The nine speaker-packing Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is an incredible bargain at its first discount

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Jul 21, 2026, 2:44 AM

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The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 packs a truly unrivaled audio system. | Image by Lenovo

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If you don't think you need a rugged tablet with a user-replaceable battery and still can't afford the 13-inch Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 even at a cool $80 discount from a fairly reasonable $499.99 list price, there's another respectable Android mid-ranger from the same brand you might want to consider right now.

Also released very recently at a seemingly unbeatable $399.99, the 12.1-inch Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is marked down for the first time, looking even harder to eclipse in terms of its value for your money, especially as far as audiophiles and mobile entertainment junkies in general are concerned.

Not a big Android tablet fan? Then you might want to consider Apple's A16-powered iPad at a $100 discount with built-in cellular connectivity.

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With a 12.1-inch LCD screen capable of refreshing your content at a silky smooth 120Hz rate, nine JBL speakers, a reasonably powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 10,200mAh battery equipped with blazing fast 45W charging technology, the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is one of the best tablets for on-the-go entertainment right now, especially at a cool $50 discount from an already reasonable $399.99 list price.

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Yes, this bad boy promises to deliver the kind of sound you probably won't get from a $1,000 iPad, and you only need to cough up $349.99 if you hurry. The key selling point is without a doubt the unrivaled nine-speaker JBL audio system with a total 48W output, but the large LCD screen is definitely no pushover either, sporting a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and supporting 120Hz refresh rate technology.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 packs a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor that should be competent enough to handle your day-to-day content streaming, web browsing, and even moderate gaming needs, while the 45W charging-capable 10,200mAh battery vows to "keep the fun going" for hours and hours on end.

The built-in kickstand is probably the tablet's second biggest selling point, followed by a more than respectable 12.1-inch screen. | Image by Lenovo

Now, I'm obviously not going to claim that this is the best Android tablet money can buy today, especially if you consider its somewhat inflated 760 grams weight and 22.7mm thickness with that speaker bump factored in. But you're clearly looking at an amazing value proposition here, and compared to your typical mid-range slate, the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 also shines in terms of design versatility with a built-in 360-degree rotating kickstand allowing you to comfortably use the 12.1-incher in a number of different ways, orientations, and positions.

At $349.99, mind you, you can't get a lot of versatility, productivity, audio power, or overall system performance from Lenovo's rivals, as something like Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, for instance, falls short of the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 in... virtually all those key departments.

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Mint Mobile is now allowing you to get whichever plan you like for either three, six, or 12 months for just $15/mo. If you go for the six-month unlimited service, for instance, you'll now have to pay just $90 upfront instead of $210.

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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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