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The display on the slate is an IPS LCD with a crisp QHD resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels) that results to 299ppi of pixel goodness. As listed on the Lenovo website, it covers 70% of the color gamut. In real life usage, the panel is relatively accurate in colors but we miss the deep blacks of AMOLED screens. Viewing angles are wide thanks to IPS making it easy to share and enjoy content from any side. It’s also adaptive depending on usage.
The display is not the only way to enjoy your videos, the Yoga Tab 3 Pro also has a built-in DLP projector that is said to have a 50-lumen output and is capable of projecting an image up to 70″ (178cm). The resolution of the projector is undisclosed, but we’re suspecting it to be just VGA. Nevertheless, it’s a decent personal projector for binge watching your favorite TV series (check out our list of suggested tech-oriented shows) or just browsing your album collection.
It somehow reminds me of Samsung Galaxy Beam but in a larger and more useful form. Thanks to the kickstand, you can easily place the tablet on any stable surface and let it on its own. While the image automatically adjusts the keystone, there’s no option to set the zoom distance. It only allows you to manually adjust the focus, which gets frustrating at times.
Don’t get me wrong, the pico projector feature is a great add-on, but it doesn’t impress well after 5 minutes of watching. Also, you must be in a pitch-black room to fully enjoy its colors and overall quality.
Accompanying the visual is the audio and Lenovo threw in four front-facing JBL speakers. It’s software-enhanced by Dolby Atmos with different modes to choose from depending on your usage. The speakers do deliver in terms of giving a virtual surround effect and they can go loud enough to be able to fill a small room. It may lack deep bass, but it’s tolerable for its size.
Running the show is Android 5.1 skinned with Vibe UI. I’m personally not a fan of Lenovo’s skin, but it’s pretty light and basic compared to others. You get a common Android setup with a customizable home screen and an alphabetical app tray.
There’s not much going on with Lenovo’s customization aside from some apps to help with the use of the projector. Lenovo has a simple app that collates media content on your tablet for easy browsing during projection.
It also supports multi-window although the supported apps are fairly limited. It’s useful when presenting multiple contents, but it can get buggy if the app used is not fully supported i.e. Facebook wherein the tablet-UI of the app crams inside a small window instead of showing the usual mobile version.
Equipped with a 13-megapixel autofocus primary shooter and a 5-megapixel front camera, the Lenovo slate has promising imaging department on paper. Despite this amazing number for a tablet of this size, the performance of the sensors is underwhelming.
You wouldn’t exactly use the tablet for shooting images, but some still do and continues to do it even after they were told not to. But you’ve paid for them and it better work properly. Glad to say, the rear camera is able to capture decent images with an average amount of details and pretty okay picture quality. The front camera, on the other hand, is a good performer. I bet you’ll be using it more than the rear one, especially for Skype and selfies. The tablet can stand on its own, so it’s easy to be vain without the need to hold the tablet.
Here are some samples taken during our Christmas outing in Batangas:
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For the video, well, it’s okay for a tablet. There’s continuous autofocus which gets a bit slow at times but the exposure adjustment is snappy. You’d be able to use it for casual recording but nothing stellar.
Again, camera on tablets is still a vague tool to use in public. But when manufacturers throw in good sensors, it could go a long way.
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Alvin Santos says:
Been consodering this model vs the tab s2 9-inch version. Both are at the 30k price range. Reading th review, I think it is much safer to go with Samsung. What I’m really after in the Yoga is the kickstand and speakers since I watch a lot of media. I suppose I can get a multipurpose case but it wouldn’tbe as fun.
mariokang says:
Your review is INCOMPLETE! the main features of the yoga tab 3 pro is its pico projector! where is your review about the projector???
you just reviewed the device aesthetically!
Carl Lamiel says:
May ‘Next page’ po.
Ronaldq says:
There should be a rule that all intel tablets should have an option to dual boot it with windows.