Name: Slate 7
Brand: HP
SKU: 16486
Rating: 4.1 (42 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

images and videos look reasonably sharp and colours are fairly vibrant
Both radio technologies worked flawlessly in the test
delivers enough power for all requirements placed on games and apps

slower than the Nexus 7 in the SunSpider Javascript benchmark
high-end is tinny and there's no real bass
faded or inverted picture areas are not seen in extreme side views

Ram memory: 1 GB
Cpu cores: 2
Display technology: LCD
Screen size: 7 in
Resolution: 1024, 600 px
Pixel density: 170 ppi
Rear resolution: 0.3 Mpx
Wi-fi: yes

HP Slate 7 - Pros & Cons

images and videos look reasonably sharp and colours are fairly vibrant
Both radio technologies worked flawlessly in the test
delivers enough power for all requirements placed on games and apps
The touchscreen made a very good impression in the test
soft touch buttons responded fast and reliably regardless of the running application
good to go-supremely easy and admittedly pretty useful
good looks with speedy performance
a better screen
more storage
smoother performance
and a more streamlined OS
sensible placement
builds significantly thinner and more compact products
fast and smooth
stock
smooth
and beautiful
aluminum ring around the edges feels durable and of good quality
Everything about the hardware is improved
Surfing with the tablet is great fun
combination normally indicates decent performance in the Android realm
soft-touch back is nice and the red version looks nicer
looks decent and has a reasonable price
The automatic rotation of the screen content also works perfectly
it performs very well in the direct comparison
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
Slate 7 also performs fairly well with its dual-core processor
sharper displays and better performance
clean and simple package
performance and overall quality reflect
high performance
accessible size
and very affordable price

slower than the Nexus 7 in the SunSpider Javascript benchmark
high-end is tinny and there's no real bass
faded or inverted picture areas are not seen in extreme side views
webcam shoots miserable quality pictures
HP was not tightfisted with the innards
Slate 7 blunders with its camera modules
High-detail pictures cannot be expected in view of the fairly weak resolutions
not FLAC or WAV
low expectations for performance
omissions are a bit disappointing
poor resolution
low sharpness and strong image noise
the sound to be very dull
inaccurate GPS tracking
rear camera lense are sensitive to image noise
Blue tones are slightly too saturated
low-resolution screen
no GPS hardware and no gyroscope included
boring black/grey back cover
There is no GPS and the cameras offer low quality shots
It does not store any personal data
it looks a lot like a Google tablet at first glance
it is thicker and noticeably heavier
the Slate would slow down or drop frames noticeably
lack of a gyroscope
none work as well as tilting
horrid display
the resolution
lack of bloatware
Low light was awful
lack of detail resulting from the low resolution
There s no GPS available and the Bluetooth version
Screen contrast isn t very deep either
the Slate 7 s design is bland
s most disappointing about HP s first foray into Android tablets
Text looked fuzzier on app shortcuts and on websites
the display is rather underwhelming
no GPS and not even Bluetooth 4
TouchPad didn't last long and was quickly discontinued
bizarre aspect ratio
by the uncomfortable aspect ratio and poor real-world performance
Color and contrast are pretty poor and
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HP Slate 7 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
CPU Frequency	1.6 GHz Best: Wacom Cintiq Companion CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
CPU Cores	2 Best: Asus Transformer Pad TF300T CPU Cores: 12
Pixel density	170 ppi Best: Hisense VIDAA Mirror Pixel density: 431 ppi
Screen size	7 in Best: Planar Helium PCT2785 Screen size: 27 in

HP - Video Reviews (9)

HP Slate 7 - Full Specifications

Display technology	LCD
Screen size	7.0 in
Resolution	1024 x 600 px
Pixel density	170.0 ppi
Touchscreen	yes

Colour of product	Red Silver
Scratch resistant glass	yes

Maximum memory card size	64.0 GB
Memory card supported	microSD

Rear camera	yes
Front camera	yes
Rear resolution	0.3 Mpx
Front resolution	3.15 Mpx
Video resolution	720p

Wi-Fi	yes

Height	7.76 in
Width	4.57 in
Depth	0.42 in
Weight	13.12 oz

Operating system	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
RAM memory	1 GB
CPU Cores	2
CPU Frequency	1.6 GHz

Accelerometer	yes

Type of USB	Micro-USB
Bluetooth	yes
Charging connection	Micro-USB
Headphone connection	3.5mm

Battery type	Li-Ion
Battery capacity	3620.0 mAh
Battery life	5.0 h

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HP Slate 7 HP - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.4

Based on 12 reviews

Expert Reviews

Published: 02.05.2014

HP Slate 7 review

3.0

HP aims low with its first Android tablet, yet still falls short of the mark

Notebookcheck

Published: 30.06.2013

Review HP Slate 7 Tablet

4.2

In-depth review of the HP Slate 7 (Rockchip RK3066, ARM Mali-400 MP4, 7", 0.4 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

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Notebookcheck

Published: 17.12.2013

Review HP Slate 7 Plus 4200ef Tablet

4.1

Extensive review of the HP Slate 7 Plus 4200ef (NVIDIA Tegra 3, NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 3), 7", 0.3 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

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LaptopMag

Published: 07.06.2013

HP Slate 7 Review | Tablet Reviews

3.0

The HP Slate 7 sports a premium design and offers Beats Audio for an affordable $169, but its screen and performance trail those of even cheaper tablets.

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Despite being the world’s largest computer manufacturer, HP has a decidedly unimpressive resume when it comes to tablets.

TechRadar

Published: 14.04.2014

HP Slate 7 HD review

3.5

The low cost of the Slate 7 HD doesn't help it overcome its flaws

PCMAG

Published: 12.06.2013

HP Slate 7 Review

3.5

The HP Slate 7 is an Android tablet that combines good looks with speedy performance, but its display just isn't up to snuff.

Digital Trends

Published: 25.06.2013

HP Slate 7 Review | Digital Trends

For $170 you could buy the HP Slate 7, but it has drawbacks. You could spend $30 more and get a tablet that better balances cost and value.

SlashGear

Published: 15.06.2013

HP Slate 7 Review

HPâ€™s first go-around with a tablet didnâ€™t actually go so well. The webOS-based TouchPad didnâ€™t last long and was quickly discontinued. However, the company is…

HP Slate 7 Low price undone by absent features, dull screen

CNET

Published: 13.05.2013

Low price undone by absent features, dull screen

Sure, the HP Slate 7 costs only $170. But when a much better tablet is only $30 away, that price loses its appeal. Fast.

Android Authority

Published: 17.06.2013

HP Slate 7 Review (video)

The 7-inch HP Slate 7 has arrived at a very affordable price, but has HP been able to deliver in terms of quality like the Nexus 7? Find out in our review.