AGM Pad P2 Android tablet ZDNET's key takeaways The AGM Pad P2 is available for $180 on Amazon.
With a crisp display, solid mid-range performance, and decent battery life, it's a solid budget Android option.
The Pad P2's included case is a bit flimsy, so you might want to purchase a third-party option. $189.99 at Amazon
Many would say Android has a stranglehold on global market shares because of its inexpensive phones and tablets. Billions of people on the planet simply can't afford the price tag of the latest Galaxy Tab Ultra or iPad Pro, and that's where the more affordable Android options come into play.
I've tested several inexpensive Android tablets over the years, and although when you put them under the microscope, they may not perform at the level of flagship devices, the truth is that for most people, they're fully capable of providing a satisfying experience. The idea that all users need top tier hardware from a $1,000 tablet is one that the brands would like us to believe, but it isn't necessarily the case.
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Such is the case with the AGM Pad P2. This 4G LTE-capable Android tablet is under $200, and has some pretty impressive features.
My experience
Cost-effective Android tablets typically mean mid-range hardware, older versions of the OS, and bloatware. This time around, I was taken by surprise. Although the AGM Pad P2 offers a less-premium hardware experience, it ships with the latest Android 14 and little to no bloatware.
In fact, you get a fairly vanilla version of the operating system and three apps you might not usually find on a tablet: FM Radio, TabletManager, and SIM Toolkit. Besides that, it's a standard Android experience, and that's a good thing. Because there's no added UI or bloatware, the AGM Pad P2 runs really well out of the box. Apps open quickly, animations are smooth, and videos play without skipping or buffering (as long as you're on a decent network).
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