The Legion Tab Gen 3 measures 5.10 by 8.21 by 0.31 inches (HWD) and weighs 0.77 pounds. Those numbers put it close to the $499 Apple iPad mini (5.30 by 7.69 by 0.25 inches, 0.65 pounds), but smaller than the Tab S10 FE (6.53 by 10.01 by 0.24 inches, 1.09 pounds) and the $499 RedMagic Nova gaming tablet (6.48 by 9.97 by 0.29 inches, 1.17 pounds), both of which have bigger 10.9-inch screens.

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With an aluminum alloy case and Gorilla Glass 5 covering the screen, the Legion Tab has a sleek, sturdy build that feels light in the hand. It’s easy to hold and remains comfortable no matter how you carry it. The tablet is also rated IP52, which means it is resistant to dust and water drops. By comparison, the S10 FE has an IP68 rating, making it fully waterproof, while the iPad mini and Nova tablet aren't IP-rated at all.

Looking at the front of the Legion Tab, the long sides have thin bezels, and the short sides have thicker ones. The front-facing camera sits in the short bezel on the left side, which unfortunately makes it easy to obscure when holding the tablet in landscape orientation.

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The reverse side of the tablet is black (Eclipse Black is the only color it comes in) with the shiny Legion wordmark embossed in the center. On the back you'll also find the rear camera module, a raised rectangle with two lenses and a flash. Two Dolby Atmos speakers push sound out of grilles embedded in the left and right side edges.