Overall Score
21.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#6845)21.8
Performance(#6663)41.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#10462)17.9
Battery(#1246)36.8
Build(#3758)15.3
Connectivity(#8442)18.5
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry Playbook
Short Review
- The BlackBerry Playbook features a compact design with dimensions of 194 x 130 x 10 mm and weighs 425 grams, making it portable yet sturdy.
- Its 7.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 170 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a TI OMAP 4430 chipset, supported by 1GB of RAM across its storage variants.
- The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the front-facing camera is 3 MP.
- The battery capacity is 5300 mAh, although it does not support fast charging or wireless charging.
- Running on BlackBerry Tablet OS, the device includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio output.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The Playbook does not feature HDR support on its display, and there is no water resistance.
- Overall, the BlackBerry Playbook combines a solid build with moderate performance and basic multimedia capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2010
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Display
Size7"
TypeTFT
Resolution600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI600
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetTI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front Camera3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5300 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Weight425 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR1.41 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth2.1, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemBlackBerry Tablet OS
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro