Google Pixel Tablet Review: Not Your Typical Tablet

[@thao]

Check out current pricing here! (Affiliate links) 🛒 Google Pixel Tablet - howl.me/cjZTNYvr3Mi 🛒 Penoval USI2.0 Stylus - geni.us/xU5LWUI 🛒 Logitech K380 Keyboard - geni.us/BKil

[@jabzkeepit3519]

It's crazy that very little people talked about the stylus support!

[@NFEC84]

I noticed MKBHD put up a video about this tablet so I did a search to see who else made a video about it. Clicked on this one specifically because i noticed the stylist on the thumbnail. 👏🏽

[@Aman_Mondal]

I literally didn't know that existed for this

[@jamesm568]

That's because Google is way behind the times when it comes to stylus support. Android tablet are practically irrelevant these days as there's really no point in mentioning stylus support unless your Samsung.

[@nickthaskater]

Should have packed it in the box like Galaxy Tab.

[@Drstrange3000]

I didn't even know it had a stylus... That is one of the key selling points for me as an artist. This looks like a decent alternative to the iPad. I have a Samsung Tab S6 Lite and loved it for how affordable it was with S-Pen support. Edit: $500 is a bit steep when I could buy an iPad Mini 6 or other Samsung Tablets that come with the S-Pen.

[@extra4542]

BEST review for this device! You show things in detail that others simply aren’t, particularly pen support

[@markstelzl1245]

I'm watching this video on my pixel tablet and am loving it. Speakers are loud and clear with good balance and I love the porcelain colour. Fits out room astetic perfectly. Lol. Thanks for the vid

[@jhk.mcqueen]

This is the product I was waiting for years! I love 2in1 devices.

[@aundreanaphiffer3572]

The charging dock is sheer genius

[@BlueCloud297]

It is also multifunctional which is awesome. Never seen something like this with most mainstream tablets

[@edwardnoble5286]

It's not multifunctional when the tablet isn't attached. Basically, it becomes an expensive paperweight. Wish Google would have allowed for regular audio casting functionality when the tablet is disconnected. ​@SomeoneMagical_8

[@worthless_opinion]

Just found your channel. This is the best review of this device by far! So comprehensive yet concise. Great visuals too! Easy subscribe.

[@LearningwithMarkWarren]

Thank you for talking about the stylus! I actually brought a stylus a month ago in anticipation and got my Pixel tablet yesterday! I absolutely love it!

[@RicardoCantor]

Hey, what is the stylus you are using? Is it working perfect?

[@LearningwithMarkWarren]

@@RicardoCantor I'm using the Penoval USI 2.0 Stylus. It's working very well. I've mainly used it in the Sketchbook app. It has a little lag but still very usable. As I understand it, the lag is dependent on the app and not necessarily the pen. I going to also try it in Infinity Painter and Squid but haven't gotten to it yet. Overall, I'm happy with pen capabilities on the Pixel tablet. FYI, I have used Wacom tablets, the MS Surface with pen, various pen displays, I own a Huion Tablet and I also have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 with a stylus. I don't find the Pixel Tablet with a stylus to be any better or worse then the above mention. I can find pros and cons with all of them but overall they still work for most people's workflows.

[@athens4912]

Your videos are so comfortable to watch. I like the energy! Thanks for this review.

[@thao]

Glad you like them!

[@athens4912]

@@thao heyyyy thanks! 😊

[@Joshy14111]

This is such a concise review. I ll get this for my office

[@T3CHGY007]

Yours was the first video I clicked for this review! It was fantastic as usual!

[@death_cares]

Makes me wish that Samsung continued developing their dock/ambient mode system

[@angieagnesson0451]

Your channel and Lisa at Mobile Tech Review are the only two sites I watch for product launches. Keep up the great work, very informative review.

[@jamilurrahman9194]

You perfectly describe the device. Other youtubers review are horrendous about this device.

[@richarddcrossley]

I really wanted this device but in the UK it is £599 for the 128GB! I just bought a 2TB M1 iPad Pro from Costco for £800 and they are doing the 128GB M1 Pro fot the same price as this tablet! I'll have to stick to my Google Home Max and iPad Pro for now.

[@markxt2]

Just bought mine and what a breath of fresh air , I have an iPad 10th gen which I've regretted buying for some time , so that can go now . Well done Google

[@TaureanSmoke]

I love how the best reviewers in the game on KZbin. Simply do not do this device justice in their reviews. Like MKBHD spends way too much time talking about a whole bunch of stuff that doesn't matter but doesn't even tell you everything the device can do. And then everybody parrots what he says. It's so annoying! Thank you for a real review of the pixel tablet!

[@joalblo9581]

Best review on this tablet yet👍🏾

[@jondub81]

Very interested in this, I think the price is just a little bit higher than it should be though.

[@justinballa]

I received mine today... and upgrade for my Google Nest Hub my son loves so much

[@malcontent_1]

Thanks for pointing out the various *_universal_*_ accessories_ that are compatible w/ the Pixel Tablet. Myriad options for BT & USI add-ons are welcome.

[@rikko47]

I can always trust your reviews Thao 🙌🏾

[@Nogitsune_Yako]

I wanted not too expensive but decent Android tablet and after all I ended up with buying Pixel Tablet. No regrets at all. It’s not a flagship device but for home use it’s perfect. P.S. I’ve been using this tablet for 2 weeks now and I have Penoval stylus as well and only because of this video I found out that it can be stored on Tablet by magnet. 😮

[@jejunamja]

Hey! Great job on the review and for what it's intended for. It looks like a great device. It wouldn't be for me but I think a lot of people would actually enjoy this

[@PrinceMalachi7]

Lol I assume the embargo was just lifted at midnight California time. I got all these tablet notifications at once 😂

[@BlueCloud297]

Tbh looks different enough from the ipad Pro I have to seem interesting. I think someone like my uncle who uses a lot of smart home devices might benefit from this. Someone like me who does digital art or plays high performance games might want to stick with some other tablets. But for basic use as was said in the video, it would do just fine. I do love the concept of the dock they designed. You can use it as a stand or a display or even a DJ device at a party. You can dock it in your kitchen to watch cooking shows or view recipes. I bet you could even play games using Bluetooth controllers.

[@Jbredz]

Damn that transition to speaker was awesome

[@xavihernandez6598]

The speaker dock part is so cool! And included in the price!

[@alvinkhumalo3717]

Hey, love the keyboard. Please share a link hey, would really love one. Great video.

[@ottomavin8310]

Oh menn..your english is really good☺☺

[@haiuong7246]

Hi Thao, I'm a big Vietnamese fan of google pixel. Thanks for the great video!

[@Yugi-vs3zc]

would you recommend it for students particularly for note taking?

[@cjay1964]

It's not a REAL review until I hear "Thao here!!" 😅 Good review. Hope all is well with you and yours!

[@norakernisant8735]

Such a great and comprehensive review. I am loving my tablet.

[@03trigged]

What stylus did you use?

[@brachiator1]

Good review. Good summary of features. I didn't know that it supported a stylus. Thank you.

[@sitoudien9816]

Google need to make this !4.5 inches. My elderly parents needs something like this. Just bigger.

[@FXNHD]

By far the best review!! Beginning to detach from Apple. I feel like it’s needed. Thanks for the review!!! ✊🏾🙏🏽

[@inatrance92SK]

Seeing all your Bruce Lee references here :) I like your channel even more now.

[@Wingedmagician]

The adjustability of the angle seems like a necessity to me

[@haftomgebremeskel6405]

Thanks for the video, can you confirm if the hover indicator (little circle ⭕) feature is supported when you put your stylus close to the tablet screen?

[@hudstar]

Relieved to know you can use a stylus. Can you tell me what was the model of pen you used?

[@thao]

Penovo USI 2.0, should be on Amazon

[@hudstar]

@@thao thanks!

[@CameraDiscipleJosh]

I saw you use Lumafusion on that tablet. I was wondering how it runs on the Google Pixel Tablet if it runs smoothly or if it's laggy.

[@twalchusky79]

This review nailed it. Aa long as you use it for what its meant to be its perfect. These are my uses for mine. Ebooks (the ratio is odd BUT its not as distracting as its been made out go be. Esp with the android 14 update which lets you adjust screen size ratio) music, alarm , social media and movies. Not to mention some really basic photo editing. If im gonna hardcore edit i got my macbook. I dont game so i dont need insane specs. It fills my needs and its nice not having to take a $3k macbook to rhe coffee shop to work on a blog and check stock prices. Google did right by this and updates til 2028 help its cause Oh and if anyone is reading this as of 3/25/24 its currently on sale for 399 (128gb) and i believe it was 479 for the 256.

[@renethomaz93]

I love your reviews/videos! Is it possible to request some "whats on my s23 ultra" or other videos about the s23 ultra? 🙈 i used at the time your videos on the note 9/note 10 videos alot and rewatched them alot as it helped me out alot and made me love my phone even more! have a great day ✨️ and i love all your videos so it's just something i hope to see 😊

[@mwdc1]

Keep note USI 2.0 stylus pens don't have/have worse pressure sensitivity, tilt sensitivity and palm rejection. So, it's much better for note-taking than actual drawing.

[@ps2656]

Hey Google, add SD Card support on next version (assuming you don't quit again) Thao, great review. I actually want this for the purpose of a digital frame as well. Just this tablet has bonus features over a "basic" digital frame.

[@charlottebuttrick]

Can I ask your wireless keyboard recommendations please?

[@thao]

Logitech K380 pairs nicely and isn't overly expensive

[@charlottebuttrick]

@@thao tysm xx

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@Anil_V]

Thanks for the great video, btw can you tell which smaller tablet you used to chrome cast to tablet?

[@thao]

Not a tablet, that was a Pixel 7 Pro

[@lesleyhaan116]

The reasons why Android tablets failed to gain significant market share compared to Apple's iPad are multifaceted and include the following: 1. Lack of Optimization: Android tablets lacked the optimization and standardization of hardware and software that Apple's iPad had. Manufacturers used different hardware configurations and customized software interfaces, leading to a lack of consistency and compatibility across different Android tablets. 2. App Ecosystem: Another reason for the lack of success of Android tablets was the app ecosystem. Developers prioritized developing apps for the iPad, which had a larger user base, leading to a lack of optimized apps for Android tablets. 3. Price: Apple's iPad offered a premium experience, and Android tablets couldn't compete in terms of price. Manufacturers tried to compete by offering lower-priced tablets, but this often resulted in poor quality and user experience. 4. Marketing: Apple's marketing strategy for the iPad was highly effective, and its brand recognition and reputation as a premium product were already well-established. Android tablet manufacturers struggled to create a similar buzz or perception of their products. 5. Lack of Updates: Android tablets were often slow to receive updates, which resulted in a poor user experience. This issue was compounded by the fragmentation of the Android ecosystem, with different manufacturers using different versions of Android and offering varying levels of support for updates. Overall, a combination of factors contributed to the failure of Android tablets to gain significant market share and compete effectively against the iPad.

[@RicardoCantor]

Excellent video!!! Just wanna know: what is the stylus you are using?

[@thao]

Penoval USI 2.0 Stylus

[@RicardoCantor]

@@thao 😜 thanks!!!

[@asamirid]

finally a good review, thank you ✅✅..

[@T0rpyla]

What keyboard were you using at 2:25?

[@mickey5fl]

What is the name of the stylus you demo in your video?

[@UNIVFranco]

So are the speakers worse or better than the nest max hub? because i thought it was going to have better speakers than the max hub...

[@ManosMe]

Can the dock get used as a stand and speaker when not plugged? Does it have a rechargeable battery?

[@thao]

No, It can't be used as a standalone speaker. No battery in the dock as far as I can tell.

[@ManosMe]

@@thao hey, thanks for the reply! I meant if the dock could be used with the tablet attached outdoors without being plugged. That would be a HUGE feature...

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Extra props for Poweramp!!

[@NetworkDon]

What stylus are you using? I tried a USI 2.0 from Lenovo with no luck

[@thao]

Penoval USI 2.0 stylus

[@SC2point0]

Shoutout MKBHD, but I gotta watch Thao's Pixel Tablet review first. ✌🏾🙂

[@AnotherTechChannel]

Can anyone provide link for that amazing wallpaper??

[@KirbyKlein6]

It's awesome! Get one, it's perfect for the living room!!!

[@alvarotolosa4694]

@Thao Can I connect to a TV o monitor with a USB C - HDMI Cable?

[@BartAfterDark]

Should have been 90Hz screen at least.

[@sirbob1977]

yeah huge deal breaker for me. i cancelled my preorder because of that.

[@bradavon]

Not common on midrange tablets. Average users can't even notice.

[@sirbob1977]

@@bradavon OnePlus is 120hz. Lenovo pro is $300 and has 120hz with external display out.

[@dennis9426]

Your new subscriber here. Can you review the Lenovo tab extreme. It has a display output so you can use it as a secondary display in your Windows or macbook, which no other tablet manufacturer has. So you don't need the Super display you mentioned in your previous post. 🥺 Please review it and give your feedback thank you and will am your loyal fan.

[@hjtmsgah4743]

Hi Thao, can you please do a review for Blackview Tab 16?

[@johannesasfaw]

perfection! Your video is perfection

[@JTrainAComin]

That stylus linked in the comment is USI 1.0. Doesn't the device only support 2.0?

[@thao]

Wrong link - I'm sorry about that. Fixed

[@ctk4949]

Once I get the 10% cash back for the Pixel Fold from Google. I will be getting this tablet.

[@ShikhaSingh-lw4ze]

Can you please review xiaomi pad 6❤

[@hossainahmed7841]

Excited to see it practical,who knows,will I get in my region,Bangladesh?

[@cjram]

Link to the stylus??? pls and ty!

[@thao]

Added to pinned comment

[@hjtmsgah4743]

How are you? did you get cold?

[@vundelavamsi]

What is the name of the note taking app used in the video

[@Acel-01]

Can you drop a link to the stylus pen? Or help with the full name

[@Acel-01]

Penoval USI Stylus

[@thao]

Yeah that's the one, but make sure you get the 2.0, I believe USI 1.0 won't work properly

[@lisov4575]

$500 is WAY too much for this. Keep your dock, Google. Sell me the tablet for $300.

[@bradavon]

Did you watch the review? It would just be slated as a poor android tablet.

[@DrRDW]

Im not sure this even competes with the now discontinued Pixel Slate.

[@SilvioBritto]

Look the perfect setup in the end: I hope Google really launch a desktop mode.

[@hemiguy24]

How has it been since Android 14

[@compa_choo]

Only reason i haven't gotten the tablet yet is cuz every video i watched makes it seem like it can only be charged by the hub and not cable which would make portability useless. The speaker is also nice which is another thing these other guys made seem to be a useless feature

[@mahamusman7202]

Please make a video on. ZTE nubia z50 ultra 5g.Please please please

[@Mr2pint]

The white tablet looks so good, shame it's not at least 90 hz....

[@TheOtherBill]

From this review it seems like it falls a little bit short in just about every category.

[@ScottLoucks]

How well did LumaFusion run on the tablet?

[@thao]

Works fine for the occasional edit

[@hirami252]

Damn...Your review makes me want to have one

[@iordaniskaravasilis]

I own a nest hub second generation and am perfectly content with it, unless. Google offers A trade in Which I can swap 4 this tablet.

[@BradleyLarcher]

Great multifunctional tablet. Let's hope Google doesn't kill the nest hub

[@abrooooham]

First comment :) been a fan since yours since the early days and haven't had a chance to watch your videos as often SO I decided to leave the first comment 😊

[@ellienore]

60hz screen is really good to keep longer battery life

[@j340_official]

Can you buy this tablet separate from the speaker?

[@teniwon]

Yes

[@se7enBC1]

Google could make this a 7" or 8" and they'd sell like crazyyyy

[@Cartidise]

All tech reviewers upload at the same time? Pretty sure it was an embargo lol

[@blues7667]

Can I use it as my home security camera that I can see my home remotely through my phone?

[@thao]

nope, it really should've been an option though!

[@katzcassim]

Awesome 👌 thanks Thao 👍 ❤️😎

[@VladimirMizich]

Dock with a speaker is a good idea. You're right. This idea will likely get copied by other companies. As for the Google tablet itself, it's unremarkable. It's a bit on the expensive side too in my opinion, for the things you get in the package. The tablet (hardware) is worth 250-300 in my opinion, and the dock which has almost no functionality at all (only speaker, and nonadjustable angle docking station) is worth at most 70, AT MOST. It's in the same realm or worse than Amazon bluetooth speakers with Alexa support, Echo Dot different generations, 50, 60, 70 dollars, and those have more functionality than the Google Dock in this package. So that whole Google Pixel Tablet + Dock package is worth at most 370...but they are selling it for 500. This tablet setup definitely has it's use though. You could place it on your kitchen counter for everyone to touch and operate. You could also use it around your pool, or your BBQ area, or your terrace/backyard...whatever your place has. Basically, it's a medium range tablet you can put around a public area for several people to use, and it'll mostly be used for music or some sort of utility purpose (grocery lists, cooking recipes, etc. where it can get a bit dirty/greasy). It's not really a premium tablet you would want to use yourself in private for a long period of time, like watching movies, working (on music, documents, or graphics, or gaming, none of that). It's a casual mid tablet, which is overpriced. Google, thanks for introducing the Dock+Speaker combo though. I'm looking forward to the competitors' versions of this.

[@mkey5843]

Are you Vietnamese?

[@Hack24503]

What game are you playing 🤔

[@bradavon]

It's surprising how far behind Apple is when it comes to multiple user accounts on iPads.

[@juiz2823]

Sinto dizer mas essa DOCK não é tão original assim ! 😂; Pois em 2017 o LG G PAD IV PLUS estava lá com sua mágica dock tentando inovar com sua fórmula original. Ou seja CRÉDITOS À LG MOBILE !! 👏👏👏👏👏👐

[@kemistrypops]

best review!!!