Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Tablet in 2025?

If you’re a gamer looking for a compact tablet that packs a punch, the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4 might just be your next device. After a less-than-stellar Gen 3 release, Lenovo seems to have finally nailed it this time. With a fresh design, the return of key features like the TF card slot, and serious hardware upgrades, the Y700 Gen 4 is shaping up as one of the best gaming tablets on the market. Here’s everything you need to know before you buy.

A Fresh Look and Smarter Design

At first glance, the Y700 Gen 4 doesn’t stray too far from its predecessors. It sports a clean, one-piece aluminum body available in black or white. While the black version looks sleek, it’s a fingerprint magnet. The white variant, on the other hand, stays cleaner and feels more premium.

Lenovo made a few smart choices here. The camera has been removed to focus purely on gaming, slimming down the body to just 7mm thick. Though the camera bump could have been flatter, the overall build feels solid. The tablet features two Type-C ports—one at the bottom and one on the side. Both support 68W PPS fast charging, while the side port also offers 10Gbps data transfer and DisplayPort video output. You can connect it to an external 4K 144Hz display, though at 4K 160Hz, the screen may go black. It’s worth noting that while the Y700 can connect to external devices, it doesn’t fully recognize USB hubs through the monitor’s port.

A Welcome Return: The TF Card Slot

One of the best upgrades is the return of the TF card slot, which supports microSD cards up to 2TB. While speeds aren’t as fast as the tablet’s built-in UFS storage, it’s a handy feature for gamers who need extra space.

Display: Still LCD, but Sharper

The Y700 Gen 4 retains the 8.8-inch LCD screen, not the more premium OLED some competitors offer. However, Lenovo has bumped the resolution slightly, with a PPI of 408, giving it a sharper, more detailed look than an iPad Mini. The display, though, maxes out at 600 nits of brightness, which might feel a bit dim for outdoor gaming. Contrast levels are also average, and the LCD panel does drain the battery slightly more than OLED alternatives.

Audio: Still Room for Improvement

Speaker performance hasn’t seen a major upgrade. In side-by-side tests, the iPad Mini offered richer background details like wind and sand sounds, while the Y700’s audio felt slightly harsh during music playback. It’s good enough for casual gaming and media, but don’t expect it to blow you away.

Performance: A True Gaming Beast

Under the hood, Lenovo has gone all out. The Y700 Gen 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, paired with LPDDR5X RAM running at 9600 MHz, and UFS 4.1 storage. This is top-tier hardware for 2025, and the tablet doesn’t disappoint in benchmarks—whether it’s 3DMark or Geekbench, the scores are excellent.

In gaming, performance is buttery smooth. In tests, the Y700 maintained a 77% stability rate at 2K resolution in a 20-round 3DMark Wild Life stress test. At 4K, stability dropped to 67%, which is still respectable. Real-world gaming confirms the numbers. Honkai Star Rail ran flawlessly in a 25°C room with performance mode enabled, though it consumed about 10% of the battery in 15 minutes. Wuthering Waves, a more demanding title, pushed the tablet to 16W power draw, but some frame drops appeared after 6 minutes, especially in complex scenes. Still, the tablet kept temperatures manageable, maxing out at 48°C in the center rear area—warm but not uncomfortable.

Interestingly, turning off Lenovo’s gaming assistant improved stability and reduced heat compared to performance mode. Also, the touchscreen has been significantly improved from Gen 3, with far better responsiveness and lower latency—great news for competitive gamers.

Gamepad and Emulator Support

For those using emulators, Lenovo offers a peripheral mode that lets you map controls. If your game natively supports controllers, like Genshin Impact or Wuthering Waves, it’s better to leave peripheral mode off to avoid conflicts.

Battery Life: Slight Bump, Still Decent

The Y700 Gen 4 upgrades the battery from 25.3Wh to 29Wh, offering about 20–30 minutes of extra gaming time. While it doesn’t use the newer silicon-carbon cells (which offer higher energy density), that’s not necessarily bad news—traditional lithium batteries tend to last longer over time. Lenovo also kept useful features like bypass charging, allowing you to power the tablet without draining the battery during long gaming sessions. This works with any PD or PPS charger, unlike OnePlus devices that require specific chargers.

In terms of charging speeds, real-world tests show the tablet reaches 80% in around 40 minutes and 90% in an hour. Charging in cooler conditions (25°C) speeds things up slightly, but overall, the gains are minor. Using a third-party PD charger slows things down a bit, taking about 65 minutes to hit 80% and 93 minutes for a full charge.

In a mixed-use battery test—1 hour of Honkai Star Rail, 30 minutes of Wuthering Waves, and 2 hours of movies—the Y700 Gen 4 still had 22% battery left. That’s solid for a compact gaming tablet.

Connectivity: Fast Wi-Fi 7, but Limited Bandwidth

The Y700 Gen 4 supports Wi-Fi 7, but due to China’s 6GHz limitations, it’s capped at 160MHz bandwidth, translating to handshake speeds up to 2882Mbps. In practice, real-world speeds can exceed 2000Mbps, which is plenty fast for gaming and streaming.

Final Verdict: A True Gaming Tablet, At Last

The Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4 is a massive improvement over the Gen 3. With a better processor, enhanced display resolution, faster touch response, and a larger battery, it delivers a true gaming experience. The thermal design is solid, frame rates are stable, and the return of the TF card slot is a welcome addition.

Of course, it’s not perfect. The LCD screen still lags behind OLED rivals, and the speakers could use some refinement. But for the price—matching the Gen 3’s launch—it’s an excellent value for gamers.

So, is the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4 the best gaming tablet of 2025? If you prioritize raw performance, stable gaming, and don’t mind the LCD panel, it’s a strong contender. For those interested, it’s available now on Geek Wheels for purchase directly from China.