ZZB ZZB Android Tablet 7 inch, Android Tablets 32GB Review

It's a $36 tablet. It works for super basic stuff like video watching and light browsing, but that's it. Performance scores in the 40th percentile are weak, and the storage is tiny. Only buy if your budget is zero and your expectations are lower.

Look, this is a $36 tablet. Let's start there. The ZZB Android Tablet 7-inch is a basic, no-frills device designed for one thing: being cheap. It's got a small screen, a quad-core processor you've never heard of, and 4GB of RAM (with some virtual memory trickery).

It's not here to compete with your iPad. It's here for someone who needs a secondary screen for watching videos in bed, a simple e-reader, or a kid's first tablet. The specs tell the story: storage is in the 1st percentile, meaning it's basically the bottom of the barrel. But hey, it has WiFi 6 and an SD card slot, which is more than you'd expect.

Performance is exactly what you'd pay for. The CPU and GPU scores land in the low 40s percentile, so don't expect to do anything intensive. It'll handle basic web browsing, YouTube, and light apps, but you'll feel it chug if you try to multitask. The 6-hour battery claim is optimistic based on our data, which puts battery life in the 48th percentile. Real-world use, especially with the screen on, will likely be less. The bright spot? Connectivity is surprisingly decent at the 71st percentile, thanks to that WiFi 6 support.

At $36, the value proposition is simple: it's one of the cheapest ways to get a functional Android tablet screen. You are absolutely getting what you pay for, which isn't much. It's a value only if your needs are minimal and your budget is rock-bottom. Spending even $50 more could get you a used brand-name tablet with better performance and a better screen.

Don't even think about comparing it to an iPad Pro or Galaxy Tab. That's like comparing a scooter to a sports car. The real competition is other ultra-budget tablets and the used market. Compared to something like an older Amazon Fire tablet, this gives you full Android and expandable storage, but likely has worse build quality and support. Against a used iPad Mini from a few generations ago, you lose app quality and performance but gain a lower upfront cost. It's a trade-off between price and everything else.

Skip this if you need a primary device for anything. If you want to do video calls, use modern apps smoothly, or have the tablet last a full day away from an outlet, this isn't it. The performance and battery scores are just too low. You're better off saving a bit longer for a used device from a known brand.

Buy this only if your needs are incredibly simple and $36 is your absolute max budget. It's okay for a kid to play basic games on, or for you to watch the occasional video in the kitchen. If you plan to use it for more than an hour a day, or need it for anything resembling work, you will be frustrated fast. Look for a refurbished model from a major brand instead.