Doogee T30 Max business tablet review

Doogee T30 Max: 30-second review

Out of the box, the Doogee T30 Max is instantly impressive, with one of the most stylish, minimalistic looks for a tablet of this size. It's really slim and light but feels robust and premium with a stylish black titanium alloy finish that looks superb. The build quality is far greater than the price would suggest.

Like so many of the best business tablets we've reviewed, the system runs on Android 14, which enables the smooth operation of the entire Google Office suite. With the optional keyboard, this tablet can essentially function as a standard Chromebook. Using the pressure-sensitive stylus, the tablet is fast and responsive, and able to navigate between applications quickly. The split-screen function allows you to see two applications side-by-side, making multitasking easy. For instance, you can edit a video in CapCut while uploading it to social platforms simultaneously, streamlining the whole process.

Applications installed on the tablet are fast and responsive when used with the Google Docs suite. Using the stylus to copy and paste between apps quickly is smooth and without the jitter often seen in cheaper tablets. The internal storage is 512GB, which can quickly fill up if you're shooting videos and stills. However, alongside the network SIM slot, there's also a slot for a TF or microSD card up to 2TB, vastly expanding the internal storage options.

The ability to plug external storage devices through the USB Type-C port further boosts the storage potential. This is especially useful for transferring files to the tablet ready for editing. While editing video, you can start to feel the processing being pushed, but for the most part, it copes relatively well.

For entertainment media, such as playback and streaming video content, the Doogee T30 Max is able to process HD and 4K video content with ease. Even for most gaming, the tablet seems to be fine-tuned to cope with  3D Graphics and the demands of games such as Call of Duty and CarX Street. The only times you really start to see it struggle are with the slight responsiveness delay when using the stylus in applications such as SketchBook and when editing 4K video.

The Doogee T30 Max is one of the best tablets for anyone looking for a stylish, sleek, slim, and lightweight tablet. It's perfect for office tasks, playing back video on popular streaming services, editing video and images, and a little light gaming.

Doogee T30 Max: Price & availability

• How much does it cost? Starting from £289 / $349
• When is it out? Available now
• Where can you get it? You can get it directly from Doogee Website

The Doogee T30 Max is well-priced, making it a great option for anyone looking for a high-quality tablet without breaking the bank. As of now, the tablet is available for purchase directly from Doogee's official website by clicking here and other major online retailers such as Amazon. Pricing typically ranges from around £289 or $349.

• Value: 4 / 5

Doogee T30 Max: Specifications

Doogee T30 Max: Design

The design of the Doogee T30 Max gives it an instantly premium look and feel with its full titanium alloy build. The body is extremely well-finished, featuring a 12.4-inch screen that takes up the vast majority of the front of the tablet. The small front camera is discreetly integrated into the top middle of the border rather than occupying screen space. The back of the tablet has a slightly matte leather-like finish, providing a good tactile feel and a firm grip. On the back, you'll also find the dual AI-enhanced cameras: a larger 50MP main camera and a 2MP macro camera, accompanied by a small light for portrait shots.

The top edge of the tablet houses the power button and volume controls, maintaining a minimalist look. The right side features the first two speaker areas at the top and bottom, with a USB Type-C connector in between for charging and connecting accessories. The base of the tablet includes connection points for the optional magnetic keyboard. On the left side, there are two more speaker slots, a SIM slot that holds up to two SIMs and a TF or microSD card, and a biometric fingerprint scanner for secure access.

Overall, the design of the Doogee T30 Max is sleek and minimalistic. The included case, while not the most premium, offers adequate protection for the tablet and doubles as a stand when needed.

• Design: 4 / 5

Doogee T30 Max: Features

The Doogee T30 Max impresses with its stylish looks and equally impressive range of features. The 12.4-inch 4K IPS screen is fully touch-sensitive with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity when used with the active stylus. It also features a certified quad box speaker system with smart PA, providing decent sound quality for multimedia and gaming. Running on the Android 14 OS, it integrates seamlessly with a range of apps, making it ideal as a portable office solution. Internally, it comes with 512GB of storage, expandable to 2TB with a TF or microSD card.

Delving a little deeper into the features and the large 12.4-inch touchscreen dominates the front of the tablet, offering an ultra-clear 4K resolution display with 1.07 billion colours. The screen is bright at 600 nits maximum brightness and supports full P3 and HDR10 dynamic range. This makes it perfect for creative use, allowing for precise control with the active stylus, which promises to mimic traditional art tools for more natural drawing and writing experiences. However, we did find a certain amount of lag between drawing and displaying, which means we wouldn't recommend it for those looking for the best drawing tablet.

The slim, lightweight design makes it highly portable, weighing just 687g and measuring 285.1 x 185.4 x 7.9 mm. It comes in two colour options: graphite black and dark green, with a tactile leather back for a premium feel. Secure access to the table is quick with biometric fingerprint or face recognition.

One of the standout features is the integrated speakers, boasting a 6CC super large sound cavity for superior audio quality. The tablet supports Widevine L1, ensuring the highest quality streaming from providers like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Amazon, and Disney+. The screen also has chip-level intelligent blue light protection, natural brightness adjustment, and manual colour and temperature adjustment.

Powering the tablet is the Helio G99 octa-core processor, combined with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 8GB of internal RAM, and up to 20GB with extended RAM. The 10800mAh battery provides up to 710 hours of standby time, 5.5 hours of web surfing, 8 hours of video playback, and up to 46 hours of music playback. It supports fast charging, providing 2 hours of video playback with just a 15-minute charge.

For imaging, the tablet features an impressive 50MP rear camera with AI enhancements and a 2MP macro camera, perfect for close-up shots. The front 20MP camera is ideal for video conferencing, supported by a built-in mic. 

Accessories include a simple case, keyboard case, mouse, and an active pressure stylus. The tablet supports dual SIM cards and has band Wi-Fi, GPS, Galileo, Beidou, and AGPS for satellite navigation. The ability to add a TF or microSD card for storage expansion is another neat feature, making the Doogee T30 Max a highly versatile option.

• Features: 4 / 5

Doogee T30 Max: Performance

• High resolution screen
• Highly responsive touch screen

The initial setup is straightforward, utilising the usual Android process of signing into your Google account. Android 14 ensures a smooth and user-friendly experience as ever and connecting the device to a network is easy; connect through WiFi or just pop your device SIM card into the carrier, and it instantly connects to a 4G signal. A notable feature is the dual SIM support, allowing seamless switching between networks for consistent connectivity. During the test, both Vodafone and EE SIM cards provided strong signals and good internet speeds.

The tablet's build quality stands out, with a robust titanium alloy casing and a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen. Opening the tablet is fast with the biometric fingerprint scanner and face recognition working quickly when you need access and also providing that extra level of security.

The tablet comes with a range of pre-installed apps, but additional downloads like Google Docs are necessary for a full test. To assess performance comprehensively, we installed benchmarking software, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Sketchbook, and Call of Duty.

Starting with Google Docs, the applications run smoothly, and the touchscreen is intuitive to use. The on-screen keyboard is functional, but the handwriting keyboard activated by the stylus offers a more natural and efficient input method, especially across Google apps.

The USB Type-C port allows for easy expansion and connectivity. We tested several USB Type-C sticks, and they were accessed directly through the Google file manager, enabling quick transfer and use of images in Lightroom and other applications. 

The main option for expanding the internal storage is through adding a TF or microSD card up to 2TB, this is quick to do with the card simply sitting alongside the SIM cards in the carrier. This feature is ideal for managing large files, such as high-resolution images and videos.

All Google Docs applications performed flawlessly, with the split-screen feature enabling the use of two apps easily. This is particularly useful for research and document editing.

For image editing, Adobe Lightroom performed impressively, handling high-resolution images smoothly. The pressure-sensitive stylus provided precise control, making fine adjustments easy and intuitive. Sketchbook also worked well, despite a slight lag in brush actions, which for experienced users will be distracting, however, most occasional users shouldn't be too bothered.

Video editing in CapCut and GoPro Quik was decent enough with the tablet handling full HD footage smoothly, edits were generally quick with just a few pauses as the system caught up with the processing, and uploads back to the cloud were seamless.

For entertainment, the 4K screen resolution and quad speakers deliver excellent streaming quality. Gaming performance was also surprisingly good, with games like CarX Street and Call of Duty running smoothly, though the tablet did heat up slightly during extended play.

Overall, the Doogee T30 Max delivers solid performance across various tasks, including document management, image editing, video editing, and light gaming. Benchmarking results place it in the medium range of tablets, highlighting its excellent value considering the price.

• Performance: 3 / 5

Doogee T30 Max: Final verdict

The Doogee T30 Max is a competent large-screen tablet that should suite for all but that highest demand users. It's well-suited for office work, including editing documents and spreadsheets, browsing the internet, making video calls, and light multimedia editing. The tablet handles all Google apps smoothly and offers good speed and responsiveness. The dual SIM card feature is a great addition, allowing you to select two different network providers for constant connectivity. Storage expansion up to 2TB with a TF or microSD card or external storage via the USB Type-C port adds flexibility.

Performance-wise, the T30 Max handles applications like Lightroom and CapCut well, enabling quick image and video editing. However, it's important to note that this is a relatively affordable tablet, so it may not handle the latest high-resolution footage as efficiently as higher-end models. It's designed for editing mobile, action camera HD, and 4K footage. For entertainment, the Wi-Fi L1 support ensures high-quality streaming from major online services, and the CPU and GPU provide decent gaming potential.

While the T30 Max may not be the most powerful tablet on the market, it delivers impressive performance for its price. Coupled with the stylus, it offers intuitive workflows, making it effective for general use. Dedicated artists might find the slight lag of the stylus in applications like Sketchbook is a bit irritating, but for most it's fast enough to prove effective. Still, for general use and the ability to utilise the stylus, it remains a decent all-around tablet for both business and home use. Overall, the Doogee T30 Max offers good value for money, making it a worthwhile option for those seeking a versatile and affordable tablet.

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