I have this exact tablet. I love it. Price-wise, it's so much better than buying an iPad Mini--especially for my purposes. I can play emulation games smoothly up to PS2, besides all the games available on android, of course. I can stream films and games--even from PS5. I can read ebooks and comics comfortably because the screen is so nice and sharp. Unfortunately, the sound department is rather meh, and the battery life is a tad short. I still love it, nonetheless.
Yeah I agree with all of what you say. Battery life can be extended a bit if your sat reading ebooks then turn off all the radio stuff, WiFi, BT etc I agree about the volume but I tend to use earphones and that makes a big difference.
I watched all of the available videos on this tablet and gaming and this one was REALLY the best and most insightful. Thank you for making it. *subscibed*
Aw thanks for that. I think because it's not a super powerful Lenovo it's kinda been passed over, and yet the processor in this is getting popular for mid range handhelds.
Nice video! I have 3 of these tablets (NFE version of course) around the house. All to be an alternative interface to operate our smart home which uses Home Assistant (Fully Kiosk). However one of them I use travel purposes and gaming too. For Xcloud (Xbox Game Pass) I use the XBPLAY app from the Google Store, as it allows for 1080p resolution, where the official Gamepass app is restricted to 720p and it's a blurry mess if I'm honest. I also use Moonlight (via Sunshine on my gaming PC) to remotely play my PC games around the house or away from home. Lastly, I have a bunch of lightweight Android games on it too, such as Baldur's Gate ED, Little Nightmares, Stardew Valley etc and a bunch of Point n Click adventure games (like Broken Sword etc) My only big three negatives with these tablets are: 1. No auto brightness (there's no light sensor) 2. Speaker is terrible 3. No double tap to wake (there's lift to wake, but double tap would have been so much better) Apart from that, they are awesome, nice screen and very snappy for what I want it for.
Yeah its not without its faults, the multi-touch isn't great and the the speak is weak. But working round both with a controller and BT earbuds is great. I'm a big supporter of Moonlight from my minisforum HX80G and I too subscribe to the XBPlay being far superior to stock MS app.
Sure, it's decent little stand. But be warned, once it's stuck in place you won't be removing it in a hurry. 🤣. It comes with a second sticker, not sure how it'll ever come off to be refitted again. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374696743242?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=10t5TwkcRMa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=bDRcSck-Q_i&var=643704021708&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
love this setup! Have tried Logitech G cloud, Lgeion Go and currently have steam deck but really want to try this. Love the versatility as you have demonstrated.and for such a low price
Indeed the versatility is one of the features I like most. I used the tablet as a tablet more than anything else but that's part of the benefit. Because I've always got it I can then happily game anytime I want.
Currently have the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 and use it just for video consumption and reading comics. I've wanted to upgrade to a Full HD Tablet and I think this is it. I've seen the previous version of this tablet for $90 but seeing gameplay on this... I'll be getting the upgrade. Have been looking for an informative video like this. Subscribing to the channel.
Go for the NFE version as it's better for Netflix. Make sure you get the pro model so it's got the Helio G99 and you'll love the comic book experience.
Great video mate! I have the same tablet and use it for the same purposes. Nice to see that the D8 works well too. This tablet is a great bargain if you get it at a good price.
Ive been looking for a controller to play ds games vertically on my 8 inch samsung tablet. Thank you so much! I definitely use mine for comic books and gaming too
Hey, thanks for the kind words. The stand is just a generic thing by "Techgear" that I found on eBay. Was only a couple of bucks and I take advantage of it frequently when I use the tablet.
I think maybe you're referring to the front end I used when choosing games? i used Emulation Station Desktop Edition, ES-DE. It makes browsing your games really nice but its not an emulator in itself, it just shows the games and then calls up the relevant emulator to play a game you select.
I love mine, I wish battery standby was better. I've never experienced great Android battery standby until I got my Odin2 and now I want that on all my devices.
@@handheldgaming4life Yes, the truth is, the 5000 mAh in a tablet of this size... it almost performs the same as a phone, but if it were better, why are there tablets of this compact size and with more battery?
That is the BSP D8, it's a cheap controller off AliExpress. Make sure you don't overdo spend on it. £15 or under $20 is the sweet spot I'd say. It'll handle the Alldocube no problem even incase stock case.
Thanks for the video, I can't decide between this and the doogee t20 mini there is a big price difference between the two t20 mini being £60 cheaper. I will be using it for reading, web browsing and watching movies no gaming. Any opinions welcome.
Not sure for certain, but from what I can see the T20 mini is more of a competitor to Fpad I also reviewed. Which is a fine device for reading and basic media consumption but not a powerhouse when it comes to gaming.
@handheldgaming4life thank you. I did have the odin 2 and it was great but screen was too small for me... I have the galaxy tab s9 ultra but obviously too big for a handheld where this at 8.5 inches looks ideal.. as long as it plays gamecube and ps2 I'm definitely interested. Look forward to your follow up videos 🙂
@@pbarratt73 I will say PS2 is spotty, needing a bit of tweaking to run at its best. GoW2 for example is running at stock resolution but other games can run at 2x. I'll do a bit more gamecube testing.
Yeah, still deciding if I want this tablet or spend double the money for more performance and get a 2022 Lenovo Y700 Snapdragon 870 tablet. Very hard choice
high quality content. i appreciate the different locations and b roll. how do these snap on controllers deal with different usb-c ports? like iplay50 is on top off-center close to the sides. then theres other phone/tablets that have it on the bottom perfectly centered. thanks!
The controllers I've used are all BT based so don't require to plug into the USB port. Obviously this will mean a little more latency than a physically connected controller but I never had any issues in gameplay (that wasn't just a skill issue).
@@handheldgaming4lifethat makes more sense lol i assumed all of these telescope controllers plug in. so basically i can just clamp the controller wherever? cool
What is your PS2 emulator? And how you set graphics to run that smooth? I try to set mine in aethersx2 app, but failed to make it look good. Thank you so much in advance 😊
In graphics I set Vulcan and 1x upscale and left everything else default. In system I set EE cycle rate to 75% and EE Cycle skip to mild underclock 1. For Bios I'm using a USA v02.00 (14/06/2004). Hope that helps.
It really is a nice tablet, I've spent a lot of hours gaming on it... but I've also spent a huge amount of time just consuming content like movies/tv shows and even reading.
How long could I get in battery life if I was only using this for reading PDFs and browsing websites? This has almost sold me since I saw you had comics on there
I'll give it a test on comics only see how long say 10% takes to use up. I've generally used it very mixed when it comes to reading, gaming, surfing. But I feel like the G99 sips power and I don't usually need the screen at full brightness. I'll report back.
So 10mins of reading B&W comic sapped about 2% of the battery. Not on WiFi, but it's switched on and I've got a 4G SIM running in it too. BT switched off. I fitted a Matt screen protector so I only need about 30-35% brightness in well lit public area. I can see this lasting all day if I switched off WiFi and 4G and was just reading. 👍
@@handheldgaming4life is that good battery life? I mainly have PDFs and would want to use an app called tachiyomi can you give me a guess on how long the battery lasts?
@@handheldgaming4life I appreciate the tests so how long could that end up being? I know it won’t last as long as an iPad Also could you link the screen protector you bought? I’m not used to buying off brand stuff so I want to make sure it fits
I had this tablet for about week before returning. It is almost good with one huge problem. WiFi is terrible. I wanted to use it in gym, but it barely holds connection! And most of the time where I can use my phone to watch streaming video, I cannot use this tablet. Checking speed, it shows 1Mbps when my phone connects (an remains stable) at 100Mbps . Unless they fix WiFi in most cases it will be bad choice.
@@RayAdams73 That would do it I guess. I have a solid Mesh network in my house that covers my garden and Shed/office/studio so my cover is great. Also seems to work well at work which only has 1 AP but its fairly central.
@@handheldgaming4life thanks for your answer,, i use for normal things but the back warm, not really hoy but I dont know if everybody have this problem, i check with app and have 35° in normal use.
Not that I could tell. I tried it with my Chuwi pen which I got with my U-Book X and it didn't work. Cheap generic stylus did but it wasn't pressure sensitive.
Hi nice video but how did you get the games to play on the tablet. Or is there a video on putting games on the tablet any info wil be deeply appreciated
You can put roms on either internal storage or an SD card, in the emulator in question you point it at that folder. I could do I short follow up video on the basics of adding folder locations to emulators.
Worth noting that ES-DE isn't an emulator itself, its a front end. But here is a link to their Patreon. I'll stick this in the original video description too. 👍 www.patreon.com/es_de/membership
I have this exact tablet. I love it. Price-wise, it's so much better than buying an iPad Mini--especially for my purposes. I can play emulation games smoothly up to PS2, besides all the games available on android, of course. I can stream films and games--even from PS5. I can read ebooks and comics comfortably because the screen is so nice and sharp. Unfortunately, the sound department is rather meh, and the battery life is a tad short. I still love it, nonetheless.
Yeah I agree with all of what you say. Battery life can be extended a bit if your sat reading ebooks then turn off all the radio stuff, WiFi, BT etc
I agree about the volume but I tend to use earphones and that makes a big difference.
I watched all of the available videos on this tablet and gaming and this one was REALLY the best and most insightful. Thank you for making it. *subscibed*
Aw thanks for that. I think because it's not a super powerful Lenovo it's kinda been passed over, and yet the processor in this is getting popular for mid range handhelds.
Nice video! I have 3 of these tablets (NFE version of course) around the house. All to be an alternative interface to operate our smart home which uses Home Assistant (Fully Kiosk). However one of them I use travel purposes and gaming too. For Xcloud (Xbox Game Pass) I use the XBPLAY app from the Google Store, as it allows for 1080p resolution, where the official Gamepass app is restricted to 720p and it's a blurry mess if I'm honest. I also use Moonlight (via Sunshine on my gaming PC) to remotely play my PC games around the house or away from home. Lastly, I have a bunch of lightweight Android games on it too, such as Baldur's Gate ED, Little Nightmares, Stardew Valley etc and a bunch of Point n Click adventure games (like Broken Sword etc)
My only big three negatives with these tablets are:
1. No auto brightness (there's no light sensor)
2. Speaker is terrible
3. No double tap to wake (there's lift to wake, but double tap would have been so much better)
Apart from that, they are awesome, nice screen and very snappy for what I want it for.
Yeah its not without its faults, the multi-touch isn't great and the the speak is weak. But working round both with a controller and BT earbuds is great. I'm a big supporter of Moonlight from my minisforum HX80G and I too subscribe to the XBPlay being far superior to stock MS app.
@@handheldgaming4life Agreed. Have you got the link to the ebay kickstand you showed in the video please?
Sure, it's decent little stand. But be warned, once it's stuck in place you won't be removing it in a hurry. 🤣. It comes with a second sticker, not sure how it'll ever come off to be refitted again.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374696743242?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=10t5TwkcRMa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=bDRcSck-Q_i&var=643704021708&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
love this setup! Have tried Logitech G cloud, Lgeion Go and currently have steam deck but really want to try this. Love the versatility as you have demonstrated.and for such a low price
Indeed the versatility is one of the features I like most. I used the tablet as a tablet more than anything else but that's part of the benefit. Because I've always got it I can then happily game anytime I want.
I bought ES Desktop edition too but I don't really know how to configure it to look like yours at all!
You need to go into UI settings and change the theme. Think I'm on "line art book" or similar. 👌
Currently have the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 and use it just for video consumption and reading comics. I've wanted to upgrade to a Full HD Tablet and I think this is it. I've seen the previous version of this tablet for $90 but seeing gameplay on this... I'll be getting the upgrade. Have been looking for an informative video like this. Subscribing to the channel.
Go for the NFE version as it's better for Netflix. Make sure you get the pro model so it's got the Helio G99 and you'll love the comic book experience.
@@handheldgaming4lifeIf it is the Pro version, does it have NFE?
@@hugopena9041 the pro version comes in NFE and non-NFE. Sadly I picked mine up just before NFE was released.
@@handheldgaming4life ohh let me ask the seller that. Tnks a lot bro.
I got Tab A 8.0 2019 stylus version. Its have FHD and stylus. Perfect device to do notes. Idk why Samsung doesnt make with better cpu and oled.
Great video mate! I have the same tablet and use it for the same purposes. Nice to see that the D8 works well too. This tablet is a great bargain if you get it at a good price.
I'm glad you've had a similar good experience. I'll be using my 50 in the next hour while my daughter is at swim club.
Ive been looking for a controller to play ds games vertically on my 8 inch samsung tablet. Thank you so much! I definitely use mine for comic books and gaming too
I'm happy if I've helped someone with their own setup.😁
Great video. I’ve been thinking about getting this tablet. Very helpful. Can you provide a link or name the little kickstand you use?
Hey, thanks for the kind words. The stand is just a generic thing by "Techgear" that I found on eBay. Was only a couple of bucks and I take advantage of it frequently when I use the tablet.
Nice review. Btw whats the name of the stand you got from ebay? Thanks
Hey, its branded TECHGEAR. Great stand so far!
Hey I'm planning to order the nfe version cause I love watching movies. Do you think the screen resolution is good and clear?
It's a lovely screen. 👌. I've got the non NFE and I think content looks great on it. It'll be even better on the NFE if your streaming.
Thx for the review. What is the name of the emulator you are using?
I think maybe you're referring to the front end I used when choosing games? i used Emulation Station Desktop Edition, ES-DE. It makes browsing your games really nice but its not an emulator in itself, it just shows the games and then calls up the relevant emulator to play a game you select.
I have that same tablet
I love mine, I wish battery standby was better. I've never experienced great Android battery standby until I got my Odin2 and now I want that on all my devices.
@@handheldgaming4life Yes, the truth is, the 5000 mAh in a tablet of this size... it almost performs the same as a phone, but if it were better, why are there tablets of this compact size and with more battery?
Can you drop the link to the joypad you are using, please? I have this tablet but not sure if it will fit the joypad with the cover on.
That is the BSP D8, it's a cheap controller off AliExpress. Make sure you don't overdo spend on it. £15 or under $20 is the sweet spot I'd say. It'll handle the Alldocube no problem even incase stock case.
Thanks for the video, I can't decide between this and the doogee t20 mini there is a big price difference between the two t20 mini being £60 cheaper. I will be using it for reading, web browsing and watching movies no gaming. Any opinions welcome.
Not sure for certain, but from what I can see the T20 mini is more of a competitor to Fpad I also reviewed. Which is a fine device for reading and basic media consumption but not a powerhouse when it comes to gaming.
@@handheldgaming4lifeOK I will have a look at that thanks for the reply 😊
How about the updates? Is there any new os updates?
I've not seen any updates. I'll reach out to Alldocube as I was hoping to do a little Collab with them at some point.
Really impressed with this.
How does F-zero Gx run on Gamecube please if you have it ?
I'll make up a couple of follow up, shorts perhaps, with specific platforms being tested a bit more. 👍
@handheldgaming4life thank you. I did have the odin 2 and it was great but screen was too small for me... I have the galaxy tab s9 ultra but obviously too big for a handheld where this at 8.5 inches looks ideal.. as long as it plays gamecube and ps2 I'm definitely interested. Look forward to your follow up videos 🙂
@@pbarratt73 I will say PS2 is spotty, needing a bit of tweaking to run at its best. GoW2 for example is running at stock resolution but other games can run at 2x. I'll do a bit more gamecube testing.
@handheldgaming4life thank you my friend... 😃
So it struggles with f-zero GX. Gets no where near full speed. ODIN2 is brilliant at f-zero GX, even when running at higher resolution.
Yeah, still deciding if I want this tablet or spend double the money for more performance and get a 2022 Lenovo Y700 Snapdragon 870 tablet. Very hard choice
If you're on the budget the Alldocube is great. But if you can stretch to a Y700 that's probably a better bet for more game performance.
high quality content. i appreciate the different locations and b roll.
how do these snap on controllers deal with different usb-c ports? like iplay50 is on top off-center close to the sides. then theres other phone/tablets that have it on the bottom perfectly centered.
thanks!
The controllers I've used are all BT based so don't require to plug into the USB port. Obviously this will mean a little more latency than a physically connected controller but I never had any issues in gameplay (that wasn't just a skill issue).
@@handheldgaming4lifethat makes more sense lol i assumed all of these telescope controllers plug in. so basically i can just clamp the controller wherever? cool
@@HitoriGnocchi Indeed, you just clamp it wherever suits.
What is your PS2 emulator? And how you set graphics to run that smooth?
I try to set mine in aethersx2 app, but failed to make it look good.
Thank you so much in advance 😊
In graphics I set Vulcan and 1x upscale and left everything else default. In system I set EE cycle rate to 75% and EE Cycle skip to mild underclock 1.
For Bios I'm using a USA v02.00 (14/06/2004).
Hope that helps.
@@handheldgaming4life Thank you so much. Help me a lot :)
Amazing
It really is a nice tablet, I've spent a lot of hours gaming on it... but I've also spent a huge amount of time just consuming content like movies/tv shows and even reading.
How long could I get in battery life if I was only using this for reading PDFs and browsing websites? This has almost sold me since I saw you had comics on there
I'll give it a test on comics only see how long say 10% takes to use up. I've generally used it very mixed when it comes to reading, gaming, surfing. But I feel like the G99 sips power and I don't usually need the screen at full brightness. I'll report back.
So 10mins of reading B&W comic sapped about 2% of the battery. Not on WiFi, but it's switched on and I've got a 4G SIM running in it too. BT switched off. I fitted a Matt screen protector so I only need about 30-35% brightness in well lit public area. I can see this lasting all day if I switched off WiFi and 4G and was just reading. 👍
@@handheldgaming4life is that good battery life? I mainly have PDFs and would want to use an app called tachiyomi can you give me a guess on how long the battery lasts?
@@handheldgaming4life I appreciate the tests so how long could that end up being? I know it won’t last as long as an iPad Also could you link the screen protector you bought? I’m not used to buying off brand stuff so I want to make sure it fits
I had this tablet for about week before returning. It is almost good with one huge problem. WiFi is terrible. I wanted to use it in gym, but it barely holds connection! And most of the time where I can use my phone to watch streaming video, I cannot use this tablet. Checking speed, it shows 1Mbps when my phone connects (an remains stable) at 100Mbps .
Unless they fix WiFi in most cases it will be bad choice.
I'll need to check mine again, but I've never had connection issues with my one. I've even used it for game streaming with no issues.
@@handheldgaming4life Problem is when you have weak WiFi connection (far from wifi router) this tablet does not hold connection well :(
@@RayAdams73 That would do it I guess. I have a solid Mesh network in my house that covers my garden and Shed/office/studio so my cover is great. Also seems to work well at work which only has 1 AP but its fairly central.
Hi, some have a heating on the back of the tablet?
It'll get warm under gaming load. More so the screen but never too hot to be comfortable.
@@handheldgaming4life thanks for your answer,, i use for normal things but the back warm, not really hoy but I dont know if everybody have this problem, i check with app and have 35° in normal use.
does it support stylus pen pressure?
Not that I could tell. I tried it with my Chuwi pen which I got with my U-Book X and it didn't work. Cheap generic stylus did but it wasn't pressure sensitive.
Hi nice video but how did you get the games to play on the tablet. Or is there a video on putting games on the tablet any info wil be deeply appreciated
You can put roms on either internal storage or an SD card, in the emulator in question you point it at that folder. I could do I short follow up video on the basics of adding folder locations to emulators.
where to get the emulator on patreon page?
Worth noting that ES-DE isn't an emulator itself, its a front end. But here is a link to their Patreon. I'll stick this in the original video description too. 👍 www.patreon.com/es_de/membership
Love your videos great content
Cheers! 👍 I put a bit more into this one than previous videos.
Hey I'm planning to order the nfe version cause I love watching movies. Do you think the screen resolution is good and clear?
Resolution is great. I fitted a Matt protector on mine which reduces the clarity a little and I still think it's a great screen.