Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, tablets recorded one of the fastest sales growth in the past few months. If you’re looking for an entry-level tablet for video and audio entertainment, or video conferencing, we have a recommendation here – the ALLDOCUBE iPlay 40 Pro.
ALLDOCUBE iPlay 40 Pro Review: Design & Display
I’ll start with the appearance of the ALLDOCUBE iPlay 40 Pro.
The back has a frosted texture and the frame is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy. The metal frame increases the overall strength and prevents any possible structural issues in the long term. The volume, power button, and SIM/MicroSD card tray are engraved with their names. SIM/MicroSD card tray has a hybrid design, so you can insert two nano-SIM cards or one TF card, and a nano-SIM card. The MicroSD card slot supports up to 2TB, so you don’t have to worry about the problem of insufficient storage capacity in the future.
The camera and flash are in the corner, and the four speakers are placed symmetrically. Interestingly, the Type-C port is placed on the top of the body, on the same side as the camera. There is no inconvenience with this design though. The camera on the back also protrudes very little, making for a simple design.
ALLDOCUBE iPlay 40 Pro uses a 2000×1200 resolution LCD screen. In-Cell Full lamination technology is used to make the screen look more premium. If you have used other entry-level tablets or phones, you will find that the screen looks like there is a layer of glass separating it, which is the result of not using Full lamination technology. The color of the screen looks good too. One of the drawbacks is that it doesn’t have a high refresh rate display.
ALLDOCUBE iPlay 40 Pro Review: Performance
The iPlay 40 Pro is an entry-level tablet that focuses on audio and video entertainment. As you might expect, performance is its weakest point. It uses the UNISOC Tiger T618 chip, which you may have not heard of, so let me give you a general overview.
It’s an entry-level chip with an AnTuTu Benchmark score of 245,032, which is roughly between the Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 710 levels. The highest Graphics in PUBG can only be selected in HD, and Ultra Frame Rate (40FPS) can only be selected in Balanced and Smooth Graphics. Genshin Impact also jumps to Low Graphics and 30FPS to run smoothly at full frame rate. But the good news is that it is very stable and the temperature control is so good that you can barely feel the heat. It seems that the iPlay 40 Pro can still handle some mainstream games, but if you want a better gaming experience, it may not be your best choice.
Because tablets usually don’t need a powerful camera, the iPlay 40 Pro is equipped with only a rare 8-megapixel camera with auto-focus. And there’s a front 5-megapixel camera for video calls and Zoom conferences. Its camera quality can be judged in the samples below. In short, it can be used for video conferencing and even scanning QR codes is no problem at all.
The iPlay 40 Pro’s system is based on Android 11, which I believe you are all very familiar with, so I won’t go into too much detail.
ALLDOCUBE iPlay 40 Pro Review: Battery Life
The iPlay 40 Pro packs a 6200mAh battery into a 10.4-inch body.
How long it can be used as an AV device is also a great concern. After testing half an hour of 1080P online video, half an hour of Tiktok, and half an hour of watching, each activity consumed around 5% of battery life. Thirty minutes of PUBG further consumed 7%, another thirty minutes of Genshin Impact used up 11%, with the final remaining power at 67%. So the battery life is pretty good for your daily needs.
ALLDOCUBE iPlay 40 Pro Review: Verdict
The iPlay 40 Pro is very well positioned for audio and video entertainment, with a balance of video conferencing. It may lag behind in terms of performance, but it can meet your basic tablet needs at a low price.
If you’re not buying a tablet to play high-end games, then the iPlay 40 Pro is a good choice. For just $200, it gets all the essentials right, making for an interesting entertainment tablet on a budget.
