Review: Cube iWork 8, a tablet with Windows 10 at an unbeatable price

If you were looking for a Chinese Windows 10 tablet, I may have your next purchase on my hands. The Cube iWork 8 is an Intel tablet with dual boot between Android 4.4 KitKat and Windows 10, a true machine that will allow us to bring all the power of Android with the latest functionalities of the best operating system created by Microsoft to date.

The Cube iWork 8 has an excellent design, and although its weight is somewhat high for its 8" screen, it is undoubtedly an incredibly interesting companion mainly due to its good value for money. If you're still not convinced, let's take a good look at this Chinese tablet.

Cube iWork 8: Box Contents

- Cube iWork 8

USB charging cable
USB female to microUSB adapter
Instruction and quick setup manual

Technical specifications

- Processor: Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 Quad-core up to 1.8 GHz

Display: 8" with 800x1280 resolution
RAM Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Battery: 3300 mAh

First impressions with the Cube iWork 8 tablet

The truth is that the quality of this tablet has pleasantly surprised me The plastic casing is robust and visible to the naked eye which is of good quality, as are the buttons, which are firm and don't dance as often happens with some low-cost tablets. No squeaks anywhere and looks like a solid block that can take even a relatively severe impact.

This model that we have analyzed is white, which enhances the design much more. The buttons are silver, but doesn't look like they've been painted with that typical chrome that fades after a few months, rather they're made in the same tablet material or even some type of aluminum. I'm not sure.

The first impression is certainly positive and even more so for its price, although now it's time to start and work with Windows 10.

The Cube iWork 8 and Windows 10: A good combination?

Ok I've already started Windows 10, and it didn't take long, a couple of minutes. Yes, it's a good combination The tablet integrates perfectly with the operating system and allows us to quickly access all the system's features, soWe have a fully operational Windows 10 in a tablet at an excellent price and with specifications that make everything work fresh and perfect.

Performance is good and the operating system runs smoothly so no wonder it gets such high ratings from of the buyers. The screen isn't as bright as we'd all like, but it's not bad and it's sharp. For its price, we are not going to ask for Retina Display, right?

Strengths of iWork 8

Adequate hardware: As for its specifications, there are no complaints, the components are those necessary to watch a movie in Full HD, play games on Android and other basic functions such as using it for office automation or browsing the Internet.
Perfect integration with both operating systems: the truth is that iWork 8 does not suffer unexpected crashes and all the tablet's functionalities are They integrate perfectly with both operating systems, so we can enjoy all the features regardless of whether we use Android or Windows 10.

- Good finishes and design: for its price, it has been a real surprise. After having tried "low cost" smartphones and tablets, this is amazing. The assembly is excellent and it does not make noise anywhere. In addition, it seems to be of quality and lasts, so it is not scary that it will break in half as it usually happens with other models. From my point of view, its construction is 10, although it is a little fat.

Good tactile feedback: Another strong point of this tablet is tactile feedback. By integrating low-priced screens, many manufacturers "forget" something fundamental, and that is that a low response to touch gives users a feeling of enormous stress, since it seems that the device responds slowly. Cube has done well with iWork 8 and responds to the millisecond.

The weak points of the iWork 8 tablet

The battery: the truth is that I did not expect a performance of a week, so it is a weak point in quotes. The battery lasts a working day approximately, although if we start watching movies or playing games it won't last long. If you use it normally, it is a must to charge it every night, like a smartphone, so if you want to take it on a trip, it is best to take it with a power bank.

- Lots of Chinese menus in Windows 10: This particular model came to me in Chinese, so it took me a while to little to change the language and I had to navigate through the Microsoft operating system to change it, download the language packs and other configurations. It takes some work, as you also have to change the app store and register, so don't expect to work with it instantly if your native language is Spanish.

Outdated Android: Unfortunately we won't be able to have the latest version of Android available, but not even high-end smartphones have the latest version, so it was not expected that this model would even include Lollipop. Android Kitkat is stable, so it will provide you with access to most applications from the Google Play Store, as well as a good, comfortable and friendly graphical interface.

My opinion on the Cube iWork 8 tablet

If you are looking for a cheap tablet at a good price, buy this one. I haven't tried many Chinese, but this one works very well with Windows 10 and is quite comfortable and useful. The quality is more than decent and the features it allows are sufficient for a moderate use of it, so we have very little to blame.

If you are going to use it as an android it is no longer so interesting, since it is not updated to the latest versions of Android and it will probably take a long time to do so, if ever. There are cheaper models, so the main attraction of the iWork 8 is Windows 10, or at most, having the Microsoft operating system as primary and doing the odd task on Android, less relevant.

The accessories are necessary and, although it takes a while to charge, the battery is enough for a day's work Today We all charge our smartphones at night, or almost all of us, so if you get used to charging it every day, you will forget about the problem of autonomy.