Blackview Tab 80 review – Tablet endurance runner with 4G and GPS for under 120 Euros a no-brainer?

The Blackview Tab 80 is a solid entry-level tablet, whereby the low price of the 10.1-inch case is not noticeable. The aluminum chassis scores with a good build quality, but at 484 grams (~1.1 lb) it is also somewhat heavier than most of its competitors, such as the Blackview Tab 12 Pro.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a tablet, the Blackview Tab 80 is a solid companion without any major unique selling points compared to the competition.

If we look at the equipment package of the Tab 80, compromises have to be made as expected given the price range. The Blackview tablet scores with a fairly bright LCD display with good contrasts and reasonable calibration.

However, at around 150 ppi, it has a very low resolution for a 10.1-inch tablet, although the low number of pixels has a positive effect on runtimes and graphics load. If you want a sharper display, you will find plenty of choice among the 1,200p competition (Teclast M50 HD, Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3, …). The slow eMMC memory is sometimes replaced by a significantly faster UFS memory in the competition, such as the Teclast T45 HD.

Too much performance should not be expected from the Tab 80’s Unisoc SoC. However, the performance offered is sufficient for simple tasks and no other low-budget tablet offers more computing power. However, the Telekom T Tablet is an exciting alternative in the affordable mid-range with more power and 5G support. A Redmi Pad SE with 90 Hz and a significantly better display is also available for a manageable surcharge.