Huawei MatePad 11.5 / Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch

Etching reduces eye strain from the screen ; Mostly snappy performance ; Loud quad speakers

Takes time to set up properly ; No access to Google apps ; Lack of compatibility with common work apps

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte is a device constructed around one feature – a specially etched screen that promises to reduce eye strain. It does precisely that, which makes it almost unlike anything else on the market. However, with no access to...

A slim yet sturdy build ; Screen is vibrant and bright, paired with capable speakers ; Battery life is respectable

No Play Store access, restrictive app support ; Keyboard add-on chunky and not especially premium ; Rivals offer equally powerful specs for similar money

If you can live without official access to the Play Store, the MatePad 11.5 is quite a lot of tablet for your money. Unfortunately for Huawei, we doubt many in the West can.