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Making gadgets is boring, provided that you are not Apple and do not release two smartphones and two tablets a year. Then it's fun. And in other cases, it's boring because sooner or later everything slides into a rather helpless genre “we made another smartphone / tablet”. And it's hard to say what looks more dubious - to continue to rivet the same type of devices or to make an ersatz line of gadgets with some kind of pseudo-chip like an enhanced camera or improved acoustics. In the summer of 2015, both directions are in trend. For example, Lenovo showed the Vibe Shot camera phone in the spring, the review of which is still ahead, and in the summer it presented the A7000 smartphone, manufactured in collaboration with Dolby and equipped with Dolby Atmos technology, which promises us an unprecedented sound quality.

But Lenovo is not united. A week ago, Huawei brought to Moscow a MediaPad M2 tablet, released in conjunction with Harman / Kardon, a well-known American speaker manufacturer that regularly interacts with various brands from the world of consumer electronics. The company knows how to make a very decent sound at a reasonable price and is a noticeable player in the market, promoting several of its own brands at once.

I have a rather complicated relationship history with Huawei. The first devices from this company, which fell into my hands several years ago, were frankly bad. They had a disgusting design, as for the filling, all that was left was to shrug their shoulders, since it was completely impossible to understand why they were installing these terrible HiSilicon processors: the devices were warming up, hung and generally slowed down wildly even on the simplest tasks.

Several years have passed, the awful HiSilicon processors have been replaced by the excellent HiSilicon Kirin processors, the design has also changed - just remember the P6. It would be naive to think that Huawei in the shortest possible time so brilliantly managed to grow above itself. No, the company acted rationally and began to fiercely buy up professionals around the world, attracting engineers, developers and designers from the best European schools. We saw the results a year ago in Berlin, when we managed to touch the Mate 7 - one of the best smartphones of the reporting period. And although the MediaPad M2 tablet is far from a flagship device and the main novelties of this year, we should wait at least another week, but the path that Huawei has gone through during this time is visible in it with the naked eye.

Stylish, thoughtful, austere and graceful - these are the epithets for the new Huawei tablet. The metal case is supplemented with plastic ends, which not only do not impoverish, but also enhance the impression made, and the corrugated surface of the edges will prevent the device from slipping out of sweaty palms. By the way, it is very plump - 7.8 mm thick, but it's even good that Huawei did not make a "razor". MediaPad M2 comes in a silver case, but at the presentation we managed to see the gold standard for Huawei, in which premium versions of products are made. Huawei has managed to find a very nice "gold" color for its devices that doesn't look samovar. And the top-end MediaPad M2 turned out to be very worthy.

Since we have a "musical" device in front of us, then let's start with sound. Speakers with a power of 1 watt are placed on the side faces and placed strictly in the center of the ends. Even during the presentation, I had fears that the sound would be blocked by my hands, and these fears were fully confirmed during the testing process. Unfortunately, holding the device with a horizontal grip and listening to music is completely impossible - everything is muffled by 85 percent. The only scenario that we see here is a tablet lying on the table. In this position, the MediaPad M2 really sounds very, very good. Not to say flawless, but obviously better than most of its competitors. The sound quality is provided not only by the speakers, but also by the proprietary hardware codec Hi6042, which was previously used in car acoustics, and the Harman Clari-Fi software that processes the audio signal. There is also a proprietary Huawei equalizer, but this is from the categories of evil.

As for the rest of the characteristics, it is important to use the proprietary 64-bit HiSilicon Kirin 930 platform with a frequency of up to 2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of memory for data storage (3 GB / 32GB in the premium version). The highlight is that when creating the platform, 8 Cortex-A53 cores are involved, which differ in lower power consumption due to the 28 nanometer process used. A very powerful system even in basic configuration.

The tablet is equipped with a solid Full HD-screen (1920x1200) with a diagonal of 8 inches and an aspect ratio of 16: 9. The screen is good for everyone, if not for the automatic system for adjusting the brightness of the backlight. In principle, it rarely works well where, and unfortunately, the MediaPad M2 was not that lucky. Switching the intensity of the backlight occurs very spontaneously, which sometimes breaks off wildly, especially in a car.

And then there is a camera: 8 MP with autofocus and flash. In the daytime he removes quite decently, at night - in no way. However, the tablet camera is too specific a genre to seriously focus on this element.

Well, in terms of the set of communications, everything is typical: 4G (LTE Cat.6), 3G, Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n / ac), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and GLONASS. I note the use of a microSIM slot, which is already a rarity today, and the presence of a full-fledged, and not a hybrid, slot for microSD cards. And the nice thing is that you can make calls with the MediaPad M2 just like by phone. But I would use a headset for this, still put the tablet to my ear ... It looks extremely strange.

And it all works under control of Android 5.1 and the shell Emotions UI 3.1., Which is one of the best on the market.

Very fast, very stylish, with a good screen and high-quality sound by the standards of mobile devices. And the battery is good - 4800 mAh, which gives up to 9 hours of watching movies. On the plane, that's it. If I chose a tablet for the sound quality it can provide, then the Huawei MediaPad M2 would be the absolute leader in my personal rating. The problem is that it’s hard for me to imagine a scenario in which I would choose a tablet precisely according to this criterion. I can't even remember the last time I used external speakers on an iPad, Xperia Z4 Tablet, or any other mobile device. But as a feature - very good. It will have something to stand out on the shelf and attract customers. Otherwise, they won't even know that Huawei's tablet is good. Even great.

As a telecommunications giant and the third largest smartphone seller in the world, Huawei continues its expansion into various sectors of the mobile technology market, including tablets. The company pays no attention to the dark times for this niche and has once again updated the MediaPad M line - mini-tablets with 7-8 ”and smartphone functions.

Equipment

The device starts to amaze from the very beginning. Firstly, we are greeted by a stylish box of completely white color, the inscription and the logo of the company shimmer in gold in the light. The situation repeats with, the average buyer has heard these Chinese giants for a long time, which means that it is enough to stick on a branded emblem, and everyone will immediately recognize whose product it is. Secondly, as soon as you start looking at the official equipment, you get a state of shock from the fact that the box is packed to capacity.

Contents of delivery:

• charger (5V / 2A)
• Micro USB cable
• documentation
• clip
• protective film on the screen
• cleaning cloth
• AKG H30 headphones
• ear caps in different sizes

An impressive set, isn't it? I believe that just one of the qualities that brings the manufacturing company to the “league of the best” is the most complete set, and not a gradual reduction in price and savings on everything except the device itself. Huawei has done everything so that we, ordinary users, fall in love with their tablet even before they turn it on.

Design

For some reason, the appearance of the Huawei MediaPad M3 just reminded me of the larger version. Still, the giant has long formed its own principles and aspects of design, which evolve every year. The body of the device is made entirely of aluminum, and the only plastic insert for the antenna outlet is located on the back side from above, in the same place as the camera peephole. By the way, with a very pleasant texture of thin stripes running in a row, which are barely visible to the eye.

From the photographs one might get the impression that we have a silver version of the tablet in our review, but this is not so. In fact, in the review the device is golden in color, but that is only when you look at the back side in low light. In bright light, the back has an iridescent delicate color between pale gray and pale gold. The so-called “champagne” color, which has become popular in recent years. Also on the back are the Huawei and Harman / Kardon logos, with the help of which the sound capabilities of the tablet were created.

On the front side, there is only a front-facing camera and the company name located on the side. And this is not at all ugly, like the print of the inscription in the center or in general under the screen. By the way, the device has very narrow frames, which are only 0.5 mm. This is really cool, because, personally, I can safely use the tablet with one hand, while not making phantom clicks. Unfortunately, regardless of the color chosen, the front will remain white. I would prefer the black version on both sides.
The tablet has two speakers: one on the top and one on the bottom. That being said, when I held the device horizontally in two hands, my fingers never overlapped them. This suggests that the manufacturer was very sensitive to the choice of a place for speakers. There is also a 3.5 mm audio port on top. Below is a microphone, an input for Micro USB and a combined tray for Nano SIM and memory card. Working with two SIM cards is impossible.
The location of the buttons on the sides is very similar to the "smartphone" version. On the right there is a volume rocker and a power button, on the left - nothing. For a tablet, such an arrangement of keys is an excellent solution in terms of ergonomics and ease of use.

The fingerprint scanner

Why didn't I say anything about the smart button located under the screen in the last section? Yes, for one simple reason: she is so smart that she deserves a separate section. Initially, it should be clarified that the button is only touch-sensitive. I could not get used to such a solution for a long time due to the fact that I had not encountered this before.

The most interesting thing is that you don't have to use the on-screen buttons, because the physical key supports gestures that replace absolutely everything. For example, a quick press is to go back to an action, and a hold will return you to the main menu. There is also a swipe left or right. And all this is customizable for individual use!

The fingerprint scanner works extremely quickly and never makes mistakes. The finger is always recognized regardless of which side it is applied. It's hard to say about the unlocking time, because the tablet comes out of sleep literally at the same second when the finger is on the button. It is immediately noticeable that the technologies and software have been brought to mind.

Huawei, with the advent of new verification and security technologies, has begun to pay great attention to the protection of the personal data of its customers. You can make absolutely any information available only to a certain fingerprint. This function can be found in all devices of this brand, released over the past year and a half.

Display

The screen of the Huawei MediaPad M3 is commendable, because we have a real flagship display, which is equipped with the ideal resolution, contrast, color depth, color rendition and customization for such a diagonal. The screen is created using IPS technology without an air gap, there is also no 2.5D glass effect. The front side is completely flat. Multi-touch shows support for up to 10 touches, which means the screen sensitivity is at a high level.

• 8.4 inch
• resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
• dot density 359 ppi

Individual pixels on the display cannot be seen. In the curtain of notifications and settings, there is an eye protection function, which includes the predominance of yellow shades. But in fact, you can choose any color from the palette.

The screen of Huawei MediaPad M3 (in the photos on the left or below) I compared with the screen of a tablet, which is 6 times cheaper than the main character of this review, namely the device. The difference is visible to the naked eye and is very noticeable to the eye.


What immediately catches your eye? The depth of the black color, excellent display clarity, the absence of poisonous shades with a green color, a large margin of brightness. All in all, the eyes are a real delight when looking at the Huawei MediaPad M3. There is also such an interesting "trick" that every time the lock screen wallpaper changes to a new one - the carousel effect. I noticed that almost every time I unlocked, I looked at the display for a few seconds and at the automatically selected photos from the Internet.

Specifications

• HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor (8 cores, where 4 cores Cortex-A53, up to 1.8 GHz and 4 cores Cortex-A72, up to 2.3 GHz, 16 nm, 64-bit)
• graphics Mali-T880 MP4 900 MHz
• RAM 4 GB LPDD4 (after reboot, exactly 2 GB is free)
• 64 GB data storage (54 GB available out of the box)
• support for Micro SD memory cards up to 128 GB
• 8.4 '' IPS display with 2560 x 1600 resolution, no air gap
• front camera 8 MP (aperture f / 2.2, video recording at 1080p / 30 frames, no flash)
• main camera 8 MP (aperture f / 2.2, video recording at 1080p / 30 frames)
• 5100 mAh battery (no fast charging, 5V / 2A)
• dedicated audio chip AK4376
• Android 6.0 OS
• own shell EMUI 4.1 (beta version of the firmware for half a year)
• sensors: accelerometer, light and distance sensor, gyroscope, electronic compass, fingerprint scanner
• Micro USB connectors (OTG supported), 3.5 mm audio output
• dimensions: 215.5 x 124.2 x 7.3
• weight 310 grams

Wireless capabilities:

• 2G, 3G, 4G LTE-TDD: 38/39/40/41, LTE-FDD: 1/3/5/7/8/19/20/28
• no support for two SIM-cards (only one SIM-card and memory card)
• Wi-Fi (802.11 a / b / g / n, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1
• navigation: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass

If you are going to purchase a tablet, then you can be calm about the operation of 4G communication in Russian networks or in the networks of the CIS countries, because most of the available bands that exist at the moment are supported.

At first glance, it may seem that we are facing an extremely powerful gaming device, but this is absolutely not the case. First, the results of synthetic tests:

Performance

Undoubtedly, daily tasks can be performed without any problems, open several applications at a time and not be afraid that they will be unloaded from the system after a while. But a couple of times I came across the fact that the tablet began to slow down very seriously and the reasons for this behavior are still unclear. Only restarting the device helped. You can work in the browser in at least ten open tabs simultaneously with heavy pages, you will not find any lags or freezes.

In World of Tanks Blitz, the number of frames per second at medium and high settings is almost the same and storms them at about the same level. On average, the MediaPad M3 produces 20-25 FPS, which is not suitable for a comfortable game. And this is in the device for 30 thousand rubles! Yes, I understand perfectly well that the resolution of the display costs 2K, and not the usual Full HD, nevertheless, the creators should work on optimizing the 3D graphics.

There is also a drawdown of up to 5-6 FPS in battles or on maps with a lot of vegetation. You can immediately understand that it is impossible to play. I think that installing the newer HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor could solve the problem with the device's low performance in 3D games.

Photo and video

What are cameras in a tablet for? That's right, mostly for video communication. Huawei has provided for this and made it possible to record video from the rear and front cameras in 1080p / 30 frames. But the company went further, because from the main sensor you can squeeze out quite beautiful and artistic photos. Surprisingly, there is a professional mode, where you can adjust a large number of parameters yourself, including ISO.

Main camera

• resolution 8 megapixels
• aperture f / 2.2

I can say for sure that the tablet takes pictures much better than the Chinese smartphones of the middle price category. Of course, the most upsetting thing is the lack of flash. I don’t think it was that hard to add it, most likely they just saved it. In general, for photos on Instagram or other social networks, the camera is 100% suitable, and in PRO mode, you can generally feel like a real photographer. The original photo can be viewed.

Front-camera

The thought comes to mind that both cameras have the same sensor. This is evidenced not only by the technical data, but also by the shooting results. True, the software capabilities are very limited. For example, there is no autofocus and professional mode.

• resolution 8 megapixels
• aperture f / 2.2

Filming

The quality of the video leaves a very strange impression. Firstly, autofocus is available only by pressing the screen of the device. Secondly, as you can see in the video, this autofocus works terribly, as well as capturing light in the frame. The sensor cannot decide in any way what to do, which is why it starts to become dull. Perhaps the effect is the beta version of the firmware, where the software has not been brought to an ideal state.

Shell

The proprietary EMUI shell is perhaps one of the most beautiful and sophisticated Android-based systems available on the market right now. And it looks a lot like iOS. Such a solution is most suitable for people who do not want to fool themselves with firmware, but simply buy and have fun from the very beginning, without fear of any flaws and glitches. Unfortunately, updates are not released as often as we would like, and it is generally unknown whether there will be an upgrade to the new version - Android 7.0.

The upper curtain is divided into two parts: notifications and icons. I think this is a pretty interesting solution. At least it looks fresher than with a standard swipe down, when notifications are called first, and with another swipe - the settings themselves.

There is a nice bonus in the form of pre-installed software from Microsoft. The form factor and display quality are ideal for these office applications.

Another very cool feature of the proprietary shell is the split screen for two applications. Using the blue bar, you can adjust the size of the space that is allocated for each running program. Everything works very quickly while this function is running.

Sound quality

We have smoothly come to the strongest side of the tablet - the sound. In no other mobile device or tablet have I heard such high-quality sound with high and low frequencies from external stereo speakers, which, by the way, were produced in cooperation with Harman / Kardon and are located on the short sides of the case. Thanks to this solution, the maximum volume reserve is very high, you can safely forget about your portable speaker, because the sound does not emit any hoarseness and is crystal clear.
The gadget has a proprietary technology SWS 3.0 (Super Wide Sound), which allows you to expand the frequency range, gives an even greater depth of sound to any tracks. Naturally, this is only software processing, which means that the result is not always perfect. Only suitable for certain genres of music.

To be honest, I didn't understand why most people admire the AKG H300 headphones that come with the kit. Firstly, they are extremely inconvenient, even taking into account the fact that the kit comes with several attachments of different sizes. Secondly, the sound, even with the included proprietary technology, leaves much to be desired. The complete absence of bass, the headphones do not sound at the level that they claim. After all, these headphones come only in the most expensive configuration. But with the full-size Xiaomi Mi Headphones Comfort, a completely different matter! The sound is transformed for the better. I sat listening to music from my tablet for several hours and I really didn’t want to interrupt this pleasant pastime.

Battery life

The tablet is not equipped with the largest battery, but I can say for sure that this is not because of the desire for maximum savings, but because of the desire to make a really beautiful and stylish device. The battery capacity is 5100 mAh, which is enough for a maximum of a day of use. At medium brightness, watching YouTube, the tablet can be discharged in just 3-4 hours, which is not the best result. For half an hour of playing "tanks" it takes about 10% of the charge, and the device itself begins to slowly heat up.

Well, how can it be without a built-in assistant that will help optimize power consumption in all areas of the device. There is also a fine tuning of energy saving, and system cleaning, and many other important functions for a modern mobile device.

Outcome

Tablet Huawei MediaPad M3 the real deserves attention, because it has many advantages, namely: a gorgeous 2K-resolution display, excellent sound, luxury design, good cameras and a high-quality shell, but the device rejects itself when you find out its price. In the official online store and at retailers, the price will be in the region of 26-29 thousand rubles, a device from a gray delivery can be bought for 21-24 thousand. The problem is that in recent months, the prices of the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 4 are falling rapidly and can be snatched at about the same cost.

The Chinese giant still has something to work on in its devices. I believe that in 1-2 generations, Huawei tablets will be able to compete with the "heavyweights" in the person of Apple and come to the fore among potential buyers.

Already on sale Price: 26 990 rubles

Immediately after their appearance on the market, compact tablets became very popular. It is understandable - the screen of seven or eight inches is the most convenient solution both for traveling on vacation or being in the virtual space in a cafe, and for a banal pastime in bed before going to bed.
They have a screen with a diagonal that is more than sufficient for comfortable viewing of films and Internet pages, as well as for games, but at the same time, even in a case, they often fit quite freely in an inner pocket of a jacket, jacket or in a relatively small handbag.
That's just, for some reason, not all major manufacturers pay enough attention to just such tablets, rarely releasing even half a dozen remarkable samples in their lines.
For some reason, Lenovo also has in its assortment only a few models of tablets of this type. However, in fairness, it should be said that each of them has a number of key technical and functional features, which allows the user to choose the desired gadget with much less inconvenience than engaging in a scrupulous comparison of slightly different characteristics, a couple of dozen models.

The new budget tablet Lenovo A3300 7 ″ 2G 8Gb, despite the fact that it is aimed at a fairly wide consumer audience, may turn out to be quite remarkable for those who, literally, almost never take the headphones of a media player out of their ears, and it does not matter what kind of player it is - an ordinary one MP3 player or advanced smartphone. At the same time, in addition to the high quality of service for media content, the tablet also allows you to make ordinary voice phone calls. And this, given the relatively affordable price of the model, makes it much more attractive in the eyes of users in comparison with traditional compact tablets.

Lenovo A3300 is a compact seven-inch tablet. As mentioned above, it can easily fit into the pocket of a men's jacket, jacket or vest, and also take its rightful place in a handbag.
Despite the fact that the tablet is made in a white color scheme, its design can be attributed to unisex, that is, it is a suitable option for both the weaker and stronger sex.
You will not find special artistic delights here. The plastic is of high quality, but it is everywhere. There are no metal inserts. But all the details are made in a very pleasant and even elegant style. The tablet pleases the eye with a simple and austere contrast between the white body and the glossy black display.
The build quality is excellent. There are no backlashes, deflections and squeaks. Even with a significant twisting effort, the screen does not "change in the face."
As for the weight and dimensions, 327 grams for the 198x119.8x9.98 mm case is clearly sensitive, but not so much as to call the tablet too heavy. Let's say it is on the average in terms of weight among tablets of similar sizes.

The bezel around the screen of Lenovo A3300 is wide enough so that the fingers holding the tablet do not "crawl" onto the working area, but at the same time just enough so that the screen still prevails over the entire area of ​​the bezel. All controls are software, so you won't be able to accidentally press the "Return" or "Home" button. They are simply not on the panel.
The front camera is located very atypically: not in the center, but slightly to the left of the screen, to the left of the manufacturer's logo. Thus, if you use video communication in the landscape position of the tablet, the camera may not be in a very comfortable position. So you have to be content with a portrait position or turn the tablet not to the left, but to the right. Fortunately, the absence of physical buttons makes it easy.
In addition, there are two speakers at the top and bottom of the bezel, at the very edge of the bezel.

A pleasant feature of the tablet, despite its white design in the rear part, is a pleasant to the touch and quite practical soft touch-coating. It not only hardly collects fingerprints, but also prevents the tablet from slipping out even from damp palms.
The rear panel of the device houses the main camera, which, like the front one, is shifted slightly to the corner. There is no flash, which is a little upsetting, but the DOLBY icon in the center of the panel significantly confirms the tablet's support for this audio technology.
The screen of Lenovo A3300 is made on the basis of a technologically outdated, but very high-quality TN-matrix with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels and a density of 170 PPI. This ratio allows you to display a fairly detailed image with minimal pixelation, distinguishable only upon close examination. Perhaps the only drawback of such a matrix compared to more modern IPS is not too large viewing angles. But, if you do not use the tablet to watch films for the five of us, you will not notice this drawback.
The brightness of the display is sufficient for quite comfortable use in a dim sun. Glare appears, but they almost do not interfere, you just need to slightly rotate the tablet.
But the screen supports multitouch, and its color rendition is excellent, at the level of the best samples of TN-screens.
As mentioned above, seven inches, that is, almost eighteen centimeters of the screen diagonal, is quite enough to browse the Internet, take photos, play games or watch movies without problems and with comparative convenience.
It should be noted that the tablet can be switched to different modes of operation ("Reading", "Multimedia", "Standard"). In this case, the parameters of the image on the screen are automatically changed to more suitable for precisely such functions. If desired, the values ​​of the parameters of brightness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted for each mode separately.
As for the "hardware" component of the tablet, in this regard, it is, perhaps, at the top of the budget sector: a quad-core MediaTek MTK8382 processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz, 1 GB RAM and Mali-400 MP2 graphics.
This is enough for the tablet to handle everyday applications like a web browser, email program, video chats, media player, etc., and modern gaming applications. Movies in FullHD resolution are also played flawlessly. True, I must say that Lenovo A3300 “raises” very “heavy” toys already with a certain “strain”, although this issue is solved by simply lowering the graphic settings.
The amount of built-in memory, of course, is not a record - 8 GB, but it is also quite enough to download the entire set of necessary applications and a small collection of games. And media content can be stored on a microSD memory card up to 32 GB. A slot for it, of course, is provided.

Speaking of slots. As I mentioned at the very beginning of this review, the tablet is capable of playing the role of a regular phone. To do this, it has a built-in slot for a regular SIM card and a 2G module, which, in addition to talking, also allows you to access the Internet. Of course, the speed of such a connection can hardly be called a record, especially against the background of 3G and upcoming 4G connections, however, with current prices for mobile traffic, rarely anyone is fond of playing streaming video there. Yes, and for video chats, of course, it will not be enough, but after all, WiFi has not been canceled yet, hasn't it? But for the usual exchange of messages, sending posts on social networks and acceptable Internet surfing, and such a connection is enough "headlong". Plus - ordinary voice calls, which are more convenient to make through a headset. Not bad features for a $ 150 tablet, isn't it?
In addition, there is a pretty decent GPS-module with support for A-GPS, as well as Bluetooth.

As for the built-in cameras, in this respect the tablet is quite satisfactory for the simplest tasks. Video chats from the front camera, which has a resolution of 0.3 megapixels, are not satisfactory. If we talk about the main camera, then, of course, you cannot arrange a full-fledged photo session with it. A 2 megapixel module will be enough to photograph an accident, take a portrait or landscape photo for a social network, copy text from a sheet of a book, or perfectly recognize a QR code of any complexity.
The maximum resolution of the resulting images is 1600x1200 pixels, which is an acceptable result for a budget tablet. And he records the video quite well.
But the main advantage of the tablet, apart from the ability to make voice calls, is, of course, the sound. Seemingly small, the built-in speakers turn out to be simply amazing. Their location is thought out to perfection. The sound panorama is wide and aimed exactly at the user. The low frequencies are perfectly worked out, and thanks to the built-in Dolby Digital technology, watching movies, playing games, and just listening to music on the Lenovo A3300 tablet is a pleasure. And both with headphones and without them. At the highest volume, the level of which allows you to use the tablet without headphones, even on the train, the speakers do not choke, but sound clean and high quality. By the way, Lenovo A3300 also has an FM radio, so you won't have any problems with music content.
The tablet is controlled by a completely modern operating system 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with a proprietary shell from Lenovo. In addition to the basic and familiar functions, a “gadget” called Smart Sidebar is built into the shell. Thanks to it, you can easily bring your favorite and most frequently used applications to different desktops, which will change according to the position, portrait or landscape, of the tablet. This will automatically change the audio and video settings.

The tablet's USB port has OTG support, so you can easily connect external peripherals to it. With the appropriate adapter, you can even recharge other gadgets, if, of course, you do not mind the tablet battery charge.
By the way, about the battery ...
At first glance, its capacity may seem relatively modest for tablet use - 3500 mAh. However, as practice has shown, the competent distribution of the charge due to the automatic shutdown of unused cores, a fairly economical screen, the absence of gluttonous 3G (2G is much less energy-consuming) allows you to use the tablet at full load for seven to eight hours without any problems. If you do not get carried away with games and movies, but simply periodically get the Lenovo A3300 out of your pocket for certain actions, such as checking mail, reading the latest news on the Web, making a voice call, or simply listening to a couple of music tracks through the speakers, then you will definitely provided.
Result: for 150 USD you get a great pocket companion to take with you anywhere and everywhere. For this, he will always be able to "walk" you on the Internet, connect via voice communication, capture an interesting event in his memory, and when you get bored, he will easily entertain you with a new film, games or music from amazingly high-quality speakers.
At the same time, Lenovo A3300 is unusually tenacious and, if you do not overload it with tasks, it will not be "asked to charge" soon enough.

Ivan Kovalev, "Computer newspaper"

There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing a tablet. Among them: resolution and color quality of the screen, performance and power of the processor, the amount of RAM and much more. But, in addition to the main characteristics, you should pay special attention to some of the qualities of the device, which, at first glance, may seem rather insignificant. And the important thing about a good tablet is sound quality.... After all, why do people most often buy tablets? Mainly for entertainment - watching movies and other video content, as well as playing games and listening to music.

Of course, first of all, any user will evaluate the speed of the device and the quality of the picture, but if a low-quality or quiet speaker is installed on the tablet, then this factor can ruin all the pleasure of using any device. For example, explosions in action movies will be accompanied by unpleasant hiss. In games where music and audio effects create the lion's share of the atmosphere, the lack of high-quality bass and treble will negate the feeling of presence. As for listening to music with low-quality speakers, you will have to forget about many genres and performers so as not to spoil the impression about them. Conclusion: the sound quality in a tablet matters much more than meets the eye... But there are tablet PCs that will definitely not disappoint with their sound, we will talk about them in our article.

Xiaomi MiPad 2

This tablet model is worthy of attention due to the most favorable ratio of quality and cost. Xiaomi MiPad 2 has a 7.9-inch screen with a resolution large enough for such a compact gadget - 2048 by 1536 pixels. The front camera is 5 megapixels, the main one is 8.

The battery capacity of this device is 6190 mAh, which is more than enough considering the small screen. The high performance of the tablet is provided by a 64-bit quad-core Intel x5-Z8500 processor with a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz. Built-in memory of the device - 16 or 64 gigabytes, RAM - 2 gigabytes.

The speakers of the Xiaomi MiPad 2 are quite good, the sound is clear and loud, the sound in the headphones is also good, however, due to the location of both speakers on the rear panel, the stereo effect cannot be expected. This tablet is primarily perfect for surfing the Internet and watching videos on YouTube.... The disadvantage of this device is the lack of a slot for expanding memory, but nowadays this problem is solved thanks to the OTG cable, which makes it possible to expand the device's memory using a regular flash drive.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Tablet PC Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet has top-end features, protection from dust and moisture (IP65 and IP68), scratch-resistant and damage-resistant glass with a special oleophobic coating and high-quality speakers.

In many devices, moisture and dust resistance will negatively affect the sound quality of your speakers. But in Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet this problem is absent due to the use of technologies Sony 3D Surround Sound, xLoud Experience, and software ClearAudio +.

This device has three gigabytes of RAM, a 64-bit 8-core processor with a clock speed of 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, and an Adreno 430 GPU.10.1-inch screen has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The tablet is equipped with a 6000 mAh battery and two cameras - 8.1 and 5.1 megapixels. These characteristics are more than enough for media entertainment.

The only thing that can make you doubt the purchase of this device is the rather high price and average capacity of the battery. However, these days, the latter is easily offset by portable and universal chargers.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 3 Pro

This unusual tablet has several non-standard features that will definitely attract fans of extraordinary technology. A powerful 10200 mAh battery will provide almost a day of continuous operation of the device, which is a rarity among tablet PCs.

The Yoga Tablet 3 Pro boasts four front-facing speakers from JBL, which provide an incredible stereo effect due to the most favorable direction of the audio stream. But the main feature of the tablet is the presence of a projector that can turn the ceiling or wall of any room into a 70-inch screen.

But the advantages and advantages of this tablet do not end there. The screen with a diagonal of 10.1 inches and a resolution of 2560 × 1600, as well as a 4-core Intel Atom x5-Z8500 processor make it possible not only to enjoy watching movies in the highest resolution, but also to play quite heavy games.

The rest of the characteristics of the Yoga Tablet 3 Pro are also pretty good: 2 gigabytes of RAM, the main camera is 13 megapixels, the front camera is 5, there is a slot for a SIM card and a slot for a memory card. All these qualities make this tablet a great solution for playing games and viewing media files. At first glance, it might seem like the Yoga Tablet 3 Pro is quite expensive, but in fact, the price of a separate projector may even exceed the price of this tablet.

Apple iPad Pro 9.7

Any latest-generation Apple Tablet PC has first-class speakers and top-of-the-line performance. For this reason, all the latest models of this brand are worthy of attention. The most outstanding tablet from Apple to date is the iPad Pro 9.7. This model, down to the millimeter, repeats the compactness of the latest model from the Air line, but has more outstanding characteristics, including: the best cameras among Apple tablets (12 and 5 megapixels), the ability to record video in a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, the presence of Retina Flash, four speakers and many other useful features. Speakers located on all sides of the device provide incredible stereo effect, sound quality and volume are also great.

In terms of sound, the iPad Pro 9.7 is the best tablet on the market, but for many buyers it remains unaffordable due to its extremely high cost.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9

This tablet from Apple has almost all the benefits found in the iPad Pro 9.7. What is not less important - this tablet also has four high quality stereo speakers. The weight of the device, which is 723 grams, and the large display, with a resolution of 2732 × 2048 pixels, make this tablet the largest and heaviest of all tablet PCs from Apple, but still, for such a large tablet, the weight is not too heavy.

The iPad Pro 12.9 has a 3rd generation A9X processor with 64-bit architecture, comparable in performance to processors in full-fledged computers. The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, while the front camera has a resolution of 1.2 megapixels. This tablet is one of the best on the market, not only in terms of sound and performance, but also in terms of build quality.

So what's stopping the average consumer from buying a tablet from Apple? As always, not everyone prefers the IOS operating system, not everyone can put up with the absolute lack of physical capacity for expanding memory, and, of course, the cost of this tablet will not be affordable for everyone.

Apple iPad mini 4

IPad mini is a smaller copy of iPad Pro, which is in a more affordable price range. The display size is 7.9 inches and the resolution is 2048x1536 pixels. It should be noted that Ipad mini displays the highest pixel density per inch of the screen (326 versus 264), which makes the image the sharpest among other Apple tablets.

The iPad mini has two speakers, but in terms of volume and sound quality, they are not inferior to any tablet from other manufacturers. In our opinion, the characteristics of the iPad are inferior to the tablets of other companies. But in terms of performance, these devices can surpass tablets with characteristics twice or even three times higher. This is because in terms of build quality and reliability of its product, Apple has almost no competitors.

Pixus hiMAX

The tablet has a rare 9.6 "diagonal, which demonstrates the merits of 10 and 8" gadgets. A high-quality IPS-display, the resolution of which is equal to 1280x800 pixels, amazes with its naturalness and vividness of the image. Elegant thin frames transform the novelty into a very stylish and modern one.

Pixus hiMAX is powered by a 4-core MediaTek with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. Performance is complemented by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There is a possibility to increase the amount of memory by means of a microSD memory card.

Special attention should be paid to the sound of the device, which is famous for its distinctive feature: stereo sound from speakers located directly below the screen. In this regard, the effect of a home theater is obtained, the sound is loud and of high quality.

The device is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, which provides two days of autonomous operation of the device under average load. The model is based on the Android 5.1 OS. There are two cameras - the main one is 5 megapixels, the front one is 2 megapixels. The device is made of high quality materials: metal and glass, it surprises with its strength and reliability of assembly.