Lenovo Idea Tab 11" 2.5K Luna Grey 2025 Review

The Lenovo Idea Tab nails the media experience with a sharp screen and long battery, but its 4GB of RAM holds it back from doing much else. It's a one-task-at-a-time kind of tablet.

CPU MediaTek Dimensity
RAM 4 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 11" 2560x1600
OS Android 15
Stylus No
Cellular No
Lenovo Idea Tab 11" 2.5K Luna Grey 2025 tablet
57.9 Overall Score

Overview

The Lenovo Idea Tab is a solid budget Android tablet with one clear mission: media and light tasks. It's got a fantastic battery, a sharp screen, and decent speakers, all wrapped in a lightweight body. But you're not buying this for raw power. It's for reading, streaming, and basic note-taking, and for that, it mostly delivers.

Performance

The MediaTek Dimensity chip and 4GB of RAM are the weak points. Performance lands in the 38th and 27th percentiles, respectively. That means it's fine for one app at a time, like watching YouTube or reading an ebook. But try to multitask or do anything demanding, and you'll feel it stutter. The GPU is also in the 39th percentile, so don't expect to game on high settings.

Performance Percentiles

CPU 43.8
GPU 45.4
RAM 37.7
Screen 79.8
Battery 93.2
Feature 68.5
Storage 55.3
Connectivity 94.1
Social Proof 92.5

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Battery life is incredible, hitting the 97th percentile. 94th
  • The 11" 2.5K screen is sharp and bright for the price. 93th
  • Quad Dolby Atmos speakers sound surprisingly good. 93th
  • Lightweight and easy to carry around all day. 80th

Cons

  • Only 4GB of RAM means multitasking is a struggle.
  • The processor is slow for anything beyond basic tasks.
  • The optional pen is a separate purchase.
  • Wi-Fi 5 feels dated when many have moved to 6.

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU MediaTek Dimensity

Memory & Storage

RAM 4 GB
RAM Generation LPDDR4X
Storage 128 GB
Expandable Yes

Display

Size 11"
Resolution 2560 (QHD)
Panel IPS
Refresh Rate 90 Hz

Connectivity

Wi-Fi WiFi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
USB-C 1
Cellular No

Features

Stylus Support No
Stylus Model Lenovo Tab Pen
Fingerprint Reader No
Face Unlock Yes

Physical

Weight 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs
OS Android 15

Value & Pricing

At around $150 to $170, it's hard to complain. You're getting a premium-feeling screen and speakers, plus all-day battery life, for a very low price. The trade-off is performance, and that's the deal. If your needs are simple, this is a great value. If you need speed, you'll need to spend more.

vs Competition

Stack it up, and the choice gets clear. The iPad Pro and Surface Pro are in a different league for productivity, but they cost 5-10x more. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a better all-around Android tablet, but again, much pricier. Against other budget tablets, this one wins on screen quality and battery. The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro with 8GB RAM is a direct upgrade if you need more power but want to stay in the Lenovo family.

Spec Lenovo Idea Tab 11" 2.5K Apple iPad Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, Samsung Galaxy Tab S Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Lite - 10.9" 256GB - Teclast TECLAST T65PLUS 13.4-Inch Android 15 Tablet 2025, HOTWAV R9 Plus HOTWAV R9 Plus 2025 Rugged Tablet 11 inch Tablets
CPU MediaTek Dimensity Apple A16 Core i7 Exynos 1380 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz
RAM (GB) 4 6 16 8 8 8
Storage (GB) 128 128 256 256 256 512
Screen 11" 2560x1600 11" 2360x1640 12.3" 2736x1824 10.9" 2112x1320 13.4" 1920x1200 11" 1920x1200
OS Android 15 iPadOS Windows 11 Home Android 15 Android 15 Android 14
Stylus false true true true false false
Cellular false false false false true true
Battery (Wh) - 29 - - - -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CpuGpuRamScreenBatteryFeatureStorageConnectivitySocial Proof
Lenovo Idea Tab 11" 2.5K 43.845.437.779.893.268.555.394.192.5
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 chip Compare 71.371.965.878.596.793.455.389.999.3
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Compare 90.389.390.682.846.290.384.156.189.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10 Lite 10.9" Compare 43.845.474.551.89492.974.394.191.2
Teclast T65PLUS 13.4-Inch Android 15 Tablet 2025 Compare 73.774.374.544.594.626.874.392.895
HOTWAV R9 Plus HOTWAV R9 Plus 2025 Rugged Tablet 11 inch Tablets Android 14 Compare 73.774.374.547.846.226.888.195.391.1

Verdict

Buy this if you want a cheap tablet for watching videos, reading, and very light web browsing. It's perfect for a student on a tight budget or someone who just needs a portable screen. Don't buy it if you plan to use more than two apps at once, do any serious work, or play modern games.