The TAB 10 Gen 4 has three features that work well together on a long trip: a 10.1-inch display, a microSD slot, and a headphone jack. Store compatible movies locally, plug in a familiar pair of earphones, and you can watch on the train without finding Wi-Fi or charging wireless earbuds.
In depth
TCL TAB 10 Gen 4 review
Published
Best fortravelers who want a compact screen for downloaded shows and wired headphones.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 10.1 inches
- Panel technology
- LCD
- Processor
- MediaTek MT8786
- Storage
- 128GB
- Operating system
- Android 15
Pros
- 1920 × 1200 screen and wired headphone jack
- 128 GB of storage with microSD expansion
Cons
- Four gigabytes of physical RAM
- 60 Hz refresh and modest charging speed
Display
- 10.1 inches
- 1920 × 1200
- Up to 60 Hz
At this size, 1920 × 1200 is a useful step up from the 1280 × 800 panels in some entry-level tablets. It gives subtitles and the small print in a train timetable more room to resolve. A streaming app still decides which video quality it will deliver, and a low-resolution download gains no new detail from the display.
In a hands-on unboxing, I Do Know Somethings demonstrated the microSD slot and identified the wired headphone jack on the TAB 10 Gen 4. Together those two details make a simple offline setup possible with a card and ordinary wired headphones. 1
Performance & Storage
- MediaTek MT8786
- 4 GB physical
- 128 GB
TCL combines 4 GB of physical memory with 128 GB of internal storage. A memory-expansion setting may borrow space from that drive, but it does not add physical RAM. For a tablet that spends most of its time playing one downloaded film or displaying a recipe, use the money for adequate storage before paying for multitasking features you won't use.
Design & Battery
- 6,000 mAh · 18 W
The 395 g tablet is light enough to make packing it alongside headphones practical. Its 6,000 mAh battery supports 18 W charging. Audio over the 3.5 mm jack leaves the USB-C port free to charge during a long viewing session.
Alternatives
TCL's larger TAB A1 offers a faster 90 Hz screen and 6 GB of physical RAM. The smaller Lenovo Tab One saves space in a shoulder bag at the cost of a lower-resolution display.
Verdict
The TAB 10 Gen 4 is a straightforward travel and media tablet. Its ports and compact size do more for that role than a long list of software extras.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- I Do Know SomethingsTCL TAB 10 Gen 4 unboxing and review (opens in a new tab)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkRwHvEwwao
Hands-on unboxing showing the card slot and headphone jack. The presenter discloses affiliate links.