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PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Rockchip RK3066

PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.0

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 87% of tablets
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

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5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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%

5.8

Display

16%

4.9

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

4.9

Audio

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5.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.0/ 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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5.0

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 91%
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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~ £110
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Technical Specifications of tablet PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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%

5.8

Display

16%

4.9

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

4.9

Audio

5.0
Reviews score
5.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.2
RAM capacity
1 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Rockchip RK3066
This tablet runs on Rockchip RK3066, which is less advanced than 95.8% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi, which is lower than 52% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
0.3 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
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
4,000 mAh
This tablet has 4,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 84.6% of tablets and equal to 4.5% 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
8 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% 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
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% 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
?
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% 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
300 g
This tablet weighs 300 g, which is lighter than 94.1% of tablets and equal to 0.3% 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
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
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
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 38.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (300 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    300 g vs 490 g
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 53.4 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.9 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 2.36x cheaper
    PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 83.7 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (116.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    116.3 mm vs 200 mm
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.36x cheaper
    PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 38.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (300 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    300 g vs 490 g
  • 53.4 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.9 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 83.7 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (116.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    116.3 mm vs 200 mm
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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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    5.0

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 39.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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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    5.0

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 5.5% worse value for money
    PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.16 vs 7.6).
    7.16 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 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.
  • 64.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    June 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 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
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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 manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 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 timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 39.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 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 face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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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    PocketBook SURFpad 2
    the average tablet
    PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB) 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.
  • 2.85 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.85 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.6
allesebook.de
✓ explicit
12/07/2013
Review · Landscape 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The PocketBook SURFpad 2 is a light, sharp 7-inch tablet for reading and surfing, but it needs firm touches and suits landscape use best.
9.0
papierlos-lesen.de
≈ estimated
12/07/2013
Review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The PocketBook SURFpad 2 is a light 7-inch tablet for reading and films, but it needs firm touches and has no Bluetooth.
4.6
01net.com
✓ explicit
22/11/2013
Review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The PocketBook SURFpad 2 suits light web, reading and video use on a 7-inch screen, but it is no powerhouse and has no rear camera.
8.0
mobile-review.com
≈ estimated
25/07/2013
Full review · 7-inch Android tablet
Verdict
The PocketBook SURFpad 2 is a 7-inch Android tablet with a good IPS screen and easy video playback, though thick bezels and short video battery life hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB)

  • High-quality display for its class, featuring 1280x800 resolution and IPS technology
  • Support for a wide variety of book and media formats, a hallmark of PocketBook devices
  • Lightweight and portable design compared to many competitors
  • Includes physical buttons which are often preferred for navigation and page-turning
  • Integrated stereo speakers providing decent audio quality for a budget tablet

What customers don't like about PocketBook SURFpad 2 (1GB + 8GB)

  • Generally slow and sluggish performance, especially when running modern apps
  • Lack of essential modern hardware features such as GPS, Bluetooth, and a rear camera
  • Poor battery life compared to more premium tablets or dedicated e-readers
  • Unreliable orientation sensor (G-sensor) and inconsistent button functionality in certain apps
  • Fragile build quality with reports of loose charging ports and a 'plastic' feel

Verdict

The PocketBook Surfpad 2 is a 7-inch Android 4.1 tablet featuring a 1280×800 IPS display, a 1.5 GHz dual-core Rockchip RK3066 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage. Key characteristics include its lightweight 300g design, front-facing stereo speakers, a 4000 mAh battery offering up to 6 hours of video playback, and a diverse range of supported file formats for multimedia and reading. Main pros are its sharp high-definition screen, mini-HDMI output for external displays, and microSD expansion up to 2TB for extensive storage. Significant cons include the lack of Bluetooth, GPS, and a rear camera, as well as a low-resolution 0.3MP front camera and the absence of a built-in compass.

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