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| Lenovo Tab M7 | Lenovo Tab E8 |
| BUY NOW | BUY NOW |
| PROS | PROS |
| Excellent build quality. Very inexpensive. Good display. Solid battery life. Pure Android 9 Go. | Thanks to the compact 8-inch size, you can easily take the tablet with you. You can expand the memory with a memory card. |
| CONS | CONS |
| Performance too slow. Bad speaker. Blurry cameras. | You can’t connect to the internet on the go using 4G. |
Design
| Lenovo Tab M7 | Lenovo Tab E8 | |
| Dimensions | 176.3 x 102.8 x 8.2 mm | 123 x 209 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 236 grams | 320 grams |
| Materials | – | Carbon Fiber |
| Keys | – | – |
| Colors | – | Slate Black |
Lenovo Tab M7
This device has got metal back which is surprising as it is a very cheap tablet. However, the top and bottom of the back are made of plastic. The other nice thing about this device is its form factor. I like the size because it’s perfect to hold in one hand. Also, the design of the device is nice as it has got rubberized finishing which is quite good for the grip so that it doesn’t get slipped off.
The overall design of the device is good but I would have liked it more if the bezels were a little small.
Lenovo Tab E8
Unlike the Tab M7, the Lenovo Tab E8 is made of a plastic body but it feels quite nice considering its price. The back of the Tab E8 is completely blank but there is a camera on the top left corner. This can also behold in one hand but not as easily as the Tab M7. The bezels are also quite thin and perfect for the thumbs to rest as well. the build quality of the device also feels quite nice but it’s not as good as the Tab M7.
Overall, the build quality of the device is good feels strong enough and also it feels comfortable but a little bit heavy while holding it.
Display
| Lenovo Tab M7 | Lenovo Tab E8 | |
| Size | 7.0 inches | 8.0 inches |
| Resolution | 600 x 1024 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body | 76.34% | – |
| Colors | – | – |
| Touchscreen | YES | YES |
| Features | – | – |
Lenovo Tab M7
The Lenovo Tab M7 has got a 7-inch display with a standard-definition resolution. This was expected as it’s really a low priced device. So if you are a movie lover and thinking to buy this device then you have to watch movies in SD (standard definition) only.
Also, this is not a laminated display which means that there is going to be an air gap between the panel and the display. However, some important aspects like brightness, color reproduction, and contrast are nice according to its price. However, I wouldn’t recommend using this device in direct sunlight as it would get too dark on the screen to see anything.
Lenovo Tab E8
The Tab E8 has got an 8-inch HD screen. This screen is good enough for watching movies or videos as it’s not too big or not too small. The bezels are also, quite thin but perfect size for the thumbs to rest while watching movies or videos. The screen is not too bright, but it’s bright enough to use in outdoor lighting conditions but not under direct sunlight. As it would get very dark and we would only be able to see our reflection on the display.
The colors are decent, contrast is fine but the screen is not laminated which is fine in this price range. Overall, the display is good enough for watching movies or videos in indoor lighting conditions but it’s not usable outdoors in direct sunlight.
Hardware & Performance
| Lenovo Tab M7 | Lenovo Tab E8 | |
| System chip | MediaTek MT8321 | MediaTek MT8163B |
| Processor | Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A7 | Quad-core, 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP | Mali-450MP4 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage expansion | Yes, Upto 128 GB | Upto 128 GB |
| Device type | Tablet | Tablet |
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
Lenovo Tab M7
The Lenovo Tab M7 has got only one speaker and that’s also on the top of the display in the form of an earpiece. However, this speaker is not too loud but it’s clear for the audio it produces. This speaker also has no proper bass as well. Also, it’s loud enough to fill an empty room but nothing more than that.
The overall performance of the device is good enough for an everyday user. You can easily play videos on YouTube, watch movies, browse the web, or listen to music. However, if there are several apps running in the background then you might notice some apps need to reload after opening it. It also means that multitasking is not possible on this device. The reason for apps getting reload is less RAM memory.
Now, if you are someone who wants to do high-end gaming on this device then it’s not for you. However, simple games like Subway Surfer, Temple Run, and many such games are playable here. But you might notice some minor stutters here and there.
Lenovo Tab E8
The Tab E8 has got a speaker with Dolby-Atmos, it’s located just above the display and it also works as the earpiece as well. This is not a very loud speaker but it’s good as it a front-firing speaker. However, this speaker doesn’t have very good bass at all. Overall, this speaker is best mostly for indoor use only.
This device is best suitable for doing simple tasks like playing YouTube videos, browsing the web, listening to songs, and some other things like this. Overall, this device is good enough for simple tasks. However, if you are using several apps at a time then you might notice some apps running in the background get shut down because of less RAM memory.
You can also play some simple games like Subway Surfer or Temple Run without any issues. But high power games like PUBG or Call Of Duty can’t be played on this device as the processing power of this device is really low.
Camera & Battery life
| Lenovo Tab M7 | Lenovo Tab E8 | |
| Rear | Single camera | Single-camera |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 5 MP (Autofocus) |
| Video recording | 720 pixels | 720 pixels |
| Front | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Battery Capacity | 3500 mAh | 4850 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
Lenovo Tab M7
The cameras on this device are very bad and these cameras take very blurry images. However, if you are in bright light conditions then you might get some fine quality images. The videos taken on this device are also Ok kind but that’s not the case in low lighting conditions.
The battery life of the device is decent for its price. In my battery test, I got a run time of more than 9 hours which is pretty good considering that it’s a very cheap tablet. However, I just test by putting it in the video playback mode. This is not accurate but it’s good enough for an average user. As an average user mostly spends his time watching videos.
Lenovo Tab E8
The front and back camera on this device is very mediocre quality. You can expect photos or videos to get blurry if lighting conditions are not proper. I would just recommend you to use this cameras for video calling or for online classes.
The battery life of this device is not that great and according to my testing it would only lasts for a day at the best. So in terms of battery life this device is not great at all.
Which Should You Buy?
Now, if I need to buy one of these then I would definitely go for Lenovo Tab M7. This device might be a little compact device but it is perfect as the design is good and also the build is metal, the performance is nice, and also the battery life is nice as well.
However, the only problem the Tab M7 has is with the display as it supports Standard definition only. The only reason I am not going for the Tab E8 is because of its battery life. For me, battery life is the second important thing and because the battery life is not good I am going for this device.
