Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

“The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is surely among the fastest, most impressively designed Android tablets around, but it's somewhat unimaginative and lacks a distinctive feature to justify its $500 price tag. The display is good, but not spectacular, performance is good, but not industry-leading, the design is remarkably thin and attractive, but feels delicate. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 debuted at $549.99, but can be had for the same $500 price these days. It's got a sharper display, longer battery life, and built-in stylus support that is unrivaled in Android and iOS counterparts. The iPad Air, meanwhile, has a more durable design, sharper display, and better tablet-optimized app selection for the same price as the Z2 Tablet. Sony's latest play for the hearts and minds of tablet users is a good one, and might win folks over with its design, but it fails to distinguish itself in any other meaningful way.”

“Sony makes a lot of things right and equips the tablet with a fast and modern SoC and a great display. We also like the current Google Android 4.4 KitKat. The tablet has excellent multimedia features, but the sound is not really convincing. We would have expected better speakers. The Xperia Z2 Tablet is surprisingly light and very thin. You will be surprised when you hold it for the first time. The build quality could be better, and it is still far away from the stability and perfection of the iPad. The display frame in particular is susceptible to pressure. The position of the speakers could be better as well. It will not be a problem when you watch a movie or listen to music while the tablet is in the docking station, but the speakers are quickly covered when you hold the device with your hands. The sound quality also leaves room for improvement.”

“Sony did a lot of things right with the Xperia Z2 Tablet, but it's the hardware design that puts it head and shoulders above the competition. Sony's custom software is among the best designed with a number of standout features, but the rich Play Store can get other tablets close.”

“Sony's Xperia Z2 Tablet is a great improvement over its record-setting predecessor. It is even thinner, with a much faster chipset, a better display, and excellent sound output. The slimmest, lightest 10-inch tablet on the planet makes a striking first impression to anyone who grabs it, and can even be held with one hand without wrecking your wrist. The lack of premium materials for the chassis is more than offset, too, by the tablet's waterproof certification, which makes it stand out in the Android crowd.There are only a few issues with the Z2 Tablet, chief among which is the high screen reflectivity, which makes it a nuisance to use outdoors. The pixel density also leaves something to be desired, compared to other high-end devices in its category.”