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Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3735D

Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 24 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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%

5.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

5.2

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 63% of tablets
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 50%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 80%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 80% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (24)
13 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 11 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.
â–²Better than 80%
?

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~ £150
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 Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 12 · 12

Reviewers love the sharp screen, solid build and child-friendly features, but the camera and battery life disappoint most owners.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 89 owners sharing their experience in online comments

30%positive13%mixed57%negative

Owners praise its sharp screen, speed and value, but charging failures and short battery life cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Some units show a red light but never charge, or won't charge at all; one owner says a new charging port board didn't fix it.20
  • Owners report streamed videos stuttering, with the picture jumping ahead while sound plays fine, and synced music files showing a playback error.11
  • Some units switch off even at full charge and won't restart unless plugged in; holding power and volume for 60 seconds can force a reboot.10
  • Owners report the battery lasting about two to five hours, and some see it drop from full to 96% within minutes of use.8
  • A swollen battery can push the screen out of the frame, and owners report cracked screens and a white screen of death.7
  • After an update, some units loop-reboot in safety mode, and others still show the old Android version after the Lollipop update.5
  • Owners find it charges slowly, and some say it charges poorly with iPhone or HTC plug adapters.4
  • Wi-Fi may connect to public hotspots yet refuse internet access, saying the network is private with no password option, or turn itself off.4
  • Units left completely flat can be very slow to start, one owner saying it took five minutes; some games don't run smoothly.4
  • Owners report memory warnings with a 32GB SD card, and trouble sending photos and videos to the card.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.2
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.6
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735D
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3735D, which is less advanced than 79.7% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% 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
273 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 273 ppi, which is higher than 79.4% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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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
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 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
1.2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.2 MP resolution, which is lower than 86.3% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,700 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,700 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 59.9% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 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
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.
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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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
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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What reviewers say
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
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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What reviewers say
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
410 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 410 g, which is lighter than 74.2% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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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What reviewers say
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
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 23.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (273 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    273 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (24)
    13 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 11 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.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 16.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (410 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    410 g vs 490 g
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735D vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735D vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (24)
    13 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 11 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.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735D vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735D vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 23.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (273 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    273 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 16.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (410 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    410 g vs 490 g
  • 72 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (128 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    128 mm vs 200 mm
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 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
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 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
  • 30.7% lower sentiment score
    5.2 vs 7.5
  • 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
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 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.
  • 28.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 8.5% 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.
    1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 5 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 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
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 28 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (373 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    373 nits vs 401 nits
  • 27 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (373 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    373 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 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.
  • 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 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.
    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
  • 13.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 48.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (224 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    224 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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

4.0
Techliciously
≈ estimated
11/08/2025
Long-term ownership · 2025 retrospective on an old tablet
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is not recommended as a main tablet in 2025, but it works well as a retro emulator.
9.0
Xeri's Tech
≈ estimated
26/01/2015
Hands-on review · unboxing, battery and media tests
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is a great, easy-to-use Android tablet for families and first-time tablet users.
8.0
UKAirscape
≈ estimated
17/12/2014
Long-term review · weeks of use and media playback tests
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is a good low-cost Android tablet for media and everyday use, but its battery and camera are weak.
9.0
RedGamingTech
≈ estimated
30/11/2014
Hands-on review · specs, benchmarks, camera and battery tests
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is not perfect, but a pretty good tablet for the price, suited to media and everyday use.
7.0
Piotr Miecznikowski
≈ estimated
20/10/2014
Unboxing and first boot-up · update time and video playback tests
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is not too bad for the price, though the long initial update is a real drawback.
8.0
Naresh Lal
≈ estimated
11/10/2014
Benchmark test · performance scores
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi posts strong benchmark results, so it should handle apps and games well.
9.0
Naresh Lal
≈ estimated
11/10/2014
Hands-on review · battery, camera, sound and benchmark tests
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is a very good device for its price, with good sound, screen and battery life.
8.0
Angus Davidson
≈ estimated
23/12/2014
Hands-on review · battery, camera and repair costs
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is recommended for a first tablet despite battery life, camera and repair costs.
9.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
26/10/2014
Short review · unboxing, first look and audio test
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is highly recommended for the price, with excellent build quality and a good screen.
9.0
TheOrangeType
≈ estimated
14/10/2014
First look · gaming and camera tests
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is excellent value for the money, with smooth gaming, though the camera is poor.
9.0
Geek Gadgets and Toys
≈ estimated
09/10/2014
Unboxing · first setup and first impressions
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi makes a very good first impression, mainly for its screen and sound, but expect a long first update.
8.0
Jack Jenner
≈ estimated
Hands-on review · kids' profiles, gameplay and video quality
Verdict
Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi is dated, but still a good device in 2020, especially for children.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
theguardian.com
≈ estimated
14/10/2014
Hands-on review · Family tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a sturdy, cheap family tablet with a sharp screen and thorough parental controls, though its cameras are weak.
8.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
09/10/2014
Review · Budget family tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a good family tablet for video and games, with strong child-safety guidance, but it is not the fastest.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
16/10/2015
Hands-on review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a cheap, sharp-screened Android tablet for families, but its battery is weak and its storage is tight.
8.0
whathifi.com
✓ explicit
12/12/2014
Lab-tested review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is an easy-to-use budget tablet with a good Full HD screen, but its sound lacks detail and its camera is poor.
8.0
itpro.com
✓ explicit
11/03/2016
Review · Value budget tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a sturdy, cheap tablet that looks outdated and dull on screen, best for occasional light use rather than heavy multitasking.
8.0
totallydubbed.net
≈ estimated
14/12/2014
Hands-on review · Colourful budget tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a good-value, colourful tablet whose 5GHz Wi-Fi and expandable storage stand out, though its screen has a yellow tint in dim light.
8.0
coolsmartphone.com
≈ estimated
05/11/2014
Review · Everyday budget tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a good-looking, capable tablet for browsing and video, but the dull screen, weak battery and missing File Manager are frustrating.
8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
24/11/2016
Review · Discontinued budget tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a great budget Android tablet with a strong screen and microSD slot, but Tesco has stopped selling it.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
03/10/2014
Review · Full HD budget tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is an excellent-value budget tablet with a Full HD screen and good stereo speakers, though its battery drains quickly.
9.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
28/10/2014
Hands-on review · Budget family tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a bargain 8.3-inch tablet with a great-looking screen and fast gaming, but short battery life and weak camera and audio hold it back.
9.0
independent.co.uk
≈ estimated
28/10/2014
Hands-on review · Family Android tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a budget Android tablet whose child profiles and beginner guide suit family homes, but its camera and six-hour battery let it down.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
05/02/2016
Re-tested review · Discontinued budget tablet
Verdict
The Tesco Hudl 2 is a discontinued but still strong budget 8-inch tablet, with a vivid screen and child controls, though battery life and camera hold it back.
J
jmcomms.com
09/01/2015
≈ estimated
9.0
Summary of the review
Hudl up, I want to tell you about a great Android tablet - JMComms

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

  • Exceptional value for money, often cited as the best budget tablet in its price bracket.
  • High-quality 8.3-inch Full HD (1920x1200) display that is sharp and bright for the price.
  • Comprehensive and easy-to-use parental controls with child-safe profiles.
  • Solid build quality with a grippy, durable soft-touch plastic finish.
  • Includes both a microSD card slot for expandable storage and a rare micro-HDMI port.
  • Decent performance for everyday tasks and light gaming thanks to the quad-core Intel Atom processor.

What customers don't like about Tesco Hudl 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

  • Poor battery life that often fails to meet the manufacturer's 8-hour claim under heavy use.
  • Weak camera performance; both front and rear cameras produce grainy, low-detail images.
  • Significant amount of pre-installed Tesco bloatware that cannot be fully removed.
  • The interface can feel sluggish or laggy, particularly when using the default Tesco launcher.
  • Noticeable screen flex and some reports of the display being susceptible to cracking.
  • Slow charging times and some user reports of issues reaching 100% charge.

Verdict

The Tesco Hudl 2 is a budget-friendly 8.3-inch tablet featuring a Full HD 1920 x 1200 IPS display (273 ppi) and a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735D processor clocked at 1.83 GHz. It comes equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 32GB via a microSD slot. Major pros include its vibrant high-resolution screen, a rare micro-HDMI port for TV connectivity, Dolby-optimised stereo speakers, and comprehensive built-in parental controls. However, the device is held back by a relatively short battery life (roughly 7–8 hours), a mediocre 5MP rear camera that lacks detail, and a fairly heavy 410g build that can feel chunky compared to rivals.

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