Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Verdict

Who it fits

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus fits buyers who want a premium Android productivity package and specifically value having both the pen and keyboard included in the exact Australian configuration.

PIQSY's version reviewed here is ZAEG0045AU — 16GB LPDDR5X memory, 512GB UFS 4.0 storage, Wi-Fi, Tidal Teal, with Lenovo Tab Pen Pro and Lenovo 2-in-1 Keyboard Pack included. Lenovo and exact AU retailer evidence also place it around a 12.7-inch 2944×1840 144Hz LTPS display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, USB 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort output, Wi-Fi 7 and a 10,200mAh battery.

That combination gives it a coherent desk-and-creative role. The strongest case is not simply that the hardware is premium; it is that a buyer who actually uses the keyboard, pen, large display and higher memory/storage tier gets a more complete package from day one.

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PB Tech

$1,239.78

Checked 25 Oct

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What changes the decision

The included Pen Pro and keyboard are the biggest practical advantage

Many premium tablets support a pen and keyboard but sell both as separate accessories. ZAEG0045AU includes the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro and 2-in-1 Keyboard Pack in the exact package.

That matters because the buyer can evaluate the complete intended workflow rather than comparing a tablet-only price against a fully accessorised rival. Handwriting, annotation and longer typing sessions are available without another immediate hardware purchase.

The bundle only adds value if those accessories are part of the real routine. Someone who mainly streams video or browses on the couch may be carrying and paying for hardware they rarely use.

The 12.7-inch 3K 144Hz display suits desk, note and media work

Lenovo specifies a 12.7-inch 2944×1840 LTPS panel at 144Hz, with anti-reflection treatment, 100% DCI-P3 coverage and manufacturer brightness figures up to 650 nits typical / 900 nits peak.

That larger canvas suits split-screen work, long documents, note-taking and media. It also makes the tablet physically substantial. At around 640g tablet-only, before the keyboard pack, it is less appealing for frequent one-handed reading or minimalist travel than an 11-inch or compact tablet.

The display should therefore be treated as a workspace choice, not an automatic upgrade.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB and 512GB create real headroom

The version we checked combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB LPDDR5X and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.

That gives the Yoga Tab Plus unusually high Android multitasking and local-storage headroom for a tablet package. It makes sense for larger project files, heavier multi-window use and buyers who want to keep the device for a longer workload cycle.

There is no card reader or microSD expansion on the version we checked, so the large internal capacity also matters because storage cannot later be expanded with removable media.

USB 3.2 and DisplayPort make the desk workflow credible

The USB-C port supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 5Gbps and DisplayPort output. That is materially stronger than USB 2.0 tablets when the workflow includes repeated file transfers, external storage or display output.

It still does not change the operating system. A buyer who requires Windows-only applications, drivers or corporate software should choose a Windows device rather than treating strong Android hardware and DisplayPort as substitutes for Windows compatibility.

The Yoga Tab Plus is best understood as a capable Android productivity setup, not a universal laptop replacement.

Wi-Fi-only connectivity is a hard exact-scope of what we checked

ZAEG0045AU is Wi-Fi / Non-WWAN. PIQSY does not infer cellular capability from other Lenovo families or from phone tethering.

If native mobile data is mandatory, this version we checked fails that requirement. A buyer who mostly works on home, office or campus Wi-Fi may not care; a field worker who needs integrated cellular should route elsewhere before comparing memory, storage or display quality.

That connectivity boundary matters because it can outweigh several otherwise strong specifications.

Battery, weight and owner feedback should stay in proportion

Lenovo specifies a 10,200mAh typical battery with 45W charging support, while the exact tablet weighs around 640g. Those facts support a substantial desk-and-media role but do not establish a guaranteed real-world runtime across high refresh, brightness, keyboard use and heavy multitasking.

The available owner feedback for this model is limited. PIQSY therefore keeps the recommendation grounded in verified package capability rather than using ratings or sparse sentiment to claim universal battery satisfaction, creative performance or laptop-replacement success.

Who should choose something else

The Yoga Tab Plus should win because its complete premium bundle matches the workflow, not merely because it has more memory and storage.

• Switch to the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus when 5G, microSD and a matte study-focused pen+keyboard bundle matter more than the Yoga's faster platform and 512GB internal storage.
• Choose the OnePlus Pad 3 when high-end Android performance and a large display matter more than having both pen and keyboard included in the exact package.
• Choose a Surface Pro 13 when Windows desktop software is non-negotiable; strong Android hardware cannot solve an operating-system requirement.

If the real workload is browsing, streaming or light notes, the Yoga Tab Plus is likely more hardware and bundle than necessary.

PIQSY conclusion

Buy the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0045AU when you will use the complete productivity package: Pen Pro, keyboard, 16GB/512GB, large 144Hz display and stronger USB/DisplayPort connectivity.

Its strongest appeal is completeness. You are not buying a tablet first and then discovering that the intended workflow requires two major accessories and more storage.

The trade-offs are equally clear: around 640g before the keyboard, no microSD, no cellular on the version we checked and a premium configuration that can be wasteful for basic use.

The Yoga Tab Plus is therefore strongest as a complete premium Android productivity bundle—not a default choice for every high-end tablet buyer.