How does the 9 JBL speakers audio compare to iPad Pro in Tab Plus Gen 2?

iPad Pro with 4 speakers delivers clean balanced audio at high quality. Tab Plus Gen 2 with 9 JBL speakers delivers louder fuller sound especially for movies and music. JBL is a respected audio brand with Dolby Atmos. But true quality is judged by direct experience rather than speaker count alone.

Is the Bluetooth Speaker mode genuinely useful?

Yes for specific scenarios — when you want to listen to music from your phone in a room you can connect it to Tab Plus which will give you louder fuller audio than the phone's two speakers. Useful for small gatherings and informal meetings where you don't want the extra bulk of a separate Bluetooth speaker.

Is 800 nits display brightness sufficient?

800 nits is sufficient for indoor use in regular and well-lit rooms. In strongly lit environments or outdoors the display may appear dim compared to OLED at 1,500+ nits. But as a home tablet this brightness is entirely sufficient in 90% of use cases.

Is Dimensity 7400 appropriate for an entertainment tablet?

Dimensity 7400 is a capable processor for entertainment apps — video streaming, audio, web browsing, and moderate gaming. But for video editing or demanding games on the tablet this processor may feel constraining. The primary goal of this tablet is consumption not production.

Is the missing charger from the box a problem at $400?

It comes across as disappointing at $400 — a 45W charger separately can cost $20-40 additional. Lenovo often justifies this noting most users already have USB-C chargers. But such an accessory should be included in a tablet at this price.

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Official 2026 — 9 JBL Speakers, 12.1-Inch Dolby Vision LCD, 10,200mAh Battery, 360° Rotating Kickstand at $400

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 — The Sound Tablet Returns With One More Speaker and More Power

The Lenovo Tab Plus was announced in mid-2024 and it had only 8 JBL speakers — that may not have been enough for some, so here comes the second generation model with 9 JBL speakers.

Tab Plus's philosophy has been clear since the first generation: a tablet designed primarily for home entertainment audio and visual — not the lightest or thinnest or most productive, but the loudest, clearest, and longest-lasting. Gen 2 deepens this identity in every direction.

Audio — 9 JBL Speakers With Dolby Atmos and Unique Bluetooth Mode

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 supports Dolby Atmos — the Dolby Audio processing can be set to Dynamic, Movie and Music modes. Interestingly, it has a Bluetooth speaker mode if you want to play music from your phone with more oomph than the phone's speakers can provide.

9 JBL speakers in a single tablet is an unprecedented number in consumer tablets. For comparison iPad Pro has 4 speakers and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ has 4 as well. Lenovo more than doubles this number. The Bluetooth speaker mode is genuinely clever — the tablet transforms into an actual Bluetooth speaker for your phone when you want louder audio.

Display — 12.1-Inch Dolby Vision and HDR10

The Gen 2 model has a larger 12.1-inch LCD (up from 11.5 inches) with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. It has 2,560 x 1,600px resolution and can reach up to 800 nits in High Brightness Mode.

Growing the screen from 11.5 to 12.1 inches may seem marginal but delivers a noticeably wider viewing area for entertainment. Dolby Vision is a higher standard than regular HDR10 — supporting dynamic HDR content that adapts scene by scene. 800 nits is sufficient for comfortable viewing in regular rooms but remains limited in harsh outdoor lighting compared to OLED.

Built-in Kickstand — Completing the Viewing Experience

The built-in kickstand helps to put the display at a comfortable angle for watching movies. It can also rotate 360°, allowing you to prop up the tablet in portrait orientation — this is better for video calls.

A built-in 360°-rotating kickstand is a practical feature most competing tablets don't offer without an external case. In portrait mode for video calls or landscape mode for movie watching — the same kickstand serves both scenarios.

Battery and Charging — 10,200mAh Claiming 15 Hours

There is a 10,200mAh battery inside that can last up to 15 hours of streaming YouTube. It supports 45W charging, but there is no charger included in the box.

15 hours of YouTube streaming is a reasonable claim with 10,200mAh — meaning a full day of intensive entertainment. The absence of a charger at a $400 price point is a negative note — a widespread industry trend but frustrating for consumers.

Chipset, Memory, and Storage

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is powered by the Dimensity 7400 with 6/8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. A microSD slot supporting cards up to 2TB is available. The tablet launches with Android 16 and will receive two OS updates (up to Android 18) and 4 years of security patches until 2030.

2TB microSD support in an entertainment tablet is valuable — meaning a massive local movie library without relying on internet. Commitment to Android 18 and security until 2030 gives the device a long software lifespan.

Weight and Dimensions — Not Built for Frequent Carrying

The chunky speaker array on the back means that this isn't the most portable 12.1-inch tablet ever — it weighs 775g and measures 6.8mm in the thin parts and 22.7mm at the speaker bump.

775 grams is heavy for daily carrying but acceptable for a home tablet resting on a table or its built-in kickstand. 22.7mm at the speaker bump is substantial — this design is explicit about its priorities: sound over slimness.

Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 will be available in select markets soon at $400/£370.