Chuwi hipad lte review in Spanish (complete analysis)

Today we have for you the review of the new Chuwi Hipad LTE tablet, an updated version with improved aesthetics and that includes a 4G-LTE modem and a USB Type-C connector so necessary today. Regarding the hardware, the manufacturer repeats with a 10-core Helio X27 SoC, although it reduces the RAM to 3 GB and the storage to 32 GB compared to the Hi9 and Hi9 Plus. One of the cheapest tablets on the market and excellent connectivity now also with a physical keyboard available with a touchpad that works like a charm.

We tell you about our experience with this 4G Tablet, but not before thanking Chuwi for his trust in us to send us his product for our analysis.

Chuwi Hipad LTE technical characteristics

Unboxing

We start this review with the Chuwi Hipad LTE Unboxing and the first thing we see or will have, are two small neutral cardboard boxes, a presentation that the manufacturer has already accustomed us to.

Extremely minimalist design, for both boxes, in one of them, the smallest, we have the Tablet keyboard protected with a small panel of polyethylene foam. In the largest box we have the Tablet tucked between two protections of the same material and a box where the cable and charger come from.

So the bundle consists of the following elements:

• Chuwi Hipad LTE Tablet 10W Charger USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable User Manual External Keyboard

So this is what we find in the two boxes, a concise and uncomplicated presentation, for a product that bets on low price and high performance for the user.

Exterior design

We know that you all want to see what performance it offers, but let's first give a brief overview of the design of the Chuwi Hipad LTE. A Tablet that is committed to simplicity and that is a direct update of the Chuwi Hipad that has been renewed not only in hardware, but also in design.

And the truth is that the manufacturer always takes great care with the presentation, with a product that in this case is made entirely of metal, specifically aluminum on the entire rear and side. While on the front we have entirely scratch-resistant glass.

It is a team that feels very good in hand, better than the previous Hi9 I would say. And it is that we have a slightly less rounded edges and with the sides of less curvature so that when grasping it it does not give us the sensation of being slippery. In addition, the metal is not completely smooth, but has a minimally rough surface to improve this grip, and also a very nice silver gray color.

Perhaps you can see in the photo that it is not not completely flat, but this back has a design similar to that of an envelope. Having a central area more accentuated by a slight edge than when placing it on the ground, we will see that it is quite unstable. It is one of the tailstocks that we have in this design, very good grip, yes, but very little stability on the ground.

The complete measurements that the Chuwi Hipad LTE gives us are 241.7 mm wide, 172 mm high and 7.9 mm thick, which is exactly the same as the Hi9 Air model. And it is that in this model we have a 10.1-inch screen instead of 10.8, which reduces the overall measurements. But curiously, the weight has been reduced to 490 g, 60 grams less than the higher models. This is mainly due to using a 7000 mAh battery instead of 8000.

The distribution of elements in the back is very simple, just a camera in the upper left area (seen from the front) with no type of flash or anything like that. This camera does not protrude from the plane of the housing, so it will be safe from scratches and bumps. In the lower area there are also two diagonal openings to let out the sound of the double stereo speaker that we have.

Already located in the lateral area of Chuwi Hipad LTE, we see an excellent finish on its edges with a polished metal to make it chrome, thus giving it a more elegant appearance. At the bottom we have the characteristic 4-pin connector for the keyboard, along with its two docking slots so that it does not move.

At the top we only have the power and lock button for the Tablet and the two buttons for volume. Note that this central area has an aluminum piece that is not part of the main hull. We will not be able to remove it to install the cards, fortunately the manufacturer has dispensed with this annoying system. So it only serves to not create the Faraday cage effect and allow optimal connectivity.

We finish with the right side area, where the USB Type-C connector for charging and data, the 3.5 mm Jack for audio and the removable dual SIM and MicroSD compatible tray have been installed. These are two of the novelties we have, refining and updating USB connectivity and disregarding the old Micro USB. It is greatly appreciated that the 3.5 Jack for audio has been maintained.

A few seconds after asking us to configure the Android system, Chuwi Hipad LTE has its 10.1-inch screen and typically wide frames like on all tablets. It is the way to be able to hold them without interfering with the touch panel. These edges are 12mm in the widest areas, and 16mm in the narrowest areas.

Right at the top of the image we can see the placement of the camera in the central area, a sensor that is exactly the same as the rear, 5 MP. And although it is out of sight, we have an array of two microphones to make video calls on the sides of this camera and of course the infrared proximity sensor.

Keyboard

After seeing the design section, we still have an important element and that is included in the purchase of this Chuwi Hipad LTE, and it is its keyboard. One that will undoubtedly allow us to greatly increase the usability of this Tablet not only for entertainment, but also to work while traveling.

The keyboard is made on a double slip-resistant leather cover and will also serve as a complete cover for our Tablet. In its central area it presents the anchoring and connection system with two powerful magnets to keep it securely attached to the equipment.

Focusing more on the keyboard, its design has improved considerably compared to that of the Chuwi Hi9 Plus. It is still of British configuration without "Ñ", but now an incredibly useful small touchpad has been included to handle the Tablet as if it were a laptop. Of course this touchpad has two integrated buttons to click. The key layout is very good, and quite comfortable to use after spending some time using it. Without a doubt much more than the on-screen keyboard, especially on this screen for a detail that we will now see.

screen

If in the previous Chuwi models that we have analyzed in Professional Review we had determined that it was one of its strongest points, in this case I must say that it is not. To start, we have a 10.1-inch screen (9.43 effective), which will give us an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels (16:10 ratio). Thus decreasing the pixel density and losing sharpness compared to the higher models. But it is fine, it is something perfectly acceptable in the case of a cheaper model, in addition to which the autonomy of the battery will greatly appreciate it.

This screen implements IPS technology with a multiple laminate called OGS, aimed at improving visibility in daylight conditions by sending the reflection to an angle not visible to our eyes. Well, the theory promises, but in the practically it remains something more normal, although it is true that in bright conditions we can still see this screen fairly well with the brightness at its maximum. The viewing angles are quite good in the case of an IPS panel, supporting practically 180 ° in all four directions is a distortion of colors.

Under the glass, we have a capacitive panel of 10 contact points that has left me with a not too good tactile sensation. This is because sometimes it does not detect the finger or fingers placed on the screen well, unless we press a little. I must say that it does not always happen, and it is possible that removing the protector that comes pre-installed improves the experience, but in either case, with or without protector, this should not happen.

Cameras

In the section of the cameras of this Chuwi Hipad LTE we are going to be quite brief, since we only have a 5 MP sensor in the rear area and an identical one in the front area. These two sensors will allow us to make video calls at a good image quality, but they will be far from giving us a good photographic experience. It also offers us the possibility of recording at Full HD 1920x1080p resolution.

In any case, it is not a Tablet intended for this type of tasks, for that we already have the Smartphone, although I consider that at least the rear sensor could have been the 8 MP installed by the Chuwi Hi9. As far as software is concerned, we have practically the same options as in the other models, although limited to the resolution that in this case we handle.

I leave you some photos taken with the rear sensor so that you can appreciate its benefits in a practical way.

Connectivity

Before getting to the hardware section, it is worth knowing in more detail what Chuwi Hipad LTE can offer us in terms of connectivity.

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And it is that we have one more model that includes support for Dual SIM thanks to its removable tray. This is exactly the same as that of a Smartphone, with capacity for 128 GB of storage thanks to being able to place a Micro SD card in the outermost slot.

Along with this possibility, we can deduce that Chuwi has also installed a 4G LTE Cat.6 modem on the Tablet, hence the "LTE" tag, of course. This provides a download capacity of up to 300 Mbps without being connected to a Wi-Fi. Because of course, we have Wi-Fi dual band IEEE 802.11 a / ac / b / g / n up to 433 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and Bluetooth 4.1. GPS and GLONASS sensors have also been installed for positioning and geolocation, although we do not have NFC.

Hardware and performance

After seeing a large part of the elements with which you can interact through this Chuwi Hipad LTE, it is time to stop a little in the hardware section.

Starting with its processor, Chuwi has used exactly the same settings as its Hi9 Plus, which is good news for performance. So we have a 64-bit MediaTek MT6797X Helio X27 SoC with a 10-core count in a triple cluster structure. This structure consists of two Cortex-A72 cores at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and another four Cortex A53 at 1.6 GHz. The graphics system included in the SoC is from a quad core Mali T880 GPU running at 875 MHz.

As far as RAM is concerned, we have a total of 3 GB, along with an internal storage capacity of 32 GB with the possibility of expansion as we have already seen. We do not have variants, except this one that we describe, and the truth is that 3 GB of RAM are going to give us a somewhat limited fluidity when we demand from this tablet an extra performance.

We have always done a performance test in AnTuTu Benchmark to see how far it can go. Certainly the results are very similar to those of its Hi9 sisters, although somewhat lower due to RAM and storage. In any case, I can assure you that, in practice, they more or less move almost the same, the Hi9 Plus a little better.

We have not carried out any other tests apart from this, since we think that it is not a team destined to play, and that it can compete with mid / high range Smartphone in this area.

Autonomy

The last aspect that we have not yet discussed is that of the autonomy of Chuwi Hipad LTE. This time we have a battery of no less than 7000 mAh with a load of 10W (5V at 2A), at least that is the capacity of the charger that is available. The brand promises in its specifications a duration of 10 hours of continuous use.

Here I leave you my experience and autonomy results in the use that I have given:

• Approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes with the battery saving option activated, browsing, writing and watching videos with a brightness of 30%. 6 hours and 50 minutes without the option of saving battery, with the brightness at 50%, again browsing and in this case installed applications and performed performance tests. Approximately 3 hours playing PUBG with the brightness at 60%

More or less, this is what I can tell you about the use that I have given to the Tablet for a few days. Waiting, we will have no problem with it lasting 10 days or more, judging by the low percentage decrease. Excellent overall registration, great battery life and great autonomy, mainly due to a contained resolution screen.

User experience and operating system

As in previous models, this Chuwi Hipad LTE will come from the factory with the Android 8.0 OREO operating system and without any update via OTA to Android 9.0, at least to date. We think it is time for the manufacturer to provide an update for these models and thus get all the juice it deserves.

As it happens in all their tablets, we see a very clean system and without manufacturer's own applications. Yes, it is true that the lack of RAM is going to be noticed when we demand a little more of the basics from the team, although in general terms the fluidity for basic tasks is more than acceptable. We will be able to navigate fairly smoothly, although it will cost you to load and keep large pages in memory. The pre-production of content in Full HD is done without any problem, with the necessary fluidity and without any type of scratching or cuts.

In fact, part of this article I have written from the Tablet itself, to extend the use of the keyboard, and I have found myself quite comfortable with it. The response on keystrokes is almost immediate, and the touchpad also responds without lag, as expected.

I have also been encouraged to try a couple of games on PUBG Mobile and the truth is that I have not had great problems with a low graphical configuration. Yes it is true that the FPS are not going to be the best, but the gameplay is done without any problem.

Final words and conclusion about Chuwi Hipad LTE

So far comes the analysis of Chuwi Hipad LTE, a Tablet that is undoubtedly designed to be connected and travel with it enjoying multimedia content or for work reasons.

In terms of design, Chuwi has used metal for the entire exterior finish in a very beautiful and elegant silver gray color. The grip feeling is very good and slip-free thanks to its slightly rough finish. Just keep in mind that it is not completely flat, so ground stability is not good.

The hardware configuration that has been used consists of the Helio X27 10-core CPU accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and Mali T880 GPU. Offering good credit for basic work tasks, navigation and content playback. We have even been able to play PUBG without too much trouble. We have expandable internal 32GB storage with Micro SD, so we can't complain either.

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In connectivity we have notable improvements over the Hipad, now with a 4G LTE modem and dual SIM capability. In the same way, physical connectivity has been updated with a USB Type-C port more in line with current times, keeping the 3.5 mm jack for audio. All this is accompanied by a 7000 mAh battery, enough to hold almost 10 hours of screen in normal use, so its autonomy is one of the strengths.

The inclusion of this excellent keyboard is something very successful in this Tablet. At the price we found it, we have a keyboard together with a touchpad that is really comfortable to use, fast and with a good finish that serves as a protective case.

The latter is fostered by a 10.1-inch screen with IPS panel and 1920x1200p resolution. It doesn't come close to the performance of the Hi9 and higher models, and personally the touch input isn't as fine as I'd like, needing to lightly squeeze your fingers for good control. The cameras aren't too noteworthy either, 5MP front and rear sensor good for video calling, but not much else.

We finish with the price and availability of this Chuwi Hipad LTE. We can find it for a price of about 169 euros on Amazon and approximately 153 euros on Aliexpress. Prices quite attractive if we consider the good level of this equipment and interesting accessories such as its keyboard.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN AND ALUMINUM HOUSING	- IT IS NOT ORIENTED TO GREAT DEMANDS
+ EXCELLENT KEYBOARD INCLUDED	- TOUCH SCREEN INPUT IS NOT OPTIMAL
+ EXCELLENT AUTONOMY, + 10H OF SCREEN	- 5 MP CAMERAS
+ 4G, DUAL SIM AND USB TYPE-C CONNECTIVITY
+ IDEAL FOR WORK, AND MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT

The Professional Review team awarded him the silver medal.

Chuwi Hipad LTE

DESIGN - 85%

DISPLAY - 77%

SOUND - 79%

CAMERAS - 70%

SOFTWARE - 76%

PERFORMANCE - 73%

BATTERY - 90%

PRICE - 84%

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