Lenovo Tab M10 5G in review – Tablet with mobile connections and long battery life

Name: Lenovo Tab M10 5G
Brand: Lenovo

Master of endurance. The Lenovo Tab M10 5G could offer a bit more performance, especially when compared to its rivals. But if you're okay with mid-range power and appreciate occasional charging in addition to a 90 Hz display without PWM, this tablet could be the one for you. We will take a closer look at the tablet's strengths and weaknesses during this test.

Florian Schmitt, 👁 Florian Schmitt (translated by Carmen Pol), Published 11/15/2023 🇩🇪

5G Android ARM Tablet

Lenovo offers a variety of tablets, with a primary focus on the mid-range market. While the Tab P11 5G stands out as a compelling choice, the company has introduced a 5G model for its more affordable Tab M10. This 10.6-inch tablet is currently competitively priced at less than $200 USD.

In our review, we closely examine whether this mid-range tablet is truly worth considering, given its slightly older SoC and some minor cost-saving measures compared to the Tab P11 5G. Can its robust battery capacity compensate for these shortcomings?

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Lenovo Tab M10 5G (Tab M Series)

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G 8 x 1.7 - 2.2 GHz, Kryo 660 Gold (2x Cortex-A78) / Silver (6x Cortex-A55)

Graphics adapter

Qualcomm Adreno 619

Memory

6 GB

Display

10.60 inch 15:9, 2000 x 1200 pixel 220 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, native pen support, IPS, glossy: yes, 90 Hz

Storage

128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 128 GB

, 100 GB free

Connections

1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5mm audio port, Card Reader: microSDXC (up to 1TB) , Brightness Sensor, Sensors: proximity sensor, acceleration sensor, position sensor, hall sensor

Networking

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM (850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66), 5G (Band n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78), LTE, 5G, GPS

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 252.7 x 160.3 ( = 0.33 x 9.95 x 6.31 in)

Battery

7700 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 20 Watt charging

Charging

fast charging / Quickcharge

Operating System

Android 13

Camera

Primary Camera: 13 MPix AF, LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix

Additional features

Speakers: stereo speakers, charger, USB cable, SIM needle, 24 Months Warranty, fanless

Weight

490 g ( = 17.28 oz / 1.08 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

Price

399 Euro

Links

Lenovo homepage
Lenovo notebook section

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Rating	Date	Model	Weight	Height	Size	Resolution
82.6 %	11/2023	Lenovo Tab M10 5G SD 695 5G, Adreno 619	490 g	8.3 mm	10.60"	2000x1200
80 %	03/2023	Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 T610, Mali-G52 MP2	460 g	8.5 mm	10.10"	1920x1200
85.2 %	02/2023	Lenovo Tab P11 5G SD 750G 5G, Adreno 619	520 g	7.5 mm	11.00"	2000x1200
88.8 %	08/2023	Xiaomi Pad 6 SD 870, Adreno 650	490 g	6.51 mm	11.00"	2880x1800
89.3 %	04/2023	OnePlus Pad Dimensity 9000, Mali-G710 MP10	552 g	6.5 mm	11.61"	2800x2000

Case – A plastic back end

The tablet's back is made of plastic and is either dark blue or dark gray, with a slightly contrasting color at the top. Without a cover, fingerprints will quickly accumulate on the rear, despite the matt appearance. According to the producer, there is basic dust and splash water protection, although the tablet should not be submerged in water.

The Tab M10 5G weighs 1.08 lbs, which is modest given its size. The screen's borders are intended to allow you to hold the tablet comfortably without unintentionally touching the touchscreen, while yet maintaining a contemporary appearance.

It has a good build quality; pressure seldom passes through to the screen, the case can only be bent a little, and material transitions are so smooth that you can scarcely feel them.

Connectivity – 5G, but without eSIM

Lenovo's tablet comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 flash storage, which is typical for tablets in this price range. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi Pad 6 offers even faster mass storage.

Unlike the Tab P11 5G, this tablet features a USB 2.0 port, resulting in slower cable data transfers and the inability to mirror screen content on external monitors through a cable.

While the tablet includes a 3.5 mm audio port, it lacks an NFC module, preventing the use of payment services like Google Pay.

For cellular capabilities, a nano SIM is required, as eSIMs are not supported.

Left: speaker, standby button

Right: speaker, USB-C port, 3.5 mm audio port

microSD card reader

In addition to the SIM slot, there's an option to expand memory using a microSD card. The card reader performs quite well, outpacing similar devices in our copying test.

SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash (Angelbird V60)	30.2 MB/s
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash (Angelbird V60)	26.6 MB/s -12%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird V60)	21.3 MB/s -29%

Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø34.7 (24.5-41)

Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø34 (17.4-45.3)

Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø28.9 (21.1-37.7)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø74 (11.4-92.8)

Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø71.3 (43.6-81.3)

Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø75.6 (14.2-95)

Software – Pure Android

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G runs on Android 13, with minimal modifications from Lenovo. This makes it user-friendly for experienced Android users.

Lenovo avoids installing third-party software for advertising purposes, opting instead for note-taking and drawing apps for pen input, a relaxation app, the Lenovo Service app, and Lenovo Freestyle for device connectivity.

As of the testing period, the security patches are dated July 2023. Lenovo pledges an update to Android 14 and commits to providing 3.5 years of software updates, potentially until the end of 2026.

Communication and GNSS – WLAN barely works

The tablet connects via WiFi 5, providing stable and suitable data rates, especially when tested with the Asus ROG Rapture AXE11000 reference router.

However, it's worth noting that many tablets in the same price range offer faster internet connection options, as seen with devices like the Xiaomi Pad 6 and the OnePlus Pad.

Thanks to its plastic case, the built-in 5G modem could establish relatively undisturbed and stable connections during our two-week test period, supporting numerous 4G and 5G frequencies for versatile mobile internet use while traveling.

While the tablet includes a telephone function, it's recommended to use a headset in public, as the sound is output through the speakers, potentially allowing others to listen in.

Networking
iperf3 receive AXE11000
OnePlus Pad	1696 (1635^min - 1722^max) MBit/s +451%
Xiaomi Pad 6	932 (727^min - 966^max) MBit/s +203%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	608 (568^min - 629^max) MBit/s +97%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	319 (310^min - 325^max) MBit/s +4%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	308 (264^min - 337^max) MBit/s
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
OnePlus Pad	1710 (1696^min - 1724^max) MBit/s +387%
Xiaomi Pad 6	880 (791^min - 925^max) MBit/s +151%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	511 (344^min - 584^max) MBit/s +46%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	351 (333^min - 366^max) MBit/s 0%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	351 (332^min - 363^max) MBit/s

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø308 (264-337)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø351 (332-363)

The tablet's GNSS module supports all major global networks but does not use SBAS for more precise tracking. Indoors, location determination is approximate, but stepping outside results in quick and accurate location tracking with up to 10 ft accuracy.

We took the tablet for a bike ride and compared it to the Garmin Venu 2 wristwatch to see how it performed in real-world circumstances.

The Lenovo tablet performs well in terms of localization, performing difficult maneuvers such as curves with ease and deviating just slightly from the real path on a few occasions. As a result, we recommend using a tablet for navigation and tracking.

Lenovo Tab M10 5G tracking – turning point

Cameras – Average for a tablet

Tablets often compromise on camera quality, given that only a few users use the device for photography due to its form factor.

The 13-megapixel main camera on the Lenovo Tab M10 5G takes pictures with a rudimentary level of detail. Even in well-lit conditions, fine structures, like those on maple leaves, lack clarity, falling short of the quality found in high-end smartphone cameras.

In challenging conditions, such as low light and high contrast, the tablet's camera performance is subpar: bright areas appear too bright, dark areas lack detail, and overall sharpness is moderate.

Video recording is limited to a maximum of 1080p and 30 fps, with lower detail levels, occasional autofocus pumping, and noticeable exposure adjustments..

On the front, there's an 8-megapixel camera that captures somewhat dark selfies. While generally usable, they may lose some detail when enlarged.

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We took the tablet to the photo lab, where the main camera captured a photo of our test chart in both full studio lighting and low-light conditions of 1 lux.

In optimal lighting, the photo appeared cloudy and lacked contrast, while at 1 lux, very little was recognizable in the picture.

ColorChecker Lenovo Tab M10 5G: 7.22 ∆E min: 1.35 - max: 14.96 ∆E

Accessories and warranty – Stylus available separately

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G TB360ZU comes with a charger, cable, and SIM tool. Lenovo also sells a matching protective cover and an integrated stand.

For users interested in a stylus, the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus is available separately. It features 4,096 pressure and tilt levels, a USB-C port for charging, and connects to the tablet via Bluetooth.

Lenovo offers a 12-month warranty on its products for orders made within the USA.

Input devices & operation – No fingerprint sensor

Because of the 90 Hz panel, the touchscreen is extremely responsive and remains sensitive even in the corners. The hardware buttons on the top and left sides of the case are simple to use.

There is no fingerprint sensor, thus the tablet must rely on 2D facial identification via the front camera. This method works relatively quickly and reliably.

Display – Quite bright IPS screen without PWM

The IPS display of the Lenovo Tab M10 5G achieves an impressive brightness of up to 472 cd/m² during our test, notably higher than similarly priced tablets.

The resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels enables a clear display on the 10.6-inch panel. The Widevine L1 certification enables HD streaming content.

However, the black level is less convincing, and the contrast appears weak, resulting in a somewhat dull picture. Fortunately, the white balance can be adjusted in the settings, and it can reduce the blue content in the picture using the night light feature.


418 cd/m²	430 cd/m²	440 cd/m²
471 cd/m²	472 cd/m²	462 cd/m²
430 cd/m²	456 cd/m²	453 cd/m²

Distribution of brightness

tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2

Maximum: 472 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 448 cd/m² Minimum: 4.4 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Center on Battery: 472 cd/m²
Contrast: 749:1 (Black: 0.63 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.17 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5.1
ΔE Greyscale 6.3 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
95.4% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.173

	Lenovo Tab M10 5G IPS, 2000x1200, 10.60	Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 IPS, 1920x1200, 10.10	Lenovo Tab P11 5G IPS, 2000x1200, 11.00	Xiaomi Pad 6 IPS LCD, 2880x1800, 11.00	OnePlus Pad IPS, 2800x2000, 11.61
Screen		-5%	3%	34%	34%
Brightness middle	472	343 -27%	358 -24%	541 15%	474 0%
Brightness	448	332 -26%	338 -25%	494 10%	447 0%
Brightness Distribution	89	94 6%	88 -1%	89 0%	89 0%
Black Level *	0.63	0.31 51%	0.47 25%	0.65 -3%	0.32 49%
Contrast	749	1106 48%	762 2%	832 11%	1481 98%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *	4.17	5.9 -41%	3.94 6%	0.9 78%	3.16 24%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *	8.8	11.2 -27%	7.38 16%	1.8 80%	5.37 39%
Greyscale dE 2000 *	6.3	7.9 -25%	4.7 25%	1.4 78%	2.5 60%
Gamma	2.173 ^101%	2.184 ^101%	2.211 ^100%	2.26 ^97%	2.09 ^105%
CCT	8314 ^78%	9198 ^71%	7666 ^85%	6710 ^97%	7112 ^91%

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

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To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.

Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18716 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

No PWM was detected in our measurements, but the slow response times may render the screen unsuitable for demanding users.

Our spectrophotometer and CalMAN software reveal a noticeable blue cast in our measurements. Overall, the color reproduction is quite decent, except for bright blue tones and white.

Display Response Times

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Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.

↔ Response Time Black to White
16 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 11 ms rise
16 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 5 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 30 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.8 ms).
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
34 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 19 ms rise
34 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 15 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 39 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (34.3 ms).

It's best to avoid direct sunlight outside since the shiny display surface and general average brightness might make viewing images difficult.

On the other hand, the steadiness of the viewing angle is remarkable, providing side views of the screen content.

Performance - Lenovo Tab M10 5G with relatively limited power

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, being two years old, provides relatively modest power compared to similarly priced devices in our benchmarks, placing it in the midrange at best.

During our test period, everyday use showed minimal stutters, but the device can reach its limits when handling very complex apps and multitasking.

Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
OnePlus Pad	1279 Points +93%
Xiaomi Pad 6	1003 Points +52%
Average of class Tablet (140 - 1892, n=51, last 2 years)	782 Points +18%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (659 - 697, n=22)	675 Points +2%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	661 Points
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	643 Points -3%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	346 Points -48%
Multi-Core
OnePlus Pad	3998 Points +107%
Xiaomi Pad 6	3328 Points +72%
Average of class Tablet (312 - 8524, n=51, last 2 years)	2709 Points +40%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	1936 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (1663 - 2038, n=22)	1915 Points -1%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	1837 Points -5%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	1267 Points -35%

Geekbench 6.2
Single-Core
Xiaomi Pad 6	1299 Points +45%
Average of class Tablet (203 - 2107, n=20, last 2 years)	1036 Points +16%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (893 - 918, n=6)	904 Points +1%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	894 Points
Multi-Core
Xiaomi Pad 6	3357 Points +61%
Average of class Tablet (493 - 5652, n=20, last 2 years)	2777 Points +33%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (2058 - 2189, n=6)	2095 Points 0%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	2086 Points

Antutu v9 - Total Score
OnePlus Pad	935522 Points +139%
Xiaomi Pad 6	581322 Points +49%
Average of class Tablet (92766 - 1416727, n=44, last 2 years)	528565 Points +35%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	392823 Points 0%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	391372 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (344344 - 416086, n=16)	391251 Points 0%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	199786 Points -49%

PCMark for Android - Work 3.0
OnePlus Pad	15951 Points +70%
Xiaomi Pad 6	13728 Points +46%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6897 - 11732, n=21)	9504 Points +1%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	9374 Points
Average of class Tablet (4045 - 17267, n=47, last 2 years)	9210 Points -2%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	7498 Points -20%

CrossMark - Overall
OnePlus Pad	1114 Points +84%
Xiaomi Pad 6	754 Points +24%
Average of class Tablet (172 - 1585, n=43, last 2 years)	742 Points +22%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	606 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (521 - 606, n=16)	583 Points -4%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	502 Points -17%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	356 Points -41%

BaseMark OS II
Overall
OnePlus Pad	7453 Points +98%
Xiaomi Pad 6	5289 Points +40%
Average of class Tablet (444 - 8886, n=41, last 2 years)	3923 Points +4%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	3766 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (3171 - 3848, n=17)	3651 Points -3%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	3519 Points -7%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	2283 Points -39%
System
OnePlus Pad	10635 Points +33%
Xiaomi Pad 6	8463 Points +6%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	8019 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6789 - 8231, n=17)	7772 Points -3%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	7119 Points -11%
Average of class Tablet (1103 - 14097, n=41, last 2 years)	6674 Points -17%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	4777 Points -40%
Memory
OnePlus Pad	6873 Points +63%
Xiaomi Pad 6	6127 Points +45%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	4671 Points +11%
Average of class Tablet (916 - 8890, n=41, last 2 years)	4467 Points +6%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (3167 - 4836, n=17)	4261 Points +1%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	4218 Points
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	3412 Points -19%
Graphics
OnePlus Pad	22155 Points +402%
Xiaomi Pad 6	11263 Points +155%
Average of class Tablet (580 - 31738, n=41, last 2 years)	8352 Points +89%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	4415 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (3975 - 4426, n=17)	4339 Points -2%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	3974 Points -10%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	1497 Points -66%
Web
OnePlus Pad	1906 Points +41%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	1347 Points
Xiaomi Pad 6	1336 Points -1%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (1078 - 1382, n=17)	1240 Points -8%
Average of class Tablet (10 - 1907, n=41, last 2 years)	1230 Points -9%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	1161 Points -14%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	1114 Points -17%

AImark - Score v3.x
OnePlus Pad	27367 Points +5824%
Average of class Tablet (84 - 156427, n=22, last 2 years)	9087 Points +1867%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	2942 Points +537%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (445 - 3080, n=5)	984 Points +113%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	462 Points
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	302 Points -35%
Xiaomi Pad 6	Points -100%

UL Procyon AI Inference - Overall Score
OnePlus Pad	29879 Points +424%
Xiaomi Pad 6	16501 Points +189%
Average of class Tablet (1662 - 73266, n=33, last 2 years)	12604 Points +121%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	7776 Points +36%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (5442 - 9348, n=13)	6934 Points +21%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	5707 Points
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	1662 Points -71%

Legend

Lenovo Tab M10 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 619, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash

Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 UNISOC T610, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, 64 GB eMMC Flash

Lenovo Tab P11 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 619, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash

Xiaomi Pad 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 650, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash

OnePlus Pad MediaTek Dimensity 9000, ARM Mali-G710 MP10,

Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

Average of class Tablet

GPU benchmarks indicate that the tablet has ample power for complex apps at its native screen resolution; issues only arise at 1440p or 4K. However, it's worth noting that competitors from Xiaomi and OnePlus exhibit significantly more power in these scenarios.

3DMark: Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | Wild Life Extreme | Wild Life Unlimited Score | Wild Life Score | 2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | 2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | 2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen

3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	2310 Points +556%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	1233 Points +250%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	352 Points
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	331 Points -6%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	132 Points -62%

3DMark / Wild Life Extreme
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	2377 Points +558%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	1246 Points +245%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	361 Points
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	337 Points -7%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	135 Points -63%

3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	8497 Points +609%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	4252 Points +255%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	1198 Points
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	1115 Points -7%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	522 Points -56%

3DMark / Wild Life Score
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	7933 Points +554%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	4293 Points +254%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	1213 Points
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	1116 Points -8%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	524 Points -57%

3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	9689 Points +219%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	7363 Points +142%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	3042 Points
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	2948 Points -3%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	1146 Points -62%

3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	12658 Points +328%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	8593 Points +191%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	2957 Points
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	2816 Points -5%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	979 Points -67%

3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	5321 Points +57%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	4882 Points +44%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	3528 Points +4%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	3383 Points
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	2848 Points -16%

GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	109 fps +38%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	79 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	60 fps -24%
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	60 fps -24%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	31 fps -61%

GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	246 fps +162%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	181 fps +93%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	94 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	91 fps -3%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	32 fps -66%

GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	60 fps +40%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	59 fps +37%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	43 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	40 fps -7%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	19 fps -56%

GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	177 fps +277%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	118 fps +151%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	47 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	45 fps -4%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	20 fps -57%

GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	51 fps +59%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	33 fps +3%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	32 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	29 fps -9%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	11 fps -66%

GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	128 fps +276%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	81 fps +138%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	34 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	33 fps -3%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	12 fps -65%

GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	32 fps +78%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	21 fps +17%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	18 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	17 fps -6%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	6.4 fps -64%

GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	73 fps +284%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	49 fps +158%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	19 fps 0%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	19 fps
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	6.6 fps -65%

GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	26 fps +117%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	17 fps +42%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	12 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	11 fps -8%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	4.5 fps -62%

GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	37 fps +374%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	20 fps +156%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	7.8 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	7.3 fps -6%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	2.7 fps -65%

GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	36 fps +80%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	22 fps +10%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	20 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	18 fps -10%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	7.4 fps -63%

GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	93 fps +343%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	53 fps +152%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	21 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	20 fps -5%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	7.8 fps -63%

GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000	17 fps +386%
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	9.7 fps +177%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	3.5 fps
Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash	3.3 fps -6%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash	1.2 fps -66%

While benchmarks show reasonable performance when surfing the internet, possibly attributed to the newer browser version, in practical use, complex pages take a while to load. Notably, there is a delay in displaying photos when scrolling.

Jetstream 2 | WebXPRT 4 | Speedometer 2.0 | Octane V2 | Mozilla Kraken 1.1

Jetstream 2 - Total Score
OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112)	148.115 Points +49%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G (Chrome 118)	99.224 Points
Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 236, n=48, last 2 years)	92 Points -7%
Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115)	86.985 Points -12%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (48.6 - 102.7, n=17)	67.7 Points -32%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G (Chrome 109)	67.456 Points -32%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 (Chrome 111)	46.85 Points -53%

WebXPRT 4 - Overall Score
OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112)	158 Points +61%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G (Chrome 118)	98 Points
Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115)	94 Points -4%
Average of class Tablet (21 - 227, n=40, last 2 years)	90 Points -8%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (58 - 107, n=16)	70 Points -29%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G (Chrome 109)	63 Points -36%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 (Chrome 111)	53 Points -46%

Speedometer 2.0 - Result
OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112)	119 runs/min +66%
Average of class Tablet (14.7 - 376, n=42, last 2 years)	88.5 runs/min +23%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G (Chrome 118)	71.7 runs/min
Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115)	68.93 runs/min -4%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (38.7 - 72.6, n=14)	50.9 runs/min -29%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G (Chome 109)	41.5 runs/min -42%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 (Chome 111)	34.43 runs/min -52%

Octane V2 - Total Score
OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112)	50429 Points +74%
Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115)	30783 Points +6%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G (Chrome 118)	29009 Points
Average of class Tablet (5004 - 74614, n=54, last 2 years)	26173 Points -10%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (17849 - 30733, n=19)	23375 Points -19%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G (Chrome 109)	21566 Points -26%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 (Chrome 111)	11952 Points -59%

Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total Score
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 (Chrome 111)	3075.1 ms * -127%
Average of class Tablet (451 - 34733, n=49, last 2 years)	2978 ms * -120%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G (Chrome 109)	1897.2 ms * -40%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (1309 - 2501, n=16)	1825 ms * -35%
Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115)	1532.1 ms * -13%
Lenovo Tab M10 5G (Chrome 118)	1356.1 ms *
OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112)	797.7 ms * +41%

* ... smaller is better

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G features a relatively fast UFS 2.2 flash, though our benchmark indicates that the memory controller might not fully exploit its potential. Nevertheless, the memory is definitely faster than the eMMC flash in the non-5G variant of the Tab M10, resulting in rather fast data transfers and bearable loading times.

	Lenovo Tab M10 5G	Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	Lenovo Tab P11 5G	Xiaomi Pad 6	OnePlus Pad	Average 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash	Average of class Tablet
AndroBench 3-5		-49%	22%	111%	191%	17%	26%
Sequential Read 256KB	500.8	277.2 -45%	921.5 84%	1673.97 234%	1866.48 273%	711 ?(303 - 1038, n=56) 42%	929 ?(163 - 3414, n=50, last 2 years) 86%
Sequential Write 256KB	470.4	210.4 -55%	415.2 -12%	745.32 58%	1616.83 244%	520 ?(105.3 - 903, n=56) 11%	602 ?(66.7 - 2528, n=50, last 2 years) 28%
Random Read 4KB	186.4	105.1 -44%	174.6 -6%	298.45 60%	341.39 83%	186.3 ?(89.3 - 297, n=56) 0%	169.1 ?(10.1 - 451, n=50, last 2 years) -9%
Random Write 4KB	159.3	78.5 -51%	195.4 23%	304.34 91%	420.93 164%	181.9 ?(70.5 - 419, n=56) 14%	155.6 ?(5.3 - 447, n=50, last 2 years) -2%

Gaming - Gaming possible at 30 fps

Since most mobile games are designed to run on slower devices, you can, of course, play games on the Tab M10 5G. Anyone expecting 60 fps or more due to the 90 Hz screen will be disappointed: We measured a maximum of 40 frames per second at extremely low settings in PUBG Mobile and a maximum of 30 frames per second in Diablo: Immortal using the GameBench software package.

Control via the touchscreen and position sensor is seamless, and most of the buttons are also very large considering the 10.6-inch screen. Keep in mind that little hands will find it difficult to reach all of the buttons, and the weight will wear your arms out faster than on a smartphone.

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; PUBG Mobile; Smooth; 2.9.0: Ø39.9 (36-41)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; PUBG Mobile; HD; 2.9.0: Ø29.9 (29-31)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; Diablo Immortal; Medium Mobile Low; 2.1.2: Ø30 (29-31)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; Diablo Immortal; Ultra Mobile Very High; 2.1.2: Ø29.8 (26-31)

Emissions – Hardly any heating and no throttling

Temperature

Even under sustained load, our test device warms up to a maximum of 35 °C, which is barely detectable.

The 3DMark stress tests show that the SoC's performance is unaffected even after extended load.

Max. Load

Idle


31.5 °C 89 F	28.6 °C 83 F	26.1 °C 79 F
29.7 °C 85 F	27.7 °C 82 F	25.6 °C 78 F
28.7 °C 84 F	26.5 °C 80 F	25.6 °C 78 F

Maximum: 31.5 °C = 89 F
Average: 27.8 °C = 82 F


26.6 °C 80 F	33.5 °C 92 F	35 °C 95 F
26.6 °C 80 F	26.9 °C 80 F	30.6 °C 87 F
26 °C 79 F	27.9 °C 82 F	28.5 °C 83 F

Maximum: 35 °C = 95 F
Average: 29.1 °C = 84 F

Power Supply (max.) 42.3 °C = 108 F | Room Temperature 21 °C = 70 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260

(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 27.8 °C / 82 F, compared to the average of 30.2 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Tablet.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 31.5 °C / 89 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F, ranging from 21.2 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35 °C / 95 F, compared to the average of 33.5 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 23.6 °C / 74 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.

3DMark Wild Life Stress Test

Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø7.24 (7.23-7.25)

Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø3.14 (3.13-3.16)

Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø6.69 (6.68-6.71)

Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø21.5 (21.1-25.4)

OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø41.2 (35.1-48.8)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G Adreno 619, SD 695 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.4.1: Ø2.16 (2.15-2.18)

Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.0.2: Ø0.799 (0.789-0.809)

Lenovo Tab P11 5G Adreno 619, SD 750G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.0.2: Ø2.02 (1.957-2.03)

Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.0.2: Ø6.27 (6.1-7.39)

OnePlus Pad Mali-G710 MP10, Dimensity 9000; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.0.2: Ø12.5 (12-14.1)

3DMark
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	98.7 (2.15^min - 2.18^max) %
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	97.5 (0.789^min - 0.809^max) % -1%
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	96.3 (1.957^min - 2.03^max) % -2%
OnePlus Pad	84.8 (12^min - 14.1^max) % -14%
Xiaomi Pad 6	82.5 (6.1^min - 7.39^max) % -16%
Wild Life Stress Test Stability
Lenovo Tab M10 5G	99.7 (7.23^min - 7.25^max) %
Lenovo Tab P11 5G	99.5 (6.68^min - 6.71^max) % 0%
Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3	99.3 (3.13^min - 3.16^max) % 0%
Xiaomi Pad 6	83.1 (21.1^min - 25.4^max) % -17%
OnePlus Pad	72 (35.1^min - 48.8^max) % -28%

Legend

Lenovo Tab M10 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 619, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash

Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 UNISOC T610, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, 64 GB eMMC Flash

Lenovo Tab P11 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 619, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash

Xiaomi Pad 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 650, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash

OnePlus Pad MediaTek Dimensity 9000, ARM Mali-G710 MP10,

Speakers

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G features two speakers on the left and right sides of the case. In landscape mode, there are minor stereo effects. While the speakers reproduce speech adequately, they lack richness for music and are slightly treble-heavy.

It's more entertaining to connect external gadgets via the 3.5 mm jack or Bluetooth. This works well and supports the most significant wireless audio codecs, including SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD, as well as LDAC.

Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (78.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 27.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.3% away from median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.1% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (25.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 77% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 19% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 23%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 74% of all tested devices were better, 5% similar, 21% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 26%, worst was 134%

OnePlus Pad audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 8.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.6% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 2% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 97% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 23%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 2% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 98% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 26%, worst was 134%

Energy Management – Good stamina

Power Consumption

In terms of power consumption, the Lenovo Tab M10 5G is quite frugal, drawing moderate power from the battery in both idle mode and under high load.

The tablet supports a maximum charging speed of 20 watts. Due to the substantial battery capacity, it may take up to 3 hours to reach a 100% charge.

Power Consumption

Off / Standby	0.1 / 0.2 Watt
Idle	1.2 / 1.4 / 1.9 Watt
Load	3.5 / 5.6 Watt


Key: min: , med: , max: Metrahit Energy Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

	Lenovo Tab M10 5G 7700 mAh	Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 5100 mAh	Lenovo Tab P11 5G 7500 mAh	Xiaomi Pad 6 8840 mAh	OnePlus Pad 9510 mAh
Power Consumption		-64%	-88%	-164%	-228%
Idle Minimum *	1.2	1.9 -58%	1.1 8%	0.96 20%	3.64 -203%
Idle Average *	1.4	2.1 -50%	3.3 -136%	4.91 -251%	6.84 -389%
Idle Maximum *	1.9	2.5 -32%	4 -111%	5.07 -167%	7.15 -276%
Load Average *	3.5	7.6 -117%	7.2 -106%	11.8 -237%	8.98 -157%
Load Maximum *	5.6	9 -61%	11 -96%	15.9 -184%	11.9 -113%

* ... smaller is better

Power input: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G: Ø2.63 (1.342-5.56)

Power input: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø4 (3.77-4.28)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.635 (1.474-1.972)

Battery Life

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G has a long battery life thanks to its large 7,700 mAh battery. The combination of the large battery capacity and low power usage resulted in an astounding 15:44 hours in our WLAN test, outperforming all comparably priced devices.

The tablet also demonstrates prolonged battery life when performing high-demand activities like watching movies or playing games, making it the overall runtime leader among comparison devices.

Battery Runtime

Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)		33h 24min
WiFi Websurfing		15h 44min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p		18h 29min
Load (maximum brightness)		4h 57min

	Lenovo Tab M10 5G 7700 mAh	Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 5100 mAh	Lenovo Tab P11 5G 7500 mAh	Xiaomi Pad 6 8840 mAh	OnePlus Pad 9510 mAh
Battery Runtime		-13%	-12%	-13%	-18%
Reader / Idle	2004	1952 -3%	1732 -14%	2154 7%	1345 -33%
H.264	1109	1002 -10%	943 -15%	741 -33%	963 -13%
WiFi v1.3	944	861 -9%	762 -19%	823 -13%	648 -31%
Load	297	213 -28%	298 0%	265 -11%	310 4%

Pros

+ fairly light

+ long battery life

+ precise tracking

+ bright IPS screen without PWM

+ mobile communication including phone function

Cons

- comparatively expensive

- only plastic casing

- only USB 2.0 port

- slow WLAN

- low performance

- poor cameras

Verdict - Not a great price-performance ratio

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G is part of Lenovo's lower-priced tablet line, setting itself apart from the more expensive Tab P11 5G in a number of ways. It features a plastic casing, 2 speakers instead of 4, a single USB 2.0 port, less advanced WLAN, and an overall less powerful SoC.

It's surprising that Lenovo has priced both tablets the same. Although the Tab M10 5G provides better opportunities for price reductions due to its cheaper components, there's no indication of a price reduction yet.

If you can find the Tab M10 5G for less than $200 USD, it could be a compelling bargain. Noteworthy features include extended battery life, lightweight design, a relatively clean Android experience, and phone functionality. Additionally, it offers good positioning capabilities and supports the use of a stylus.

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G offers great runtimes and mobile communications, but is currently quite expensive due to its low performance and slow Wi-Fi.

In comparison, the Xiaomi Pad 6 offers superior performance and stylus support. The OnePlus Pad is also significantly faster, though both lack mobile communication capabilities.

Price & availability

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G can be purchased directly from Lenovo.

The tablet can also be found at other online retailers, such as Best Buy

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Chassis

82 / 98 → 84%

Keyboard

65%

Pointing Device

86 / 40-88 → 96%

Connectivity

49%

Weight

83%

Battery

91 / 92 → 99%

Display

82%

Games Performance

25%

Application Performance

71 / 91 → 78%

Temperature

96%

Noise

100%

Audio

67%

Camera

49%

Average

73%

83%

Tablet - Weighted Average

Transparency

The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.

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Florian Schmitt, 2023-11-15 (Update: 2023-11-15)

Lenovo Tab M10 5G in review – Tablet with mobile connections and long battery life

Potential Competitors in Comparison

Case – A plastic back end

Size Comparison

Connectivity – 5G, but without eSIM

microSD card reader

Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)

Software – Pure Android

Communication and GNSS – WLAN barely works

Cameras – Average for a tablet

Accessories and warranty – Stylus available separately

Input devices & operation – No fingerprint sensor

Display – Quite bright IPS screen without PWM

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

Display Response Times

Performance - Lenovo Tab M10 5G with relatively limited power

Gaming - Gaming possible at 30 fps

Emissions – Hardly any heating and no throttling

Temperature

3DMark Wild Life Stress Test

Speakers

Lenovo Tab M10 5G audio analysis

OnePlus Pad audio analysis

Energy Management – Good stamina

Power Consumption

Power input: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

Power input: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)

Battery Life

Pros

Cons

Verdict - Not a great price-performance ratio

Price & availability

Transparency

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