Introducing the Legion Y700: Lenovo's Gaming Tablet featuring Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 12GB RAM, priced at 8.2 million

Over the past two years, tablet sizes have significantly increased, almost catching up with PC user experiences. For example, the recently launched 6 Max boasts a 14-inch screen. However, some tablets continue to offer a gaming experience on a smaller screen, like the 6 and Lenovo Legion Y700.

The Legion Y700 tablet, launched last year, marked Legion's entry into the tablet market. With an 8.8-inch display, the Y700 inherits Legion's electronic sports aesthetics, standing out among larger-screen tablets with its portable design and excellent gaming experience. Over a year later, Lenovo introduces the successor - Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023).

The Legion Y700 retains its 8.8-inch display but undergoes significant changes compared to its predecessor. Lenovo replaces the metal frame with a combination of plastic back and a full metal frame, reducing the thickness by 0.3mm to approximately 7.6mm. The new generation is also 25g lighter (350g), making the Legion Y700 more comfortable to hold and use compared to other tablets on the market.

The button layout on the device has also undergone considerable changes, adopting a dual USB-C design instead of a single one. One port is located at the bottom, and another on the right side. The 3.5mm jack and shortcut button on the side are eliminated. The dual USB-C design ensures a hassle-free grip when holding the device horizontally, and replacing the headphone jack with another USB-C port expands connectivity and data transfer capabilities.

This time, both front and rear receive a fresh makeover. The 8 MP front camera is now centrally positioned vertically, while the rear camera setup has evolved into a combination of 13 MP and 2 MP lenses. The lens module has also seen improvements. The Legion logo is etched onto the metal back, adding a highlight and showcasing a premium touch. The new generation of Legion Y700 demonstrates significant improvements in design and quality.

The new generation Legion Y700 continues to feature an LCD display with 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, 500 nits brightness, and DC dimming. In real-world testing, the display reaches a maximum brightness of 568 nits and a static contrast ratio of 1285:1. The default brightness mode includes a P3 color gamut of 100.23%, although color accuracy is average. In standard mode, the sRGB color gamut covers 93.02%, and the color deviation △E is 2.68.

Despite the previous generation's capable performance with the Snapdragon 870 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 flash memory, it fell short of user demands. This time, Lenovo has upgraded the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, one of Qualcomm's top processors. The chip's performance and energy efficiency have been highly praised after extensive testing on various devices.

In real gaming performance tests, the Legion Y700 maintains stable performance at 120 FPS for Kings and 90 FPS for Game for Peace, with well-controlled device temperatures. Even under heavier loads - 810P resolution and a full 60 FPS frame rate - the device sustains stable performance during half an hour of running, experiencing only 2 serious frame drops, and temperatures not exceeding 42℃. This is mainly thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor combined with Lenovo's massive 8771 mm² VC super cooling system.

The refresh rate has been increased to 144Hz, and the device is still supported by dual super-linear speakers with Dolby Atmos. In the gaming assistant section, users can choose between three different GPU speed modes: Beast mode, Power-saving, and Balanced. These modes will be familiar to those who have used Lenovo computers, helping adjust the processor's performance to meet different workload demands.

The Y700 (2023) generation also integrates the smart bypass charging feature from the previous Y90 version. This feature allows users to choose to bypass battery charging and directly power the motherboard while charging. This is particularly useful when gaming and charging simultaneously, protecting the battery from the impact of charging and helping reduce the device's temperature.

Lenovo introduces a new tablet running on Android 13 with the latest ZUI 15 custom interface. An interesting feature is the support for split-screen mode across most apps. The new system also adds a three-dot icon in the middle of apps, allowing easy selection between options like full-screen mode, pop-up window, split-screen, and minimize.

Similar to the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7, the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) also integrates the super-file App and super-connectivity feature. By installing the corresponding app on a personal computer and logging in with a Lenovo account, you can sync files to the cloud and connect app displays between the tablet and PC.

The device maintains a 6550mAh battery capacity and supports 45W fast charging. In real-world testing, charging from 1% to 100% takes 57 minutes, reaching 76% in the first half-hour. While the 45W charging speed may not be the fastest currently, it is sufficient for regular use of a high-end tablet.

Moreover, the 45W fast charging of the device is not restricted by Lenovo's protocols but also supports popular PD and QC standards. This allows flexible use of third-party chargers and data cables for fast charging. Additionally, the standard charger has been upgraded from the previous 50W 1A1C version to a 68W single C.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) starts at 2499 CNY (around 8.2 million VND) for the 12GB+256GB variant, 2599 CNY (around 8.6 million VND) for the 12+512GB variant, and 2899 CNY (around 9.6 million VND) for the 16+512GB variant. This pricing is considered accessible and even lower than its predecessor despite numerous upgrades.

In summary, the Legion Y700 (2023) is a gaming tablet with robust specifications, modern design, and an attractive price. It is a sensible choice for those looking to experience multimedia entertainment and gaming on a large screen while ensuring high mobility.