Xiaomi Poco Pad M1: Powerful all-rounder with optional accessories

The Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 is a solid mid-range tablet with a large 12.1-inch LC display (2.5K, 120 Hz, Dolby Vision) that offers accurate colors, flicker-free display, and good contrast. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 ensures largely smooth performance, while the 12,000 mAh battery provides very good battery life (33 W charging). The aluminum unibody, microSD slot, and jack are further plus points; however, the cameras and quad speakers (Dolby Atmos) are only average.

On paper, the Poco Pad M1 (buy here on AliExpress) reads like a classic multimedia tablet, but with the optional accessories, it can also be optimally prepared for productive tasks. These include the Poco Pad M1 Cover, which not only protects the tablet but also has a pen holder.

The Poco Smart Pen connects to the tablet via Bluetooth, distinguishes between up to 4,096 pressure levels, and has a sampling rate of 240 Hz. In testing, it provides a pleasant writing experience but does not recognize tilt. Since it is difficult to find, the identically constructed Redmi Smart Pen can also be used.

Finally, a keyboard cover, the Poco Pad M1 Keyboard, is also available. It offers a loop for the pen and a full-size keyboard, which is not necessarily suitable for frequent writers, but is quiet and reliable in everyday use. There is no touchpad. In this case, too, the identically constructed Readmi Pad 2 Pro Keyboard can be used without any problems.