Lenovo was one of the first companies to release a Google Assistant Smart Display. They beat Google to the punch with the Lenovo Smart Display in July. Now, at CES 2019, Lenovo has announced a new batch of Google Assistant and Alexa-enabled smart devices. The Lenovo Smart Clock is a smaller alternative to the Google Home Hub, while the Smart Tabs are dockable tablets with Amazon Alexa built-in.
Lenovo Smart Clock
The Lenovo Smart Display and Google Home Hub have 7-10-inch displays, which may be a bit large for some situations. A popular place for these smart display devices is the nightstand next to your bed, but not everyone has the space for a 10-inch device. The Lenovo Smart Clock features a compact 4-inch display with all the same functionality.
The size makes this a great modern replacement for an alarm clock. You can use your voice to set alarms, listen to music, and see details about your day. It also supports the gentle wake-up routine. The design of the device is reminiscent of Google's design language with soft-touch fabric covering all sides. There is a USB port on the back for charging other devices, a mute mic button, and no camera.
Dimensions & Weight |
113.88 x 79.2 x 79.8mm Weight: 328g |
Display size |
4" , IPS, Resolution: 480 x 800, Screen: Touch Compatible |
Design Color & Finish |
Soft Touch Cloth Grey |
I/O Buttons |
1x microphone mute toggle, 1x Volume +/- |
Camera |
N/A, None |
Ports |
Rear USB port for charging |
Processor |
MediaTek 8167S 1.5ghz |
Audio |
1x 1.5" 3W speaker (Peak power of 6W), 2 x Passive radiators |
Wireless Connectivity |
WLAN : 2.4G/5G Dual Band, IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Software |
Google Assistant |
Memory |
RAM : 1GB, Flash (eMMC) : 8GB |
Lenovo Smart Tabs
The Lenovo Smart Tabs are interesting devices. They are Android tablets that can be docked to become Amazon Alexa smart displays. While in use as a tablet, it's a fairly standard Android Oreo tablet. But when docked, the UI switches to the Show Mode that you would see on the Amazon Echo Show.
There are two Smart Tab models: Smart Tab M10 and P10. They have the same processor and display, but the P10 is equipped with more RAM, more storage, bigger battery, better cameras, and a fingerprint scanner. The Smart Dock itself includes 2 3W full-range speakers, 3 far-field microphones, a mute button, and volume buttons.
Specs |
Smart Tab P10 |
Smart Tab M10 |
Dimensions |
242 x 167 x 7mm |
243 x 168 x 8mm |
Weight |
440g |
480g |
Operating System |
Android Oreo |
Android Oreo |
Color |
Aurora Black |
Slate Black |
Visual Assistant Experience |
Alexa Built-in |
Alexa Built-in |
Display |
10.1” FHD (1920 x 1200) LCD IPS display |
10.1” FHD (1920 x 1200) LCD IPS display |
Processor |
Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 450 |
Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 450 |
Storage |
Up to 64GB |
Up to 32GB |
Memory |
Up to 4GB |
Up to 3GB |
Audio |
4 x front-facing speakers Dolby Atmos® |
2 x front-facing speakers Dolby Atmos® |
Front Camera |
5MP fixed focus |
2MP fixed focus |
Rear Camera |
8MP autofocus |
5MP autofocus |
Special Features |
Dual-glass designFingerprint sensor |
N/A |
Pricing & Availability
The Lenovo Smart Clock will be available in the Spring for $79.99. The Lenovo Smart Tabs will be available later this month. The Smart Tab P10 will start at $299.99, while the Smart Tab M10 will start at $199.99. The Smart Dock is included with both tablets.