Rafael Zeier · 29/10/2022
Hands-on review · media, reading and app tests
Oppo Pad Air can be recommended with caution, but for almost the same money, other tablets offer a bit more.
Likes- Media playback works very well
- Good hardware with real potential
- Acceptable value for the price
Dislikes- Android apps are not optimised for tablets
- Camera too weak for video calls
- Unclear how long software updates will last
- Clearly slower than a cheaper iPad
Topes de Gama · 15/10/2022
Hands-on review · design, screen, audio and student use
Oppo Pad Air is light, well built and good for audio and students, but its screen is weak.
Likes- Light and comfortable to hold
- Good build quality and premium-looking finish
- Strong stereo audio with Dolby Atmos
- Good option for students and light reading use
Dislikes- Screen brightness of 360 nits falls short
- Colours do not stand out enough
- Cameras suit only occasional use
El Androide Libre · 14/09/2022
Hands-on review · one week of use, media and gaming
Oppo Pad Air is recommended for media and video calls, though its price feels high against cheaper rivals.
Likes- Useful for sharing videos with others
- Screen quality is very good
- Good weight balance and comfortable to hold
- Good sound from four speakers
Dislikes- Gaming performance is limited, so graphics need turning down
- Price feels high compared with a cheaper competitor
- Discover feed fills only a narrow column of the screen
GizTab · 05/10/2022
Multi-week hands-on review · multimedia, gaming and value
Oppo Pad Air is a very balanced tablet with good value, excellent for media, games and students.
Likes- Light and easy to hold, with a large display
- Very attractive price-to-quality ratio
- Excellent for media and games
- Good for students and family entertainment
Dislikes- Only available in grey
- Not the strongest option for cloud gaming
- 18 W charger is not fast
Daddyfamtech · 18/11/2022
Hands-on review · battery life and charging tests
Oppo Pad Air is recommended as an entry-level tablet for most families, despite weak brightness and camera.
Likes- Light build with a solid metal frame
- Excellent battery life for everyday home use
- Responsive, fluid touch screen
- Good speakers for watching videos
Dislikes- Screen lacks brightness, its main drawback
- Camera photos are poor
- No stylus support
- Charging takes about two hours twenty minutes
iBordelais · 15/11/2022
Hands-on review · one month of use and use-case tests
Oppo Pad Air is great for media, gaming and smart home use, but not for creative or productivity work.
Likes- Large LCD screen that suits films and series
- Stereo speakers add to immersion
- Connected home devices controlled remotely via Google Home
- Smooth Xbox Game Pass streaming over Wi-Fi
Dislikes- Not powerful enough for photo editing or video montage
- Few features for creative and productivity work
- Holding it through long gaming sessions gets tiring
TOUKIWANTI · 12/10/2022
Hands-on review · films, gaming and daily use
Oppo Pad Air is a modest mid-range family tablet, clearly built for films, with a few limits.
Likes- Very thin and light for its size
- Good picture quality for films and series
- Dolby Atmos sound from four speakers
- Pleasant finish for everyday use
Dislikes- Charging at 18 W is slow, about two and a half hours
- Processor is somewhat dated for demanding games
YanNick TECH · 09/10/2022
Hands-on review · battery, sound, camera and performance tests
Oppo Pad Air is a fine, affordable family tablet for streaming and browsing, but not for gaming or photos.
Likes- Battery lasts 12 to 13 hours of video
- Four speakers with consistent sound
- Smooth enough for streaming and web browsing
- Suits a household with several users
Dislikes- Not built for demanding games
- Camera only usable for video calls, with weak stabilisation
- Wi-Fi 5 only, with no 4G or 5G version
- LCD screen lacks precision and contrast
RLD AndroPhoneTech · 14/09/2022
Hands-on review · battery, multitasking and gaming tests
Oppo Pad Air is a good small tablet for media and everyday use, though pricing and charging speed are debatable.
Likes- Battery lasts a full day with normal use
- Split-screen multitasking works well for two apps
- Solid build with a good-looking finish
- Good for watching videos and multimedia content
Dislikes- Charging takes around one and a half to two hours
- Gaming smoothness is limited on this hardware
- Back panel feels like cheap plastic
- Price is hard to justify against cheaper alternatives
Ciasti Tech · 11/05/2023
Hands-on review · daily use, camera, gaming and battery tests
Oppo Pad Air is a good product, worth buying when it is on sale, with a modest camera and gaming.
Likes- Slim aluminium design with a large display
- Face unlock and smooth everyday navigation
- Battery lasts well through a day of use
- Four-speaker audio suited to gaming and films
Dislikes- Display not especially bright in direct sunlight
- Camera only good enough for basic photos
- Gaming graphics and performance not very impressive
CMAG · 08/11/2022
Hands-on review · performance, camera and multitasking tests
Oppo Pad Air is a reliable tablet with few real flaws and is clearly recommended for everyday use.
Likes- Smooth performance for everyday tasks
- Good colour rendering on the display
- Practical split-screen multitasking
- Battery life that lasts through the day
Dislikes- Camera only adequate for social sharing, not printing
- No headphone jack
- Not suited to heavy gaming or demanding tasks
SmartWorld · 30/10/2022
Hands-on review · apps, games, battery and price
Oppo Pad Air is a well-built tablet with good software, but its price is only fair and cheaper options exist.
Likes- Very good build quality with a metal frame
- Good software with useful window and sidebar options
- Playable 3D games despite modest performance
- Battery lasts well for home use
Dislikes- Screen is good but not excellent
- Not cheap for what it offers
- Slowdowns and freezes in demanding games
- Fingerprints show on the black screen
Tecnoandroid · 30/10/2022
Hands-on review · features, software and multitasking tour
Oppo Pad Air differs little from rival tablets, and is mainly suited to people already fond of Oppo devices.
Likes- Software optimised for the larger tablet screen
- Multitasking with split screen and flexible windows
- Long battery life, charged every few days
- Fluid performance during everyday use
Dislikes- Camera only suitable for occasional selfies
- Design offers little that stands out
- Few differences from direct competitors
TEEECH · 27/10/2022
Hands-on review · battery, screen, audio and productivity
Oppo Pad Air is recommended for casual home and travel use, with weaker cameras as the main gap.
Likes- Dolby Atmos audio from four speakers
- Immersive screen for films and series
- Very long battery life
- Light, thin metal body
Dislikes- Front camera could be more powerful
- Processor is a bit limited in performance
- Only Wi-Fi 5 and no NFC