Few other tablets come with such a complete feature set and provide as long battery life as the Lenovo ThinkTab X11. Lenovo’s first Android tablet in the ThinkPad family for quite some time offers just about everything you need for both business and personal use. However, anyone not benefiting from this wealth of features who is simply looking for a tablet for casual couch use may be disappointed with the ThinkTab X11’s weight.
The choice of chipset is a bit disappointing at this price point, particularly for a tablet. Lenovo has gone with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, which is a rather underpowered SoC that frequently struggles with the 1600p resolution. Brightness and color accuracy also fall short compared to the Poco Pad X1 or Xiaomi Pad 8.
Still, users who appreciate the multitude of functions offered by this feature-packed powerhouse from Lenovo will undoubtedly be able to look past our criticisms. A comparable tablet experience in the Android realm is nearly nonexistent, and thanks to its rugged case, the ThinkTab X11 can also be a solid choice for outdoor enthusiasts or construction site workers.
Pros: 5G + eSIM support, high durability, long battery life, minimal heat generation, high-contrast LCD without PWM, removable battery
Cons: Low display brightness, outdated SoC, heavy and thick chassis
The ThinkTab X11 is available from June 15th at a suggested retail price starting at around $579. Our review sample configuration, which includes a 5G modem and accessories, costs an additional $170.
The tablet packs a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Its 10.95-inch IPS LCD display runs at 2560×1600 resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate. Connectivity is a standout feature: dual USB-C ports, 5G cellular support, eSIM, Wi-Fi 6E, and a headphone jack.
In our battery tests, the ThinkTab X11 delivered exceptional endurance, lasting nearly 30 hours in web browsing tests at adjusted brightness. This puts it among the longest-lasting tablets we have tested, significantly outlasting competitors like the iPad 10.
The included stylus supports note-taking and drawing, though there is noticeable digitizer lag during fast movements. The fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button works reliably and quickly. For security-conscious users, the tablet also supports face unlock via the front camera, albeit with lower security.
