HOTWAV R9 Pro Rugged Tablet 11 inch Android 14 20080mAh Waterproof Tablet

Bought this for use on our day charter powerboat as our Chartplotter had stopped working ($2500 to replace compared to $280 for this tablet) and also as a portable backup for ocean yacht deliveries that we do. Runs navionics with wifi ais input. Also bluetooths in the Garmin in reach satellite comms with nav software. The 2 tb sd card(not included)has my entire music library and chart catalouge for the Canada USA South America on. Also plenty of room for a good number of movies to alleviate the boredom of offshore life. With a sim card and data I even take credit card payments on this when we do day charters. Shockproof,waterproof suited to a heavy marine environment. Sometimes forget to take it off the boat during washdown with no ill effects. The device is heavy in comparison to normal tablets but the rugged nature of the tablet outweighs the weight issue. A bonus to the weight and rubberized casing means you can put it down on a rolling boat and it stays there. Lighter tablets would become an airborne Frisbee My last regular tablet bent during packing my delivery bag and shipping it home. Totally my fault and beyond the abuse that would be put on a device used in urban settings. But the reality is that I operate outside and offshore in places I shouldn't tell my mother about so a device of this strength will cope with not only a rough environment but also an owner who doesn't always have the time to treat the device gently. Haven't run over it with my truck yet but it's surprising how many times that's happened out in the boonies. I'm thinking it would take the hit well. The hand strap is strong and secure. I am convinced that with the strap it could double as a shield in hand to hand combat. Screen is bright enough under shade of a bimini and for extra battery life you can take it down to lowest brightness setting for use at night. Did notice that it is best viewed direct, viewing the device from the side does make the screen darker. But not dark enough to be a big issue The touch screen is sensitive enough to use but does not react to heavy rain hitting the screen and activating functions. My device is mounted in a flush metal bracket on the console and sits well when heading into 20 - 25 knt headwinds and heavy seas Even with a music player running in the background the memory intensive navigation program runs without any glitches that I have experienced on the normal 8gb ram tablets. Battery life lasts a full day on max brightness and full program use and from 8am to 5pm it has not gone below 60% battery. On my other "normal" tablet the battery would only last 6 hrs max using these same programs then shut down. Not usefull when you are tracking ships at 3am off Norfolk VA. It will top up the battery from that level with a fast charger in about an hour. For the price to utility comparison, I bought it as a disposable item to try out. I am very happy with it ad it will be used every day. Added an aluminum folding stand for TV mode viewing. Below decks or in the bunk which makes it very practical to use pretty much everywhere. Next project is to strap it to my DJ mavik drone control for max visibility and control. Overall very happy with this product after 1 month continuous use

I purchased the HOTWAV TAB R9 approximately one month prior to writing this review. I wanted a good tablet that is rugged enough for my work. My initial impressions: Upon opening the box, I immediately noticed how heavy this tablet is in comparison to other tablets of similar size. The added weight is likely a result of the durability focused construction as well as a large battery. It feels satisfyingly solid in the hands. The Battery: The battery life is impressive! I have run this thing constantly for nearly 12 hours and I still have 40% battery remaining. If you’re an “average” tablet user, you can expect approximately 2 days worth of battery life with normal usage. Aesthetics: The TAB R9 feels like a solid piece of granite slate yet looks sleek in appearance. Function: When the screen is kept reasonably clean, the touch screen is very sensitive and responds very well. The loading of apps and programs is surprisingly fast and consistent for a tablet in its price range. Connects to WIFI and Bluetooth devices easily. Compatibility: Most Internet SIM card providers are not supported in the Tab R8. MINT sim is the one that I know works with the tablet. Be sure to check IMEI compatibility with the service provider to are considering. Camera: The camera is great for general purposes. However, if you are a “photographer” type minded individual, then this tablet leaves much to be desired. Camping light: Wow! Surprisingly bright. I am curious to see how long the lights will last before mechanical burnout however the performance is great. Conclusion: For the price, this thing exceeded my expectations. I wasn’t looking for a tablet for streaming, high end video editing or gaming. Just a solid tablet that didn’t suck and won’t break easily. The HOTWAV R9 definitely produced a great product that justifies a higher price range. Thanks for the great product HOTWAV!

I'm very happy with this tablet. It feels solid and well-built. The screen is clear, the performance is smooth for daily use, and the battery lasts a long time. It was well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. Great value for the price. Highly recommended!

Hello, I've had this tablet in my hands for roughly about two weeks and I have to say…I'm impressed. So I really didn't know what to expect with the R9 Pro Tablet but I have been pleasantly surprised with how well it performs. So much so, that I felt I must say something about it to help others. Truly a well done tablet. To begin, it comes with Android 14 installed which is wild considering the price of this tablet. You get up to 20 GB of ram and 256 GB of on device storage along with a micro sd slot which can expand to 2 TB. The battery is next level as I truly never have to charge this thing. You have an IP69K waterproof rating as well. Beyond that, you get a 64 megapixel camera as well. The specs in the R9 Pro are truly great for what you are paying. Those are just some of the highlights, but there is so much more. To start, the build is really something great. Now, this is a very heavy tablet, meant to be in rugged environments. I haven't tried, but I'm quite positive I could drop this thing from my roof and nothing would happen to it. Besides cracking my concrete. You will see when it is in your hands, there's nothing cheap feeling about the R9 Pro. It's also a very large device with a nice aspect ratio for taking in videos and social media content. I like using it both ways. Now, in the packaging Hotwav adds in a strap which can be fitted to the tablet and really helps using it. I suggest putting that on. Honestly, the build is amazing. Much better than some tablets I have spent quite a bit more money on. I should also add that the display is actually very crisp. I was expecting a cheap screen, but man was I wrong. Its colors pop, no pixelated lines. Very vivid in my opinion. One thing which I wanted to find out first is how fluid the usability is. How the UI is on this tablet, how easily it runs from screen to screen. I honestly don't see many hiccups, at all. The only slightly non-smooth moment is when I go to bring up all the open apps. When I do that it ain't as smooth. Everything else is perfect. I could have 20 apps open at the same time and the R9 Pro never gives me an issue. I really mean that. It is as fluid as it gets for this price. And trust me, I've tried many of the less expensive tablets and the R9 Pro blows them out of the water. Screen to screen, app to app, and cycling through the settings is very intuitive. Just like any Android device. You obviously have the entire Google Playstore at your disposal as well and all apps have run perfectly thus far. If any apps don't work, then Google will tell you. All games perform perfectly, no glitching, no frame stops. It didn't matter what game I put on this thing it performed well. That processor is a solid one which can take on multiple apps while a game is being played. First person shooters, casual gaming, racing games, they all work as they should. This was important to me. Videos all worked as they should as well. Honestly, as far as how well the R9 Pro performs, I couldn't be happier. I had to review this thing because I feel it is actually a very solid product. I have kids and they absolutely love it and use it all the time and it was important for me to give them something which actually works as it's supposed to. I mean, in the end that's what we want. I use it for watching videos, Netflix, and I adore reading Amazon books on the R9 Pro. I love the seamless performance. In truth, I feel like I got such a bargain. You just get so many features for a fraction of the cost of other tablets. I'm definitely a Hotwav fan from here-on-out. Anyways, I definitely recommend that you check out the R9 Pro. I feel it's worth every penny that they are asking for it.

No funciona el lápiz stylus pen

This is a heavy, thick, robust tablet. I like it, I'm a big man with big hands and I can hold on to this tablet without worrying about dropping it, the only this i don't care for is you can't set the sensitivity of the screen, it came with a thick screen protector and it's difficult to work the screen at times

Screen 8/10 for sharpness and color. Speakers 10/10 for loudness without sounding like a tin can. Battery 10/10 for crazy fast charging and battery life. Speed 10/10. Camera 5/10. Images are blurry and washed out. Weight 7/10. It is almost 3 pounds. Waterproof 10/10 as I have used it in a pool, ocean and hot tub. Premium feel 10/10. Hand strap on back 10/10. Face unlock 6/10. Does not work well in low light conditions. Flash light 10/10 for brightness. I have started using it more than my laptop and phone.

I’ve been using the HOTWAV R9 Pro 2025 for a few weeks now, and I’m honestly blown away by what this tablet offers at this price point. The 11-inch 2K display is sharp and vibrant—perfect for streaming, gaming, or working on the go. Android 14 runs super smooth, and the Octa-Core processor handles multitasking effortlessly. One of the standout features is the massive 20800mAh battery—it lasts for days on a single charge! Add to that the 20GB RAM + 256GB storage (expandable up to 2TB), and you’ve got a device that feels future-proof. The rugged design is no joke—IP68/IP69K waterproof and dustproof, making it ideal for outdoor work or travel. The cameras are surprisingly good for a rugged tablet too: the 64MP rear shooter takes crisp photos, and the 16MP front cam is great for video calls. Bonus points for 4G dual SIM support, 5G WiFi, Face ID, GPS, and OTG—it truly feels like they thought of everything. If you need a rugged yet high-performance tablet, this one is a total winner. Highly recommend!

Huge battery great flashlight.

Es una muy buena tablet Android muy poco conocida en México pero me arriesgué a comprar en la primera vez la Hotwav r7 y me pareció genial así que no pude resistir la tentación de adquirir esta tablet Hotwav r9 que es un poco más grande de 11 pulgadas y hasta la fecha ha funcionado muy bien. La recomiendo.

Perfecto se la puede usar con chit de celular

Tiene algunas fallas en el sistema, pero son mínimas, al tacto se atora con algunas ventanas, pero el prometido límite de memoria es increíble.

Mentirosos tiene 6GB DE RAM MUY LENTA COCHINERO :/