VOLENTEX 7" K7 Blue 2022
HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024
What Buyers Say
VOLENTEX 7" K7 Blue 2022
The VOLENTEX 7 Inch Tablet receives mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its low price and find it suitable for basic tasks like reading or drawing, but a significant number report severe performance issues including extreme slowness, long boot times, and battery drain. Several units arrived defective or failed within days, and compatibility with modern apps is poor. It may be acceptable as a very cheap kids' device, but not for reliable everyday use.
Pros
- Very low price
- Good for basic tasks like reading and drawing
- Easy to set up and use
- Decent included case
- WiFi works well
Cons
- Extremely slow performance
- Very long boot time (5-10 minutes)
- Battery drains faster than it charges
- Many units defective out of the box
- Poor app compatibility with modern apps
HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024
The HOTWAV R7 rugged tablet is praised for its exceptional battery life, durability, and bright screen, making it ideal for outdoor use and rough handling. Users appreciate the value for money, with many noting it outperforms more expensive tablets in key areas. However, the placement of power and volume buttons on the short edge is a common frustration, and the tablet's weight can be cumbersome for some. Camera quality in low light is also a minor drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Rugged and durable build
- Bright outdoor screen
- Good value for money
- Fast performance
Cons
- Poor button placement on short edge
- Heavy and bulky design
- Low-light camera quality
- Edge screen sensitivity issues
- No home/back navigation buttons
Scores
Specifications
| VOLENTEX 7" K7 | HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 5600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7" | 10.1" |
| Resolution | 1024 px | 1280 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.44 kg |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13 |
Pros & Cons
VOLENTEX 7" K7 Blue 2022
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average screen (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.