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Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
VGA (640 x 480)MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Self-timer, White balance
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom Z3735G Quad core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
8/16 GB
Speed:
1330MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
800 × 1280
PPI:
189 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
4,600 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.1h
Design
Weight:
340g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Garnet Red, Jade Green, Mica Blue, Sky Blue, Sunshine Yellow, Fragrant Pink
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, OPP/FTP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (Gen 2)
Lenovo · Android 12 · 11.2"
15 critic reviews
Screen
11.2"
Battery
8,000 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
8MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Kompanio 1300T Octa-core
RAM:
6/8 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2600MHz
Display
Size:
11.2" Color
Res:
1536 × 2560
PPI:
267 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,000 mAh
Fast charge:
20W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
480g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Storm Grey
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Performance
Chip:
Cortex-A7 Quad core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
8/16 GB
Speed:
1200MHz
Display
Size:
7" Color
Res:
1280 × 800
PPI:
216 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
15 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
302g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, White, Pink, Green
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10
Lenovo · Android 5.1 Lollipop · 10.1"
1 critic review
Screen
10.1"
Battery
8,400 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm MSM8909 Quad-core
RAM:
1/2 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1300MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1280 × 800
PPI:
149 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
8,400 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
665g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Compass Verdict
If you’re looking for a well-designed productivity or media consumption device for both work and play, the Surface Go is a great pick — just be sure to consider the added price of the Type Cover keyboard.
Pros
+
Bright, crisp display
+
Sturdy design
+
Compatible with Windows Software
+
Ultra portable
+
microSD support
Cons
−
Keyboard case not included
−
Only one USB port (and it’s USB Type-C, not Type-A)
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus
Performance
Chip:
Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y
RAM:
4/8 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
1600MHz
Display
Size:
10" Color
Res:
1800 × 1200
PPI:
217 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
522g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP f/1.8
Front:
8MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 990 (7 nm+) Octa-core
RAM:
6/8 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512 GB
Speed:
2860MHz
Display
Size:
10.8" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
280 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,250 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
460g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Pearl White, Midnight Grey, Orange, Forest Green
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
A balanced, mid-range tablet that offers a good blend of design and performance.
Pros
+
Bright, vivid display
+
Long battery life
+
Fast performance
+
Sharp design
+
Competitive pricing
Cons
−
Lacks fingerprint scanner
−
Limited software updates
−
Mixed audio quality
−
Sole color option
−
Accessories sold separately
Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
8MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
3050MHz
Display
Size:
11.61" Color
Res:
2000 × 2800
PPI:
296 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
9,510 mAh
Fast charge:
67W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
555g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Halo Green
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0
Samsung · Android 5.1 Lollipop · 7"
1 critic review
Screen
7"
Battery
4,000 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 3 Quad core
RAM:
1536 MB
Storage:
8 GB
Speed:
1300MHz
Display
Size:
7" Color
Res:
800 × 1280
PPI:
216 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
4,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
277g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 910 Quad core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
8/16 GB
Speed:
1600MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
800 × 1280
PPI:
188 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
4,800 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
329g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
White, Titanium Gray
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
OPP/FTP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
ASUS Eee Slate EP121
Asus · Windows 7 Home Premium · 12.1"
5 critic reviews
Screen
12.1"
Battery
34 WHr
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Front:
2MP
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Core i5-470UM
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
32 GB
Speed:
1330MHz
Display
Size:
12.1" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
34 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
1157g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
White
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 3.0
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
USB:
Yes
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 (8″)
Lenovo · Android 4.4 KitKat · 8"
9 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Battery
6,400 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
1MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom Z3745 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
1860MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
283 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
6,400 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
419g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Platinum
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
OPP/FTP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
13 critic reviews
Screen
10.4"
Battery
8,200 mAh
Compass Verdict
A well-rounded and affordable choice for casual use with some trade-offs in performance and speed.
Pros
+
2K display
+
Long battery life
+
Aluminum build
+
SIM slot available
+
Optional pen support
Cons
−
Slow performance
−
No charger included
−
Limited gaming capability
−
Slower charging
−
Average camera quality
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
8MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Unisoc T612 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
1800MHz
Display
Size:
10.4" Color
Res:
1200 × 2000
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
8,200 mAh
Fast charge:
18W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
467g
IP:
IP52
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Charcoal Grey
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
5 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Battery
5,250 mAh
Compass Verdict
A solid budget tablet with great battery life and basic features.
Pros
+
Affordable price
+
Bloat-free Android
+
Decent battery life
+
Solid build quality
+
Expandable storage
Cons
−
Average cameras
−
Low performance
−
Limited storage
−
Poor low-light visibility
−
Not for heavy tasks
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Unisoc T606 Octa-core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32 GB
Speed:
1600MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
800 × 1280
PPI:
189 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
5,250 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
375g
IP:
IPX2
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Ocean Blue
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V
Samsung · Android 3.0 Honeycomb · 10.1"
5 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,860 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Geotagging
Performance
Chip:
Dual Core Tegra 2
RAM:
1000 MB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1000MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
6,860 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
599g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 2.1
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
USB:
Yes
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Nvidia Tegra K1 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/64 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
7.9" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
324 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
360g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Green, Pink, White, Yellow
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
HID
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
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