Overview Teclast M20 4G - a new tablet with a high-quality screen and support for mobile networks

Table of contents

• Specifications
• Packaging and appearance
• Display and Audio
• Performance
• Camera
• autonomy
• Software
• results

Teclast M20 4G - the company's first tablet with support for 4G and voice calls. It is equipped with a productive processor Helio X20, 10,1-inch screen Sharp and fresh Android 8.0 version. Combining these features with a fairly democratic price makes M20 4G one of the most attractive offers On the market. Layfhaker understand whether this really is.

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Specifications

The tablet is based on MediaTek MT679 chipset. It includes processor cores 10, which are divided into three clusters. The first consists of two cores Cortex-A72 with a frequency of 2.3 GHz. The second cluster comprises four cores Cortex-A53 with a frequency up to 2 GHz. The third - the same quad-core Cortex-A53, but operating at a frequency of 1.4 GHz.

The memory volume is 4 GB, which is sufficient for the smooth operation of the operating system and some running background applications. The size of the built-in storage will not only install all the programs, but also to download, for example, several seasons of your favorite TV series. When the place is finished, you can insert an extra memory card, for which a separate slot.

The device boasts support for GPS and GLONASS, this allows you to use it as a car navigator. With regard to mobile, the Teclast M20 4G can be installed just two microSIM card format. The tablet supports 3G and 4G, but it should be borne in mind that the Band 20 (FDD 800), which is predominantly used in the sparsely populated areas and on the outskirts of cities, no.

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Packaging and appearance

The tablet comes in a sturdy box with orange sides and a white cap. With such packaging is completely no fear gadget for safety even in transit over long distances. Inside, apart from the tablet, we have found only a microUSB connector cable and a charger with a Chinese version of the plug.

Appearance Teclast M20 4G does not carry anything new. The main part of the front surface is screen, Which is already pasted protective film. Side frames rather thin, that when using the tablet in landscape orientation can cause some discomfort.

The rear cover is made of metal pleasant to touch. In its upper part has a plastic insert which is required for the operation of wireless interfaces. Located in the middle of the main camera lens, and the right - openings for headphones and charging cable.

The volume rocker and the power button located on the right side. They are made of shiny material and metal look, but whether it is so in fact, it is not clear. Under the power button, you can find a tiny hole for rigid reboot device, which we fortunately never had to use.

Plastic insert on the rear cover is divided into two parts. One of them - the one on which the connectors - you can pick up a nail and gently open. It was under her hidden slots SIM cards and an optional memory card.

Please note that the device uses microSIM card format. If you already go to NanoSim, which are required in most modern smartphones, it will have to find an adapter or order a new sim card operator.

The overall build and appearance evoke positive emotions. All parts fit tightly, no squeaks or rattles. Another Mighty tablet for daily use, which is simply a pleasure to hold in their hands.

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Display and Audio

The Teclast M20 4G uses quality 10.1-inch Sharp screen production. In this case, the word "quality" - not a quote from the website, but a statement of fact.

The display resolution is 2560 × 1600 pixels. It is made by OGS technology that has reduced thickness display and achieve excellent visual characteristics. Display screen impresses the correct color, good contrast and a wide viewing angle, which closely approaching 180 °.

The tablet supports MiraVision technology that allows you to adjust color and contrast to your liking. The only pity is that developers do not take care of a special read-only mode, which reduces eyestrain in low light conditions. However, dimming range is pretty wide, so use this tablet can and should be a reading room.

Two built-in speakers sound loud, but to call it a quality you can not even if they wanted to. Compounding the picture of the wrong location. In landscape orientation, you will inevitably close their hands, so inevitably have to twist to the maximum volume control. It is better to use the tablet with headphones: they sound much better picture.

Please note that the Teclast M20 4G no earpiece. Therefore, if you do not want, what we would all listen to your telephone conversations, make sure to buy wireless headset.

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Performance

Chipset Helio X20 at the moment of its appearance on the market has been designed for mid-level devices. However, since then, it took about two years, so now it is possible there are few who can impress.

However, the synthetic test results show that the platform is still too early to discard. Performance built-in 10-core processor is enough to perform any tasks that you may experience tablets. And even a large screen resolution has not become a hindrance.

Our subjective experience of using the tablet confirmed the test results. SurfingVideo playback, working with documents, reading books and e-journals do not cause Teclast M20 4G no difficulty. All downloaded our games (World of Tanks, Shadow Fight 3, PUBG) run, but in the most demanding of them have set graphics settings to low.

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Camera

Few people use tablets for photographing. But in life there are different situations, so we decided to check this aspect.

The tablet has a front camera 2 megapixel, which is suitable only for video. The main camera has a resolution of 5 megapixel sensor manufacturer is not specified anywhere.

To check the quality of shooting, we photographed the same song in different lighting conditions. And that was something to compare, filmed the same scene using camera Nikon D5100. So you can clearly see how the photos Teclast M20 4G differs from the reference.

1. daylight

2. lamplight

3. insufficient lighting

Oh, and for the sake of completeness we want to introduce you to a few more photos taken in natural light.

As you can see, the pictures are dull, with faded colors and inexpressive. Use this tablet to shoot - not the best idea, do not do it.

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autonomy

The Teclast M20 4G uses non-removable battery capacity of 6600 mAh. We checked the autonomy of the tablet with the popular test PCMark Battery Test. It measures the time of the fall of battery level during continuous operation of a special script that simulates the usual user actions: surfing, watching video, Photo editing, and so on. In this case, the device's screen is constantly enabled.

This result suggests that one intense work or school day, the tablet should have enough power. If you use a gadget with interruptions, this period can be increased considerably. Benefit to the rest energy state, it consumes very little.

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Software

Not every modern tablet boasts a fresh version of the operating system. On the shelves you can still find devices with Android 7 or even Android 6.

In this sense, the owners Teclast M20 4G lucky. They immediately get a brand-new Android 8.0 Oreo with all current security updates. An additional advantage - the absence of the system of any changes, and third-party add-ons.

The package includes only the most essential software from Google Software. Google Play store runs out of the box, there is Russian localization.

More about software in general, and nothing to say. Everything works as it should work. Google Thank you for what you did Android. Thank programmers Teclast, that nothing in it is not broke.

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results

Pros Teclast M20 4G

• Good build and materials.
• Productivity, the amount of RAM and internal storage.
• Support for mobile networks and navigation.
• Excellent display.
• Fresh version of Android.

Cons Teclast M20 4G

• No automatic change of brightness.
• Bad sound external speaker.
• Weak camera.

At the time of this writing, the cost of the tablet Teclast M20 4G is 11 644 rubles in-store and GearBest 11 682 rubles in the official store on AliExpress site.

The author expresses his gratitude to the company Teclast for providing the test device.