M6Pro, M7Pro, M8Pro or M9Pro Which is best?

[Tyler Durden]

There is almost too many options in these tablets.

Which should I go for and why?

[rrileypm]

Really, the only thing that matters is what screen size you like.

As far as performance, my M7 Pro ROCKS!!!!! But I like the screen size of my M8 Pro, too. The M7 Pro is just a tad bit too small for my large fingers. The M8 Pro is just right at 9.4"...just to be different from the standard 9.7" M6 Pro.

The traditional 10.1" is the M9 Pro...I'm hearing good reviews on this one.

The traditional 9.7" is the M6 Pro...I'm hearing some wifi/3G issues with this one, but I think it's a firmware problem.

The new M8HD is out and looks very nice...basically the M8Pro on steroids. I tested the M8HD firmware on my M7 Pro last night, and it drastically improved speed and responsiveness...so I know it has a good initial ROM going for it.

I'm sure which ever screen size you find most comfortable for you, either of these models will suit your needs.

[Tyler Durden]

Excellent, that's got to be the best possible scenario for my first post ever on this forum. A response from the man himself, responsible for the custom ROMs I would almost certainly end up using on the device I chose.

Thanks very much!


I had read that the massive resolution of the "Retina" displays is killing performance in those tablets, and that this might be a reason to steer clear of those (this contradicts my initial thought that it would be great to have such a high resolution).

[Tyler Durden]

I can't work out the difference between the Pipo M8HD and the M9Pro.

Also, have you any experience with other brands like the Onda, and Cube?

[rrileypm]

I've owned a Cube U30GT2 10.1" tablet. It was very nice and reliable. Since I have sooooo many tablets, I opted to trade it to my brother-in-law for some work he helped me with...so I don't have it anymore. Cube puts out some very solid products. My friend 900Supersport is our Cube guy. All of my devices are either Pipo or Vido.

Yuandao/Vido also makes a good tablet. I haven't seen their newer ones, but I still have a 2 year old N101-1 that still churns away.

I'm afraid I don't know much about Onda products.

[Tyler Durden]

Thanks again,

Do you have anything to say about the higher resolution displays or the newer "Pro", "Max" or "HD models sucking too much power, and leading to laggy UIs and gaming?

[rrileypm]

I think the M6 MAX was the first one...and had lags and freezes. I haven't heard too much complaint with the M6 Pro.

The M8HD is too new to tell.

The M7 Pro seems OK, to me.

[Tyler Durden]

How about the M9Pro?

[rrileypm]

Right now, we are working on some wifi issues with the M9 Pro. I don't know if it's a hardware problem or a firmware problem.

[Tyler Durden]

These guys seem to have sorted wifi issues with their ROM.

http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/pipo-max-m9/pipo-m9-pro-custom-root-android-4-2-2-firmware-20130822/

I've ordered the M9Pro now, so fingers crossed all is well when it arrives.

[jimac]

I can't work out the difference between the Pipo M8HD and the M9Pro

M9Pro has GPS and has 32gb not 16gb.
M8HD has a nicer chassis (this is ofcourse, subjective) and front facing speakers.

The M9 is a good bit of kit, Randy's 17a ROM otr it is myfavourite - I have zero wifi issues and like the 3g toggle option in the right hand pull-down which seems to me missing from later ROMS.

[Dr.Allcome]

Hi, i'm trying to choose between the same devices, so i'll ask my questions here instead of making a new thread. I hope you can help me, and thanks in advance.

The M8HD has no GPS? Does anyone know if/when there will be a version with GPS?

I've read about a Multi-Window function for the M9Pro and M8Max. Is that also possible with the M6Pro or M8HD? Would I have to create my own rom the way it's described here?

I would need a second Charger (preferably with German/Euro-Plug), does anyone know where to get one?
The M9Pro and M8HD are listed with 5V Chargers, for those i have even seen USB to 2.5mm Cables (I know standard USB can't handle 2.5A, but I found some Chargers with USB sockets that can).
The M6Pro is listed as 9V 2.5A, for this I can't find any charger, not even one with a different connector.

[fishman09]

M8 Pro

The M8 Pro is a great tablet. I did extensive research looking for most well balanced tablet - price/performance/size. The M8 is arguably the sweet spot between price, quad core processor and screen size/res. The tablet ticks along smoothly and handles everything well. You can spend more for a smaller screen with better spec or LOTS more for a bigger screen and better spec.

For reference and for those who care - stock ANTUTU score was around 18000. Flashed with rrileypm's rom and it rose to around 19500+ which is frankly awesome for a sub £200 tablet.

Me? i'm very happy with this tablet

[rrileypm]

Yes, I would also recommend the M8 Pro to anyone. The 9.4" format is very comfortable.

[P.A]

Choicee is also depending on the task you plan to perform most on tablet. If you getting tablet for PDF or other book reading - 9.7" 4/3 Ratio M6 Pro, if you watch videos and like web browsing - 9.4" 16/10 M8 Pro or 10.1 16/10 M9 Pro. 9.7" tablets designed to use in portrait mode, like reading.