Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 56.2 | 61.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Toshiba | Lenovo |
| Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 |
| 8.39 x 5.35 x 0.42 inches | 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches |
| 15.87 ounces | 15.03 ounces |
| Gray | Black |
| Plastic | -- |
| $ 235.00 | $ 619.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3740 chipset | -- |
| Silvermont (Quad-Core 1800 MHz) processor | 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 6.38 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is better than Toshiba Encore, with a overall score of 61.9 against 56.2. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a incredibly thinner and just a little lighter portable tablet than the Toshiba Encore. Both devices in this review include the same Windows 8.1 OS.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with a brighter display than Toshiba Encore, and although they both have a screen with the same size, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) also has more pixels per inch of display and a lot higher 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) has much more storage to install games and applications than Toshiba Encore. They have equal internal memory capacity.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) features just a bit better processing power than Toshiba Encore, and although they both have 2 GB of RAM and 4 cpu cores, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) also has a 64-bit processing unit. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) has a much longer battery performance than Toshiba Encore.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) features a better camera than Toshiba Encore. They have a 8 megapixels back camera.
Although Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Toshiba Encore, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Toshiba Encore. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Toshiba Encore, giving up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your savings.
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