Honor's bang-for-the-buck OLED tablet has better speakers than even iPad Pro 13
During our review, the Honor MagicPad 4 delivered remarkable audio quality for a mid-range device with a starting price below $700 / €600. Powered by the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the tablet actually performed marginally better than an Apple iPad Pro 13 in our pink noise test. Apple’s 13-inch Air model doesn’t stand a chance against the MagicPad 4.
Our pink-noise measurement data shows that the iPad Air 13 sounds less balanced than the MagicPad 4 across the entire frequency spectrum. Honor’s tablet performs particularly well in low and high frequencies.
In the audible bass range between 125 and 160 Hz, the MagicPad 4 delivers substantially more punch, with sound levels several decibels higher than those of the iPad Air 13. This translates to more powerful and fuller bass when enjoying movies or music.
The mid-range frequencies are likewise very balanced for a tablet. Unlike the iPad Air 13, the MagicPad 4 doesn’t exhibit a step-like rise in this area. Even the iPad Pro 13 failed to deliver better results. Honor’s tablet also showed no measurable dips in the super-tweeter range above 10 kHz.
Head over to our in-depth review to see all the measurement data we collected for the Honor MagicPad 4.
Affordable Android tablet offering superior sound and more Bluetooth codecs
Another thing going for the MagicPad 4 is its sound pressure level (SPL). The device again outperforms the iPad Air 13 in terms of overall volume. While the difference may seem small on paper, it is clearly audible in real-world use. The MagicPad 4 is certainly loud enough to serve as an audio playback device for events like a kitchen party.
Honor’s Android tablet also has clear advantages over the iPad Air and Pro when it comes to Bluetooth codec support. If you ever want to fill a larger room with sound using external speakers, the MagicPad 4 supports a wider selection of Bluetooth codecs.
Although current Apple devices support modern Bluetooth standards, iPads remain severely limited in terms of usable Bluetooth codecs. By contrast, the Honor MagicPad 4 offers a significantly wider range of codecs, including Qualcomm’s aptX HD, Sony’s LDAC, and LHDC.
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