For almost a year now, we have seen 7-inch
Android tablets from many manufacturers making their merry way to the
market, welcomed by users on a budget. With so many of them lining store
shelves and giving users ample choice, it’s sometimes tough to make a
decision given that many devices are identical in configuration. Trial
and error is not an option in this case. Users are constantly in search
of a quality tablet with the best price tag to keep those wallets from
ringing empty and having the satisfaction of the all-powerful value for
money...
This article focuses on helping those looking for the best performing
tablet in the least possible price. We have here shortlisted six of the
best 7-inch Android tablets within the budget of Rs. 8,000.
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micromax Funbook P300
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Micromax Funbook P300
One of the first ones in the Indian market built using a 1.2GHz
processor on a budget price, the Funbook P300 does have a sturdy build
quality. The performance, with respect to the display quality and user
interface, is good too. The Funbook P300 gives out at least 3.5 hours of
battery life, which is an average work time on the battery inside—cut
off the Wi-Fi and get the display brightness to 50 percent, and you can
get up to 7 hours too. For the price, it was considered one of the
cheaper Android 4.0-based tablets in the market, but that torch has been
passed. However, with other 7-inchers making their appearances with
cheaper price tags, this one seems to be losing its charm, but is still
quite visible on the shelves. Of course, that could also be because no
one’s buying it. ..
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| LAVA E TAB |
LAVA E Tab
The LAVA E-tab impressed us with a sturdy shell and a rugged build
quality. Unlike other tablets, the E-Tab has a high-volume built-in
speaker and decent display quality for enjoying your favourite flicks.
On the performance front, the E-Tab performs at par with the Funbook
P300 even though it features a 1GHz processor. Just goes to show, it’s
not size that matters but how you use it. The battery life is decent
enough and we clocked around 4.5 hours in our tests. As smart-tabs go,
this one seems fairly intelligent.
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Ubislate 7ci
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Ubislate 7Ci
The 7Ci is identical to the UltraTab A100 by Zen and is the
commercial version of the famous (or infamous, depending on how you look
at it) Aakash 2 tablet. The 7Ci has an above average performance, a
compact body and is, thus far, the cheapest tablet in the segment.
Though the build quality is not quite what you’d expect, the compact
form factor is a plus. On the performance front, the 7Ci outdoes both
the Funbook P300 and the Lava E-Tab by a miniscule margin. The audio
quality on the built-in speaker is not too great, but the tablet handles
HD (1080p) videos quite well. Lastly, the battery life is around 3
hours, but what can you expect from a device with a price tag as light
as this? The bottomline is, if you are on an extremely tight budget, the
7Ci should be on your list.
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| ZenFocus myZenTab 708BH |
ZenFocus MyZen Tab 708BH
This one’s new and slightly pricier than the rest. The 708BH features
similar hardware specs as the 7Ci except for an additional 4GB of
internal storage, but the price is almost double. With a performance
slightly better than the 7Ci, the price is just not justified, even when
relating it to other tablets in the similar segment. Display quality
and media performance is almost similar to the 7Ci, and the audio
quality is about average. The battery life is a decent 4.5 hours. On a
final note, the ZenFocus myZenTAB 708BH is not a budget tablet that you
would opt for when others selling for almost half the price are around.
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Karbonn Smart Tab 1
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Karbonn Smart Tab 1
Good looks can only last so long when dealing with a device that’s in
and out of your pocket, bag or purse. But nonetheless, we’re just a
little superficial at heart, so the cool white SmartTab does tend to
stand out a bit in this crowd. The Smart Tab 1 is identical to the
Funbook Pro in terms of hardware, but it does not match up in overall
performance. The Smart tab 1 is also thicker and slightly more expensive
than the P300. Overall, the Karbonn Smart Tab 1 is like a blonde in the
never-ending line of jokes – great looks, good body but that’s it. And
let’s not leave out expensive...
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WickedLeak Wammy Desire
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Wicked Leak Wammy Desire
The Wammy Desire from WickedLeak is the cheapest dual core-based
7-inch tablet in the market today. It has a superb build quality with a
compact and rugged shell. The interface is smooth and the performance
(both, display and UI) is unmatched when compared to others in the list.
Though the Micromax and the UbiSlate tablets were neck and neck between
performance and price, the Wammy Desire seems to pull ahead of the
pack. It seems to be great value for money in terms of specs and
performance as well...
LETS.. HAVE A SCORECARD
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The overall scores for Performance, Media, User Interface and Build quality
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The selection process
Display size and budget were main factors in making the initial
choice. We then narrowed it down to the top 6 based on elements such as
performance and specs. Post that, we ran a series of benchmarks,
analysed the build (inside and out) and finally factored in the UI and
overall experience while using the device. So based on these factors, we
separated the lot and here’s what proved to be the best of the best.
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WickedLeak Wammy Desire
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And the top performer is…
The Wicked Leak Wammy Desire
Don’t let the odd name fool you. This is one of the first 7-inch
tablets in the Indian market to feature a dual core processor clocked at
1.5GHz, having 1GB of RAM and an onboard storage of 8GB. It is also one
of the first tablets shipped with the latest operating system from
Android, i.e. Jelly Bean aka v4.1, straight out-of-the-box. That’s just
for starters.
The Desire also has a superb build quality with a compact shell,
making it easy to handle and thanks to the dotted, rubberised rear
panel, it’s got a great grip. It features all relevant connectivity
options from Wi-Fi, USB OTG and micro USB to HDMI unlike some tablets
that leave out the HDMI interface to cut down on price. The display
quality is similar to the others in the segment and you can’t expect
more in this range. The Wammy Desire handles 1080p full HD videos like a
pro. The user interface is smooth—thanks to the dual core processor,
1GB of RAM, the MALI-400 GPU and, of course, Project Butter. The
performance tests came out singing the Desire’s praise.
So based on the various tests, users experiences, design and build,
the Wammy Desire easily comes out on top as the best 7-inch Android
tablet under Rs. 8000.
What’s HOT : Dual core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB built-in storage, JB OS, rubberised back panel, memory card slot flap.
What’s NOT : Below average audio volume...
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