Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL

415 reviews

Jun, 2025

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usability (70)
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size (54)
price (46)
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touch screen (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 415 reviews of Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the screen and price. The size and performance also get good feedback. Many are negative about the touch screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Asus MeMo Pad 8

If you want an affordable 8in tablet then this is worth a look – but there are too many flaws in its performance for us to really recommend it

Cheap 8in tablet ; Good Android implementation ; Well-built ; Reasonably fast

Can be slow upon waking ; Colour palette poor ; Jerky video performance

There’s no hiding our disappointment with the MeMo Pad 8. We expected better from a brand that’s proven itself in the tablet market. And with a price that matches that of the Google Nexus 7, it makes for a hard recommendation.

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Expert review by : Ashleigh Allsopp (techadvisor.co.uk)

Asus Memo Pad 8 Android tablet review

The Asus Memo Pad 8 joined the Memo Pad 7 and 10in Transformer Pad in the Asus line-up in June 2014. At a very reasonable price of £169.99 but available for as little as £120 if you shop around, the Memo Pad 8 is a brilliant addition to the...

Asus's Memo Pad 8 tablet is stylish, well-built and plenty powerful enough for most users looking to play casual games, browse the web and carry out basic productivity tasks. It is well-worth considering at £120 (you'll find it for that price on...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Lee Bell (theinquirer.net)

Computex: Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL hands-on review

We have a prod at Asus' updated eight incher

Overall, we were neither impressed nor disappointed with the Memo Pad 8. It hasn't changed too much in appearance from the Memo Pad 8 announced last year except for its thickness and slightly improved internal specifications, which should mean it runs...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Bobby MacPherson (alphr.com)

Asus Memo Pad 8 review

A perfectly competent Android tablet, but it isn't a patch on the Nexus 7

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (goodgearguide.com.au)

Asus MeMO Pad 8 Android tablet

Asus packs the hardware of a powerful tablet into an 8in, sub-$350 bargain

Great build quality ; Long-lasting battery life ; Miracast

No NFC ; No 3G

The Asus MeMO Pad 8 isn’t just another me-too Android tablet. Unique software additives and Asus’ sense of evolving style give it a well defined personality. For its size it packs a hearty hardware punch, and on value it is only surpassed by one other...

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Asus MeMo Pad 8 ( white)

Spec-wise, the MeMo Pad 8 is a poor contender in the budget tablet race, but its software features give it an edge on the competition. The preloaded Asus suite of apps include calibration software and an audio-enhancement app, in addition to two free...

The Asus Memo Pad 8 is a slim and lightweight slate with a colorful screen and slick user-interface. Starting at $199, it packs enough useful preloaded apps to feel like a deal.

Performance is slow if many apps are open in the background, and touchscreen response lags after being woken up.

The Asus MeMo Pad 8 is an affordable slate with tons of features, but if performance is king, faster options can be had for only $30 more.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Asus Memo Pad 8 review

Asus successfully turns cheap into sleek with the MeMo Pad 8. Running Asus' new Zen user-interface, which rocks a trendy flat design and a myriad of customization options, the 8-inch Android slate is one of the slimmest and most lightweight in its...

The Asus Memo Pad 8 is a slim and lightweight slate with a colorful screen and slick user-interface. Starting at $199, it packs enough useful preloaded apps to feel like a deal.

Performance is slow if many apps are open in the background, and touchscreen response lags after being woken up.

The Asus MeMo Pad 8 is an affordable slate with tons of features, but if performance is king, faster options can be had for only $30 more.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Richard Trenholm (cnet.com)

Asus Memo Pad 8 is pretty in pink (hands-on)

The Asus Memo Pad 8 is pretty in pink set to be easy on the pocket, even if it won't actually fit in your pocket.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Michael Moser (notebookcheck.net)

Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL-1B027A Tablet Review

New memorandum? Asus wants to make a statement and elevates its 8-inch tablet from the Memo Pad series to the status quo of the class. The Memo Pad 8 ME581Cl represents the top model of this group; its price sits just above $355. It includes an Intel...

stable chassis with Gorilla Glass 3 display protection, ergonomic feel, storage is easily expandable with microSD, LTE, NFC, DLNA & Miracast, very bright display, high viewing angle stability, good color rendition, long battery life

camera modules are disappointing, overly treble sound, batteries cannot be swapped out

With its Memo Pad 8 ME581CL Tablet, Asus presents a well-rounded overall package for about $390. The compact, stable 8-inch tablet certainly has much to offer. The excellent monitor impressed us with up-to-date resolution, high strength, strong viewing...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (pcworld.idg.com.au)