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HP Slate 8 Pro vs Apple iPad Air (2020) Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
HP Slate 8 Pro
HP
HP Slate 8 Pro
7.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 2 critic reviews
Full review →
Apple iPad Air (2020)
Apple
Apple iPad Air (2020)
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 49 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Slate 8 Pro

+
Good
+ Fast and smooth performance
+ Sharp and vivid display
+ Excellent battery life
−
Not
− Poor quality front camera
− Issues with touch sensitivity

iPad Air (2020)

+
Good
+ Excellent screen
+ Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+ New color options
+ Fast processor
+ USB-C type port
−
Not
− Expensive with accessories added
− No FaceID
− 64GB baseline storage
Spec data

How they compare

Slate 8 Pro
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
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Price (MSRP)
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OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Nvidia Tegra 4 A15 Quad core
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
451g (15.9 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Slate 8 Pro
8.7" × 5.6"
iPad Air (2020)
9.7" × 7"
Thickness · to scale
Slate 8 Pro
0.4"
iPad Air (2020)
0.2"
Height
8.7" (221 mm)
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
5.6" (142 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.4" (10 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
451g (15.9 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
8"
Screen
10.9"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Slate 8 Pro vs iPad Air (2020): FAQ

Which is better, the Slate 8 Pro or iPad Air (2020)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2020) earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 7.9 for the Slate 8 Pro. That 1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →