Lenovo Tab 4 8 vs Aquaris M8: comparison

We continue to review how the basic 8-inch range has been with the latest releases and it was the turn of another inevitable duel, taking into account the popularity of tablets bq in this area: Lenovo Tab 4 8 vs Aquaris M8. Which of the two offers us a better quality / price ratio? Let's see it in this comparative.

Integrated

Although plastic predominates in both (as is normal in tablets of these prices), the truth is that from an aesthetic point of view they are quite different, since the tablet of Lenovo you have softer and more matte finishes. Which is probably the big difference, and a point in favor of the tablet of bq, is the location of the speakers, which in this one are stereo and are located on the front, an important detail in order to improve our multimedia experience.

Dimensions

The front location of the speakers usually brings a small problem that is somewhat thicker frames, but the truth is that in the Aquaris M8 this is hardly noticeable and its size is only slightly larger than that of the 4 8 Tab (21,1 x 12,4 cm in front of 21,5x12,5 inch). There is also no appreciable difference in thickness (8,2 mm against 8,35 mm) and only with regard to weight we find that the tablet of Lenovo has a clear advantage320 grams against 350 grams).

Screen

The bq tablet does have in its favor, as we have said, the front stereo speakers, but if we limit ourselves to the characteristics of the screen we find an absolute tie since they coincide in size (8 inches), format (16:10 aspect ratio, optimized for video playback) and resolution (1280 x 800). There is no great difference, therefore, that allows either of the two to stand out.

Performance

Its characteristics are also very close in the performance section, although here perhaps it would be possible to tip the balance a bit on the side of the tablet. Lenovo, because although both arrive with the same RAM (2 GB), it mounts a processor Snapdragon (quad-core and 1,4 GHz frequency) instead of a Mediatek (quad-core and 1,3 GHz frequency), in addition to already coming with Android Nougat.

Storage capacity

We find ourselves again with an absolute tie, however, when we come to consider the storage capacity, since in both cases we find the 16 GB of internal memory that one would expect from entry-level tablets already of a certain level, and they also give us the option of expanding them externally via card micro-SD.

Cameras

The cameras is a section to which we always advise not to pay too much attention when we are choosing a tablet, but in this case, there is no big difference here that could condition our decision too much and with either of the two an average user will have more than enough to satisfy your needs, with 5 MP in the back and 2 MP on the front.

Autonomy

Where the Lenovo tablet does get an important victory is in the autonomy section. Of course, we cannot say anything for sure about which of the two you will last more hours of use before needing to charge again until we see data from independent tests, but we can tell which part with an advantage by comparing the capacity of their batteries. respective batteries and here the 4 8 Tab is way ahead: 4850 mAh against 4050 mAh (By the way, it is especially interesting data considering that it is even somewhat finer). The Aquaris M8 it could perhaps make up the difference with lower consumption, but based on the rest of its technical specifications, which as we have seen are very similar to those of its rival, it does not seem too likely.

Lenovo Tab 4 8 vs Aquaris M8: final balance of the comparison and price

As we have seen the Aquaris M8 has a point in its favor (the front stereo speakers) if we are looking for the best possible multimedia experience, while the Lenovo Tab 4 8 It seems like a more solid option for those who simply want good performance, with a somewhat better processor, a more recent version of Android and probably more autonomy. It must be borne in mind, in any case, that the tablet of bq is a more affordable option, because its official price is $170, the same as that of the tablet Lenovo, but since it has been on sale for some time there are many distributors where it can be found for around $140, and the reality is that a difference of 30 euros can be quite noticeable when looking for a basic range tablet.