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Review on ๐Ÿ“ฑ CHUWI Hipad Plus Tablet | Android 10.0 | MT8183 Octa-core CPU | 4GB RAM/128GB ROM | Dual 13MP+5MP Camera | Dual-Band 2.4G/5G WiFi by John Surabhi

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Luckily better than I could expect from an unknown brand

I don't usually do electronics reviews immediately after purchase, but I would like to add a review for those who have doubts about this buy brand. I think most of them are like me and probably didn't hear from them until they saw this list. Pros: Clear screen. I didn't notice any pixelation or blurred edges when streaming content or on platforms like Instagram. The sound is better than expected. There appear to be four speakers, but as another reviewer said, there are only two (one on each long side of the tablet). What are those other holes for, IDK, if not for symmetry. 128GB Well made. Not too heavy, but a comfortable weight if you don't feel like you're holding a candy-filled plastic replica tablet. I haven't noticed that the tablet gets uncomfortably warm during continuous use when charging. Didn't completely drain it, but about 50-60% loads to 100 fairly quickly. You shouldn't have a problem accommodating your size with most coasters. Unlike my previous tab, Lenovo m10, I didn't find any streaming apps not playing content on this one. Hbo max, Disney+, Crackle, Tubi, Peacock are all apps I was able to get sound but no video on this particular Lenovo (leading me to buy another tablet) but they didn't have any compatibility issues with Chuwi. This was also a concern as I was unfamiliar with Chuwi. There is a flash on the front camera. Cameras generally shoot decently, the front camera shoots better. I didn't shoot a video, but I used the zoom here and nobody complained about how I looked or sounded, so I think recording videos with a hippad would be at least as good. Cons: It was difficult to find a suitable screen protector. There is a seller on Amazon (at the time of this review) that sells a screen protector that fits this tablet and costs (imo) $1 (@$16). Without cover. I have not been lucky enough to find a seller with a case suitable for this tablet. Even those expandable cases that only cover the corners and center don't really work in this case, since the power, volume, and speakers are all there. And while he seems solid, he doesn't feel strong enough to take a fall. Comparing it again with my Lenovo, the Wi-Fi signal doesn't always seem to be as strong, and on a few occasions it dropped out when my other tablet was on. the same proximity has no problem. I go to the second floor and the signal gets weak or I lose it entirely when I can take my Lenovo upstairs, down to the basement, and even out onto the porch a few feet before the wifi drops out. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack. For now I'm using Bluetooth and it's fine mostly because I'm indoors. But I've found that regardless of price, perhaps because Bluetooth is so ubiquitous, headphone reception around the world tends to be crappy. So I prefer reliable wired headphones. No option.

Pros
  • 2K IPS display and dual camera
Cons
  • Some issues