Boogie Board Jot 8.5" J30210003 vs Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation

Boogie Board Jot 8.5" J30210003, Blue

Boogie Board Jot 8.5" J30210003, Blue

Boogie Board
26 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Gold

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Gold

Apple
71 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Boogie Board Jot 8.5" J30210003, Blue

72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Users generally appreciate the Boogie Board as a handy, reusable notepad for quick notes and lists, with several mentioning they own multiple units. It's also popular with kids for drawing and math rough work. However, some find the contrast lacking and note that after repeated use, faint lines remain visible, and a few consider it a bit pricey.

Pros
  • Reusable and eco-friendly
  • Handy for quick notes and lists
  • Slim and lightweight design
  • Great for kids' drawing and math
  • Easy to use without pen and paper
Cons
  • Low contrast display
  • Faint lines remain after repeated use
  • Slightly pricey
👍 Reusability 3
👍 Convenience 4
👎 Display quality 2
👎 Durability 1
🤔 Value for money 2
👍 Kids usage 2

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Gold

72 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews

The renewed iPad generally receives positive feedback for its near-new appearance, smooth performance, and great value. Many users are delighted with the condition and functionality, especially for kids, students, and streaming. However, several verified reviews highlight serious battery issues, including swelling and rapid drain, as well as occasional charging problems and inability to update to the latest iOS. The sentiment is mixed: most buyers are satisfied, but a notable minority experienced defects that raise safety concerns.

Pros
  • Near-new appearance
  • Smooth performance
  • Great value for money
  • Good for kids and students
  • Compatible with original Apple Pencil
Cons
  • Battery swelling and rapid drain
  • Charging issues (slow or intermittent)
  • Cannot update to latest iOS
  • Limited storage (32GB)
  • Home button requires hard press
👎 Battery life 8
👎 Charging issues 5
👍 Physical condition 20
👍 Performance 15
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Software update limitations 4

Scores

Student
Boogie Board
48
Apple
96
Art Design
Boogie Board
28
Apple
75
Entertainment
Boogie Board
25
Apple
74
Business
Boogie Board
18
Apple
73
Productivity
Boogie Board
21
Apple
67
Reading
Boogie Board
43
Apple
63

Specifications

Boogie Board Jot 8.5" J30210003Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation
Processor
CPU—1.6 GHz★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
5,066
Cores—6★
Memory & Storage
RAM—6 GB★
Storage—128 GB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✗
Display
Size8.5"10.2"
Resolution—2160 px★
PanelLCDLiquid Retina
Refresh Rate—60 Hz★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 4.2
USB-C—0★
Cellular—✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelStylus PenApple Pencil (1st Generation)
Fingerprint Reader—✓★
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.18 kg★0.50 kg
Battery—28 Wh★
OS—iOS

Pros & Cons

Boogie Board Jot 8.5" J30210003, Blue

  • Strong affordability (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average storage (30th percentile)
  • Below average screen (30th percentile)
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Gold

  • Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation

Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 22 specs.

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment