Teclast T45HD review – The bargain tablet with dual-SIM support and a slim metal case

For its MRSP of below US$200, the Teclast T45HD offers a large number of features and in our test, it proved to be a good surfing and multimedia tablet with an aspect ratio of 16:10. 

The 10.5-inch T45HD’s case hardly gives away the tablet’s price. The metal case is slim, built well and as a result of its slightly wider bezels, it feels comfortable to hold. If you try hard, you can elicit a subtle cracking noise from the case when you twist it—but the 505-gram tablet is definitely robust enough for everyday use.

With its metal case, dual-SIM support and fast storage, the Teclast T45HD offers a lot for its price range, proving to be a good surfing and multimedia tablet.

HD streaming is no problem thanks to the device’s DRM Widevine L1 support and as it is dual-SIM enabled, you can surf the web on the go. At the same time, its runtimes are good enough to let yourself be entertained by the tablet all day long. Games can be run smoothly on the T45HD, however, you will likely have to lower the picture details by quite a bit.

Further advantages of the T45HD that aren’t a given for this price range include its UFS-2.0 storage, bloatware-free Android 13, 3.5-mm headphone jack as well as its solid IPS panel that does without PWM. 

As expected given its price, there are also quite a few negatives about the Teclast T45HD. Its IPS panel, which isn’t particularly bright, quickly reaches its limits outside. On the other hand, it is totally bright enough for indoor use. Its cameras only really offer snapshot quality, its GPS module isn’t very accurate and you’ll need a bit of patience when charging the device using its 10-watt power supply. it also isn’t very clear how long the tablet will receive updates. 

One alternative to the Teclast T45HD could be the Teclast M50 Pro which offers slightly more performance for a similar price. You can get even better performance out of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad. Plus, if you place a lot of importance on update delivery, then you might find your match with the Telekom T Tablet—it even offers 5G.