We already had the opportunity to leave you the results of the first performance and autonomy tests of the MediaPad M5 10, but now that we have a few independent analyzes of the new huawei tablet, we can go a little further and review the ratings that you are receiving and those that are standing out the most as your strengths and weaknesses.
The strengths of the MediaPad M5 10
We start by highlighting what you are liking the most about the tablet of Huawei, what is much.
The speakers
Thinking about what you might end up liking more than MediaPad M5 10, the audio seemed like a pretty safe bet. We already mentioned when it was presented that the MediaPad M2 10 was already a pleasant surprise in that sense for us when we tested it and with the collaboration with Harman Kardon is a section in which Huawei it has not stopped improving. In this sense, their four stereo speakersSet in the rear soundbar style, they were promising and seem not to have disappointed and are unanimously celebrated in all reviews.
Performance
We have already commented that we had the opportunity to see some results from benchmarks, so we had a pretty good idea of what to expect, but it is worth noting that this is another section that in general stands out positively in all the analysis. It is true, as we have also pointed out on other occasions, that it is still not at the potential level of the iPad Pro 10.5 or the best Windows tablets, but taking into account what we normally find (Galaxy Tab S3 aside) in the field of Android tablets and for what are the real needs of the majority, deserves a outstanding.
The autonomy
As with performance, we have seen that the MediaPad M5 10 is also a step behind the iPad Pro 10.5, but offer about 12 hours of video playback It is something that also deserves a positive assessment and is, in fact, one of the characteristics of the tablet that has been most celebrated in these first reviews. The results of those tests that we brought you at the time have the advantage of giving us comparable data, but in general we see that no one questions that with moderate use we can spend quite a few days without charging it and that it can withstand a full day of intensive use without problems.
The fingerprint reader
A minor detail compared to the previous questions, but we are going to mention it for all those who do not share the tablet as a family and for whom the fingerprint reader Yes that is an important question: not only is the fact itself appreciated that the MediaPad M5 10Lor include (it is something, after all, relatively uncommon even on tablets and almost exclusive to the high-end), but has also left good impressions for fast and reliable which has turned out to be. It should also be taken into account that it can be used to navigate the interface.
The weak points of the MediaPad M5 10
There doesn't seem to be much criticism of the MediaPad M5 10, but there are a few points that are receiving negative ratings, overall.
Not having a jack port
I do not like that it is increasingly difficult to find a flagship that retains the headphone jack port And you don't like to find yourself in the same situation on a tablet either. We cannot say that we are too surprised that this is being one of the most repeated criticisms of the MediaPad M5 10, even though the adapter is included. It must also be recognized that it seems a somewhat strange decision on the part of Huawei, thinking that in this case it cannot be justified with the lack of space. Another USB port as a trade-off might have been welcome.
The limitations of Android vs. Windows (Pro version)
A good part of these first reviews of the MediaPad M5 10 They have been specifically from the Pro version, which has brought to the fore, as expected, the issue of the operating system. This model includes a desktop mode for a more PC-like user experience, but it hasn't been enough to convince most that you can compete with Windows in the field of productivity. It is the eternal debate on limitations of Android in this sense, on the other hand, and there we already know that it will depend a lot on what we really need to do with the tablet and on our familiarity with each other.
The cameras
When the first images of the MediaPad M5 10, the camera seemed like it was going to be one of the protagonists (due to its size) and it is true that in number of megapixels it has few rivals. Those who consider this as a point in their favor over other options, however, seem to be disappointed, because it has not turned out to live up to expectations. If you want to get an idea of its quality for yourself, the analysis of Pocketnow is the one that leaves us a larger sample of photos. For most, on the other hand, this is a section that really does not have much relevance.
The most discussed of the MediaPad M5 10
There are some important sections that it seems that it is not so easy to put definitively on the side of the pros or cons.
The screen
La MediaPad M5 10 It is Huawei's first 10-inch tablet with Quad HD screens and it is an excellent screen, as we have seen on video. Not only is the resolution appreciated 2560 x 1600 but also its amplitude (10.8 inches) will count for most as a point in your favor. Not everything is the resolution and the size, however, and this is something that is seen in the analyzes that still have some drawbacks to it, with references to certain lack of shine and reflections in addition, two factors that weigh it down a bit outdoors, and viewing angles not so good like those of other high-end tablets. We must insist that it is still a great tablet in the multimedia section and that it is more a question of whether or not it can be considered one of the best, as if it is, for example, in the audio section.
The accessories
With regard to accessories there is not much agreement and it is understandable, because the utility and the level of demand that we can have of keyboards and stylus for tablets will vary a lot depending on the use we give them and, in relation to it, the level of demand that we have. Some appreciate the inclusion of M Pen With the Pro version, others criticize that it does not contribute too much, there are also negative evaluations of the keyboard (It must be remembered that it is sold separately, even for the Pro version) compared to those found in the best Windows tablets. It seems that as a conclusion we can draw at least that they are not their strongest point. Of the M Pen at least, yes I could leave you already a first demonstration, to help you get an idea of what you can expect from it.