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Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8.4 inchesChipset:Allwinner A63

Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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%

5.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.8

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 72% of tablets
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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%

5.1

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

6.5

Camera

14%

4.4

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 58%
5.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.8/ 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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5.8

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
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 72%
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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.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
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Technical Specifications of tablet Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

6.5

Camera

14%

4.4

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.8
Reviews score
5.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 52.9% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 6% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Allwinner A63
This tablet runs on Allwinner A63, which is less advanced than 99.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 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
359 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 359 ppi, which is higher than 98.5% of tablets and equal to 1% 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
?
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 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
?
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
4,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,800 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 74.9% of tablets and equal to 1.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
?
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 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.
video playback
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
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
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
370 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 370 g, which is lighter than 78.4% of tablets and equal to 0.2% 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
Market range: <1 – >3
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
Market range: <2 – >4
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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Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 62.4% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (359 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    359 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 24.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (370 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    370 g vs 490 g
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • 53.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 62.4% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (359 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    359 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 24.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (370 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    370 g vs 490 g
  • 53.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.8 mm vs 175.3 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
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • 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.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-T760 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-T760 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 17.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    5.8

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    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.
    5.8 vs 7.0
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-T760 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-T760 vs Mali-G51
  • 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.
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 533 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 14.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More basic chipset
    This tablet has a less advanced chipset than the average tablet (Allwinner A63 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Allwinner A63 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 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
  • 1.7 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.4 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.4 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 11 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (390 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    390 nits vs 401 nits
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 27.3% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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 full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

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

8.0
RANDOM: Tech & Vlogs
≈ estimated
07/02/2020
Hands-on review · unboxing, daily use and tests
Verdict
Teclast M8 WiFi is a basic tablet for light use at a low price, but not for games or heavy work.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

  • High-resolution 8.4-inch display (2560 x 1600) providing sharp visuals for reading and streaming
  • Excellent build quality with a metal unibody that feels premium in hand
  • Loud dual speakers suitable for media consumption
  • Affordable price point offering high specs compared to major competitors
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable for travel

What customers don't like about Teclast M8 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

  • Lack of GPS unit and gyroscope, limiting its use for navigation or certain games
  • Underwhelming battery life, often failing to meet the manufacturer's 7-hour claim under heavy use
  • Slow charging times, taking upwards of 3 to 3.5 hours for a full charge
  • Poor camera quality, especially the rear sensor which produces pixelated or grainy images
  • Difficulty finding compatible accessories like dedicated protective cases

Verdict

The Teclast M8 (3GB + 32GB) is an 8.4-inch Android tablet featuring a high-resolution 2.5K (2560 x 1600) JDI IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, powered by an Allwinner A63 quad-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz and a Mali-T760 GPU. Encased in a thin 7.4mm all-metal body weighing approximately 354g, it includes a 4800mAh battery, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and versatile connectivity via USB Type-C and Micro HDMI. Main advantages include its exceptionally sharp screen for reading and media consumption, independent HiFi power amplifier for improved audio, and a lightweight, premium-feel design; however, notable drawbacks include its aging Android 7.1 operating system, modest 2.0MP rear and 0.3MP front cameras, and a lack of built-in GPS or cellular support.

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