Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 784 reviews of Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA. 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. Reviewers really like the portability and price. The screen and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed reviews on the camera and reliability. Some have doubts about the connectivity and 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 ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the screen and design. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. The storage and size get critical reviews.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 203 user reviews of Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and screen. The portability and usability are also appreciated, but the connectivity and touch screen get critical opinions.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA

The ZenPad S 8.0 is Asus' latest flagship small tablet. It's designed to replicate the success of Asus original Nexus 7 and offer buyers top end specifications, while costing a piddly £199.99 (RRP).

Good display ; Solid design ; Affordable ; Nippy performance

Old Android version ; ZenUI ; Middling battery life

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Ben Stinson (techradar.com)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review

A potent mix of high-res screen and speedy performance

Low price ; Superb high-res screen ; Stereo speakers

A lot of pre-installed apps ; Flimsy microSD socket cover ; Average camera

The Asus ZenPad S 8.0 packs great specs and well-rounded features into an attractive tablet that won't break the bank, and which competes strongly with more expensive competitors.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (pocket-lint.com)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review: An affordable tablet not to be overlooked

There's a good chance you don't think of Asus when you think of tablets. Apple, Samsung? Sure. Asus makes boring stuff, right? However, Asus is secretly a bit of a tablet demon, having come up with the Nexus 7 (2013), still one of the best...

Super-sharp screen, excellent value, smart design for an affordable tablet, super-customisable user interface

Build not quite as hot as looks suggest, bursting at the seams with preinstalled guff

The Asus ZenPad S 8.0 is special because it crams a good, super-sharp screen into a very slim and handy body for a great price. Samsung's best at this level is the Samsung Tab 4 8.0, which isn't nearly as good by comparison.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Cat Thomas (pocket-lint.com)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 and ZenPad 10: The Windows-based iPad mini competitor (hands-on) - Pocket-lint

Alongside the launch of the Zenpad 8 and Zenpad 7, Asus also launched the higher-spec Zenpad S 8.0 and Zenpad 10 at the Computex show in Taipei. While

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review: In Depth

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 tablet review: We test out the ZenPad S 8.0, a compact Android tablet boasting slick design, strong battery life, crisp visuals...

Smooth performance ; Slim and light ; Excellent display ; Affordable price

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The Asus ZenPad S 8.0 is one of the best compact Android tablets you can buy for less than £200, thanks to its impressive portability, comfortable user experience and dependable performance. It’s a shame it’s bogged down in crapware, but at least you...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.co.uk)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review: The price is right for this sleek Android 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.

The Asus ZenPad S 8.0 is affordable, lightweight and thin, with a sleek design. Its brilliant screen is razor sharp and can be color-corrected with preloaded Asus software. Adjusting the screen's color balance, saturation and sharpness is a breeze...

The front-facing speakers are weak, and the cameras takes underwhelming photos.

The Asus ZenPad S 8.0 is one of the best Android tablets around, with a price that belies its impressive quality.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan (expertreviews.co.uk)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review

Beautiful styling and a high resolution screen makes the ZenPad S incredible value

Oct, 2015

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Asus Zenpad S 8.0

The Asus Zenpad S 8.0 is the latest tablet to hit the market, and it combines a handy size with some decent specs, a gorgeous screen and a price that doesn't break the bank. Can it compete with Apple's iPad mini though? We took a look at one to find out.

First up, at 8 inches the Asus Zenpad S 8.0 is an ideal size if you're frequently on the move, proving small and light enough to throw in your manbag and forget about until you need it. That 8-inch screen is a cracker, too, and the Quad HD screen looks...

It's not all good news though, and the USB-C port means you're unlikely to be able to use your phone charger to top it up. Still, you'll be sorted in a year or two when there are plenty of USB-C blowers hitting the market, and at least it's pretty...

If you want an Android slate, don't care about battery life and don't mind a few apps that can't be removed, there's plenty to like about the Asus Zenpad S 8.0, but if you can it's worth stretching extra and buying an iPad mini - it's the better tablet.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Dominic Moass (kitguru.net)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Review

In 2013, Asus manufactured the critically acclaimed Google Nexus 7. After a quiet period on the tablet front, Asus are back with a new range of ZenPads – and today we look at the ZenPad S 8.0. The 8.0 obviously refers to an 8-inch display, so this...

Sleek, modern design

The ZenPad S 8.0 is a real pleasure to use. It is fast, light and inexpensive. Look no further for an Android tablet costing around £200.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by (v3.co.uk)

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 review

An ageing OS and relatively brief battery life don't stop this being a fine little 8in tablet, with an excellent 2K display, compact design and surprisingly high-performance hardware.

Very thin and light, great screen, nimble performance, flexible storage, cheap price

Few enterprise features, below average battery life, runs an older version of Android

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