Blackview Zeno 2: An 8.68-Inch Compact Tablet That Kept the Headphone Jack

Tablets keep growing closer to laptops in size, but this one goes the other way. It measures 8.68 inches and weighs 11.7 oz (about 330 g), so you can hold it in one hand, and it still has a headphone jack.
📊 Quick Info
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Blackview |
| Price | TBD |
| Display | 8.68-inch IPS, 1340×800, 360 nits, 4.27mm bezels |
| Weight | About 11.7 oz |
| Key Features | Compact Android tablet with a headphone jack |
| Verdict | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ A realistic compact tablet that chose size and a jack |
✨ 3-Line Summary
- 👍 Best point: It fits in one hand and keeps the headphone jack
- 👎 Downside: The 360-nit brightness and 1340×800 resolution make the display fairly ordinary
- 🎯 Recommended for: Anyone who wants a lightweight second tablet for reading and video
📸 Product Tour

Three colors (gray, blue and green) and a slim body

A size that sits in one hand, with the headphone jack visible on the top edge

Dual cameras and a thin, metal-like frame

Slim 4.27mm bezels, 360 nits, a 178-degree viewing angle and an 85% screen-to-body ratio
🔍 Why It Caught My Eye
Small tablets are disappearing
Most tablets today measure 11 inches or more. A tablet that takes little room in a bag and can be read one-handed in bed is hard to find.
It kept the headphone jack
Wireless earbuds are the norm, but wired ones are easier in some moments. They have no latency and never need charging, and I like that.
The colors are calm
Gray, blue and green are understated colors that should not get tiresome.
🤔 What Gives Me Pause
Display specs
360 nits may fall short in bright outdoor light, so I would treat it as an indoor reading device.
Price and availability in Korea
I could not confirm the exact price or whether it will be sold officially in Korea. On Coupang, I found only the previous model, the Zeno 1.
📋 Product Traits (Subjective Ratings)
- Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Portability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Practicality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Value for money: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (price unconfirmed)
🛒 Before You Buy
✅ Recommended for
- People who mainly read and watch videos
- People who still use wired earphones
❌ Not recommended for
- People who plan to take notes, draw or multitask
- People who care about a bright display
🎯 Final Verdict
This tablet steps out of the performance race and chooses size and a jack instead. For something you carry around to read and watch, that choice looks right to me.
You can wait to decide until you have checked the price and Korean availability.
Source: Yanko Design product page
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