Among the chinese tablets we have a few that have clearly been inspired by the Surface Pro, but we also have some that have been inspired by the Surface Book, and two of the most interesting in recent times in both cases are from Cube and we are going to face them today in a comparative to help you choose and decide if the investment is worth it: Cube iWork 3X vs. Cube i35.
Designer
As with the Surface Pro and Surface Book, the first thing to keep in mind when choosing between the iWorx 3X and i35 is that they are two completely different formats: while the first is a 2 in 1 and we can use it without attaching the keyboard, the second is a convertible, with a touch screen but in which the keyboard is not an optional accessory. Regarding ports, in both we have USB 3.0 (although in the i35 there are two, instead of one) and USB type C.
Dimensions
The difference in size is appreciable, but not excessive and has to do mainly with the fact that the screen of the i35 is a little bigger29,96 x 18,06 cm against 31,3 x 23,7 cm), but where we are going to notice that the iWork 3X has a lot of advantage is in weight (740 grams against 1688 grams), although we must not lose sight that it is only because it does not have the keyboard attached. Taking this into account, in fact, it is necessary to assess quite positively that the convertible is only a little thicker (12 mm against 14 mm).
Screen
A section in which these two tablets shine against other Chinese tablets is the screen, both with spectacular resolutions, even if the victory is for the i35 (2736 x 1824 against 3000 x 2000). As we anticipated when talking about its dimensions, this is also something bigger (12.3 inches against 13.5 inches), although if this is an advantage or not will depend on which aspect we give priority to.
Unlimited
The balance is also tipped on the side of the i35 in the performance section, although more than for the RAM memory, where they are relatively close (6 GB against 8 GB), the determining fact is that in a place of a Intel N3450 we already have with her a Intel Core m3, the processor that we normally find in the basic models of high-end Windows tablets.
Storage capacity
The same for the i35 it gets it in the storage capacity section, and that the iWork 3X leaves us already respectable 128 GB internal memory. With the convertible, in any case, we can have double: 256 GB. Both also have, of course, a card slot micro-SD, which gives us the option to gain space externally.
Cameras
As expected, in the convertible we will not have more camera than the front one (2 MP), but we must bear in mind that Cube has also dispensed with the rear camera for its iWork 3X, despite the fact that in the 2 in 1 it is more common to have it. In any case, it seems like a reasonable decision, since it is probably in the section where we will least notice the cuts in technical specifications to reduce costs.
Autonomy
Given that iWork 3X It cannot even be bought in our country yet, we do not have autonomy data with which to compare its performance in this section with those of the i35. The only thing we can offer you at the moment, therefore, is a comparison of their respective battery capacities: 8500 mAh against 5000 mAh. Taking into account that the convertible has a larger screen, with more resolution and a more powerful processor, it seems clear that, overall, it should lose out in this duel, but it is true that we do not normally have the same expectations of autonomy with this type. of devices.
Cube iWork 3X vs Cube i35: final balance of the comparison and price
It is clear that the Cube i35 It is a superior device, in general, but we not only have to consider the difference in price and whether or not it is worth the extra investment when we go to choose, but also its format and size should be fundamental factors, since with it we are going to lose in versatility and mobility, because not only is it bigger and heavier, but it is also expected that its autonomy will be less.
That is not to say that the price difference is not important, which is also: the iWork 3X It is not yet sold in our country, but taking into account its starting price, it is reasonable to expect it to be around the 350 Euros, less than 400 euros in any case, almost certainly, while we will not find the i35 for less than 500 euros and, in fact, it is normal to see it for more than 600 Euros.