Key Takeaways
1. The Oppo Pad SE offers impressive features for a tablet under $350, including a durable metal body, quick SoC, and neat software.
2. It has a substantial 9,340 mAh battery, providing longer usage times than many competitors, along with decent sound quality from its speakers and an 11-inch display with satisfactory brightness.
3. Despite its strong features, the Oppo Pad SE remains largely unknown to many consumers due to limited marketing efforts and competition from larger brands.
4. The tablet’s availability is restricted, with limited distribution in international markets and not being sold on major platforms like Aliexpress or Temu.
5. Oppo has not yet entered the North American market, which poses additional challenges for its expansion and consumer awareness.
We already knew Oppo is capable of creating impressive tablets. After all, the Oppo Pad 4 Pro left a strong impression during our testing phase.
Impressive Features
However, the recently evaluated Oppo Pad SE proves that the Chinese brand can also deliver great value in the under 350 USD price bracket. This tablet has been crafted well, featuring a durable metal body in a stylish grey-blue, solid construction, a fairly quick SoC, and neat software, all contributing to a positive overall impression.
Most notably, the substantial 9,340 mAh battery caught our attention, providing significantly longer usage times compared to many rivals. It also boasts speakers that deliver decent sound quality and an 11-inch display that operates without PWM and offers satisfactory brightness levels.
Lack of Awareness
One might think: Fantastic, Oppo has something appealing here that should sell well, right? Unfortunately, this affordable tablet with its impressive features remains largely unknown to many consumers. The Oppo Pad SE is, therefore, flying under the radar.
Reasons for this vary by region: In certain countries, Oppo’s marketing efforts struggle to gain traction despite sponsorships like the Champions League and quality offerings. Competing with advertising budgets of giants like Samsung is certainly a challenge. Moreover, the neglect of its own websites in Germany and Austria for years hasn’t helped either. Although past patent disputes have been resolved, their effects linger.
Limited Availability
Oppo has also yet to step into the North American market, which might be difficult amid the current political climate in the USA.
Furthermore, the Oppo Pad SE isn’t widely available in all international markets and its distribution is quite limited. For instance, in Germany, the tablet is currently sold by only one retailer or has to be ordered from neighboring countries. It’s even not available on Chinese platforms like Aliexpress or Temu at this time.
This is unfortunate, as our testing of the Oppo Pad SE was quite favorable. You can find detailed reasons for our evaluation, along with any shortcomings, measurement data, and sample images from the tablet’s camera in our comprehensive review of the Oppo Pad SE.
