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OnePlus Pad 2 review – On par with the iPad Air, but at half the price.

Well-rounded.

Plenty of power, storage and screen real estate: The OnePlus Pad 2 has lots to offer. The China-based OnePlus strives to compete with major players in the tablet business whilst considerably undercutting them in price. In this review, we’ll explore whether this formula for success holds up this time around.
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Android ARM Tablet
OnePlus Pad 2 (Pad Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8 x 2.3 - 3.3 GHz, Cortex-X4 / A720 / A720 / A520 (Kryo)
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
, DDR5X
Display
12.10 inch 7:5, 3000 x 2120 pixel 304 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, native pen support, IPS, glossy: yes, HDR, 144 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 256 GB 
, 220 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: audio via USB-C, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Wi-Fi 7 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 6.49 x 268.7 x 195 ( = 0.26 x 10.58 x 7.68 in)
Battery
36.99 Wh, 9510 mAh Lithium-Ion, 67-watt charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 14
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix f/​2.2, LED-flash
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/​2.3
Additional features
Speakers: six speakers, Keyboard: On-screen, USB cable, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
584 g ( = 20.6 oz / 1.29 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
549 Euro
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Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Comparison with possible competitors

Bewertung
Datum
Modell
Gewicht
Laufwerk
Groesse
Aufloesung
Preis ab
Price
86.1 %v8
10 / 2024
OnePlus Pad 2
SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750
584 g256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash12.10"3000x2120
85.2 %
v7 (old)
v7 (old)
09 / 2023
Lenovo Tab P12
Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4
615 g128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash12.70"2944x1840
88.8 %
v7 (old)
v7 (old)
08 / 2023
Xiaomi Pad 6
SD 870, Adreno 650
490 g128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash11.00"2880x1800
87 %
v7 (old)
v7 (old)
11 / 2023
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5
627 g128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash12.40"2560x1600
85.7 %v8
06 / 2024
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
M2, M2 10-Core GPU
617 g128 GB NVMe13.00"2732x2048

Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here.

Case and specifications – Large tablet with unibody chassis

The OnePlus Pad 2 is worth a closer look if you prefer slightly larger tablets that offer plenty of screen real estate without having an overly thick bezel and a bulky body. At the time of review, the device, which boasts a 12.1-inch display in a unibody metal chassis, is available online for less than €500 (US$545). Despite its size, the OnePlus Pad 2 exhibits hardly any flex when twisted and is also quite resistant to pressure.    

The back of the tablet is milled from a single block of aluminium. The antennas are imprinted, eliminating the need for a plastic insert to improve reception. Thanks to a slightly roughened surface, the tablet sits comfortably in the hand and feels highly premium. Even though rounded edges may have fallen slightly out of favour in modern mobile device design, they enhance the OnePlus Pad 2’s ergonomics, ensuring there are no sharp corners to dig into the user’s palm.

However, the tablet doesn’t offer any IP certification, meaning you should exercise caution when using it in dusty or wet environments.

Featuring 256 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, the OnePlus Pad 2 truly offers a substantial amount of space for data. In our comparison, similarly priced tablets come with only 128 GB of storage. Furthermore, for the iPad Air 13 (2024), you currently need to fork out an extra €130 (US$100) on top of the already high price to get 256 GB of storage.

Unfortunately, the tablet lacks an NFC module and a 5G option. As a result, you’ll need either a 5G router or a mobile phone with a Wi-Fi hotspot feature to use mobile Internet on the OnePlus tablet.

One common way of reducing cost on mid-range devices is to include a slow USB-C port connected internally with just USB 2.0. However, OnePlus has avoided this cliché by installing a snappy USB 3.2 Gen 1 port capable of a peak data transfer rate of 5Gbit/s. The tablet can also connect to an external monitor via the USB port.

Size comparison

293.37 mm / 11.5 in 190.76 mm / 7.51 in 6.9 mm / 0.2717 in 615 g1.356 lbs285.4 mm / 11.2 in 185.4 mm / 7.3 in 6.5 mm / 0.2559 in 627 g1.382 lbs280.6 mm / 11 in 214.9 mm / 8.46 in 6.1 mm / 0.2402 in 617 g1.36 lbs268.7 mm / 10.6 in 195 mm / 7.68 in 6.49 mm / 0.2555 in 584 g1.287 lbs253.95 mm / 10 in 165.18 mm / 6.5 in 6.51 mm / 0.2563 in 490 g1.08 lbs297 mm / 11.7 in 210 mm / 8.27 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity and software – Blazingly fast Wi-Fi and four years of updates

Another highlight of the OnePlus Pad 2 is its support for Wi-Fi 7 – the latest wireless standard. That said, to fully utilise the speed offered by the standard, you’ll need a 10-Gigabit network environment, which is currently still rather expensive. Wi-Fi 7 routers are already available, but we currently didn't have any on hand for our testing.

On OnePlus’ support forums, users have reported that the tablet occasionally has trouble finding high-speed networks in the seldom-used 6GHz band when in Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 mode. We managed to establish a connection by enabling the 6GHz guest network on our router, a workaround we learnt from the forums.

The connection is very fast even with the slightly older Wi-Fi 6E standard offered by our Asus ROG Rapture AXE11000 router, with receive and transmit rates averaging around 1,652 Mbit/s and 900 Mbit/s, respectively. This is more than fast enough for a Gigabit Internet connection, and such speeds are more relevant for internal networks.

We are also very satisfied with the Wi-Fi reception: websites loaded very quickly even when the device was about 10 metres (32 feet) away from the router with three walls in between, and it sometimes even showed full signal strength. Despite lacking a location module, the OnePlus Pad 2 can identify its location fairly accurately using Wi-Fi networks known to Android, provided the user doesn’t move too quickly.

Whilst it is based on Android 14, OxygenOS features a unique and rather clear design and also provides a few extra features on the tablet, such as easier multitasking. At the time of testing, the security patches were dated September 2024, meaning they were still quite up to date. For the tablet, the company promises four years of security updates and OS upgrades up to Android 17. This is acceptable, but more could be done for such a powerful device.

Networking
OnePlus Pad 2
Wi-Fi 7
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
895 (min: 675) MBit/s ∼60%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1652 (min: 1472) MBit/s ∼100%
Lenovo Tab P12
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
928 (min: 909) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
814 (min: 759) MBit/s ∼87%
Xiaomi Pad 6
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
880 (min: 791) MBit/s ∼95%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
932 (min: 727) MBit/s ∼100%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
860 (min: 811) MBit/s ∼93%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
859 (min: 837) MBit/s ∼92%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Wi-Fi 6E
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
823 (min: 583) MBit/s ∼89%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
801 (min: 769) MBit/s ∼86%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
1482 (min: 1401) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1336 (min: 1285) MBit/s ∼81%
0901802703604505406307208109009901080117012601350144015301620Tooltip
OnePlus Pad 2; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø894 (675-1017)
OnePlus Pad 2; iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1652 (1472-1703)

Sustainability, operation and accessories – stylus support with many pressure levels

OnePlus’ sustainability efforts are unfortunately not very credible, as the company hasn’t published a new sustainability report since 2020 and the tablet is still shipped in a plastic film. However, at least the inks used on the packaging are plant oil-based.

Overall, OnePlus follows all relevant international standards, but makes hardly any noticeable efforts beyond that. For instance, the company doesn’t provide carbon footprint analyses or repair instructions for their products. Nonetheless, you can still find a fairly well-hidden official spare parts supplier online.

The highly responsive touchscreen enables you to use the device reliably, without any delay, thanks to the powerful processor and abundant memory. It is also great to have the option of using a stylus. Available directly from the manufacturer for about €100 (US$100), the compatible OnePlus Stylo 2 supports 16,000 levels of pressure sensitivity and can also be used for navigating presentations. Additionally, the OnePlus Pad 2 features a magnetic holder for securely storing and charging the stylus.

The OnePlus Folio Case lets the user prop up the tablet securely to watch films, for example. It costs around €50 (US$55), whilst the official keyboard cover will set you back about €150 (US$164). Unfortunately, the cover is only available with the US keyboard layout right now.

Face recognition is the only biometric unlocking option on the tablet. It works reliably via the front camera using a 2D method.

OnePlus Folio Case 2
OnePlus Folio Case 2
OnePlus Stylo 2
OnePlus Stylo 2
OnePlus Smart Keyboard
OnePlus Smart Keyboard

Cameras – 4K video recording capability

Image captured with the front camera
Image captured with the front camera

Tablets typically aren't amongst the best options for photography. This is especially true for large devices because people are even less inclined to lug them to interesting scenes. The OnePlus Pad 2’s 13MP rear camera is designed more for scanning documents, capturing a moment conveniently, or scanning QR codes rather than high-quality photography.

Nonetheless, we took a few test shots. Although the scene with the plants is quite well brightened, details appear very fuzzy. Similarly, the image of our surroundings is serviceable but has blurry details. In low-light, high-contrast situations, very bright and dark areas become indistinguishable. Image sharpness is mediocre at best., and the camera struggles to capture anything in 1 lux of light.

The camera can record 4K videos at up to 30 fps. Autofocus works reasonably well, and exposure adjustment is quite fast. However, sharpness still leaves something to be desired in video mode as well.

Overall, the 8MP front shooter is somewhat lacking in detail and struggles in dark areas. But the quality is sufficient for a quick selfie.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Main camera: plantsMain camera: surroundingsMain camera: low light
orginal image
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ColorChecker
6.5 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
11.5 ∆E
11.4 ∆E
5.2 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
6.3 ∆E
7.9 ∆E
4 ∆E
3.8 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
10 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
4.1 ∆E
4.5 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
5 ∆E
4.5 ∆E
6.6 ∆E
8 ∆E
ColorChecker OnePlus Pad 2: 6.78 ∆E min: 2.47 - max: 12.33 ∆E
ColorChecker
29.6 ∆E
55.1 ∆E
39.8 ∆E
34.8 ∆E
45.6 ∆E
62.4 ∆E
53.7 ∆E
36.1 ∆E
44.2 ∆E
29 ∆E
66.2 ∆E
64.1 ∆E
31.1 ∆E
48.6 ∆E
37.6 ∆E
77.6 ∆E
44 ∆E
42 ∆E
94.3 ∆E
71.4 ∆E
52.5 ∆E
37 ∆E
23.8 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
ColorChecker OnePlus Pad 2: 47.24 ∆E min: 13.46 - max: 94.33 ∆E

Display – Great colour reproduction and no PWM

Image of the subpixels
Image of the subpixels

The OnePlus Pad 2’s IPS display has a resolution of 3,000 x 2,120, translating to a less conventional 9:7 aspect ratio, which the company claims is great for viewing documents. However, you’ll get very thick black bars at the top and bottom when viewing a typical 16:9 video.

In terms of screen brightness, outperforming the OnePlus Pad 2 is not an easy task. The display can reach 550 cd/m² under normal circumstances, but exposing the ambient light sensor to a light source can raise the peak brightness to over 833 cd/m². This high brightness level is available for HDR content and enhances contrast.

Although the OnePlus Pad 2’s IPS panel can’t achieve absolute black like an OLED display, HDR videos still look extremely crisp on it. The high peak brightness also enables the tablet to be used outdoors even on a brighter day.

The Pro colour mode provided the best colour accuracy in our measurements performed using a spectrophotometer and the CalMAN software. In this mode, we couldn’t perceive any difference between the reference and the colours on screen with our naked eye; the measured colour differences were also very low, with the highest value being just 4.07.

We didn’t detect any PWM flicker.

734
cd/m²
802
cd/m²
699
cd/m²
803
cd/m²
833
cd/m²
707
cd/m²
829
cd/m²
803
cd/m²
726
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 833 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 770.7 cd/m² Minimum: 2.1 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 84 %
Center on Battery: 833 cd/m²
Contrast: 1851:1 (Black: 0.45 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.79 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 3 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
98.9% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.254
OnePlus Pad 2
IPS, 3000x2120, 12.1"
Lenovo Tab P12
LTPS, 2944x1840, 12.7"
Xiaomi Pad 6
IPS LCD, 2880x1800, 11"
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
TFT LCD, HDR10, HGL, 2560x1600, 12.4"
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Liquid Retina Display, IPS, 2732x2048, 13"
Response Times
6%
17%
9%
-47%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
34.9 ?(18.2, 16.7)
38.25 ?(17.49, 20.76)
-10%
35.16 ?(16.27, 18.89)
-1%
35.94 ?(9.339, 26.6)
-3%
54.3 ?(25.04, 29.26)
-56%
Response Time Black / White *
25.6 ?(11.1, 14.5)
19.89 ?(8.464, 11.43)
22%
16.81 ?(6.167, 10.64)
34%
20.43 ?(5.501, 14.93)
20%
35.21 ?(18.76, 16.45)
-38%
PWM Frequency
280300
181600
61100 ?(14)
Screen
-15%
-1%
-15%
-7%
Brightness middle
833
435
-48%
541
-35%
789
-5%
631
-24%
Brightness
771
407
-47%
494
-36%
762
-1%
589
-24%
Brightness Distribution
84
89
6%
89
6%
92
10%
88
5%
Black Level *
0.45
0.58
-29%
0.65
-44%
0.72
-60%
0.62
-38%
Contrast
1851
750
-59%
832
-55%
1096
-41%
1018
-45%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
1.79
1.5
16%
0.9
50%
2.3
-28%
1.5
16%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
4.01
3.2
20%
1.8
55%
4.2
-5%
3
25%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
3
2.4
20%
1.4
53%
2.8
7%
2.2
27%
Gamma
2.254 98%
2.2 100%
2.26 97%
2.31 95%
2.24 98%
CCT
6419 101%
6546 99%
6710 97%
6722 97%
6918 94%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-5% / -11%
8% / 3%
-3% / -11%
-27% / -15%

* ... smaller is better

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
25.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 11.1 ms rise
↘ 14.5 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 58 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
34.9 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 18.2 ms rise
↘ 16.7 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 44 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

CalMAN greyscale
CalMAN greyscale
CalMAN colour accuracy
CalMAN colour accuracy
CalMAN sRGB gamut
CalMAN sRGB gamut
CalMAN saturation
CalMAN saturation

Performance, emissions and battery life – High-end performance coupled with six speakers

With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the OnePlus Pad 2 boasts one of the fastest mobile SoCs right now, whilst maintaining a mid-range price tag. Besides its single-core performance in Geekbench, the processor’s power is evident across various tasks. Although the SoC can’t quite match the Apple M2 in the much pricier iPad Air 2024, it offers enough performance to handle all current apps.

In terms of graphical power, the tablet leaves similarly priced competitors in the dust, providing enough performance to run all modern games and graphically demanding apps. Also snappy is the UFS 3.1 flash storage used by OnePlus. The fast SoC and capable storage controller allow the storage to make effective use of its speed, ensuring quick copy processes and short load times. 

Another positive aspect is that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 doesn’t suffer from thermal issues within the OnePlus Pad 2’s large chassis. During our testing, the peak surface temperature was a moderate 41.9°C (107.4°C) after the tablet had been under a prolonged load. That said, we did notice slight throttling under sustained load during the 3DMark stress tests. 

The OnePlus Pad 2 features six speakers with a maximum loudness of 87.8 dB(A). The speakers deliver a rather powerful and warm sound for such a slim tablet. We could quite easily tell individual instruments apart when listening to classical pieces, though minor distortions were audible at full volume.

You can connect external speakers or headphones to the tablet via USB-C or Bluetooth. Only the most essential codecs are supported, so those who prefer more exotic Bluetooth codecs may need to adjust their expectations. Specifically, the following codecs are available: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC, aptX Adaptive and aptX TWS+.

The battery has a fairly substantial capacity of 9,510 mAh, allowing the OnePlus Pad 2 to achieve impressive battery life: it lasted 14h 26min in our Wi-Fi test, which is certainly enough for you to spend an entire rainy day on a sofa.

The tablet can charge at up to 68 watts over a wired connection. No charger is included in the box, but you can buy one from the manufacturer for around €40 (US$44). The Pad 2 worked well with all the chargers we tested, with the fastest charging time we achieved being about an hour for a full cycle.

Geekbench 6.3
Single-Core
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
2605 Points +173%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (954 - 2329, n=21)
2106 Points +121%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
1299 Points +36%
Average of class Tablet
  (185 - 3715, n=69, last 2 years)
1121 Points +18%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
1023 Points +7%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
958 Points 0%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
954 Points
Multi-Core
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
10120 Points +122%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (4564 - 7501, n=21)
6638 Points +45%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
4564 Points
Average of class Tablet
  (493 - 14690, n=69, last 2 years)
3575 Points -22%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
3357 Points -26%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
2899 Points -36%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
2422 Points -47%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (12156 - 21628, n=20)
17861 Points +47%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
13728 Points +13%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
12156 Points
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
12131 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
11637 Points -4%
Average of class Tablet
  (3195 - 20841, n=72, last 2 years)
9873 Points -19%
3DMark
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
17279 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (9984 - 20131, n=13)
16473 Points -5%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
7363 Points -57%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
5002 Points -71%
Average of class Tablet
  (267 - 17674, n=66, last 2 years)
4499 Points -74%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
4307 Points -75%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (22388 - 33376, n=13)
29406 Points +2%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
28816 Points
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
8593 Points -70%
Average of class Tablet
  (240 - 29325, n=66, last 2 years)
5876 Points -80%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
5323 Points -82%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
4301 Points -85%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
7196 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (3397 - 8480, n=13)
6562 Points -9%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
4882 Points -32%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
4375 Points -39%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
4307 Points -40%
Average of class Tablet
  (441 - 7451, n=66, last 2 years)
3632 Points -50%
Wild Life Extreme
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
6406 Points +43%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (3967 - 5338, n=18)
4842 Points +8%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
4485 Points
Average of class Tablet
  (75 - 8689, n=73, last 2 years)
1350 Points -70%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
1246 Points -72%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
845 Points -81%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
623 Points -86%
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
6316 Points +42%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (3991 - 5190, n=17)
4764 Points +7%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
4454 Points
Average of class Tablet
  (72 - 8889, n=72, last 2 years)
1583 Points -64%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
1233 Points -72%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
839 Points -81%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
611 Points -86%
Solar Bay Unlimited Score
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
8321 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (6765 - 9262, n=17)
8305 Points 0%
Average of class Tablet
  (4887 - 15576, n=12, last 2 years)
8202 Points -1%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
7806 Points -6%
Solar Bay Score
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
8315 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (6788 - 8791, n=18)
8165 Points -2%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
8084 Points -3%
Average of class Tablet
  (4876 - 14922, n=12, last 2 years)
8021 Points -4%
GFXBench
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (50 - 121, n=18)
87.1 fps +74%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
60 fps +20%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
50 fps
Average of class Tablet
  (3 - 120, n=78, last 2 years)
27.6 fps -45%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
22 fps -56%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
20 fps -60%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
11 fps -78%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
243.1 fps +43%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (92 - 241, n=19)
188.9 fps +11%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
170 fps
Average of class Tablet
  (2.5 - 340, n=78, last 2 years)
56.5 fps -67%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
53 fps -69%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
35 fps -79%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
29 fps -83%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (42 - 119, n=18)
72.1 fps +72%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
58 fps +38%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
42 fps
Average of class Tablet
  (1.9 - 106.4, n=78, last 2 years)
19.2 fps -54%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
17 fps -60%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
13 fps -69%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
7.1 fps -83%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
97.4 fps +41%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (43 - 96, n=20)
76.3 fps +11%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
69 fps
Average of class Tablet
  (0.9 - 114.5, n=78, last 2 years)
21.5 fps -69%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
20 fps -71%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
14 fps -80%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
11 fps -84%
3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
42.8 fps +34%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (31 - 42, n=19)
36.7 fps +15%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
32 fps
Average of class Tablet
  (0.4 - 55.1, n=76, last 2 years)
10.1 fps -68%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
9.7 fps -70%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
6 fps -81%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
4.7 fps -85%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Apple M2, M2 10-Core GPU, 8192
78736 Points +75%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (25953 - 72665, n=19)
50413 Points +12%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
45083 Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
Samsung Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5, 8192
34758 Points -23%
Lenovo Tab P12
MediaTek Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4, 8192
31245 Points -31%
Xiaomi Pad 6
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 6144
30783 Points -32%
Average of class Tablet
  (763 - 105178, n=85, last 2 years)
28868 Points -36%
Geekbench AI
Single Precision TensorFlow NNAPI
Average of class Tablet
  (243 - 1243, n=8, last 2 years)
705 Points +190%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (243 - 489, n=7)
380 Points +56%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
243 Points
Half Precision TensorFlow NNAPI
Average of class Tablet
  (227 - 5204, n=8, last 2 years)
1683 Points +641%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (227 - 498, n=7)
373 Points +64%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
227 Points
Quantized TensorFlow NNAPI
Average of class Tablet
  (508 - 4998, n=8, last 2 years)
2014 Points +296%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  (508 - 1128, n=7)
839 Points +65%
OnePlus Pad 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750, 12288
508 Points
OnePlus Pad 2Lenovo Tab P12Xiaomi Pad 6Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE PlusAverage 256 GB UFS 3.1 FlashAverage of class Tablet
AndroBench 3-5
-35%
-15%
-61%
-8%
-43%
Sequential Read 256KB
2003.1
956.07
-52%
1673.97
-16%
537.33
-73%
1749 ?(950 - 2037, n=101)
-13%
Sequential Write 256KB
1732.7
776.24
-55%
745.32
-57%
245.73
-86%
1163 ?(452 - 2004, n=101)
-33%
Random Read 4KB
236.5
241.23
2%
298.45
26%
228.19
-4%
Random Write 4KB
348.6
234.58
-33%
304.34
-13%
68.58
-80%
Max. Load
 39.1 °C
102 F
39.5 °C
103 F
32 °C
90 F
 
 33.5 °C
92 F
33.7 °C
93 F
30.3 °C
87 F
 
 31.4 °C
89 F
31.7 °C
89 F
29.8 °C
86 F
 
Maximum: 39.5 °C = 103 F
Average: 33.4 °C = 92 F
33 °C
91 F
41.9 °C
107 F
41.9 °C
107 F
31.3 °C
88 F
35.8 °C
96 F
36.5 °C
98 F
29.9 °C
86 F
31.8 °C
89 F
32.8 °C
91 F
Maximum: 41.9 °C = 107 F
Average: 35 °C = 95 F
Power Supply (max.)  40.3 °C = 105 F | Room Temperature 20 °C = 68 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 33.4 °C / 92 F, compared to the average of 30 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Tablet.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39.5 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 41.9 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 23.8 °C / 75 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.


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3DMark Stress Test

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OnePlus Pad 2 Adreno 750, SD 8 Gen 3, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.4.1: Ø24.1 (22.9-27.4)
Lenovo Tab P12 Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.0.2: Ø3.71 (3.7-3.72)
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.0.2: Ø6.27 (6.1-7.39)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.4.1: Ø5.05 (5.04-5.08)
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 0.0.0.0: Ø25.3 (23.7-37)
OnePlus Pad 2 Adreno 750, SD 8 Gen 3, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø78.9 (74-96)
Lenovo Tab P12 Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 7050, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø12.9 (12.9-12.9)
Xiaomi Pad 6 Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø21.5 (21.1-25.4)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos 1380, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø17.7 (17.6-17.8)
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø60 (59.9-60)
OnePlus Pad 2 Adreno 750, SD 8 Gen 3, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Solar Bay Stress Test Stability; 1.0.6.5: Ø23.2 (22.2-25.5)
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe; Solar Bay Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø16.5 (15.7-21.2)
OnePlus Pad 2 Adreno 750, SD 8 Gen 3, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability; 1.1.1.3: Ø11.1 (10.6-12.3)
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 M2 10-Core GPU, M2, 128 GB NVMe; Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø13.3 (12.6-18.5)
OnePlus Pad 2 Adreno 750, SD 8 Gen 3, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Stress Test Stability; 1.1.1.3: Ø11.2 (10.6-12.4)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2046.447.12546.140.33138.836.24040.733.55045.340.36334.531.58030.141.1100305212531.254.216024.556.220021.458.525019.660.831519.762.740018.460.650018.666.363021.270.180023.276.1100021.177.3125016.577.6160017.177.3200016.576.3250016.178.3315016.578400016.776.5500017.171.7630017.167.980001773.41000016.973.61250016.773.61600015.867SPL30.787.8N1.573.1median 17.1median 73.1Delta2.37.333.228.431.83218.22123.424.532.433.919.423.918.830.317.644.513.854.115.966.51662.316.46215.163.513.86412.970.413.872.313.568.513.164.513.866.812.5711368.613.267.914.569.413.468.41465.315.264.91562.113.6621759.715.553.42680.10.750.5median 13.8median 64.914.3hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseOnePlus Pad 2Apple iPad Air 13 2024
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
OnePlus Pad 2 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (87.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 15.7% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (6.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 5.2% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (12.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 17% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 78% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 10% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 88% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Apple iPad Air 13 2024 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (80.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 6.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 6% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 91% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 4% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 95% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Battery Runtime - WiFi Websurfing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
10090 mAh
947 min +9%
OnePlus Pad 2
9510 mAh
866 min
Xiaomi Pad 6
8840 mAh
823 min -5%
Average of class Tablet
  (319 - 1764, n=77, last 2 years)
818 min -6%
Apple iPad Air 13 2024
 mAh
771 min -11%
Lenovo Tab P12
10200 mAh
675 min -22%
Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing
14h 26min

Pros

+ fantastic value for money
+ sturdy metal chassis
+ plenty of processing and graphical power
+ bright screen without PWM
+ pen support
+ six speakers with beefy sound
+ relatively long battery life
+ 4K video recording
+ speedy Wi-Fi 7
+ USB 3.0 port with video output

Cons

- no 5G model available
- no IP certification
- slightly uneven screen backlight
- not much effort put into sustainability
- modest camera image quality

Verdict – A true flagship killer at an affordable price

OnePlus Pad 2 review.
OnePlus Pad 2 review.

If iPadOS isn't an absolute must for you, the OnePlus Pad 2 is a superb alternative to much more expensive Apple tablets. Similarly, other Android offerings pale in comparison with the Pad 2, which is snappier, better spec’d and, most importantly, affordable.

OnePlus has packed plenty of storage, outstanding battery life, a blazingly fast processor, impressive graphics performance and stylus support into a reasonably lightweight and sturdy metal chassis. The OnePlus Pad 2 may look somewhat dated because a more angular design has come into vogue again with many manufacturers. Nevertheless, this ultimately boils down to a matter of taste; the rounded chassis design isn’t very noticeable anyway when the tablet is in the folio case.

We only have minor gripes with the product: OnePlus promises to provide four years of updates for the Pad 2, which is fine but could be much better considering the tablet’s performance. Not everyone is going to like the display’s rounded corners, as they may sometimes obscure part of the screen content in unoptimised apps.

On the flip side, the speakers sound fantastic, and the chassis doesn’t get too warm. Additionally, not even the iPad Air 13 (2024), which costs at least twice as much, can offer the same level of wireless performance coupled with Wi-Fi 7 support.

The OnePlus Pad 2 is a truly stunning value proposition that doesn’t have to shy away from significantly more expensive tablets.

The Xiaomi Pad 6 is a more affordable and wieldier alternative, whilst the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is a great option for those looking for a large tablet with 5G functionality.

Price and availability

The OnePlus Pad 2 is available from the company's website or online retailers like Amazon for €549.99 (or US$499.99).

Hinweis: Wir haben unser Rating-System aktualisiert und die Ergebnisse von Version 8 sind nicht vergleichbar mit den Ergebnissen von Version 7. Weitere Informationen dazu sind hier verfügbar.

OnePlus Pad 2 - 10/15/2024 v8
Florian Schmitt

Chassis
86 / 98 → 88%
Keyboard
75 / 80 → 94%
Pointing Device
96%
Connectivity
53 / 69 → 77%
Weight
82 / 40-88 → 87%
Battery
90%
Display
84%
Games Performance
45 / 65 → 70%
Application Performance
64 / 92 → 70%
AI Performance
15%
Temperature
92%
Noise
100%
Audio
81 / 91 → 89%
Camera
59 / 90 → 66%
Average
58%
86%
Tablet - Weighted Average
CO2 Emissions
No Data
Materials
0%
Packaging
35%
Power Use
50%
Repairability
19%
Software Updates
60%
Recycle Logo Total Sustainability Score: 27.3%

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Florian Schmitt, 2024-10-16 (Update: 2024-10-16)