Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023 Arctic Grey
A 344-gram weight and included folio case make this one of the most portable media slates, powered by a MediaTek G80 chip and a 5100mAh battery for all-day streaming. The 9-inch LCD with dual speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack delivers a complete entertainment package at an entry-level price. This tablet is best for casual users and students who need a lightweight, dedicated device for reading, video playback, and light browsing.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q4 202580/100
Buyers find the tablet good value, with long battery life and clear display, though initial slowness and a learning curve for navigation gestures are noted.
- Navigation gestures require adjustment; no instructions provided.
- Long battery life lasting many days on a full charge.
- Initial slowness resolved after software update.
- Lightweight, portable, clear picture, good value.
- Q1 202487/100
Buyers find this tablet a good value for its price, praising battery life and suitability for streaming, school, and light tasks. Some note limited storage and occasional lag.
- Good value for the price, with excellent battery life.
- Storage is tight, but acceptable for basic use.
- Performance lags when multitasking or installing many apps.
- Great for streaming video, reading, and light web browsing.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | ARM |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 9" |
| Resolution | 1340x800 |
| Panel | LCD |
| Brightness | 400 nits |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| OS | Android 12 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023 | Apple iPad A16 | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | UMIDIGI Active T1 | MENTUME K70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | ARM | Apple A16 Bionic | 2800 MHz | Samsung Exynos | 2000 MHz | 2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 18 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 128 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Screen | 9" 1340x800 | 11" 2360x1640 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 10.9" 2304x1440 | 11" | 10.1" |
| OS | Android 12 | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 15 | Android | Android 15 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 29 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023 | 85.1 | 81.5 | 10 | 6.7 | 61 | 40.5 | 8.9 | 66.9 | 80.9 |
| Apple iPad A16 Compare | 58.2 | 90.8 | 53.9 | 79.8 | 96.1 | 86.3 | 66.5 | 79.9 | 97.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 97.4 | 95.4 | 67.7 | 98.9 | 87.4 | 56.5 | 84 | 79.9 | 92.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Compare | 68 | 67 | 67.7 | 82.1 | 81.2 | 99.2 | 66.5 | 79.9 | 95.4 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 85.1 | 81.5 | 87.9 | 30.3 | 89.2 | 80.1 | 55.2 | 89.2 | 72.2 |
| MENTUME K70 Compare | 85.1 | 81.5 | 91.5 | 55.5 | 66.4 | 90 | 55.2 | 79.9 | 72.2 |
