TECLAST M40 Pro 2023 Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Teclast M40 Pro 2023 - the best of all worlds

Tablets are firmly entrenched in the title of reliable mobile assistants, capable of combining compactness and functionality. Many users perceive tablets as an intermediate between smartphones and laptops, which was able to adopt their best features and has no visible alternatives. Another competitive advantage of such devices is also a democratic price. However, the hero of today's review is able to surprise every lover of mobile electronics with the ratio of functionality, quality and reasonable price tag. Meet Teclast M40 Pro 2023.

Brief specifications:

• 10.1 inch display, 1920x1200 pixels resolution, IPS technology;
• Processor UNISOC Tiger T616 (8 cores, 2 x ARM Cortex A75 2.0Ghz + 6 x ARM Cortex A55 1.8Ghz, 12nm), video gas pedal Mali G57MP1 750Mhz;
• 8gb RAM;
• 128GB ROM, a hybrid slot for microSD-cards;
• Support for two SIM cards NanoSIM format;
• 8MP main camera, autofocus;
• 5 megapixel front camera;
• 7000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, USB Type-C port;
• WiFi 2.4G, 5G;
• Bluetooth 5.0;
• A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS;
• Dimensions 243 x 163 x 9.3 mm, weight 529g;
• The performance material of the back panel and trim - metal.

Getting acquainted with the gadget begins with its packaging and equipment. The developer did not save much to reduce the cost of production, so in a box of thick cardboard is easy to find and charger capacity of 20W, and USB-cable, and a tray for SIM-cards. The above is complemented by documentation and already located on the display protective film. There is also one on the back, but the ideal option to reduce the number of scratches on the body would be a silicone case. There are also no wired headphones, due to which the final score of the supplied set falls short of the mark "excellent", but it is still higher than that of most competitors in the price category. But there is a great opportunity to buy a separate flip case or Bluetooth keyboard for relatively little money. The case left a pleasant impression. The material used (a special type of polycarbonate) does not collect scratches and fingerprints. The tablet itself sits firmly in the case, minor falls from a height of about a meter should not cause any damage to the device. Keyboard also deserves praise. The size of the buttons are smaller than those of a full keyboard laptops, but it is convenient to use. Connecting is via Bluetooth, the connection is stable. Minor causes for grief will be only the lack of charge indicator on the device, as well as the outdated MicroUSB port. However, the final quality of accessories offered at a reasonable price is very satisfying.

The design also deserves praise. To consider it ideal also will not come out because of the wide frame of the display. Unfortunately, in the promotional photo they are noticeably smaller. But the convenient shape of the gadget, a metal body, a neat camera eye and a pleasing to the eye coloring leave a very positive impression. Adding to the relevance of the exterior and speaker grilles, located on the top and bottom sides. On top you can also find a headphone jack, which is becoming a rarity in today's tablets and smartphones, as well as a tray for SIM cards (MicroSD). On the left side are the volume buttons, the power button, the USB Type-C port and the microphone hole. Thus, for its price category the device looks quite good.

The 10.1-inch IPS-display has a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels, thanks to which the displayed image is not deprived of clarity. Individual pixels are very difficult to see with the naked eye. White balance is slightly shifted to warmth, which is more likely to benefit the picture. Even prolonged use of the tablet does not cause discomfort. If you want to change the color mode and temperature can be in the appropriate settings menu. With the reserve of brightness the situation is not so unambiguous. IPS-screen behaves excellent when working with it indoors, but outdoors on a sunny day the user will see his reflection instead of the running application. You will have to look for shade, to work comfortably with the mobile assistant. The refresh rate of the image is standard, equal to 60 hertz. We should not expect an increased smoothness of the picture, but the optimized software and enough performance specifications compensate for this omission. Auto brightness left for more expensive brand tablets. Touch-panel supports 10 touches, no dead zones, also there are no problems with recognition of multiple touches. As a result, IPS panel is not bad for the price segment, though not without its shortcomings.

The processor UNISOC Tiger T616 has already proved itself in a positive way in many mobile devices. 8 GB of RAM and a graphics gas pedal Mali G57MC1 not bad reveal the potential of the eight-core chipset.

In the famous AnTuTu v 9.5.6 benchmark, the bunch scores 262136 points.

In the Geekbench 6 test, the tablet scores 430 points in single-threaded mode and 1,579 points in multi-threaded mode.

The performance test could not pass without the well-known benchmark CPU Throttling Test, which is also able to demonstrate the stability of the technical characteristics. 20 minutes of the test with 100 threads set showed the result of 164GIPS without trotting.

But tests are one thing, real-life applications are another matter. Modern Android games can fully unlock the potential of the chipset.

One of the most popular shooters on the platform is PUBG Mobile. A large range of drawing objects, a good detail of the architecture of settlements and vegetation seriously load both the processor and the video gas pedal. Teclast M40 Pro 2023 copes with the project without any noticeable eye-rolling at high graphics presets. The tablet does not get warm even after an hour of gameplay.

Some of the most resource intensive games definitely include Genshin Impact. Here the user is advised to be content with a mix of minimum and low graphics settings, at which the project still looks great. The large open world operates at about 20+ frames per second with occasional lags in large-scale combat scenes. Playing is generally comfortable, especially considering the price tag of the tablet in question. The heating of the rear metal panel during extended gameplay is already more noticeable, although far from critical.

On the large 10.1-inch IPS-display is nice to dive into the hits from gaming consoles of yesteryear. For example, PSP emulator named PPSSPP is able to run most of the games in 2X or 3X resolution on the device successfully. Daxter, Burnout Legends, Tekken 5 Dark Ressurection and SEGA Rally were successfully tested. All of them showed extremely smooth and responsive gameplay.

The main 8-megapixel camera module without LED flash is equipped with an autofocus system, which is not usually found in the cameras of inexpensive tablets. However, take Teclast M40 Pro 2023 as a tool to create high-quality pictures at any time of day is still not worth it. Below you can see examples of daytime shooting, but in cloudy weather. The detail of the frames is not high, but it is relatively good. Autofocus works properly, but causes for complaints will be color rendering and dynamic range. The resulting images lack contrast, the foliage comes out more faded. It is also not always easy to take a picture of an object if the sky or a bright object is in the frame. Some of the picture is darkened, some of it is too bright. However, with the desire and the ability to do a couple or three takes, successful shots are still obtained. For video communication both main and frontal cameras are enough to spare. Thus, the photographic capabilities of the tablet against the background of competitors' solutions rather deserve praise than criticism.

The sound of the four speakers is very loud. The maximum volume reaches 85-86 dB, while the AFC is generally quite good. Bass, of course, does not go somewhere far into the depths, but you can hear 100 Hz. Stereo effect in games is excellent, and projects like PUBG Mobile can even determine the location of the enemy.

The speakers are also responsible for the speakerphone when making calls. The tablet perfectly transmits the voice of the interlocutor, but it will hear all the people around you. As for the quality of reception, it was at the level of inexpensive Android-smartphones. Where OnePlus 9RT showed 2-3 sticks and caught 4G, Teclast M40 Pro 2023 was content with 1-2 sticks and frequent transitions to 2G/3G. But WiFi connection is surprisingly stable, even two walls and 7-8 meters from the router did not become a serious obstacle for watching videos on YouTube. GPS is also functional. Even indoors in rainy weather the device was able to connect to 8 satellites with not the worst accuracy. In the open terrain, even with a little rain the situation is excellent.

GPS indoors

GPS outdoors

With autonomy everything is not quite unambiguous. The Benchmark PCMark 3.0 Battery Test showed 7 hours and 27 minutes of battery life from 100% to 20% charge. The result is far from a record, but in everyday life Teclast M40 Pro 2023 functions for a day with five hours of active screen time. This period included watching YouTube videos (about an hour), downloading applications and other (about an hour), a couple of hours of gameplay in PPSSPP emulator, about an hour of PUBG and Genshin Impact. The tablet charges from 2 to 100% in just over 3 hours.

Let's summarize.

Pros:

• The metal body looks not only beautiful, but also sturdy;
• 10.1-inch high-resolution IPS-screen is as good as those of its competitors;
• The processor UNISOC Tiger T616 with 8 GB of RAM provides a decent level of performance for the price category;
• Loud stereo sound (4 speakers, 85-86dB);
• 128GB ROM with the possibility of expansion;
• 8-megapixel main camera is capable of daytime photography;
• dual SIM-card support;
• good reception;
• operable GPS;
• availability of fast charging (18W);
• A jack for wired headphones;
• Quality accessories that can be purchased separately;
• low price.

Cons:

• Lack of flash on the main camera;
• not the most outstanding battery life;
• lack of a case in the standard set, you need to buy more;
• thick frame display.

Thus, Teclast M40 Pro 2023 is an excellent option for a mobile assistant, devoid of noticeable disadvantages for the cost category. Robust, beautiful and productive tablet will not leave anyone disappointed. For this device we would like to thank Teclast Official Store.