Look out, iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S9+ there’s a new kid on the block, and it’s coming in hot! OnePlus just dropped its latest tablet, the OnePlus Pad 2 and it could give those big names a run for their money.
First things first – this new tablet is packing some serious heat under the hood. OnePlus went all out with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. Translation? Whether you’re editing 4K videos or playing the latest mobile games, the OnePlus Pad 2 won’t even break a sweat.
Now, let’s talk about that gorgeous display. We’re looking at a 12.1-inch 3K screen with a 7:5 aspect ratio. With 3,000 x 2,120 pixels and a peak brightness of 900 nits, and a 144Hz refresh rate, smooth doesn’t even begin to cover it.
OnePlus isn’t messing around when it comes to productivity here. The OnePlus Pad 2 comes with some nifty features like App Relay which lets you switch between your phone and tablet seamlessly, and Open Canvas that lets you run up to three apps side-by-side.
And for all you digital artists out there, the new OnePlus Stylo 2 has 16,000 levels of pressure sensitivity. That’s 3x the pressure sensitivity of what the Apple Pencil offers.
Of course no device launch these days is complete without the AI buzzword. Well, OnePlus is putting its money where its mouth is. The OnePlus Pad 2 comes with an AI Toolbox that includes features like AI Speak (text-to-speech), Recording Summary (because who has time to listen to entire recordings?), and AI Writer (for when writer’s block hits). There’s even an AI Eraser 2.0 for those pesky photo-bombers. These are AI features that we’ve been seeing become more and more common on flagship phones.
If you’re like me and constantly forget to charge your devices, you’re in luck. The OnePlus Pad 2 boasts a massive 9,510mAh battery that can last up to 43 days on standby. And when you do need to juice up, the 67W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge has got your back, taking you from zero to hero in just 81 minutes.
I’ve seen a lot of tablets come and go, but the OnePlus Pad 2 is gearing up to be very promising. It’s got the power of a laptop, the versatility of a tablet, and very promising battery life. Priced at $549.99 for the 12GB+256GB version, it’s not exactly cheap, but it’s priced very competitively.
Bonus: OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro: Your New Favorite Earbuds
Alongside the launch of the OnePlus Pad 2 and Watch 2R, OnePlus has also dropped the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro.
These wireless earbuds are packing some serious tech for mid-range earbuds. We’re talking hybrid adaptive ANC that can cancel out up to 49dB of noise across a frequency range up to 4,000Hz. In plain English? They’ll silence everything from your neighbor’s lawnmower to that crying baby on your next flight.
But it’s not just about what these buds can block out—it’s what they pump in. The Nord Buds 3 Pro come with a 12.4mm extra-large driver and something OnePlus calls BassWave 2.0 technology. Translation? These buds deliver bass so deep, you’ll think you’re at a underground rave in Berlin.
And get this: they’ve got up to 44 hours of battery life with the charging case. You could literally listen to music non-stop for almost two days straight. Not that I’m recommending that, but hey, you do you.
The cherry on top? They’re priced at just $79.99. That’s less than a night out in New York City, and trust me, these buds will last you a lot longer and give you fewer regrets.
We’re quite excited about the Nord Buds 3 Pro too because OnePlus has a track record of producing excellent budget headphones.