Overview Teclast X98 Plus II - affordable tablet with Retina-display
Devices / / December 19, 2019
Teclast X98 Plus II was released over a year ago, but still actively sold in all major online stores. During the time elapsed from the moment of the sale, its price is significantly reduced and is now at about $ 160. In addition, the manufacturer conducts periodic sales, during which the cost of the tablet becomes even more seductive. Layfhaker checked whether to buy this gadget or yet to be preferred over the new models.
Specifications
CPU | Intel Atom Cherry Trail Z8350, quad |
CPU frequency | 1,44-1,92 GHz |
RAM | 4 GB |
Built-in memory | 64 GB |
Display | 9.7 inches, 2048 × 1536 pixels |
video processor | Intel HD Graphics Gen8 |
Front-camera | 2 MP |
The main camera | 2 MP |
Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth |
ports | microUSB, microHDMI, 3,5-mm audio jack, microSD 128GB |
Colour | Silver |
dimensions | 24.0 × 17.8 × 0.85 cm |
Battery | 8000 mAh |
Weight | 0.554 kg |
Despite the fact that this is not a new model, its filling can not be called outdated. Intel Atom X5 Z8350 processor has four cores running at a frequency of between 1.44 and 1.92 GHz. It easily handles the most common tasks: text editing, photo editing, surf the web, video playback, simple toys, for which usually acquire tablets.
The manufacturer has not stinted on the memory. This circumstance allows the tablet to keep afloat. 4GB of RAM is enough to run Windows 10, not to mention Android. But 64 GB hard enough on the two systems. However, the availability of slots for extra memory cards partially solves the problem of storing user data.
Packaging and appearance
The tablet comes in a neat cardboard box in white. The package includes a microUSB-cable, OTG-adapter and charging cable with a proprietary connector. Strange, but it was not included in the charger. So you have to connect the tablet to any of your existing power supply, such as a mobile phone.
Many users have reported that the appearance Teclast X98 Plus II looks a bit like products "apple" of the company. We are talking primarily about the size of the device and the typical aspect ratio. However, the similarity ends.
The back side of the plate is made of a metal alloy nice silvery color. In the upper part of the body has a plastic insert in white, on which the main camera, headphone jack and microUSB connectors and microHDMI. There is also a memory card slot and a socket for connecting the charger.
At the bottom of the back cover has two external speaker. This arrangement proved to be quite successful: no matter how the user was holding the plate, he never overlaps both speakers hands. Even when the tablet is on the table, the sound is almost not affected.
The main part of the front of the Teclast X98 Plus II takes screen. He framed a pretty thick plastic frames in white. They look not very modern, but it is convenient for them to hold the device.
In general, the assembly does not raise any problems. All parts fit tightly, nothing rattles and creaks. It is evident that for the time that is available, this model, the Chinese engineers did a good job on the optimization of production.
Screen
The screen can be attributed to the major advantages of this gadget. It uses qualitative matrix with a resolution 2048 × 1536 pixels. Read books, surf the web, work with texts on the device - a pleasure. Eyes rejoices clear and smooth fonts, rich colors and images to the ideal white balance. Color rendering close to natural, and viewing angles are great.
The maximum brightness level allows the use of the tablet on the street, even when direct illumination. However, it is worth considering that the glossy surface of the screen a little glare, so reading still better to look for a place in the shade.
But lovers of night gatherings can remain unhappy. The minimum brightness level of the screen is still too high, so that the eyes tire quickly. In Windows 10, this problem is solved by an integrated mode "night light", but in Android will have to resort to the help third-party utilities.
Performance
Tablet Teclast X98 Plus II has a well-date filling, so no performance problems are observed. The Android operating system all just flies in Windows 10 processes are running a little bit slower, but generally tolerated.
Experienced users can easily evaluate the performance of the tablet according to the results of tests, which are screenshots below. But ordinary people, we want to assure you that surfing the web, social networking, watching movies and reading books Teclast X98 Plus II is ideal.
During testing, we have not only checked the plates with synthetic benchmarks, but also try to use in real applications. As a result, we have the impression that installed on an Android tablet is better suited for content consumption and entertainment. If you need to work with documents or using some special software, you will have to load Windows. Fortunately, switching between systems takes less than a minute.
It should be borne in mind that despite the presence of a full version of the Windows tablet will not be able to 100% replace your PC. In performance it matches the weak office computer five years ago, so do not try to strain his video editing, complex calculations or modern games.
autonomy
The tablet uses non-removable battery capacity of 8000 mAh. This is sufficient for continuous operation of the device (surfing, watching videos, playing music, work with texts) for about 6 hours. If the load plate is more serious challenges, such as games, then this result is substantially reduced.
Teclast X98 Plus II can be charged through both microUSB input and through specially provided for this needle connector. It is very convenient: you can use the tablet with a keyboard or mouse while charging.
results
Teclast X98 Plus II - is not the latest model. Despite this, it may become one of the most successful shopping.
The tablet boasts a good build, gorgeous screen and pressing iron. The company Teclast had plenty of time to eliminate all shortcomings, which she used correctly.
The same can be said about the software. During the existence of the tablet, it was polished to a shine. In the process of testing the gadget never freezes, that Chinese equipment is still a rarity.
The minus Teclast X98 Plus II include some archaic appearance. Playback quality speakers while loud, but it is not a musical. Well, the camera, of course. But who nowadays use the tablet for shooting?
But the price of the device outweigh the disadvantages listed. At the time of this writing, it is 11 295 rubles. Another tablet with similar characteristics to find for the money is quite difficult.
The author expresses his gratitude to the company Teclast for providing the test device.