O+ Duo Review

Performance and Benchmarks

With a 2GB ram and a quad-core processor, performance is generally smooth and fluid. On Android, graphic-hungry games work well with minor lags. Multitasking is a breeze, and switching between apps is not a problem. The same can be said for the Windows side, but oftentimes the quick toggle buttons on the action panel load a lot later than when it is swiped open. Nevertheless, performance is also on the good side and we saw very minor hiccups in gaming, and we used it mostly for browsing and typing. Benchmarks were also favorably high. Here’s what we got:

AnTutu – 49,358
Quadrant Standard – 113,021
Vellamo – 2,934 (Browser), 1,339 (Multicore), 1,173 (Metal)
3DMark – 631 (Slingshot using ES 3.1)

Connectivity and Battery Life

Connecting the device via Bluetooth and WiFi are exceptionally good and fast, and GPS is accurate at most times. It’s a WiFi-only device, sadly, so you’re likely to roam around and find hotspots when the urge to get connected arises.

While we laud the tablet’s performance, its battery life is underwhelming. The battery, whichever OS we use, drains quickly on moderate to heavy use as it only lasts for half a day. That includes internet browsing, playing games, and typing — all while connected via WiFi. We thought that the apps we normally use may be the root cause, but this proved wrong as our PCMark battery test clocked the Duo at 2 hours and 33 minutes which is pretty bad considering it carries a 4200mAh battery.

Conclusion

For its Php6,995USD 119INR 10,105EUR 114CNY 868 asking price, the O+ Duo is a tablet capable of delivering a generally good performance. With the added flexibility of choosing your own operating system to work on, you have the freedom of taking the pick between work and play all the same device. This eight-incher is surprisingly a good bet for getting the best of both worlds on one device.

On the downside, there’s that underwhelming battery life, that low-resolution screen display, that lone viewing angle once connected to the dock, and that rather thick (but understandable) bezels this device possess. I wouldn’t really mind the battery life, but the cord included isn’t that long enough for the tablet to be connected from a table to the nearest wall outlet.

Nevertheless, this is still a great buy as one of the more affordable tablet-with-a-dock products in the market today, and those who yearn for a basic Windows tablet PC can finally snag a piece without breaking the bank.

O+ Duo specs:
8-inch WXGA IPS display @1280 x 800 px, 189ppi
1.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom Z3735F
Intel Bay Trail HD Graphics
2GB RAM
64GB internal storage
microSD card support
2MP rear camera
VGA front camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
MicroHDMI
USB OTG
4,200mAh battery
Windows 10 / Android 5.1 Lollipop
Docking Keyboard
Tablet Dimensions: 128 x 208 x 9 mm

What we liked about it:
* Great performance
* Dual-Boot capability

What we didn’t like:
* Underwhelming battery life
* Low-resolution screen display
* Back plate is a grease and dust magnet
* Fixed and limited viewing angle when connected to the dock
* Screen is hard to navigate when outdoors