Google Pixel Tablet review – Google revises its tablet and offers the better iPad

It is pretty certain that Google won’t revolutionize the tablet market with its Pixel interpretation. But, in many regards, the manufacturer has found the right way of creating a coherent overall concept. The idea of combining a tablet with a dock which includes built-in speakers is certainly not new, however, Google is taking this kind of usage behavior to a new level with smart solutions such as easy account switching. 

With its hardware orientation and pricing, the Pixel Tablet is very similar to the Apple iPad 10. Both tablets will not satisfy users with the highest display demands, however, with its laminated and brighter 60 Hz panel, the Pixel Tablet provides a better visual experience. But, even away from the screen, the Pixel tab offers a more thoughtfully put-together complete package with longer battery life and a more comprehensive feature set. 

The Pixel Tablet’s concept will have you wanting more. Let’s hope Google will also provide resources for the optimization of Android for tablets.   

In some areas, we still see some room for improvement, especially considering the high RRP. The thick bezels, slow charging and low refresh rate display ought to be adjusted accordingly for the next generation. Additional points of criticism the Pixel tablet has to face up to are the lack of memory expansion options, 5G support and GNSS module – although these only fit into Google’s overall concept to a limited extent.

Anyone for whom the docking station or hub mode doesn’t particularly provide added value should consider including the significantly cheaper but not really inferior Xiaomi Pad 6 in their reading material. Also, a Galaxy Tab S8 is an interesting alternative to the Google tablet.