Our review of the new Xiaomi tablet uncovers weakness that is not apparent from spec sheet
In our review, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 impressed with its excellent value for money, as the Xiaomi tablet offers a lot for around $160 (available at Amazon.com). Its speakers, however, are disappointing.
The frequency response in our test data reveals what is arguably the biggest weakness of this affordable Xiaomi tablet. As with many budget tablets, the bass range is barely present in the sound profile. A slight increase in output is measurable only in the upper bass range, starting at 125 Hz, leaving the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 without any real low-end depth. This is also the key difference compared with a tablet offering outstanding audio, such as the Honor MagicPad 4, which already provides a solid acoustic foundation in this range.
Affordable Xiaomi tablet lacks both deep bass and very high treble
It’s in the midrange that Xiaomi’s entry-level tablet really shines. Starting at around 400 Hz, the frequencies climb sharply and reach their peak in the upper mids. You can find all measurement data for the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 in Notebookcheck’s review.
The high frequencies are also well-defined but exhibit a slight wave-like pattern. Overall, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is well-suited to podcasts and audiobooks, as human voices primarily fall within these frequency ranges.
At extremely high frequencies, the sound level drops sharply again. In everyday use, however, the tinny sound at medium to maximum volume levels is more noticeable.
Aside from the speakers, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 offers both pros and cons for audio enthusiasts. On the plus side, Xiaomi hasn’t done away with the 3.5-mm headphone jack. On the other hand, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 supports only Bluetooth 5.0 and a limited selection of codecs: SBC, AAC, and aptX.
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