Lenovo's best tablet for music streaming is almost too cheap to be true after this $130 discount

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Sep 29, 2026, 3:23 AM

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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 with built-in kickstand

This is clearly a very distinctive-looking Android tablet. | Image by Lenovo

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Lenovo is not only one of the world's most successful tablet vendors, but a decidedly eccentric rival for the likes of Apple and Samsung as well, often setting its best mid-rangers apart from the competition with truly unique features and design elements rather than just an overall solid quality/price ratio.

Released a little over three months ago, the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, for instance, packs a surprising number of speakers that the likes of the overall higher-end Yoga Tab Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 can't match. That obviously makes this 12.1-inch giant an absolute audio champion... you can currently buy for a measly $269.99.

The TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER might be your best Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 alternative right now at a killer $130 discount.

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$130 off (33%)

With a built-in 360-degree rotating kickstand, no less than nine super-powerful JBL speakers, a large, sharp, and smooth 12.1-inch touchscreen, and a fittingly hefty 10,200mAh battery capable of charging at up to 45W rates, the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 practically has no competition in the sub-$300 segment at this record new discount.

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No, that's not a typo, and no, there are no special requirements you need to meet to slash a whopping 130 bucks off the slate's already reasonable $399.99 list price. The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 also has a bunch of other things going for it than the incredibly powerful nine-speaker JBL Pro sound system, with that aforementioned 12.1-inch LCD screen impressing in the resolution and refresh rate technology departments in addition to size and a built-in kickstand further helping this remarkably affordable Android tablet stand out from the Apple-led global pack.

Naturally, no iPad can rival the mind-blowing bang for your buck offered by the jumbo-sized and decidedly versatile Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 right now, while Samsung's Galaxy Tab A11 Plus might be similarly budget-friendly but it's nowhere near as feature-packed, powerful, or premium-looking.

The pretty much unrivaled audio power is clearly the number one Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 selling point. | Image by Lenovo

That's right, your 270 bucks will also buy you an undeniably elegant design (in an eye-catching Celestial White color) and razor-thin 6.8mm profile (speaker bump notwithstanding) in addition to a large, sharp, and 120Hz refresh rate-capable display, no less than 48 watts of audio power, a reasonably zippy MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, 8GB RAM, 128 gigs of internal storage space, a hefty 10,200mAh battery equipped with blazing fast 45W charging support, and last but not least, guaranteed Android 17 and Android 18 updates.

Is this the best Android tablet money can buy today? Obviously not. Can you find a better device at a similar or slightly higher price? Also very clearly not.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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