NOVOJOY 10" YQ10S Navy

A budget tablet that's all about the bundled keyboard and mouse. It's slow and storage-starved, but the 8GB of RAM and Android 15 make it a surprisingly usable cheap typing machine.

The 8GB of RAM is a genuine surprise at this price point. It's well above average for the category and means you can keep a few apps and browser tabs open without the whole thing grinding to a halt. The quad-core processor is a different story. It's sluggish, landing in the bottom third of our database, so apps don't open instantly and you'll see some stutters when scrolling. The 32GB of storage is the real kicker, though. It's one of the worst configurations we've seen, but thankfully the microSD slot supports up to 1TB cards, which is an absolute necessity on day one.

Stacked against an Apple iPad 9.7, the NOVOJOY isn't even in the same league for performance, screen quality, or app ecosystem. The iPad is a polished, powerful tool, while the YQ10S is a budget utility player. A more direct rival is the UMIDIGI Active T1, another rugged budget tablet that often trades the keyboard bundle for a tougher build and better battery life. If you need a cheap typing machine for a student, the NOVOJOY's included keyboard gives it an edge. If you need something that can survive a drop, look at the UMIDIGI.

The value proposition here is all about the bundled accessories. You're getting a functional, if basic, 2-in-1 setup for less than a fancy dinner. The price spread we've seen is wild, from $63 to an absurd $12,945, so you absolutely need to shop around. Stick to the lower end of that range, ideally under $100, and it's a decent deal for a secondary device. Pay much more and you're getting fleeced.

The NOVOJOY YQ10S is a budget Android tablet that throws in the kitchen sink. You get a keyboard, a mouse, a stylus, and a case, all for a price that's often shockingly low. The one thing to know is that this is a basic computing package, not a performance machine. It's built for light tasks like email, reading, and streaming, and it handles those without making a fuss, but don't expect it to replace your laptop or even a mid-range phone.

If you're looking for a snappy, high-performance tablet for gaming or creative work, this isn't it. Go get a base model iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab instead. This is a device for light, basic tasks, and trying to push it beyond that will just lead to frustration.

The NOVOJOY YQ10S is a purpose-built device for a specific person: someone who needs a cheap, simple machine for typing, email, and light media consumption, and values the included accessories. It's not fast, the screen is just okay, and you'll need a microSD card immediately. But if you can snag it for under $100 and your expectations are set to 'basic productivity,' it does exactly what it says on the box. For everyone else, save up for a more capable tablet.