Wikipad 7-Inch Tablet

Overview

The Wikipad 7-inch is a gaming tablet powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and a customized version of Android 4.1. It features 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage expandable via microSD, a 2MP front facing camera, micro HDMI and USB ports, a 1,280 x 800 resolution display, and of course its defining feature: a dual-analog stick controller that wraps around the device and can be detached to function as a standard tablet.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

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Last revision on January 25, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Tablet and controller pair seamlessly
Offers an advantage in mobile FPS games
Decent battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Cheap, flimsy construction
Last-gen Tegra chip
Some games unresponsive
Cumbersome with controller attached

Expert reviews and ratings

Android smartphones and tablets are everywhere nowadays with companies like Ouya even adapting the mobile OS to suit home console gaming. Now though, we're focusing on a product built with serious mobile gamers in mind – the Wikipad 7.The Wikipad 7 is...

By Recombu on September 16, 2013

The Wikipad is a brave attempt to give Android gamers yet another control option, and we quite like the idea of being able to detach the gaming interface and use it as a normal 7-inch tablet. It's just a shame that with the gaming interface attached it...

By Know Your Mobile on September 10, 2013

The Wikipad controller adds a comfort to Android gaming, and an accuracy - on some titles, at least - that makes it an improvement on tablet touch controls. However, even when plugged into the big screen, the quality of the games aren't good...

By Pocket-lint on September 06, 2013

The Wikipad never manages to live up to its potential, leaning on poor quality construction despite its premium price tag. While there's something to be said for the convenience of Wikipad's setup, you're probably better off buying one of the already available (and cheaper) Bluetooth controllers on the market for your higher-quality tablet.

By IGN on September 04, 2013

We want to love the Wikipad, and it certainly provided us with flashes of an enjoyable gaming experience you can’t get on any old tablet, but its size and its price still make it a difficult sell. Even if you’re prepared to overlook the Nexus 7’s...

By gadgetshow.channel5.com on August 30, 2013

The Wikipad 7 is great for gaming and everyday tablet tasks, but the bulky design and the £250 price tag make it difficult to recommend as the ultimate Android gaming device.

By TrustedReviews on August 29, 2013

Today Kaeyi Dream puts the Wikipad gaming tablet through its paces, a 7in gaming orientated tablet featuring a full size removable controller...

By HardwareHeaven on January 25, 2014

I'm constantly reminded that we're in a rather strange era of gaming. While past generations have decidedly kept console and portable gaming completely separate, the two experiences are converging more and more with the rise of Apple and Android...

By Destructoid on September 18, 2013

The Wikipad certainly has its heart in the right place, but ultimately there are too many negatives present to make it a worthwhile purchase. The gaming interface makes it bulky, it lacks graphical power, it ships with a version of Android which is over a year old and the price is simply too high.

By EuroGamer on September 15, 2013

Android tablets are everywhere. There are tons of options out there for buyers, so for a new tablet to make its way to the market and make a splash, it needs to do something original and exciting. It's a scary market for a new company to enter, but that...

By makeuseof.com on June 27, 2013

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