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The review is based on simple use. A decent tablet for basic use. Generally, I bought it as an upgrade from a much older model, the A6, for my father. The official cases generally consist of two colors, one on the outside and one on the inside, and fold in a style somewhat like this _/^\_. Overall, it's not a tablet that you would say runs completely smoothly, but generally, I believe the image and motion are quite satisfactory, just like in value phones (xiaomi, huawei, etc.). Apps, etc., typically run like on any Android device, so you won't have an issue. Wifi is quite good. My father doesn't take photos, but okay, let's say it's fine for that too. Now, the 8GB RAM and 128GB should satisfy all of you, unless you're shooting videos or photos like crazy, in which case you should probably look elsewhere.

In summary, you won't buy something extraordinary. I consider it the premium value for money tablet. That is, yes, you will find cheaper ones, but this is probably one of the more premium in its series. I recommend it as a gift or for personal use as a second screen for apps like Netflix, YouTube, Teams, emails, etc.

I own the original (2020) and the Pro. I will rate the machine for NEW owners. The old ones read this but in summary, you generally do not need to upgrade. And you who want it only for free games like Fortnite, Call of Duty Warzone, etc., really don't buy it; I would say you might as well go for a PS4.

In general, this is an upgrade of the existing generation and not a new generation, but I believe this is the console that should have been available on the shelves from the very beginning. I have the impression that this was really the console, but if they hadn't released the PS5 first at 500, no one would buy the PS5 Pro at 800, and they would remain on the shelf with the main consumer choice being the PS4 Pro. Therefore, yes, I believe the PS6 will definitely go for 800 euros without a Disc Drive. The external and peripheral elements of the console at purchase remain of the same quality and quantity with 1 HDMI, 1 controller just like the original console, with the difference that the console DOES NOT HAVE A DISC DRIVE on it but can be purchased separately. I do not consider the lack of a stand.

But let's get to the point.

Positives:
- It offers connectivity for both PS4 and PS5 games with minor visual upgrades on the first and more stable framerates on the second, plus around 50 games on PS4 Pro have received special free patches to run better (see https://blog.playstation.com/2024/11/04/ps5-pro-50-enhanced-games-available-at-launch-november-7/)
- Some older games have not been left behind and have been upgraded, but you may need to pay 10 euros.
- You have a range of 12-year-old games plus some releases from older consoles PS1, PS2 & PSP that will gradually enrich the library.
- There are not 2 TB free, but less, not dramatically less. Nevertheless, thankfully they included so much due to the digital-only nature of it.
- The specs correspond to a PC around 1000 euros, so for someone who cannot or does not want to mess around, it is a quick and easy solution for quite good quality graphics.
- The remote control is comfortable and quite convenient.
- With a subscription that is around ~70 for the basic plan that gives 3 games per month and they remain as long as you keep the subscription active, and around ~150 for the final tier that offers the first subscription ~200 games that change frequently, it makes it quite an interesting entertainment center without wasting money on extra games without the fear of "maintaining" the medium.
- Quite quiet compared to a PC of the same quality.
- Since games are usually made first on console and then on PC, it is a better medium to get slightly better visuals in terms of performance/price.

Negatives:
- The price for a console primarily aimed at kids and generally the living room at 800 euros is quite prohibitive, especially when the previous generation was at 450 euros!
- To play discs, you need to shell out another 130 euros for the reading unit.*
- It is tall, although quite slim, so be careful where you place it due to its height, or width if you lay it horizontally.
- You won't find many exclusives, even though we are in the middle of the generation from its predecessor, and many of them are now also coming to PC after a short period.
- It consumes around 400 watts, which is quite a bit, but I don't consider it terribly negative; it just needed to be mentioned for other consumers, like those in RVs.
- Games cost 80 euros, and most of them you will find on sale for around 40 euros at best.

The rest remains generally known, such as a nice navigation menu, quick switching between games, and the SSD has really helped a lot with loading times. A subscription is not mandatory, but you need it for online gaming. For me, it represents a worthwhile solution in terms of price-performance, as I expect it to last as a cross-gen with the PS6 console, giving around 10 years of life compared to a PC, which would definitely require upgrades within 5 years to achieve the same visuals. The price is not good, and the amount of exclusives is a bit disappointing, but you will find games with good graphics. It also supports multimedia like Netflix, YouTube, etc. You may stone me, but I don't consider the lack of a disc drive to be something radically problematic, as games are evolving, and we have already reached double-layer Blu-rays that provide ~60GB of storage each, so something like this was needed, especially since installation is incredibly slower than today's internet speeds. BUT that doesn't mean I want them to stop making discs; let them produce them, and whoever wants to can buy them and install one game with 15 discs, just like we used to do with floppy disks in the past. Of course, all-digital doesn't have problems as much functionally as it does ethically. Therefore, if you already own a PS5 console, you don't need an upgrade, while if you own a PS4 or PS4 Pro, you could say that now we have entered the PS5 era and consider upgrading.

Prices for the lazy:
Console only: 800 euros
Console and Stand: 830 euros
Console and Disc Drive: 930 euros
Console, Disc Drive, and Stand: 960 euros

It is the second screen of the Ultragear series that I buy, mainly for Gaming because I bought it for my vacation home. At first glance, it gives exactly what the 4K model I have from 2020 does. On the other hand, it is an amazing monitor that is perfect for high-value PCs and consoles. I tried it with PS5 and SWITCH. I don't know, but the image seemed clearer to me with less bleeding at the edges than the 2020 model. Overall, my experience with HDR on this one doesn't leave me satisfied, my PC games keep crashing all the time..... (maybe it's my fault too) and I don't recommend it for that, in short, skip it. One quite positive thing is that this one goes up and down and also tilts! The cooling is passive, meaning it doesn't have a fan, so we don't have any noise like the 2020 model, and the LED lighting is gone. It gave me quite good performance in both bright and dark images, so I have no problem with that either. Finally, the sound remains at the same levels, meaning it's decent but you'll need external speakers. The menu hasn't changed, but it seems to lag quite a bit... But I don't use it much, to be honest. Also, at the bottom, you'll see a protrusion with the logo that may bother you because it's not full body glass. On the Start Up and in general, the concept shows the Ultragear logo, so the LG logo is not visible in general.

In summary, the price is fine, although I bought it with a coupon for 289. I honestly recommend it for all medium and above builds. The image is very clear and it continues to perform well for my tasks (programming) and gaming. I don't think you need to go for 4K unless you want it for the extravagance. I am very satisfied once again with this series.