HTC Google Nexus 9

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Apr, 2025

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price (109)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1897 reviews of HTC Google Nexus 9. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the usability and portability are on the whole positive. The price and screen are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical views about the storage. Views about the GPS navigation and camera are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HTC Google Nexus 9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC Google Nexus 9

alaTest has collected and analyzed 167 user reviews of HTC Google Nexus 9 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the usability and price are generally positive. The portability and screen also get good feedback, but the reliability and durability get mixed reviews. Some have doubts about the storage.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC Google Nexus 9

alaTest has collected and analyzed 582 user reviews of HTC Google Nexus 9 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : Evan Kypreos (trustedreviews.com)

Nexus 9

What we do like is the direction in which the Nexus 9 is taking Google's tablets. 8-inch-plus non-widescreen tablets like this will no longer be small-brand oddities, and that's a very good thing. We don't think it'll take the Nexus 9 18 months to be...

Big, sharp screen ; Powerful GPU ; Good battery life

Not as swish as an iPad ; Backlight leakage ; Slightly disappointing stereo speakers

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Matt Swider (techradar.com)

Nexus 9 review

Google's Nexus tablet is bigger in size and price

Ideal 4:3 aspect ratio ; Android 5.0 Lollipop ; Knock-to-wake feature ; Strong speakers

Pricier than before ; Subpar display quality ; Uninspiring design ; No micro SD slot

Google Nexus 9 is an 8.9-inch upgrade to last year's Nexus 7 and a great introduction to Android Lollipop. It just doesn't measure up to the iPad Air 2 in more ways than one.

Nov, 2017

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Has Google finally unleashed an iPad Air beating slate?

Android Lollipop ; Great speakers ; 4:3 aspect ratio

Below par display quality ; Boring design ; No micro SD slot

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Google Nexus 9 review

Android 5.0 Lollipop looks great on the Nexus 9, but it's uncompetitive in most other areas at this price

4:3 aspect ratio works well Android 5.0 Lollipop Fast performance Strong battery life

Lacks fine detail in video Music performance is poor No microSD card slot Uncompetitive at this price Design could be better

All this comes together to leave us feeling rather underwhelmed by the Nexus 9. Its screen size might be appealing for its mid-size approach, and its inclusion of Lollipop will be a draw for pure Android fans. But when it comes to performance, the...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Nexus 9 review: The cutting edge of Android tablets

The Nexus 9 is Google's new tablet, launching with a new version of Android - Lollipop - and bringing 64-bit hardware and software with it. The Nexus 9 sits at the very cutting edge of Android tablets. We like the design, the size is practically...

Nice design, plenty of grip, great speakers, latest version of Android, loads of power, wonderfully natural display

Some early app compatibility problems, average camera, no microSD storage expansion, some display edge bleed

The Nexus 9 sits at the very cutting edge of Android tablets. We like the design, the size is practically portable and we think Android 5.0 Lollipop makes some fundamental changes that make Android better. There's no question that this is a better...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Nexus 9 hands-on: Your next Nexus tablet - Pocket-lint

Google calls the Nexus 9 a tablet for mover and makers, perhaps an indicator that the new Nexus tablet is going to be pitched at productivity, rather than

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Google Nexus 9 review

UPDATE May 2015: Right now the Android 5.1.1 update is rolling out to the Nexus 9 (Wi-Fi models first, LTE later) which includes a few usability tweaks and adds some nice security features.

Previous Nexus tablets, particularly the Nexus 7, have been hard to beat for value but that's not the case for the Nexus 9. It's not a bad tablet - especially if performance is a priority - but the screen isn't perfect and neither is build quality. The...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 comparison

Google has launched the Nexus 9 tablets which is made by HTC but is it worth pay more for compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1? Find out in our Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 comparison. Find out what the best tablets of 2014 are.

The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 might be cheaper but the newer Nexus 9 outclasses it in almost every area. This is understandable because it's newer so if you can jump the price gap, you'll be much better off with Google's flagship tablet.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)