The One Android Tablet That Actually Gets Gaming Right
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A Rare Win for Android Tablets
Lenovo’s Legion Y700 cracks the code where others failed
Android tablets have long been the awkward middle child of tech—too big to be phones, too underpowered to compete with iPads. But Lenovo’s Legion Y700 is different. It’s the first Android tablet that doesn’t make gamers sigh in frustration.
With a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 870 chipset, and active cooling, it’s built for performance, not just Netflix binges. ZDNet’s review calls it 'the first Android tablet I’d actually buy for gaming,' and that’s not faint praise. For years, Android gamers have been stuck choosing between overheating phones or underpowered tablets. The Y700 finally bridges the gap.
Why This One Works
Specs that don’t lie
The Legion Y700 isn’t just throwing around buzzwords. Its 8.8-inch screen hits a sweet spot—big enough for immersive play, small enough to hold like a controller. The 120Hz refresh rate means buttery-smooth gameplay, while the 6550mAh battery ensures you’re not tethered to an outlet.
But the real kicker? Active cooling. Most tablets throttle performance after 10 minutes of intense gaming. The Y700’s dual fans keep things running smoothly, a feature usually reserved for high-end gaming laptops. It’s a clear signal Lenovo designed this for actual gamers, not casual Candy Crushers.
The Bigger Problem It Solves
Android’s tablet identity crisis
Android tablets have struggled because they’ve tried to be everything—media hubs, productivity tools, gaming devices—and excelled at none. The Y700 picks a lane and owns it. By focusing purely on gaming, Lenovo sidesteps the usual pitfalls of half-baked software or bloated app stores.
It’s also a quiet indictment of Google’s neglect. The Play Store still lacks optimized tablet games, but the Y700’s hardware is so good it brute-forces its way past software shortcomings. If you sideload emulators or stream from Xbox Game Pass, this thing sings.
Who Should Care
Not just for hardcore gamers
At $300-$350 (depending on import costs), the Y700 isn’t cheap, but it’s a steal compared to gaming phones with similar specs. It’s perfect for RPG fans who want a bigger screen for Genshin Impact, or retro gamers emulating PS2 classics.
But here’s the twist: it might finally give iPad a run for its money. Apple’s tablets dominate gaming, but they’re pricey. The Y700 offers 90% of the performance at half the cost. For Android loyalists—or anyone tired of Apple’s walled garden—this is the first tablet worth getting excited about in years.
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