As you will have had the opportunity to check if you have ever tried to look for one, the low-cost tablets 3G connectivity they are quite rare. Despite the fact that the supply of tablets from Technical specifications more than solvents with prices below 200 euros are increasingly common, even by manufacturers that in principle we would not label as low-cost, things change a lot if we seek to have a mobile connection.
There are, however, a couple of good options for those who want to have this functionality without investing too much money: Ainol Novo 7 Eos and model 3G of the bq edison. We show you one comparative so you can decide which one best suits your needs.
Designer
Although both tablets have a design quite classic and, in aesthetic terms, there are no major differences between them, it must be borne in mind that these are two devices with different screen sizes (10.1 inches in the case of bq edison y 7 inches in the one of the New 7 Eos), so the appearance is quite different, especially in dimensions: the tablet bq is obviously longer (25,7 cm against 18,66 cm) and wider (17,5 cm against 12,69 cm). The difference in thickness is not really noticeable (10 mm against 9,6 mm), however, but it is in terms of weight, which is close to double (655 grams against 356 grams).
Screen
Regarding the screen, as we say, the first obvious difference is the size: in the case of bq it is a tablet 10.1 inches, while in that of the Ainol is from one of 7 inches. La resolutionhowever, it is identical on both devices, 1280 x 800, but, precisely because it is a smaller screen, the pixel density is higher in the New 7 Eos. In any case, tablets of unquestionable quality such as Galaxy Note 10.1, have the same resolution as the bq edison for the same screen size and the images have more than enough definition, of course.
Unlimited
There are also no notable differences in the performance section, since the data from processor y RAM they are very similar. Regarding the CPU, in both devices we have a processor of dual core, although the one of the bq edison is slightly more powerful (1,6 GHz against 1,5 GHz). As regards the GPU, however, the tie is absolute, since both mount a MALI 400, and the same happens with the RAM, with 1GB of each one.
Operating System
Both tablets Ainol as bq have as operating system Android, but when comparing the Edison 3G and New 7 Eos, we must tip the balance on the side of the latter, since it is sold with the latest available version of the operating system of Google (Android 4.2), while the former works with the older generation (Ice Cream Sandwich).
Storage capacity
What each of the two tablets offers us in terms of storage space storage, is also identical: both the Ainol and bq count on 16 GB memory expandable via cards micro-SD to 32 GB. The figures are very similar to those offered by most tablets, in any case, and more than enough for an average user.
Battery
Although paying attention to the figures, it should be concluded that the battery of the Edison is clearly superior to that of the New 7 Eos (6400 mAh against 4.400 mAh), the truth is that the size of the screen can greatly influence consumption, the other side of the equation when it comes to the autonomy of mobile devices. In any case, the tablet's battery Ainol is similar to that of the Nexus 7, so it should not be particularly scarce.
Connectivity
Although in the rest of the sections we see that both the bq edison and Ainol Novo 7 Eos maintain quite well the level that one would expect from a mid-range tablet, this is the aspect in which they stand out the most and for which we have selected them for this comparison, since both have a very rare functionality among low-end devices. cost, 3G connection. Of course, in addition to mobile connectivity, both also have a connection Wi-Fi y Bluetooth 4.0.
Price
La quality / price ratio of the two tablets is excellent and either of them is very competitive compared to other similar ones but, obviously, being a 10-inch device the bq Edison 3G has a price higher than the Ainol Novo 7 Eos: the first slope 249 Euros and the second 122 Euros (It must be taken into account, in any case, that in the case of Ainol shipping costs must be added). Logically, if it is to minimize spending as much as possible, the New 7 Eos would be the best option and, as you have already seen, it has little to envy in terms of Technical specifications.