Tech Advisor’s Top Pick: The Ultimate Budget Premium Tablet

Priced at just £299, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro is incredibly budget-friendly, undercutting the cheapest regular iPad by over £100. One standout feature of this tablet is the optional Matte Glass model, which I have had the opportunity to test and will be discussing further.

Features I Admire

The Matte Glass Version of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro is my personal favorite aspect of this tablet. The paper-like texture of the screen adds a premium quality to the device, while also reducing glare and fingerprint smudges, unlike traditional glossy displays.

This unique feature is not commonly found in other brands, making the £359 price tag for this model a great deal for those seeking a matte screen tablet. Additionally, the tablet offers a 2.5K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, features not available on the entry-level iPad.

It is important to note that the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro comes only in Graphite Gray with 8/256GB storage, without the option for other colors or storage configurations. However, the device’s clean and minimalist design, coupled with its sturdy metal unibody casing, adds to its overall appeal.

Complementing the impressive screen are a set of quad speakers, positioned two on each side in landscape mode, delivering rich and spacious sound quality. The Dolby Atmos mode further enhances the audio experience.