Lenovo’s next tablet has a thicker speaker and an upgraded kickstand

Lenovo announced a new version of its computer A Tab Plus tablet packed with speakers This once again puts a strong emphasis on sound. While the original Tab Plus launched two years ago with eight built-in speakers that required a 13.58mm rear bulge to squeeze them all in, the new Tab Plus Gen 2 bumps that up to nine speakers with a circular bump at the back that’s now 22.7mm thick. To help justify the thicker addition, the 2nd generation’s speaker bump includes a foldable kickstand that rotates 360 degrees to support the tablet in both portrait and landscape modes.

Lenovo hasn’t confirmed exactly where and when the Tab Plus Gen 2 is expected to launch, but says it will be “available soon in select global markets.” The original saw a widespread global release including the US, where it launched at $289.99, but the new model will start at $399.99. The Gen 2 is now powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor in several configurations that pair it with 6GB to 12GB of RAM and 128GB to 256GB of storage that is expandable using a microSD card up to 2TB.

As with the first-generation Tab Plus, the second-generation Dolby Atmos-tuned speaker array features a combination of woofers and tweeters for enhanced bass performance. There are also multiple modes with EQ customizations for movies and music, and you can use the Tab Plus Gen 2 as a standalone Bluetooth speaker with audio streaming from another device.

The tablet features an upgraded 12.1-inch, 120Hz, 2.5K LCD display and a larger 10,200mAh rechargeable battery that Lenovo estimates will let you watch YouTube for up to 15 hours before needing a charge. The second generation’s front camera is still limited to 8MP, but the rear camera gets a bump from 8MP to 13MP. The device will come with Android 16, but the company promises two years of Android OS updates and four years of security patches to keep users protected until 2030.