As part of my job, I've used and reviewed more cool tech than I can count, but most comes and goes to make room for the next thing. Loving a product isn't always enough to find it a place in my life, but this Android tablet broke the mold.
A sleeker, more powerful, and (especially right now) more affordable alternative to the iPad Mini — this is the Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3), and it's currently just $389.99 at Lenovo.com.
There aren't a ton of options for a smaller tablet, especially if you're looking for something on the premium end of things. Honestly, your only good choice is the iPad Mini, which is also on sale for $399.99 at BestBuy.com.
The iPad Mini is a fantastic tablet, too, with a great ecosystem, impeccable build quality, and a best-in-class stylus experience. It's just not the best miniature tablet in my eyes, especially when Black Friday has made the Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) $10 cheaper.
You pay a little less, but you get a larger, brighter, and much faster 8.8-inch, 165Hz IPS LCD display, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and capable vapor cooling chamber for improved performance, double the storage, two USB-C ports for improved connectivity and docking support, and added value in the box (like a 68W fast charger and folio case that you don't have to pay extra for).
Honestly, I could talk about this tablet for a long time, so I'll instead refer you to my 4.5/5-star Lenovo Legion Tab review for all the details.
I gave this tablet an Editor's Choice award for a reason, and it remains next to my bed for the same reasons. This is a really good tablet, and it's especially great when you pair it with a quality mobile controller.
It's designed with gaming in mind, from the Google Play Store to cloud gaming to emulation, but its wonderful display and speakers also make it great for general entertainment, and you can add Lenovo's active stylus for drawing and taking notes. With the Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) only costing $389.99 at Lenovo.com because of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it could be one of the best purchases you can make.
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FAQ
What does the Lenovo Legion Tab run?
The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is powered by Android, with a mostly stock launcher enhanced by additional features and tablet-specific optimizations, including the Legion Space app for managing your hardware and launching apps/games. It's a good, stable software experience, and Lenovo is still updating the Legion Tab over time.
What games can I play on the Lenovo Legion Tab?
The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is designed with gaming in mind, and it's surprisingly versatile with what you can play. It has full access to the Google Play Store, with a growing library of native games — including many full-sized games that support controller input, like Minecraft, Zenless Zone Zero, and plenty of ports of older games. You can also stream practically any games through services like NVIDIA GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Finally, Android has an extremely healthy emulation community, making it easy to natively play countless classic games from Nintendo, Atari, and more.
Is the Lenovo Legion Tab only good for gaming?
Definitely not. While the Legion Tab is designed for gaming, it's simply a powerful, premium, portable tablet. It's also great for consuming media like movies, videos, and music, and can be used for notetaking and casual drawing. Anything you can do with an Android tablet, you can do with the Legion Tab; Lenovo added more features, too, including a full desktop mode, so you can dock the Legion Tab, hook up a mouse and keyboard, and treat it more like a computer.
What day is Cyber Monday 2025?
Cyber Monday starts on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, but, as with Black Friday, it has already begun appearing as the theme for deals at certain retailers. While its discounts are generally restricted to the day itself, some deals may extend into Tuesday and beyond.
When does Cyber Monday start on Amazon?
Cyber Monday has already started on Amazon US, with its promotional messaging shifting away from Black Friday in the early hours of Saturday morning, on Nov. 29, 2025, and is expected to last until the end of Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
More Cyber Monday 2025 — quick links
- All our TOP recommended Cyber Monday deals: Just the best
- Mini PC deals: up to 47% off tiny PCs
- GPU deals: early price drops on NVIDIA RTX before they go up
- Microsoft Surface deals: save up to $500 on premium PCs
- Xbox accessories: best deals on gadgets for your Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Gaming laptop deals: the best laptops for the best price
- Xbox controllers: our top picks for best controller deals
- ANC headphones: great Black Friday deals on the best ANC headphones
Even more Cyber Monday deals: - Dell deals: 13 deals from Dell.com that you shouldn't miss
- Best Buy: 34 hottest discounts on laptops, monitors, gaming, and more
- Walmart: 7 top laptop deals you shouldn't miss
- Samsung monitors: the best Samsung display deals we've found
- Retro gaming: handhelds, arcade machines, old school consoles, and more
- Gamer merch: Blizzard’s Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo IV collectibles
- Game keys: 10 PC game codes are even cheaper at Loaded (formerly CDKeys)
- Accessories: Even more PC accessories starting at $17
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