Lenovo's Legion Tab Gen 3 delivers flagship gaming performance in an Android tablet format, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a 165Hz display at a newly reduced price point.
The Android gaming tablet market has a compelling new contender with Lenovo's Legion Tab Gen 3, now available at a significantly reduced price point below $350. This 8.8-inch powerhouse combines flagship mobile hardware with gaming-specific optimizations, presenting a viable alternative to premium gaming tablets at nearly half the cost of competitors.
At its core, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage delivers desktop-caliber performance for mobile gaming. During extensive testing, the tablet maintained 60 FPS in graphically intensive titles like Genshin Impact and achieved 120 FPS in League of Legends: Wild Rift. This positions it well ahead of mid-range tablets while approaching the performance ceiling of Android gaming devices.
The 8.8-inch LTPS display features a buttery-smooth 165Hz refresh rate that enhances gameplay responsiveness, though our testing revealed compromises in contrast ratio and peak brightness. With measurements of 441 nits for SDR content and up to 900 nits for HDR, the panel remains sufficiently bright for indoor gaming but falls short of premium tablet displays. The absence of PWM flickering at low brightness levels reduces eye strain during extended sessions.
Design choices reflect cost-saving measures that potential buyers should note: The tablet omits a fingerprint scanner, cellular connectivity, and includes no charger in-box. However, it partially compensates with Wi-Fi 7 support for high-bandwidth wireless connections, dual USB-C ports for simultaneous charging and peripherals, and an efficient vapor chamber cooling system that prevents thermal throttling during marathon gaming sessions.
At just 300 grams, the Legion Tab Gen 3 ranks among the lightest gaming tablets available. Its 6,550mAh battery delivered over 17 hours of continuous web browsing in standardized tests, translating to approximately 6-8 hours of intensive gaming depending on title and settings. The mesh-backed kickstand case transforms it into a portable console when paired with controllers like the GameSir X5 Lite.
For emulation enthusiasts, the combination of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 power and active cooling enables smooth performance up to PlayStation 2 and GameCube titles. The tablet also supports Lenovo's Tab Pen Plus for creative applications, though its gaming utility remains limited.
Compared to gaming tablets like the ROG Flow Z13 or iPad Pro, the Legion Tab Gen 3 makes calculated compromises to achieve its aggressive pricing. The display quality trails premium alternatives, and accessory omissions require additional purchases. However, as a dedicated Android gaming device priced under $350, it delivers unparalleled performance-per-dollar for mobile gamers seeking maximum frame rates without flagship pricing.
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