The 3:2 aspect ratio is a niche choice, especially in the 8-inch tablet market. But as someone who primarily uses tablets for reading manga and webtoons, I have found it perfect for my use case.
I bought the Onn 8" 2026 on release and *chefs kiss* its size and screen are perfect for reading. Riding the 3:2 screen high led me to buy a Oppo Pad Mini. So, after using all three here are "my" pros and cons for each device.
Ipad mini:
Pros: Smooth UI, 500 nits brightness
Cons: No browser extension, LCD, 60hz, 600$
Onn 8:
Pros: 138$, 90hz
Cons: No virtual memory, LCD, 350 nits brightness
Oppo pad mini
Pros: Oled, 1600 nits brightness, Smooth UI, Virtual memory, 144hz
Cons: 750$(giztop), Small bezels = where to grip?
I preferred the Onn’s 8.1-inch screen size the most. It felt perfect for reading, but the lack of virtual memory caused occasional hiccups with multiple tabs open, and the limited brightness was noticeable. Those two issues were enough to push me toward the Oppo Pad Mini.
That said, if you’re not using your tablet in bright environments and don’t need everything to be perfectly smooth all the time, the Onn 8" is perfectly serviceable. For $138, it’s hard to complain.
If you’re a “buy nice or buy twice” kind of person, definitely go with the Oppo Pad Mini.