Asus MeMO Pad 8

“The Asus MemoPad 8 is a little cheaper than the Asus-built Google Nexus 7, but each tablet has its benefits. The Nexus 7 has a higher screen resolution, more powerful components and the latest version of Android, while the MemoPad 8 has a physically bigger screen, microSD card expansion and much better battery life. If you're looking to play games and don't mind occasionally managing your apps to free up space, the Nexus 7 is still a fantastic buy, but if you simply want a tablet for watching videos and general use, the MemoPad 8 is a great alternative.”

“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.Of course, it does have the extra screen acreage, and if you’re settled on an 8in screen this is one of the cheapest. But with tablets like the LG G Pad also fighting for your money (albeit a little more of it), it’s really up against it to prove its worth.”

“The Asus MeMo Pad 8 is an unpretentious little tablet that provides a good experience with decent battery life. It's one of those 'just average' slates that doesn't particularly have any deal-breaking flaws or strengths.”

“The Asus Memo Pad 8 isn’t a bad tablet at all. Performance may be a little lacklustre, but screen quality and battery life are good, it’s handsomely designed and storage is expandable, thanks to the microSD slot. Its key problem is that – while it does everything perfectly well – the Nexus 7 is superior in most departments. Unless memory expansion is absolutely critical, we’d spend the extra £20 and opt for the A-List title holder.”