ONLY $179? - Walmart ONN 12.1" Tablet Pro (2024) - Unboxing & First Review!

[@jan3019]

12.1 HD screen, Aluminum body. Quad speaker And a pretty good spec for $179 is a pretty good deal. This will definitely sell fast

[@DisasterMaster3K]

It only has 6gb of ram.

[@austinwhiteted8231]

​@@DisasterMaster3K yeah not bad at all for that price. My s23 ultra only has 8 bc i chose the cheaper expensive phone 😂

[@DisasterMaster3K]

@@austinwhiteted8231 amazon has tablets around the same price with 8gb of ram

[@jan3019]

@@DisasterMaster3K don't forget this is a budget tablet. Good enough for doing simple task, KZbin, FB, Netflix, Internet Browsing and for gaming Helio G99 is not that bad as long as your settings is not maxed out.

[@ShellymanStudios]

@@jan3019 And it looks better than most Android tablets, especially the Pixel Tablet. 😂

[@JamesHughes-i8j]

Picked one up this morning, and this review is spot on. The build quality is great for the price point. Battery life is the major downside, even with light usage the level drops faster than what I'd consider normal.

[@Why_Usernames]

I think I'm going to pick one up. Has battery life gotten any better? The listing says up to 15 hours of battery so 4-15 hour range seems crazy

[@mrman6035]

​@@Why_Usernames there's also last I checked on Amazon an AGM tablet that's similarly priced but has 8GB ram and 120hz screen

[@anthonybf2]

Consider going to the apps list and disabling/uninstalling some of the bloatware so it doesn't hog power in the background.

[@floppa9415]

For 179$ this is amazing value. Like you would expect something thats barly usable, but instead this seems more comparable to 250 - 300$ options.

[@alexthec1677]

The pro models are actually pretty good. It's the basic tablets that they sell that suck.

[@LuminousOriens]

This definitely DOES NOT compare to $250-300 options. You can get a lenovo xiaoxin pad pro 8/128 version for around $220. If you want a smaller form factor, the $280-300 Y700 2023 come to mind. I got the xiaoxin pad pro 2025 12/256gb version for $270 after VAT. Total $330 after buying case/screen protector/pen/foldable keyboard(I didn't want a keyboard case and they're kind of expensive). Has a Mediatech Dimension 8300. Equivalent to a SD 8gen1 At $400 you can get the Honor Magic Pad 2 which includes both a pen and a keyboard case. Good value for a tablet with accessories included. 12/256gb, SD 8gen3, amoled screen.

[@matthewfensterwald1853]

I have 2 of the 11 pro tabs from onn, and the updates have actually come pretty regularly. It's basically pure android with no fluff and they both work great almost 2 years later, so whoever is managing this project is doing a great job.

[@Joshtheweatherman]

It's cheaper than a used iPad that looks old and dated. Not to mention, a fast charger included, and the storage is up-gradable! Hard to beat for the price

[@jonesvaughn8946]

When you consider the cheapest new iPad has either 32 or 64GB of storage with a 60Hz screen and the ONN has 128GB and a 90hz screen for a fraction of the price of the cheapest new iPad this is a hell of a deal😂

[@AFoxGuy]

@@jonesvaughn8946 ? The cheapest new iPad is the 10 with 64/256gb. Not great still.

[@chrisharris2746]

How do you upgrade storage

[@Joshtheweatherman]

@@chrisharris2746 You can use a mini USB-C pen drive, and it basically upgrades your storage like an SD-Card. But faster

[@NickdeBey]

@@Joshtheweathermanthat’s considered external storage and not upgradeable. One might argue semantics, but it’s an important distinction.

[@johnrigs6540]

I think the only major weakness here is battery life. Which is a HUGE factor - and might just be enough to prevent me from buying. On the other hand - 12.1 screen with nice colors and terrific screen resolution - Loud and clear speakers- 128 gb storage- 90 htz refresh rate- For $179? That’s actually a REALLY good deal! Other tablets in that size usually START over $300 and head on up over $1000. With Black Friday coming this will probably go down to $149 or $159 which might just make picking it up a no brainer. Please keep us posted of your notice any change in your battery testing!

[@kev1277]

4 hours at 100% is abysmal

[@EIdahoRF]

I have the 10.1 inch pro tablet from Onn I got last year and it was a great value. Used it to play COD mobile a lot with a PS4 controller and it never struggled. THAT BEING SAID i had to have it replaced on day 2 because it went into a bootloop that i could not fixed. But ive had the replacement for over a year and it still works great. I can leave it on my nightstand for weeks without charging and it barely pulls any power at all at standby.

[@JeremyPeeples]

This looks like a fantastic value for the dollar - hopefully matching keyboards are made for these

[@Carnyzzle]

Oh hey charging brick in the box, that's a luxury these days

[@AFoxGuy]

iPads still have chargers

[@banishedepsilon1802]

Budget devices are now more likely to include a wall charger than flagships

[@ameerwastaken]

Budget tablets have been upgraded a lot more than when I had them growing up, breaking so much

[@jonesvaughn8946]

Yes I know. I'm 35 and can remember when tablets first started coming out and they would have 480x800 resolution screens with 512mb of ram and 4 or 8GB of storage and we're considered top of the line tablets😂

[@christopher480]

just the fact that they include a charger for a $179 tablet is super impressive ....samsung apple...wtf

[@BigAsHell711]

F Sony, They even worse no cable in the box.

[@GreeneGuyTV]

The tablets do come with a charger and brick unless it changed this year.

[@Comfy_Bed]

​​@@GreeneGuyTV Nope only cable no brick.

[@sparky6757]

The cheap tablet market is aimed at people who don't want to spend a lot (duh), and chargers are very cheap to manufacture, so throwing one in makes it a more enticing deal. More expensive tech is aimed at the sort of person who's going to upgrade every few years or less, and that person probably already has a dozen chargers. Sending another one would just be ewaste - which isn't something big corporations particularly care about, but environment-conscious consumers do and it's an easy way for corporations to save a few bucks while pretending to be eco-friendly. Their heart isn't in the right place, but the practice of not including chargers in more expensive devices makes logical sense.

[@RCCRAWL-q7g]

Onn has the backing of Walmart. Its not a surprise.

[@LIVEWIREMEDIAENT]

ONN.. MIGHT BE A BUDGET BRAND, BUT IT'S A DAMN GOOD ONE! THEY MAKE GOOD QUALITY STUFF...

[@hellslayer9638]

I really love the design , very good option for people like me who just watch youtube and movies

[@johnsducks9816]

Huh this actually looks pretty sleek. Im still using my onn tablet from 2019 that i got on sale for 50 bucks all the time and it still works just fine

[@ShellymanStudios]

Thank you for checking this tablet out! It's funny because I was going to comment on it last week, lol.

[@BestInTheWorld365]

5:42 🤣🤣🤣 Every camera test from fishbee has to have the dog test. This doesn't disappoint.

[@defunct32]

Looks good! That maroon/burgundy red is very nice. Wouldn't mind getting this tablet to be honest.

[@heatherdivincenzo5085]

I love the color. I have a 10.4 pro from them from 2023. I want the red one now lol

[@defunct32]

@heatherdivincenzo5085 Haha, I'm not from the US and the ONN is not available to me where I am from, but I am always amazed how many affordable yet powerful and decently build tablets are available out there besides the iPad (which is literally everywhere).

[@foxyougames759]

love the color, nice touch with the charging brick and cable also

[@egamer1044]

I just got one this morning and im enjoying it so far

[@richardsequeirateixeira]

I may consider this for my nephew.

[@SeeFred]

Its crazy that we live in a place where cheap tech is getting really good. Great for the consumer, as a bang for your buck type of enthusiast, its great to be able to enjoy close to the same experience as flagship devices at a much lower price.

[@emi_0311]

(Not to brag) I have a iPad mini 6, but this literally is a grabs for money. Like it’s a cheap tablet but it’s genuine and not one of those rip off tablets you see on Temu and stuff. I wouldn’t be mad getting this tablet

[@GrilledChickenRamyun]

Color looks stunning!

[@nerys71]

By any chance does it have a SIM card slot? If it does can you put a prepaid SIM card in there and see if it behaves like a tablet meaning requires DUN protocol or does it behave like a cell phone and can use the unlimited data on a cheap prepaid phone plan? It's one of the reasons I got my blackview tablet incredible battery life like I charge it once a week literally and it can take a SIM card from hello Mobile for example and it behaves just like a phone so we can use cellular data not DUN which is a separate plan Blast the 8-in screen is not quite enough for reading magazines a 12.1 2K screen would be really nice

[@paulwilliams4274]

One thing that this tablet DOES offer (that most other tablets of this price dont offer) is Widevine L1 video playback.

[@masterofiv2882]

*The only thing I don't like is that they don't specify the battery un mAh as 15 hours of standby is not the same as full use hours. The screen is also larger than the SA9 which will drain it faster at the same price. I bought a SA9 and it spent 4% per 15 mins of gaming which is easily over Five hours of gaming. It says it has a 7K mAh battery. Passable for the price.*

[@himbourbanist]

This is a pretty slam dunk deal, this tablet looks very solid. I really like that it has a 90Hz screen and comes with Android 14. Perfect for daily use or media consumption. Could probably get away with some gaming on this thing too, especially emulation, which would be very cool on this for the price.

[@jonathonearl482]

The Tab A9 sounds a little better, there is more bass in the speakers. Though, if you want the best set of speakers included on an Android tablet get the Lenovo Tab Plus .

[@gdjaybee742]

I bought a 10" off brand with the Helio G99 with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage for 100 nuggets. Best table value I've purchased so far. I might actually look into this since using Remote desktop for work on the 10" is too small for my eyes.

[@mauricioflores3732]

My gosh finally a decent budget android tablet. 🙌🏻

[@curbsidetech]

Impressive wasn't expecting it to be as good as it is.

[@MRageSYR]

That red looks awesome

[@johnsducks9816]

Definitely very interested in this if it ever goes on sale for like 120, i really only use my current onn tablet for youtube so this seems like a nice upgrade for the right price

[@DirtyAl420]

You can get the ipad for 250 on black Friday

[@trr5291]

I had an older ONN tablet. I didn't like it. It was cheaply built and slow. This new one is a huge upgrade!

[@GreenLeefMusic]

This actually looks pretty solid for what it is. id be interested in this mainly to use as a portable monitor for my handheld PCs that also doubles as an android tablet. This looks like a better (and significantly cheaper) option than the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite I currently have. I have stayed away from Walmart tablets ever since the bad experience and terrible build quality that plagued RCA tablets they used to have several years ago. It was practically ewaste even when it was new. I believe this was right before they started using the Onn brand for them but that experience kept me away from cheap tablets ever since, especially from Walmart.

[@Connorplayer123]

For $179, I might pick one of these up!

[@jtcen1215]

How is Android OS upgrade support by Onn? Does this guarantee a few years of OS + security updates or no?

[@mrman6035]

I think it's minimum 3 years of security updates

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Don’t know about firmware support, the 2023 Onn TV Box still stuck on Android 12.

[@mechamaton]

I had this tablet for a few days, It's a great budget tablet my only complaint was the brightness. Using it in a bright environment is almost impossible to use and using it at night with low brightness had a weird auto brightness level that was annoying me. I did have auto brightness off but the level was changing depending on what I was looking at.

[@Krispy-3]

this or the Galaxy Tab A9+?

[@pobrelalo1]

Great video Brian, I subscribed. Thank you.

[@JaelLo-uu3zm]

i think chinese brands doesnt give even 1 android updates. onn is probably made in china for the price i dont think they update to android 15. the trend now of infinix and tecno brands for example is they promise 3 to 5yrs software smoothness but not a single mention of android updates

[@Cyba_IT]

Looks like rooting and roms migt make a comeback for Chinese tablets. 😁

[@Daniel-oq4vo]

Where can i find a case for it? Like the rubber silicone ones for kids i don't see many options but literally 1 case on google

[@alexthec1677]

Just got the red one delivered today and I have to say I really like it. It's a deep red with matching charger brick and cord. All red. It's beautiful. Performance is pretty good too a lot better than the basic one tablets. V

[@Garrettdx1988]

I'm genuinely impressed with this thing.

[@williamsowell3041]

Is it better than the Galaxy A9 Plus

[@patricksparkscatt]

only thing their tv's are prone to blowing backlight control module

[@Mabayu]

Only thing I wish it had was support from a stylus such as the s pen with touch sensitivity. I need a budget tablet for graphic design on the go.

[@egamer1044]

It has stylus support

[@Mabayu]

@egamer1044 Stylus support is expected lol, needs touch sensitivity... "with touch sensitivity" lol.

[@kieguy]

​@@Mabayudid you maybe mean palm rejection (that can depend on OS or individual app support)? Or pressure sensitive stylus (depends on app software and stylus hardware)? To say touch sensitive... all tablets are touch sensitive... by definition

[@Mabayu]

@kieguy Its called pressure sensitivity lol, touch sensitive means same.

[@kieguy]

I've seen reference to it being compatible with the nicer universal USI styluses. What features specifically I am looking to find out myself. There's USI 1 and 2. Maybe I'll find a review that mentions details I hope. I'll try to post back if I do.

[@tiffanyt9329]

I wish it was a 14 inch model

[@carrillos435]

So how was the battery life? Also, are there any screen protectors and cases for this device?

[@jseden]

Although I have zero use for a tablet like this.. I pretty much always have my 14" macbook with me, as well as an ipad mini that really only gets used for youtube and some light browsing.. I gotta say this is pretty nice looking and tempting! I use the macbook for pretty much all of my professional and personal computing tasks and the ipad is mostly for when I don't feel like having a laptop on me, as well as being a general backup device that can handle most of my stuff if called for. A second tablet would really struggle to find a useful place in my life.. Hell i also have a 9th gen ipad from work which I basically never touch. But if that wasn't the case, Damn this thing looks pretty solid and legit.

[@howards59]

Perfect for my grandma from her old ipad 4

[@CarlosGarcia-gu6ex]

Thanks for the review, just curious. Could you screen mirror from a laptop to this? Like make this tablet operate like a second screen/wireless monitor?

[@mas5949]

Hoping they put out cases soon.

[@mbaxter22]

I wonder how this would be if used as a laptop with an external keyboard.

[@JunePaul-z1g]

ok.. so i went to metropcs and for 25 bucks they gave me a nice tablet that is $15 a month for unlimited 4g service. its a great tablet. tcl brand. tab8 model. great specs. dirt cheap. and has mobile data. 25 to walk out the door aint bad. you just have to have a phone plan prior

[@douglasbriel6103]

Thr bigger the screen, the faster your battery gets chewed.

[@ravysaini127]

Widevine L1 90HZ display and Wifi 6 is included as well

[@OHV_H]

Great video 👍🏻

[@heatherdivincenzo5085]

Which tablet would you prefer the 12.1 or 11in. I really like the 12.1 but i havent found much cases for it. I really would like a hybrid case with a clear back

[@FishBeeProductions]

after using both, the 12.1 inch is really the better option in most categories

[@heatherdivincenzo5085]

@FishBeeProductions yeah I think that's the one I definitely want to get for my 15 year old for Christmas to play games on and he can also use the stylus for his art class for assignments since the turn in most of his work online now. I'm hoping more cases will be made for this model around Christmas time tho. Thank u for you advice.

[@Guest56N]

This tablet for 179 is actually worth buying compared to other tablets l actually never thought that a tablet costing 179 dollars would be this good this tablet already feels high quality compared to other tablets in this price range and also the fact that it has 90 ghs refresh rate is kind of insane for an tablet costing only 179 dollars but of course the only downside is the battery life but still this tablet is worth it if you want to get a tablet that is really affordable but if you care about battery life it won’t really be worth buying,but buying this in 2024 this tablet is worth buying to do basic tasks

[@Todd-f5c]

How long will last and how many updates?

[@trekingjedi8580]

How long until onn creates cell phones?

[@brianwalker7771]

I bought a much older ONN. It was years ago it was the First one I bought the one that came with the keyboard. It had LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OF UPDATES AFTER MY PURCHASE! Less than 1 year total after it's actual release and updates STOPPED! The tablet it's self sucks HARD but was only $100 at the time so I won't complain about performance. HOWEVER unless things have changed drastically than do NOT expect a damned thing from the brand for updates!

[@glbernini0]

Big tablets are almost cheap now! Great size for readers that need very large print!

[@dmagic1one]

if they happen to fix the battery drain with a software update plz keep us informed.

[@djs134]

Do you know if you can cast or screen mirror/ airplay from an iPhone to this tablet using a casting app ?

[@FishBeeProductions]

i don't think so but i haven't tried

[@RubyLahna-f6h]

I bought mom one..but where is one cases and screen protectors in stores at??????

[@egamer1044]

You have to buy them online

[@christiansmith4152]

If they would put a better processor in their tablets, alot of people would buy more and take then more seriously

[@Toyeboy89]

That’s how they’re so cheap…

[@diwaalejandrogalvez796]

price-per-price and specs, this is good enough. I mean, look how MUCH better this is than a Fire tablet...

[@AlexGamingConsole]

This is the reason they're cheap even though I think they're charging too much.

[@RCCRAWL-q7g]

The mtk g99 is an excellent processor for 179 dollars. If you want a SD pay for it. Simple.

[@diwaalejandrogalvez796]

@RCCRAWL-q7g I think it's better than any Unisoc out there.

[@EricRuiz-v1r]

can it run hulu? i have an onn pro from last year and it wont

[@synoorbakhsh677]

What is the battery size in mAh?

[@drewprzybycien5784]

Will this work with an active stylus? Looking for a larger format screen tablet with decent specs to use for note taking at work.

[@Chikimefuiki]

Please make a video comparing all budget tablets to each other if possible (a9, P12, Onn, ect)

[@darienkitchen8227]

are you saying that this 12.1 inch onn tablet is as good as the Samsung A9+ tablet

[@PizzaCatMemes]

I wish they sold parts if the tablet breaks

[@bobbyjeff32]

But is it even worth fixing a $179 tablet after it breaks in a year tho

[@PizzaCatMemes]

@bobbyjeff32 yes because it can prevent e-waste

[@bobbyjeff32]

@@PizzaCatMemes creating extra parts that no one would buy is even more e-waste

[@beatprocess]

what bluetooth does it have

[@Thetimecapsuletx]

Mine goes black screen for a split second every so often. I hope i can return it.😢

[@johnpineda8478]

Wait till black friday im sure it will be on sale

[@DORAEMON-bw8jk]

Does it have double tap to wake? This is the most important feature I need in all my tablets.

[@FishBeeProductions]

no but it does single tap to wake on this one in the settings

[@DORAEMON-bw8jk]

@@FishBeeProductions cool, that's even better. Thanks.

[@CodyShell]

I got the 11 inch pro last year and i love(d) it! sadly it fell and i shattered the screen, and for the life of me i cannot find a replacement! looking online i can find many screen replacements for the cheap onn tablets, but the 11in pro from 2023 ive had no such luck :( oh well

[@rizzy123-xl2pt]

I have the gen 4 10.1 inch onn surf tablet it's pretty good I like it so yep

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

Wow Super Affordable 12inch Tablet!!! Never See it before from Walmart!!! Very Interesting 👌🏻😳👍🏻

[@KD6-3.7.2]

I own the Lenovo P12 tablet and when I first bought it, it Vudu HD playback wasn’t working. Then out of nowhere it started working for 2 months and then it stopped again. And for whatever reason KZbin vids always play in 720p even though I set it to higher resolution default so I have to manually select 1440p every time. If it’s for a kid, old person, or non techs person budget android tablets are fine but I would suggest an iPad instead if you’re a tech enthusiast looking for a good tablet. Weird quirks with android are frustrating

[@OfficialMummyCat]

Would this be good to animate in

[@Tom-x4t]

I doubt we will get a update to android 15 or even many security updates

[@heatherdivincenzo5085]

I really like this 12in tablet in red or the 11in. The 12 because its bigger 128gb and 6GB of ram. My main purposes streaming movies and shows while traveling, games for the kids on the road and the fact u can draw with the stylus only issue i have is i havent found a good case for the 12.1 yet. I would like to get the 12 for my 15 year old for Christmas but he needs a case and he plays heavy video games so would anyone think he needs more ram and storage

[@jRows5rw3qd8]

do u have info on what is the touch response rate on this device? is it 120?

[@egamer1044]

It's 90hz

[@Whoatharmage]

Similar tablets are $110-$150 on AliExpress

[@williamzander9708]

128 gb is incredible amazing value

[@moparchargergang2050]

Can this be connected to cellular service for internet

[@FishBeeProductions]

i think they only have wifi versions

[@JhonDot-fm1ms]

Will it get at least android 15

[@j00ktau]

safe to assume OS and security update will be non existent?

[@egamer1044]

Yea

[@JaelLo-uu3zm]

does it have virtual ram?

[@hecmanzo8331]

Just got mine any recommendations for cases?

[@egamer1044]

No case available right now you gotta wait

[@hecmanzo8331]

@ that’s what I noticed. Got a laptop bag for it at the moment

[@FishBeeProductions]

i would check on amazon

[@domjobs18]

Does this have Android Auto?

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is nuts!

[@neoaksa]

Does anyone know how to adjust volume w/o physical keys? I 'd like put the volume bar into information center (swipe top down) , but hard to find this option.

[@AnimeRealm-23]

Man aside for battery, this tablet is great, I kinda want to get now😅 . By the way great video ❤👍

[@liggerstuxin1]

Ten years ago this would be 10k. Technically it would be impossible to have the chip and battery effectiveness. It crazy how much computers have come