enterprise AI – helping customers turn data into insights and value. This strategy is delivered through the Group’s commitment to world-class innovation and a full-stack AI portfolio, including devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets, accessories), infrastructure solutions (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), as well as software, solutions, and services. With a global footprint spanning 21 research and development locations in 11 markets, and a global supply chain including more than 30 manufacturing sites across 10 markets, Lenovo is widely recognized for its operational excellence, including ranking #8 in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). Learn more at www.lenovo.com and follow the latest news in our newsroom.

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