Oppo launches its first tablet in France, the Oppo Pad Air. Here are the prices to know in euros… and we take this opportunity to deliver some impressions on this device.
It’s already back to school for Oppo. In addition to its Reno 8 – but also Reno 8 Pro and 8 Lite – the Chinese brand has also launched its very first tablet in Europe and France: the Oppo Pad Air. A novelty that is not quite one. Indeed, this slate had already been formalized in China earlier in the year.
This announcement therefore allows above all to discover the prices in euros of the Oppo Pad Air, but also to take it briefly in hand to share with you our few hot impressions.
Oppo Pad Air price in France
The Oppo Pad Air is more entry-level with a technical sheet, certainly solid, but which does not seek to win the Moon. We are entitled to a 10.36-inch screen with a “2K” definition. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 680 and 4 GB of RAM. Also count on a 7100 mAh battery capable of holding 1.75 days according to the manufacturer with continuous use. Unfortunately, you have to deal with a charger limited to 18 W.
Also note that there are four speakers for stereo sound and Dolby Atmos. The Oppo Pad Air comes in two storage configurations:
- a 64 GB version at €299.90;
- a further version at 128 GB for €349.90.
Our first impressions of the Oppo Pad Air
If it is obvious that there have been concessions to be made on this tablet, Oppo cannot be accused of having botched its Pad Air. The product remains quite light for this format with 440 grams displayed on the scale. We can also highlight the thinness of 6.94 mm. This necessarily improves the grip by giving a falsely refined look.
This impression is reinforced by the metal back which offers a good touch to the finger. I was a little puzzled by one element: the back of the Oppo Pad Air is crossed along its length – from the camera to the very bottom – by a wide strip with textured finishes. Small ripples run through this area a few centimeters wide and evoke beach sand modeled with a rake.
The front panel doesn’t manage to be as refined with its wide bezels around the screen. If this is not prohibitive, it is indeed a brake on immersion. This will frustrate those for whom edge-to-edge displays are paramount. In 2022, it is indeed a look that is starting to date a little. However, we imagine that Oppo reserves more immersive panels for potential more expensive models that could be launched in Europe in the future.
On the software side: the ColorOS home interface under Android does not particularly struggle for a revolutionary experience. You can split the screen into two parts to use two apps at once, which is always handy. Some will also appreciate the smooth operation of the Multi-Screen Connect option, available directly from the quick settings pane.
We were treated to a small demonstration. The Oppo representative was able to take control of his Reno 8 Pro directly from the Pad Air. Thus, he was able to drag and drop photos from his smartphone to his tablet.
We have already seen this function with competitors, so nothing revolutionary here. However, if it’s a function that interests you and the new tablet catches your eye, you can be reassured: the two go hand in hand.
The Multi-Screen Connect is however only available if you are using an Oppo smartphone or a Windows PC. On the latter, it will be necessary to download a dedicated software.