OnePlus Pad Go: An Affordable Alternative with Impressive Multimedia Capabilities

OnePlus Pad Go is the latest addition to OnePlus’s tablet lineup, positioned as an affordable alternative to its predecessor. Priced at €299, it targets users looking for a device primarily for multimedia use rather than high-end gaming or complex operations due to its less powerful hardware configuration.

The design of OnePlus Pad Go maintains a sleek and minimalist aesthetic, with an aluminum body that exudes sturdiness despite its lower price point. The addition of a shiny plastic band on the back distinguishes it from the previous model, possibly for better reception without compromising the overall design. Its lightweight and compact size make it easy to handle and suitable for extended use, thanks to its optimized form factor.

Featuring an 11.4-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2.4K, OnePlus Pad Go offers slightly lower brightness and color rendering compared to its predecessor. The refresh rate has also been reduced to 90Hz, which is adequate for everyday tasks and video streaming but lower than OnePlus Pad’s 144Hz. Nevertheless, the display performs well in various lighting conditions and maintains good readability even at extreme viewing angles.

The tablet comes with four speakers supporting Dolby Atmos audio, providing an immersive and well-balanced sound experience. This, combined with three high-quality microphones, makes OnePlus Pad Go ideal for video calls and multimedia consumption, especially with the option for LTE connectivity via a SIM card. Running on Android 13 and OxygenOS 13.2, the device may seem slightly outdated compared to Android 14 but promises frequent updates to mitigate this issue.

Powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chip, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal UFS 2.2 storage