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Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£420RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:13.3 inchesChipset:Intel Core m3-7Y30

Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 66% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

▼Worse than 78%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

7.5

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

4.5

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software

5%

4.8

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

▲Better than 50%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.1

Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 66%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £420
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB)

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Reviewers love the screen and keyboard, but complain about limited ports, a weak touchpad, heat and short battery life.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

7.5

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

4.5

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software

5%

4.8

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process, which is smaller than 44.6% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Core m3-7Y30
This tablet runs on Intel Core m3-7Y30, which is more advanced than 49.8% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2560×1440
This tablet has a 2560×1440 screen, which is sharper than 74.3% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
221 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi, which is higher than 50% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,500 mAh
This tablet has 5,500 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 60.8% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
30 W
This tablet charges at 30 W, which is faster than 71.2% of tablets and equal to 3.2% of tablets.
Battery life
4 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 4 hours, which is shorter than that of 98% of tablets and equal to that of 1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
1,063 g
This tablet weighs 1,063 g, which is heavier than 98% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3.2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Core m3-7Y30 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Core m3-7Y30 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SATA storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SATA vs eMMC
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1440 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,440 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Core m3-7Y30 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Core m3-7Y30 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SATA storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SATA vs eMMC
  • 2x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (29.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    29.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 20 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (24 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    24 vs 4
  • 3.2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    13.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1440 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,440 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 15 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (415 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    415 nits vs 400 nits
  • 200 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (200 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    200 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 66.7% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 2.17x heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (1,063 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    1,063 g vs 490 g
  • 12.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    6.1

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.0
  • 61.5% more expensive
    Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£420 vs £260).
    £420 vs £260
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.11 vs 7.6).
    7.11 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 53.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • 16.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.6% of tablets support widgets.
  • 2.17x heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (1,063 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    1,063 g vs 490 g
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.2 mm vs 8 mm
  • 158.4 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (333.7 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    333.7 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
TechTablets
≈ estimated
13/04/2018
Hands-on review · battery, heat and gaming tests
Verdict
Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 is not recommended, since battery, heat and touchpad problems outweigh its good screen.
7.0
TechTablets
≈ estimated
04/04/2018
Hands-on review · keyboard, screen, speaker and Linux tests
Verdict
Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 has a sharp screen and a nice keyboard, but a poor touchpad, few ports and a high price let it down.
5.0
Zi Reviews Tech
≈ estimated
31/03/2018
Two-week use review · performance, battery and keyboard
Verdict
Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 is a decent surface-style tablet, but not worth it at its current price.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.3
techtablets.com
✓ explicit
01/05/2018
Video review · Windows 2-in-1 tablet
Verdict
The Alldocube KNote 8 is a quick, fanless Windows tablet with a sharp 2560 x 1440 screen, but it runs hot and lasts just over four hours.
6.6
smartzone.de
✓ explicit
18/06/2018
Detailed test · Windows 2-in-1 tablet
Verdict
The Alldocube KNote 8 has a sharp 2K screen and runs Windows well, but it is hard to read outdoors and its keyboard connection is unreliable.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB)

  • High-resolution 13.3-inch fully laminated IPS display (2560 x 1440) with excellent brightness (415 lux) and deep blacks.
  • Reliable multitasking and general performance comparable to older Core i3/i5 processors.
  • Generous memory and storage for its class, featuring 8GB RAM and a 256GB SATA SSD.
  • Premium feel with a metal kickstand and a well-built type-cover keyboard.
  • Versatile Type-C port that supports data, charging, and 4K video output.

What customers don't like about Alldocube KNote 8 13.3 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Poor thermal management; the CPU can reach 95°C and the frame can become uncomfortably hot (55°C) under heavy load.
  • Disappointing battery life, averaging around 4 hours, which is lower than many competitors.
  • Lacks a full-size USB Type-A port, requiring adapters for most standard peripherals.
  • Subpar trackpad on the keyboard accessory that lacks Windows Precision drivers, making fine movements difficult.
  • Weak internal speakers with low volume and flat sound quality.
  • Design flaw in the MicroSD slot where cards can accidentally be pushed into a gap in the case.

Verdict

The Alldocube KNote 8 is a versatile 13.3-inch Windows 10 2-in-1 tablet powered by an Intel Core m3-7Y30 processor (1.0GHz base, up to 2.6GHz turbo), featuring a high-resolution 2560 x 1440 fully laminated IPS display. It is equipped with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, providing solid performance for daily multitasking and media consumption in a slim 10.2mm metal chassis with a built-in kickstand. Main pros include its bright, sharp screen and the inclusion of a USB Type-C port for modern connectivity. However, notable cons include a disappointing battery life of around 4 hours, significant thermal throttling under heavy loads, and a lack of full-sized USB ports.

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