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Asus ZenPad S 8.0

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Pros

  • It allows precise and comfortable typing
  • our commands were always reliably executed
  • The touchscreen works flawlessly and allows precise control

Cons

  • poor battery life and the early throttling are
  • ZenPad's gaming performance was a bit mixed
  • muddy or too high-pitched

Key specs

  • 4
  • IPS
  • 8 in
  • 2048, 1536 px
  • 320 ppi
  • 5 Mpx
  • yes

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Asus ZenPad S 8.0 - Variants

Filter variants:
  • Memory card supported
    • microSD
    • microSDXC
  • Internal storage
    • 16GB
    • 32GB
    • 64GB
    • 64 GB
  • RAM memory
    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Depth
    • 6.35
    • 6.86
  • CPU Frequency
    • 2.3
  • Weight
    • 298
    • 317
  • Width
    • 134.62
    • 132.08
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ZenPad S 8.0 2 GB / 16 GB / 8"
Memory card supported:
  • microSD
  • microSDXC
Internal storage:
  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB
RAM memory:
  • 2 GB
Depth:
  • 6.35
CPU Frequency:
  • 2.3
Weight:
  • 298
Width:
  • 134.62
ZenPad S 8.0 4 GB / 64 GB / 8"
Memory card supported:
  • microSD
  • microSDXC
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
RAM memory:
  • 4 GB
Depth:
  • 6.86
CPU Frequency:
  • 2.3
Weight:
  • 317
Width:
  • 132.08

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 - Pros & Cons

Asus ZenPad S 8.0

Pros

  • It allows precise and comfortable typing
  • our commands were always reliably executed
  • The touchscreen works flawlessly and allows precise control
  • ZenPad is completely unobtrusive in terms of temperature increase
  • it is very comfortable in the hand
  • Z3 Compact is better in this aspect
  • the image looks flawless from all directions and angles
  • visually appealing
  • light and compact
  • brilliant colors
  • good contrasts

Cons

  • poor battery life and the early throttling are
  • ZenPad's gaming performance was a bit mixed
  • muddy or too high-pitched
  • the volume buttons are a bit too recessed
  • aesthetics are subjective
  • heavy throttling upon increasing temperatures of the components
  • No one should be taking photos with a tablet
  • iPad Mini 2's more expensive price
  • it is not good enough for a place in our charts
  • it lacks stability
  • the tablet does not support moving apps to the SD card

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
2.3 GHz
Best:
Wacom Cintiq Companion
CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
IconCPU Cores
4
Best:
IconPixel density
320 ppi
Best:
Hisense VIDAA Mirror
Pixel density: 431 ppi
IconScreen size
8 in
Best:
Planar Helium PCT2785
Screen size: 27 in

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Asus ZenPad S 8.0 - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technologyIPS
Screen size8.0 in
Resolution2048 x 1536 px
Pixel density320.0 ppi
Touchscreenyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Scratch resistant glassyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB
  • 64 GB
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
Memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDXC
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Camera
Rear camerayes
Front camerayes
Rear resolution5.0 Mpx
Front resolution8.0 Mpx
Video resolution720p
Digital image stabilizationyes
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
3Gyes
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Power
Battery typeLi-Po
Battery capacity4000.0 mAh
Battery life8.0 h
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Dimensions
Height8.0 in
Width
  • 132.08
  • 134.62
Depth
  • 6.35
  • 6.86
Weight
  • 298
  • 317
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Technical details
Operating systemAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
RAM memory
  • 2 GB
  • 4 GB
CPU Cores4
CPU Frequency2.3 GHz
CPU ModelSilvermont
GPU ModelPowerVR G6400
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Sensors
Proximity sensoryes
Accelerometeryes
Ambient light sensoryes
Digital compassyes
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Connectivity
Type of USBMicro-USB
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Charging connectionMicro-USB
Headphone connection3.5mm

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Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.8
Based on 9 reviews
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Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review
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The Verge
Published: 01.09.2015
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review

Where have all the great, inexpensive Android tablets gone?

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 The price is right for this sleek Asus tablet
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CNET
Published: 03.12.2015
The price is right for this sleek Asus tablet

Starting at $200, the 8-inch ZenPad costs less than the iPad Mini 2, yet looks and performs just as well as the Apple tablet.

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.08.2015
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA) Review
4.0

The Asus ZenPad S 8.0 strikes a good balance between price and features, with performance on par with more expensive Android tablets.

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review: A taste of the high-end for less
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Alphr
Published: 08.09.2015
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review: A taste of the high-end for less
3.0

Tablets have shrunk from the limelight in recent times. What once was a richly varied, technicolour stream has slowed to a trickle but, despite that, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to make their mark. Undeterred, the ZenPad S

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA Tablet Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 11.09.2015
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA Tablet Review
4.3

In-depth review of the Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA (Intel Atom Z3580, Imagination PowerVR G6430, 8.0", 0.3 kg) with many measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review (Updated 2021)
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Tablet PC Comparison 2020
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review (Updated 2021)

Asus built the ZenPad s8.0 to be a fast and capable tablet. Highlights include the solid overall performance, impressive display, amazing speakers its weight.

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review
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TechRadar
Published: 11.11.2015
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review
4.0

A potent mix of high-res screen and speedy performance

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 review
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Android Authority
Published: 17.08.2015
ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 review

Does ASUS manage to bring to the market a compelling tablet? We find out, in this in-depth ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 review!

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review: Good for the Money
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LaptopMag
Published: 08.09.2015
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review: Good for the Money
3.5

The sleek Asus ZenPad S 8.0 provides a sharp 2K display and helpful software, but doesn't last long enough on a charge.

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