Trusted Reviews100
Trusted Reviews names it the best Android gaming tablet, praising sustained speed, cooling and a cleaner software experience.
RedMagic Astra 2
6 expert reviews#3 of 13 tablets
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recommend
recommend
Best Android gaming tablet
Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the RedMagic Astra 2, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: performance and picture quality. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Android Central, CNET and 3 more
The catch: Software is bloated, and the update promise is short.
One critic is far keener
Scores run from 80 to 100All 6 scores printed by the outletsTrusted Reviews's review has no printed score; we read it as 100/100. The other 5 average 82.
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What do critics say about the RedMagic Astra 2?
Android Central90
Android Central finds it a refined sequel with top internals, effective liquid cooling and an excellent OLED panel in a handy size.
CNET82
CNET still rates it the best Android gaming tablet despite a price rise.
TechRadar80
TechRadar finds it the fastest Android tablet it has tested, with excellent sustained gaming performance and good value.
Tom's Guide80
Tom's Guide loves the compact flagship-powered tablet and its OLED screen, calling it one of the best Android tablets.
Digital Trends80
Digital Trends calls it an over-the-top but capable small gaming tablet that is an easy buy for gamers.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance5 of 6
Picture quality3 of 6
What critics dislike most
Software and app3 of 6
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Common questions
Is the RedMagic Astra 2 worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. Software is bloated, and the update promise is short.
Do critics agree about the RedMagic Astra 2?
One critic is far keener: scores range from 80 (TechRadar) to 100 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 6 reviews. Trusted Reviews's review has no printed score; we read it as 100/100. The other 5 average 82.
What do critics dislike about the RedMagic Astra 2?
Software and app (3 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the RedMagic Astra 2?
The OnePlus Pad 3 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.