Lenovo Tab P11 11.5" Gen 2 2022, MediaTek Helio G99, 4GB, 128GB, Storm Gray
Its 11.5-inch 2000x1200 OLED display with pressure-sensitive stylus support provides a contrast-rich canvas rarely seen at this price, though the MediaTek Helio G99 and 4GB RAM constrain multitasking. Expandable storage up to 1TB and a 10-hour battery let you carry large media libraries for offline use. This tablet suits budget-conscious students and hobbyist digital artists who need a large screen for sketching, note-taking, and reading over demanding apps.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The 11.5-inch OLED display is the main event here, and it's a genuine standout at $200. The Helio G99 CPU sits at the 84th percentile, so performance is strong for the price. The 4GB of RAM at the 31st percentile is the biggest compromise, so keep your multitasking expectations in check.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- OLED display at 2000x1200 is rare at this price 70th
- CPU at 84th percentile handles daily tasks well 67th
- Expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD
- 7700mAh battery rated for 10 hours of use
- Stylus support for note-taking and sketching
Cons
- 4GB RAM at 31st percentile limits multitasking
- Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.0 are outdated
- 907g weight feels heavy for an 11.5-inch tablet
- Business use case scores just 37.3 out of 100
- Only 4 customer reviews, so social proof is thin
The proof
Performance
The Helio G99 is the star of the show here. At the 84th percentile for CPU performance, this octa-core chip handles streaming, light gaming, and web browsing without breaking a sweat. It's not going to compete with the Apple iPad Air M4 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, but those tablets cost three to five times as much. The GPU sits at the 81st percentile, so casual games and video playback are smooth. The 4GB of RAM is the bottleneck. At the 31st percentile, it's mediocre by modern standards, and Android 12 will start killing background apps when you push past a few tabs and a video call. The 128GB of storage is expandable up to 1TB via microSD, which helps offset the RAM limitation if you're mostly storing media.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 11.5" |
| Resolution | 2000x1200 |
| Panel | OLED |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| OS | Android 12 |
vs Competition
Stacked against the Apple iPad Air M4, the Lenovo gets absolutely demolished in raw performance, but that's not a fair fight. The iPad Air M4 costs several times more and targets a completely different user. Against the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, the Lenovo's OLED display actually holds up surprisingly well, though the Samsung wins on RAM, connectivity, and overall polish. The Xiaomi Pad 62779 is probably the closest real-world competitor, and it trades blows depending on whether you value the Lenovo's OLED panel or the Xiaomi's newer connectivity standards. The VekfulPC T60 Pro and UMIDIGI Active T1 are budget Android tablets that can't match the Lenovo's CPU performance or display quality.
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P11 11.5" Gen 2 | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | MediaTek Helio G99 | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 16 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 11.5" 2000x1200 | 13" 2752x2064 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Android 12 | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Tab P11 11.5" Gen 2 | 20.6 | 19.1 | 31 | 69.5 | 32.2 | 63.9 | 66.6 | 28.1 | 18.2 | 56.1 | 16.8 | 0 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.7 | 67.4 | 47.9 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 78.2 | 24.4 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.8 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.2 | 76 | 80.8 | 95.9 | 88.1 | 99 | 92.8 | 78.2 | 49.5 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 7.5 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 46.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $200 for a refurbished unit, the Tab P11 Gen 2 is a strong value proposition if you prioritize screen quality and media consumption. The OLED panel alone is something you typically don't see until you're spending $400 or more. The Helio G99 at the 84th percentile means you're getting near-flagship CPU performance for a fraction of the cost. The trade-off is the RAM and connectivity, which are both aging. If you can live with Wi-Fi 4 and don't plan to run heavy productivity apps, this is a lot of tablet for the money.
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Overview
The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is a bit of a mixed bag on paper, but the headline here is the display. You're getting an 11.5-inch 2000x1200 OLED panel, which is genuinely unusual at this price point. The screen lands at the 68th percentile in our database, so it's not going to dethrone an iPad Pro, but OLED contrast on a sub-$250 tablet is a real treat for watching movies or reading in bed. The MediaTek Helio G99 inside sits at the 84th percentile for CPU performance, which means it punches well above its weight for everyday tasks.
But the compromises are real. You're stuck with 4GB of RAM, which lands at the 31st percentile and will absolutely choke if you try to multitask heavily. Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.0 are old standards, and the 907g weight makes this feel chunky in hand. Still, for a refurbished unit at $200, the core experience is solid if you know what you're signing up for.
Common Questions
Q: Is the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 good for drawing or note-taking?
It's decent but not exceptional. The stylus support is there, and the OLED display makes colors pop, but the art and design use case scores 53.3 out of 100 in our database. The 4GB of RAM can also cause lag with heavier drawing apps. It's fine for casual sketching and note-taking, but serious digital artists should look elsewhere.
Q: Can this tablet handle gaming?
Casual gaming, yes. The Helio G99 CPU at the 84th percentile and GPU at the 81st percentile will run most mobile games at medium settings without issue. But the 4GB of RAM means you'll see background apps close when you're gaming and switching between apps. Don't expect high-end titles at max settings.
Q: How does the battery life hold up?
The 7700mAh battery is rated for 10 hours of use, which puts it at the 76th percentile in our database. That's above average for an 11.5-inch tablet. Real-world use with the OLED display at moderate brightness should get you through a full day of mixed use, though heavy gaming will drain it faster.
Who Should Skip This
If you need this for business or productivity, look elsewhere. The business use case scores just 37.3 out of 100, which is one of the weakest areas for this tablet. The 4GB of RAM at the 31st percentile will frustrate anyone trying to run spreadsheets, video calls, and document editors simultaneously. The Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.0 are also aging standards that will feel slow if you're transferring files or using wireless accessories. And at 907g, it's heavy enough that holding it one-handed for long stretches gets tiring.
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is a screen-first tablet for people who want OLED contrast without paying OLED prices. The Helio G99 at the 84th percentile keeps things snappy for everyday use, and the expandable storage means you can load it up with movies and comics. The 4GB of RAM and Wi-Fi 4 are the dealbreakers for power users, but at $200 refurbished, this is a solid buy for media consumption, light gaming, and casual browsing. Just don't expect it to replace a laptop.
Usage Scores
- Overall31.1
- Reading20.6
- Student25.2
- Business25.4
- Art Design38
- Productivity27.8
- Entertainment34.6