Lenovo’s latest gaming tablet goes big on battery

Source: Engadget

Lenovo’s latest gaming tablet goes big on battery

Display and Design

• Screen: 8.8‑inch LCD panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 3K resolution.
• Brightness: Up to 600 nits.
• RGB Light Ring: A subtle RGB light ring surrounds the rear‑camera cutout, adding a gamer‑centric visual cue.
• Ports: Two USB‑C ports.

Performance

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset (up from previous generations).
• Memory: 16 GB of RAM.
• Storage: Configurable up to 512 GB.
• Battery: Larger 9,000 mAh unit, aimed at longer gaming sessions such as on long‑haul flights.

Software Features

• Lenovo AI Engine+: Utilises AI for audio enhancement and noise cancellation, improving the overall sound experience during gameplay.

Availability and Pricing

• Colors: Eclipse Black, Glacier White, and Surge.
• Release: Expected in May.
• Starting Price: $849.

Additional Lenovo Announcements

Lenovo also introduced a new 15‑inch variant of its Gen 11 Legion 7a gaming laptop (following an updated 16‑inch model announced at CES). Key details include:

• Display: Slightly smaller PureSight OLED panel.
• Processor: Ryzen AI Max+ 392 with integrated Radeon 8060S graphics.
• Weight: 1.65 kg, emphasizing portability.
• Battery: 84 Wh, suitable for the laptop’s size.
• Storage Options: Up to 2 TB.
• Release: Available in July, starting at $2,299.