Kestrel Tab 11 review: a big, bright tablet for study and streaming

The Kestrel Tab 11 is aimed at students who want one device for notes, textbooks and films. We used it for two weeks in lectures and on a train commute.

Its 2.5K screen is sharp and bright enough for the window seat. The four speakers are loud and clear, though bass is thin. Handwriting with the optional stylus has almost no lag, and the palm rejection worked on every page we tried.

Charging is the letdown: 0 to 100 percent takes nearly three hours with the supplied 18 W charger.

Specifications

What works

• Sharp, bright screen
• Loud four-speaker audio
• Accurate stylus

What does not

• Slow 18 W charging
• Stylus sold separately

Verdict

4 out of 5. The best value tablet for students in this fictional market.

This is a demo story: every name, place, organisation and figure in it is fictional.