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Last updated October 23, 2026

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7.2

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat · 8"

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat · Jun 2014

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6 critic reviews

Screen

Battery

4,450 mAh

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Pros

+ MicroSD support

+ Vibrant display

+ IR blaster

Cons

− Price

− Mono speaker

− So-so battery life

− Poor camera

− Screen resolution

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7.2

miScroll

Storage Options · Android 2.3 · 7"

miScroll

Storage Options · Android 2.3 · Jun 2011

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1 critic review

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Battery

2,800 mAh

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7.2

Dell Venue 8

Dell · Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean · 8"

Dell Venue 8

Dell · Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean · Oct 2013

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2 critic reviews

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Battery

4,100 mAh

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Pros

+ Decent price tag

+ Well-rounded list of features

+ Simple yet functional design

Cons

− Runs somewhat outdated version of Android

− Internal storage is capped at 32GB

− Doesn't support mobile / cellular data

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7.2

Lenovo Miix 10

Lenovo · Windows 8 · 10.1"

Lenovo Miix 10

Lenovo · Windows 8 · Aug 2013

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3 critic reviews

Screen

10.1"

Battery

6,800 mAh

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7.2

Archos 80 Titanium

Archos · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean · 8"

Archos 80 Titanium

Archos · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean · Feb 2013

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3 critic reviews

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7.2

Acer Iconia A1-830

Acer · Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean · 7.9"

Acer Iconia A1-830

Acer · Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean · Mar 2014

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6 critic reviews

Screen

7.9"

Battery

4,000 mAh

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7.2

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1

Panasonic · Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit · 7"

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1

Panasonic · Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit · Mar 2014

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2 critic reviews

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Battery

3,220 mAh

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7.2

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8

Lenovo · Android 4.2 Jelly Bean · 8"

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8

Lenovo · Android 4.2 Jelly Bean · Oct 2013

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13 critic reviews

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Battery

6,000 mAh

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Pros

+ Impressive battery life

+ Slim, modern design

+ Innovative kickstand

Cons

− Underwhelming display

− Heavily modified user interface

− Sub-par overall performance

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7.2

LG Optimus Pad

LG · Android 3.0 Honeycomb · 8.9"

LG Optimus Pad

LG · Android 3.0 Honeycomb · Apr 2011

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24 critic reviews

Screen

8.9"

Battery

6,400 mAh

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Compass Verdict

While in many ways the Optimus Pad is just another tablet, the 3D capabilities featured in this model make it stand out just enough from the competition to be noticed. However, for users not interested in such features, its relatively high price may be enough to cause many to shy away.

Pros

+ The LCD screen is perfect for watching movies thanks to the wide aspect ratio and brilliant colors

+ While the LCD is good for movies, web browsing can be awkward due to the size and shape of the Optimus Pad

Cons

− Impressive hardware makes the Optimus Pad a treat to use. It is extremely fast and responsive all-around

− The Android Marketplace does not currently have many Android 3.0 apps