Relndoo TAB9 12" TAB9 Silver 2025

The Relndoo TAB9 packs an absurd 24GB RAM and a generous accessory bundle into a sub-$200 tablet. Performance is snappy and battery life is strong, but the dim LCD screen and Wi-Fi issues on some units hold it back. Buy only at the lowest price and only if you can live with the display compromise.

Here's the thing: the Relndoo TAB9 tries to be everything but the kitchen sink. You get a 12-inch tablet, keyboard, mouse, stylus, and case for as little as $190. On paper, that's a screaming deal. And with 24GB of RAM, yes, 24GB in an Android tablet, it practically bullies most mid-range laptops in memory. But underneath the spec sheet flex, corners got cut where it matters most, like the display and build quality.

For the price, it's aimed squarely at students or anyone who needs a portable workstation on a shoestring budget. Android 15 runs smooth, multitasking is legitimately effortless, and the included accessories mean you're not nickel-and-dimed later. Just don't expect iPad Air levels of polish or a screen that pops.

The octa-core chip and 24GB of RAM make this tablet a multitasking beast. Loading up a dozen Chrome tabs, a YouTube video, and a note-taking app at once didn't make it break a sweat. That RAM is legitimately top-tier, only a handful of devices match it. The GPU handles light gaming and design apps respectably, and battery life from the 8000mAh cell easily cruises past a workday. But that screen is a drag. It's 2K resolution on a 12-inch panel, which sounds fine, but brightness and color accuracy are mediocre at best. If you're editing photos or watching movies in a sunny room, you'll notice the washed-out colors.

At the low end of $190, this bundle is a steal for students or light office workers. You're getting a tablet, keyboard, mouse, stylus, and case, usually separate purchases that add up fast. But the price climbs to $400 from some vendors, and at that point you're better off with a Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro or a used Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ that offer far superior screens and more reliable connectivity. If you snag it on Amazon for $190, the value is hard to beat. At full price, hard pass.

Against the iPad Air M4, the Relndoo gets demolished in screen quality, app ecosystem, and build, but it costs a fraction and gives you more RAM. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro similarly outshines it in display and processor, but its bundles rarely include a free mouse and stylus. The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro offers a better keyboard experience and similar price, but doesn't have 5G cellular. For pure note-taking and media, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ has a way better S Pen screen, but also a much higher price. The Relndoo only wins on sheer RAM quantity and bundle value when you buy at the cheapest possible price.

If you care about a vibrant screen for media or creative work, look elsewhere, the LCD here is dim and washed out compared to any iPad or Galaxy Tab. If you need rock-solid network reliability, the reported Wi-Fi issues are a red flag. And if you plan to push the tablet hard with AAA gaming or 4K video editing, the chip will struggle, and the display will frustrate you.

If you need a cheap, no-frills Android tablet that moonlights as a laptop, and you can find it for around $200, the Relndoo TAB9 is a smart buy. It's great for students, remote workers on a tight budget, or as a secondary device for light tasks. But if build quality, display quality, or reliable connectivity are dealbreakers (they should be), you'll likely regret this purchase. Wait for a sale, and cross your fingers that your unit doesn't have the Wi-Fi gremlins.