Today we are going to face the Mi Pad 2 to another tablet that has seen the light very recently, at least in a way, and that has undoubtedly also attracted attention for its great quality / price ratio. We refer, of course, to the Shield Tablet K1, a slightly retouched version of the Shield Tablet original that is sold for a much lower price and that is no longer only a great option for the most fans of games, but an alternative that cannot be ignored if we are looking for a compact tablet and we want to make sure we get the most for every euro invested. Which of the two would you choose? We hope this comparative with the Technical specifications of the two help you decide.
Integrated
Both have points in their favor in the design section that are worth considering, although their virtues are very different: in the case of the Mi Pad 2, the great improvement that it leaves us with respect to its predecessor is a metal casing, which gives it more elegant finishes; in the one of the Shield TabletWhat shines, more than aesthetics, is functionality, something that is shown, for example, by its front stereo speakers, located in such a way that the audiovisual experience is maximized without being hindered by our hands when holding it.
Dimensions
Since Mi Pad 2 It is oriented to use in portrait position and Shield Tablet When used in landscape position, what is most striking when comparing its dimensions are these different proportions (20,04x13,26 inch against 2,21x12,6 inch). The advantage of the tablet Xiaomi is clearer, however, when we turn to consider its thickness (7 mm against 9,2 mm) and its weight (322 grams against 390 grams).
Screen
The fact that each one has a different orientation responds, as always, to a different aspect ratio on their screens (4:3, optimized for reading, versus 16:10, optimized for navigation), although the total surface of both is very similar (7.9 inches against 8 inches). If we look at the resolution, on the other hand, we can already see the balance lean to the side of the Mi Pad 2 (2048 x 1536 against 1920 x 1200), as is the case with pixel density (PPI 324 against PPI 283).
Performance
When it comes to performance, the two tablets have a lot to boast about: the Mi Pad 2 mounts an Intel quad-core processor with a frequency of 2,24 GHz and offers us 2 GB RAM memory; the Shield Tablet mounts the Tegra K1 that gives name to this new version, with four cores as well and with a frequency of 2,2 GHz, and which they also accompany 2 GB of RAM.
Storage capacity
If what interests us is the basic model, there is no difference between these two tablets and we can count on having the usual ones 16 GB internal memory expandable externally via micro-SD with both. However, if we want a version with a higher capacity hard drive, only the Mi Pad 2 offers it to us (from 64 GB).
Cameras
Usually the Mi Pad 2 It takes advantage of other similar tablets when it comes to the front camera, while when it comes to the rear camera they tend to tie. The cameras of the Shield TabletHowever, they are different and, in fact, the reverse situation occurs: the tablet of Xiaomi wins in the main chamber (8 MP against 5 MP) and tie in the selfie camera (5 MP). Therefore, we must assess whether we are really going to use them a lot and which one more frequently.
Autonomy
Although it is only the second best possible data when it comes to estimating the autonomy that we can expect from a device (the important one is what the independent tests leave us, but it is not yet available for the Mi Pad 2), in battery capacity the tablet of Xiaomi has a clear advantage6190 mAh against 5197 mAh).
Price
This is especially interesting data for both tablets, although in the case of the Mi Pad 2 It is still surrounded by uncertainty, since it is not possible to foresee exactly how much the price will rise in our country by importers. The initial price for China, in any case, is difficult to improve: $150. The one with the Shield Tablet It is somewhat higher, but in exchange we can buy it directly from the website of Nvidia: $200.