OnePlus Pad 2 on a table
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Apple’s iPads have dominated the tablet marketplace for a decade and a half. At first, that dominance was justified because Android tablets weren’t particularly good within the 2010s, lacking a strong chip or the proper software. This has modified in recent times, as Android tablets have turn into very, excellent, with flagship-quality hardware that may compete with the iPad, and software that’s finally maturing and evolving.
OnePlus’ latest tablet, the Pad 2, has a claim to being one of the best Android tablet currently available, and it boasts an extended list of industry-leading flagship specs. The aluminum tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the one tablet currently using this latest silicon. It encompasses a 12.1-inch screen with a refresh rate of as much as 144Hz – although the panel is LCD reasonably than OLED, contrast levels aren’t quite as strong.
OnePlus’ 12.1-inch screen
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The OnePlus Pad 2 screen
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The tablet can also be very slim at 6.5mm and weighs 1.4 kilos. There are six speakers and a big 9,510mAh battery that might be charged at 67W (charger not included, unfortunately). It runs on the newest Android 14 with OnePlus’ OxygenOS, and this version works thoroughly with OnePlus and Oppo phones that might be connected via NFC. After that, the tablet can mirror the phone screen or drag and drop files.
The tablet may be very thin
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The OnePlus Pad 2
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With a flagship tablet, you don’t need to make use of it only for handheld activities, so after all there is a keyboard case and a stylus. The stylus is positive, with good response times but lacking in pressure sensitivity.
OnePlus Pad 2 with keyboard and pen
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But the keyboard? It’s one of the best keyboard in a tablet. It has a big trackpad with haptic feedback. The keys are evenly spaced and have solid travel. And the keyboard can stay connected to the tablet even when it’s detached, meaning I can prop the tablet up on a better surface and still type. As someone who’s increasingly focused on higher posture at work, this feature is vital to me.
I can place the tablet a ways away and still type.
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The OnePlus Pad 2 continues to be very lightweight even with the keyboard case, weighing in at nearly 1.1kg. For someone who likes to hold a conveyable computing device and work outside in cafes, the load and dimensions of the OnePlus Pad 2 make it easier to lug around in a bag than most laptops or iPads.
The OnePlus Pad 2
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This is not a full review as I’ve only been using the tablet for a few day, so I have not been capable of thoroughly test battery life, stylus, and camera quality. However, it’s shaping as much as be one of the best iPad alternative of 2024, as Samsung won’t be releasing a tablet this 12 months. Even if Samsung did release one, it’s most unlikely that Samsung would offer higher value for money than OnePlus.
The OnePlus Pad 2
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Until July 30, OnePlus is selling the tablet with keyboard and stylus for a complete of $485. After July 30, the worth apparently increases significantly, and the tablet itself alone costs $550. This tablet can even launch in Southeast Asia, but pricing for those regions is currently unclear.
