Testseek.com have collected 152 expert reviews of the Microsoft Lumia 2520 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Lumia 2520.
January 2014
(77%)
152 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
3 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Attractive design
Enhanced experience with Nokia branded apps
Great out of the box color choices. Excellent bright and vivid display that holds up well under sunlight. Comes with Microsoft Office and other great Nokia apps like Nokia MixRadio. Built in NFC. Can store an 80% charge in just one hour. Super solid build
Gorgeous widescreen display
Long battery life
LTE connectivity
Outstanding 1080P HD Display
Fast processor
Excellent battery life and build quality make the Lumia 2520 an noteworthy tablet. LTE connectivity gives you an alwayson internet device
Built in Office and HERE Maps makes it compelling.
Fun industrial design
Screaming-fast processor
Presents a serious alternative to Surface 2
The Nokia Lumia 2520 features fast gaming performance and LTE support out of the box. Xbox Music is an incredibly robust streaming app
And Nokia Music allows you to listen to songs you don't own without an Internet connection. It includes the full versio
Good looking design. Colorful polycarbonate shell. 1080p HD display. Gorilla Glass 2 covering display. Great battery life.
Sleek
Colorful design
Extremely bright display
Fast performance
Excellent battery life
Comfortable keyboard
Attractive screen
Very good battery life
Verizon LTE
Beautiful design and screen
Very affordable 4G tablet
Great battery life and fast charging
Unique design
Good screen
Smooth performance
Decent cameras
Good battery life
4G LTE connectivity
Bright display
Great battery life
Built-in LTE
Gorgeous
Brilliant ClearBlack display
Lightweight design with quality
Bright
Vibrant display
Good camera performance
Offline music and maps
Quick performance
Micro HDMI
USB 3.0
MicroSD slot
LTE modem
Good battery life and charges quickly
Very good preconditions for VoIP calls
Cleverly positioned speakers with respectable sound
High-contrast display...
The editors didn't like
Glossy finish attracts smudges
Proprietary charger. Windows RT still lacks in the apps department. Lacks dedicated full size usb ports without keyboard case. MicroSD card slot can only be accessed with a paperclip. Wish it were a bit slimmer and lighter to compete better with the iPad
Larger than most tablets
Can't run legacy Windows apps
Some popular apps missing from Windows Store
No WiFi version
No full USB port
The lack of a kickstand and Microsoft's Surface 2 make it hard for the Lumia 2520 to stand out. Carrier branding limits its availability and the lack of storage may limit the device for power users. Odd button placement and uninspiring
It's a Windows RT tablet
And an expensive one at that
Flawed touchpad design
It's thicker and heavier than recent tablets
And its pointy corners are distracting. The screen has a yellow tint
Storage expansion is only accessible with a key or paperclip
And the keyboard accessory isn't as comfortable to type on as the Surface 2's
Micro USB 3.0 port is useless without a separate adapter (not included). Mediocre sound quality. Keyboard case sold separately. App selection is limited. Windows RT 8.1 is a tough sell for most people
Limited app selection
Back is fingerprint magnet
Awkward touchpad
Lackluster camera
Windows RT
Some software glitches
Pricey
Even compared to highend competition
Windows RT still lacks apps
Minor bugs and crashes
Weak on-screen keyboard
Tablet is quite heavy
Prone to scratches
Heavy keyboard case
The more I write about the Lumia 2520
The more I think I do need to go order one again. I recommend people take an honest look at their tablet needs and what Windows RT 8.1 can offer them. Don't write off Windows RT because it isn't a full Windows OS. Ta
Overall the Nokia Lumia 2520 is a great device, it just has a few issues that when you look at the bigger picture you'll probably not buy the Lumia. First is the price, in this day and age when you can get full blown Windows 8.1 touch devices for a simila...
Comfortable design, Great speakers, Superb battery life, MicroSD and SIM card support
Windows RT 8.1 interface can frustrate, Windows lacks app variety of iPad/Android, $500 price tag is steep, $150 price for keyboard dock is also steep, Rear camera doesn't impress
If you have used Windows 8 and like it, and you're OK with not installing legacy Windows 7 software, then this is a good tablet option for you. It will run you $500 and an additional $150 if you want a keyboard dock, which puts it at about the same pric...
Nokia's Lumia range of phones are known for their slick lines and curved designs, and that follows through with Nokia's take on the tablet form factor. This isn't a plain black slate like so many other tablets you've seen, the Lumia 2520 is a glossy and fresh take that simply screams boldness. Ours came in a delicious candy red flavour, and unlike Microsoft's monotone Surface, the bright hue give
We love Nokia's hardware, and the Lumia 2520 is no exception, but it's let down by the software - or lack of it. As it's toting Windows RT, you won't be able to access all the legacy and desktop apps that you may already be used to using on regular Windows, meaning you're limited to the Windows Store for supported, fullscreen Metro-style apps. It's an ever growing digital store, but it's still la
Nokia's top-notch hardware is let down by Microsoft's lacklustre Windows 8.1, which still falls short as a tablet OS. There's still an alarming lack of dedicated apps, and the awkward touch-screen navigation of its desktop mode is begging for a mouse o...
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Published: 2014-01-15, Author: David , review by: T3.com
Gorgeous looks, Fast performer, Cool Nokia apps
Windows Store still lacking, A little heavy, No expandable storage
Good display, Excellent Performance, Full suite of connectivity options including 4G
Windows RT, Proprietary charger, Little weighty
A good tablet which is let down by the Windows RT platform
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Published: 2013-12-17, Author: Paul , review by: tech.uk.msn.com
The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a well-built, reasonably priced tablet that is only really let down by the limited Windows RT system running the show. If this was full-fat Windows 8.1, it'd be a different beast entirely....
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Published: 2013-12-16, Author: Mark , review by: digitalspy.com
The Nokia Lumia 2520 is an excellent piece of hardware - it's high-powered, aesthetically pleasing, and boasts one of the best screen resolutions around. Sadly, the Windows RT operating system prevents it from fulfilling its potential, proving that cutti...
