Lenovo quietly launches new tablet with big JBL speaker and 120Hz display
Lenovo’s Tab Plus Gen 2 is now available with a 12.1-inch 2.5K 120Hz display, a nine-speaker JBL audio system, and a Bluetooth speaker mode. Priced at $399 in the U.S. and €429 in Europe, it targets entertainment users with immersive sound and a revamped kickstand. The tablet was quietly announced in February 2026 and is now listed for sale in multiple regions.
What changed
The Gen 2 adds a ninth JBL speaker, a Bluetooth speaker mode, and a redesigned kickstand compared to the original Tab Plus from mid-2024.
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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 debuts with 9-speaker JBL, 120Hz display
confidence 98%Lenovo’s Tab Plus Gen 2 is now available with a 12.1-inch 2.5K 120Hz display, a nine-speaker JBL audio system, and a Bluetooth speaker mode. Priced at $399 in the U.S. and €429 in Europe, it targets entertainment users with immersive sound and a revamped kickstand. The tablet was quietly announced in February 2026 and is now listed for sale in multiple regions.
What's confirmed:
- The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- It includes a nine-speaker JBL audio system with a prominent speaker bump and Bluetooth speaker functionality, allowing it to stream audio wirelessly from other devices.
- The tablet runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset.
- Pricing starts at $399 in the U.S. and €429 in Europe.
- The device includes a 360-degree upgraded kickstand.
- The original Lenovo Tab Plus, launched in mid-2024, had eight JBL speakers.
Still unconfirmed:
- The tablet may include additional RAM compared to the original model, though specifics are unconfirmed.
- The tablet’s design prioritizes entertainment with claims of 'room-filling' sound, but no independent audio tests have been published.