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

October 28, 2026Blackview (N/A)Interested
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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

ItemDetails
BrandBlackview
PriceTBD
Display8.68-inch IPS, 1340×800, 360 nits, 4.27mm bezels
WeightAbout 11.7 oz
Key FeaturesCompact 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

Blackview Zeno 2 color lineup

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

Zeno 2 in green, back view

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

Zeno 2 front and back

Dual cameras and a thin, metal-like frame

Zeno 2 display specs

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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