Doogee Tab E3 Max: specs, size and price
A low-cost 14-inch 3:2 Android tablet with 4G, but slow and with a dim screen
Doogee Tab E3 Max Photo: large-screens.com
Key specifications
- Screen14.0″ IPS LCD, 60 Hz
- Aspect ratio3:2 (1.50)between video and paper formats: good for documents and the web
- Resolution2160 × 1440 pixelsfairly sharp (185 ppi): pixels visible up close
- Brightness300 nitsdim: for dim rooms
- Screen area584 cm² · 97 % of a Letter sheet
- SystemAndroid 15
- ProcessorMediaTek Helio G100
- Weight992 g (2.19 lb)
- Penoptional
- Keyboardoptional
- Statuscurrent model
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Doogee Tab E3 Max: strengths and weaknesses
Verdict: big and cheap, but full of compromises
The Doogee Tab E3 Max is a low-cost 14-inch Android tablet with 4G LTE. Independent reviews are few. heise gave it 3 of 5 stars: the largest budget tablet it had tested, good as a big, cheap work surface, but with too many compromises for films and series. The Japanese sites HelenTech and Techno-Edge see it as a tablet for videos, e-books and cloud gaming at home, not for travel.
Screen: 3:2 for documents, but dim and reflective
The screen is about 12 % larger than that of the 13-inch iPad Pro. 3:2 is a tall format, better for documents, web pages and sheet music; videos show black bars. At 185 ppi (2160 × 1440), heise could see single pixels up close and measured only 330 nits, too dim for outdoor use, and the glossy screen reflects a lot. Most sources give 60 Hz.
Speed: entry-level chip; no HD on Netflix (Widevine L3)
The MediaTek Helio G100 is an entry-level chip: fine for browsing, office work, videos and simple games, but both Japanese reviewers noticed small stutters when scrolling. It has 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and a microSD slot. Android 15 is close to stock Android, with Google services, but Doogee has no update policy, and heise’s unit had an outdated security patch. With Widevine L3, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video play only in SD (480p).
Battery: 8.5 hours; heavy at 992 g
There is no pen or keyboard made for it; the VIP Edition adds a Bluetooth keyboard and a mouse. In heise’s PCMark test at 200 nits the 13,500 mAh battery lasted 8.5 hours, an average result, and 18 W charging takes over three hours. The metal body is solid but weighs 992 g. It has Wi-Fi 5, USB-C 2.0, a headphone jack, dual SIM and GPS, but no fingerprint reader.
Where to buy it, with or without keyboard and mouse
Doogee sells it with or without accessories in the US (sold out in October 2026) and in Germany. In Japan it is sold on Amazon and Rakuten.
Pros
- Great value
- 2.1K high-resolution 14-inch screen
- 3:2 aspect ratio, good for work or browsing
- Large 13500 mAh battery
- MicroSDXC card support, up to 2TB
- Cellular / LTE support!
- Comes with many accessories
Cons
- Display max brightness is only 300 nits
- Sluggish Helio G100 processor
- Heavy (2.2 lb or 1002 g)
- Slow 18 W charging
- Unclear security updates situation
- Only 1-year warranty with shipping costs to Poland!
Performance
The Doogee Tab E3 Max is powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 processor, released in 2024 and built on a 6 nm process. It is an entry-level chip: fine for videos, web browsing, reading and taking notes, but apps open slowly and games have to run at low settings. The same chip is used in the Doogee Tab E3 Pro / U13 and the Teclast T70 Pro. Compared with other large tablets:
- The Apple M5 in the Apple iPad Pro 13″ (M5) is about 9 times faster.
- The Unisoc T7300 in the Alldocube iPlay 70 Max Pro is about 30 % faster.
- The Doogee Tab E3 Max is about 20 % faster than the Acer Iconia A16 and its Allwinner A733.
Brightness
The screen of the Doogee Tab E3 Max reaches 300 nits according to Doogee, which is dim: fine in a dark or dim room, but hard to read near a window and outdoors. heise measured 330 nits.
Size compared with the iPad Pro and a sheet of paper
- Doogee Tab E3 Max
11.6 × 7.8 in - iPad Pro 13″
10.4 × 7.8 in - Letter sheet
11.0 × 8.5 in
The Doogee Tab E3 Max drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.
Full specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.0 inches |
| Screen area | 90.5 in² · 584 cm² · 97 % of a Letter sheet · 112 % of the 13″ iPad Pro |
| Resolution | 2160 × 1440 |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 (1.50) |
| Panel | IPS LCD (laminated) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Max brightness (maker) | 300 nits |
| Max brightness (measured) | 330 cd/m² (heise (TechStage)) |
| Surface | glossy |
| Performance and software | |
| Operating system | Android 15 |
| Google services | yes |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 (6 nm) |
| Class | entry level |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB (UFS) |
| microSD | yes (up to 2 TB [shared with the SIM tray]) |
| HD streaming (Widevine L1) | no |
| Pen and keyboard | |
| Pen | optional — Doogee stylus (VIP Edition bundle) |
| Keyboard | optional — Doogee Bluetooth keyboard (VIP Edition) |
| Built-in kickstand | no |
| Design and battery | |
| Weight (tablet) | 992 g (2.19 lb) |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Dimensions | 318.8 × 225.9 × 8.9 mm |
| Battery | 13,500 mAh |
| Charging | 18 W |
| Battery life | 8.5 h (PCMark Work battery test at 200 cd/m², heise (TechStage)) |
| Ports | 1 × USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| Headphone jack | yes |
| Speakers | 4 |
| Cameras | 16 MP + 2 MP macro rear, 8 MP front |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G (dual SIM), GPS |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Blue |
| Price and availability | |
| Manufacturer price (store) | $329 · €329.99 (October 2026) |
| Status | current model |
| Released | May 2025 |
| Sold in | USA, Europe, UK, Japan |
Specifications checked on October 2, 2026. Prices are those set by the manufacturer, at launch or on its own store at the date shown (in Europe including VAT; US prices before sales tax). Shop and Amazon prices differ.
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