![]() ![]() It provided ample bass in my endless binging of The Weeknd and Jay Chou playlists, while trebles and voices sounded crisp. ![]() But I’m surprised at the improvement in sound from the speaker dock, since it’s not much bigger than the Mini. That’s kind of an obvious statement obviously, a display would be more versatile than a speaker alone. Not only is the Pixel Tablet adept at hearing my commands, it also offers much better audio quality and is simply more useful. But it didn’t create too many problems during the few days I had them both in there when I said “Hey Google” while standing nearer the small speaker, the volume of the video playing on the Pixel Tablet dipped so I could be heard more clearly.Īfter a week, I can now confidently remove the Nest Mini. ![]() Google cautioned against having multiple Assistant-enabled devices in one room, and I should have disconnected the Nest Mini speaker I already had on my nightstand. I was excited to stick the Pixel Tablet on the chest of drawers (from Article) in my bedroom so I could watch shows on it instead of having to buy a second TV or play them on my phone. Again, it’s inoffensive and pleasant but doesn’t stir my heart the way a West Elm or Article ornament does. It has the same rounded rectangle shape, white bezel surrounding the 11-inch screen and the base has a similar mesh fabric covering to the rest of the company’s smart home products. The Pixel Tablet, when docked on the speaker, looks almost exactly like the Nest Hub Max. If you’ve seen one Google Home product, you’ve basically seen them all. That said, it’s still heavier than the iPad Air.īefore I get to how the Pixel Tablet works as a smart display, though, a quick word on its appearance. Impressively, the Pixel Tablet manages to weigh just 1.09 pounds (493 grams), making it lighter than the Galaxy Tab S8 and the OnePlus Pad. While the nano-ceramic coating isn’t remarkable, it lends a glass-like sensation to the back that makes it feel more expensive. But it certainly doesn’t feel like a sub-$400 device. If we do the math, since you can buy additional speaker docks for $120 each, this means the tablet basically costs $380. At $500 with an included charging speaker base, the Pixel Tablet is a compelling marriage of two products with a reasonable price. Throw in the case that Google made though, and it immediately becomes more versatile. As a tablet, it’s decent, but doesn’t blow me away. It has a useful dashboard, an easy-to-read interface and impressive audio quality. As a smart display, the Pixel Tablet mostly shines. This might be because Google’s latest tablet/smart-display hybrid straddles two product categories: one at which it excels and another where it’s just adequate. Every now and then, though, I feel gaslit and annoyed by its inconsistencies and mixed messages. On good days, it’s reliable and helpful, always ready to listen and support me. The Pixel Tablet is like an emotionally unstable partner. ![]()
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