Scored using Tablets Methodology v3.0
Tablets Methodology v3.0
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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:0.125 GBInternal storage:2 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Rockchip RK2808

Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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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%

4.1

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.1

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

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4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 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%

4.5

Performance

20%

3.3

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

2.4

Battery

12%

5.0

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

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4.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.1/ 10
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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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4.1

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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~ £170
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Technical Specifications of tablet Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 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%

4.5

Performance

20%

3.3

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

2.4

Battery

12%

5.0

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

4.1
Reviews score
4.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
0.125 GB
This tablet has 0.125 GB of RAM, which is less than 100% of tablets.
Process node
65 nm
This tablet is built on a 65 nm process, which is larger than 99.7% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Internal storage
2 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of internal storage, which is less than 99.8% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Rockchip RK2808
This tablet runs on Rockchip RK2808, which is less advanced than 96.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
800×480
This tablet has a 800×480 screen, which is less sharp than 99.2% of tablets and equal to 0.7% 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
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
133 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 133 ppi, which is lower than 96.9% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
Plastic
This tablet protects its screen with Plastic, which is less durable than 97.7% of tablets and the same as 2.3% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
N/A
Main camera aperture
N/A
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
3,200 mAh
This tablet has 3,200 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 95.8% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
7 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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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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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
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
IP68
This tablet's IP rating is IP68, which is more protected than 94.6% of tablets and the same as 3.5% of tablets.
Weight
349.3 g
This tablet weighs 349.3 g, which is lighter than 81.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% 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
1
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68 vs not rated).
    IP68 vs not rated
  • 28.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (349.3 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    349.3 g vs 490 g
  • 70 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (130 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    130 mm vs 200 mm
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68 vs not rated).
    IP68 vs not rated
  • 28.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (349.3 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    349.3 g vs 490 g
  • 70 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (130 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    130 mm vs 200 mm
  • 41.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 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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    4.1

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    4.1 vs 7.0
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.88 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.125 GB vs 4 GB
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 70% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (0.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    0.6 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200).
    800×480 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 51.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 41.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.1/ 10
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    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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    4.1

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    4.1 vs 7.0
  • 13.2% worse value for money
    Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.67 vs 7.6).
    6.67 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.88 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.125 GB vs 4 GB
  • 70% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (0.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    0.6 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4.64x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (65 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    65 nm vs 14 nm
  • 96.9% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (2 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    2 GB vs 64 GB
  • 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.
  • 9 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2010 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2010
    2010 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200).
    800×480 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 251 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (150 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    150 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 39.8% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (133 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    133 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 280 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (120 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    120 nits vs 400 nits
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 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 panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • Non-CMOS image sensor
    This tablet does not have a CMOS sensor, while the average tablet does. 99.4% of tablets have a CMOS sensor.
  • 51.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Nextbook Next2
    the average tablet
    Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% 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 location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3.1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11.1 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

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

5.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
08/12/2010
Hands-on review · interface, video, music and app store tests
Verdict
Nextbook Next2 is limited by old Android and no Market access, so a rival tablet is the better choice.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
geardiary.com
≈ estimated
11/12/2010
Hands-on review · Reading-focused budget tablet
Verdict
The Nextbook Next2 is a fun, well-built budget ereader whose side page-turn buttons and Borders reading app suit book lovers, despite a laggy, angle-sensitive screen.
7.0
the-digital-reader.com
≈ estimated
13/12/2010
Hands-on review · Android e-reader
Verdict
The Nextbook Next2 is a comfortable, reasonably fast e-reader for books and PDFs, but it is heavy and its battery drains if Wi-Fi stays on.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB)

  • Affordable, 'near-impulse' price point
  • Optimized for e-reading with dedicated page-turn buttons
  • Comes with useful accessories like a protective case
  • Decent video playback performance for its class
  • Includes 25 preloaded classic e-books
  • Lightweight and comfortable to hold for long reading sessions

What customers don't like about Nextbook Next2 (128MB + 2GB)

  • Slow and sluggish overall performance due to low RAM and outdated processor
  • Resistive touchscreen can be unresponsive and lacks multi-touch
  • Poor display quality with limited viewing angles and graininess
  • Lacks access to the official Google Play Store
  • Runs an extremely outdated version of Android (1.5), limiting app compatibility
  • Short battery life, especially when Wi-Fi is left active in standby mode
  • Sluggish accelerometer for screen rotation

Verdict

The Nextbook Next2 is a budget-friendly 7-inch tablet and e-reader featuring a 600MHz ARM9 processor, 128MB of RAM, and 2GB of internal flash storage. Its 800x480 resolution resistive touchscreen is designed primarily for media consumption, including preloaded e-books and support for various video formats like MPEG4 and FLV. Connectivity is limited to Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, and the device includes a microSD slot for storage expansion alongside physical page-turn buttons. Main pros include its lightweight, portable design and the inclusion of a protective carrying case and stylus. However, significant cons include the lack of a built-in camera, the use of the outdated Android 1.5 operating system without full access to the modern app store, and an unresponsive resistive screen that does not support multi-touch.

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