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In my next review, I would like to talk about the LG G Pad 8.3 tablet. I have heard very little about Lg tablets. I didn’t hear what I was saying at all, but when I was choosing a tablet for myself, this particular tablet literally looked at me and I thought:
"Yes, he will be mine."
At first, for some reason, I thought it was a smartphone, well, for the same reason I had never heard of LG tablets, but no, it turned out to be a tablet.
The name of the tablet contains the numbers 8.3 which indicate the screen diagonal. As you can see, it's a little unconventional, but it doesn't feel much different from 7-inch devices.
The equipment is very simple, there is nothing special about it. In the box I had: instructions, USB cable, charger and nothing else. (at least put some headphones in).
I bought it for 13,000 rubles. Everyone will say a lot or a little in their own way, but my opinion will say “Normal”.
What I don’t like is that there is no 3G, so you have to use it without a SIM card.
I have no complaints about the screen; the screen is very bright and juicy. The brightness can be adjusted very simply and as you need. There is also auto brightness.
This model weighs 330 grams. Such a normal weight, I can’t say that it’s too much or too little.
Charging is not bad in the “Don’t touch anything” mode, it will last 1.5 weeks without charging. And if you watch a video via YouTube, of course, via Wi-Fi, then 5 hours is enough.
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Characteristics of hardware, so to speak. Let me start by saying that I have no special complaints about them.
The processor is installed 4 core;
RAM is excellent at 2 gigabytes. Games run smoothly, without problems. In principle, as they should be with 2 gigabyte RAM.
The tablet's memory is excellent - 16 gigabytes is enough for me personally. And for those who can’t get enough, buy memory cards. The tablet supports up to 64 gigabytes.
Another nice feature of the tablet would be the navigator, which works great and has excellent accuracy.
The design of the tablet just makes me happy. I would give 6 points if possible.
There is a front camera for video calls and a light sensor.
I can tell by the sound. Wow! why, if you watch a movie at full volume, you can hear it throughout the entire apartment.. And if you still watch a movie and then forget to turn down the volume, you can then get scared by the sharp sound. Generally the loudest I've ever heard from a tablet.
The disadvantages I would say is that it is very easily soiled, there are noticeable prints left which, by the way, are not so easy to wipe off. I would also consider it a disadvantage that there is only a front camera; I would prefer a camera on the side of the lid.
The tablet menu is beautiful, there doesn’t seem to be anything superfluous, unless, of course, you pump all sorts of nonsense into it.
It happens that when working for a long time, the tablet begins to freeze and the battery gets hot, so you need to give it a rest periodically.
Fast enough quad core The processor operates at a frequency of 1.7 GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T). The amount of RAM is 2048 MB. The graphics core is also developed by Qualcomm.
The operating system is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, but not “naked”, but with some delicious seasonings from LG. For example, you can keep several active application windows on the screen at once, or unlock the device by double-clicking on the screen, or limit the access rights of different users... Among the pre-installed applications there is a translator, a video editor, an application for interacting with the user’s smartphone QPair (for example, you can write SMS messages from the tablet, and they will be sent from the user’s phone). Beauty!
Samsung and LG are the only companies at the moment that are actively promoting Android to the status of a full-fledged operating system.
The G Pad 8.3 is fast enough for any task, including games. Among those we have tested we can name Angry Birds: Star Wars 2, FIFA 14, Sonic Dash, Shadowgun: Dead Zone, Need for Drift, Real Racing 3 And N.O.V.A. 3. All this magnificence worked without brakes, loading between levels or locations was carried out in a matter of seconds.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 216.8 mm (millimeters) 21.68 cm (centimeters) 0.71 ft (feet) 8.54 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 126.5 mm (millimeters) 12.65 cm (centimeters) 0.42 ft (feet) 4.98 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.3 mm (millimeters) 0.83 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.33 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 355 g (grams) 0.78 lbs 12.52 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 227.63 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 13.82 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White |
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Krait 300 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1700 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 600 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 8.3 in (inches) 210.82 mm (millimeters) 21.08 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 7.04 in (inches) 178.78 mm (millimeters) 17.88 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.4 in (inches) 111.73 mm (millimeters) 11.17 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 273 ppi (pixels per inch) 107 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 73.07% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2.6 |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.72 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.02 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Our enthusiastic readers probably remember LG's attempt almost two years ago to enter the Android tablet market with the LG Optimus Pad model, which ultimately culminated in a press release stating that the company was leaving this market. We also remember that the 3D camera and the price of $1,500 did not help the device become popular and appear on sale en masse, despite the fact that the editor gg The tablet itself made a good impression. Since LG’s “exit” from the tablet market, this very market has grown noticeably, and it has become even more difficult for a new player to attract the attention of the spoiled public. But there are no children sitting in LG either. On the second (or third, after all, there were modifications of the Optimus Pad with LTE) of its G Pad 8.3 tablet, the company decided not to repeat mistakes, avoided questionable technologies, but “packed” the model conscientiously. FullHD display, metal case, almost top-end processor, Android 4.2, all the latest developments of the company in the interface area, which are becoming more and more interesting. The company approached the issue of pricing in the same way as in the case of its flagship smartphone LG G2, that is, it made it so low that it’s hard to believe - about 3,000 UAH at the start of sales. Thus, right before the eyes of an astonished public, the LG G Pad 8.3 turned from just an interesting device into one of the most attractive Android tablets today with the best performance to boot. For those for whom Nexus 7 is not enough to be happy, but Sony Xperia Tablet Z is too much and expensive.
Specifications
It just so happens that in the large and unfriendly family of Android devices, the title of the first device in everything is quickly lost. So, until recently, the top processor in tablets was the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro; it is equipped with the Nexus 7 (2013) and Sony Xperia Tablet Z. But LG outdid them with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. Therefore, the audience for whom it is important to have the most sophisticated tablet ( and at the same time, for some subjective reasons, it should not be an iPad), has a new favorite. If you do not consider yourself among the tech-conscious segment of the population, then it is enough for you to know that the modern powerful LG G Pad processor, together with 2 GB of RAM, can provide the tablet with sufficient performance to serve the needs of its luxurious FullHD display, all modern games, and watching videos in excellent quality and load the device memory with a large number of applications. And if you are not a technomaniac, then it is unlikely that you will need to update your device faster than in one and a half to two years to the current version. The 8.3-inch screen diagonal has no analogues on the market yet, and the aspect ratio with such a diagonal is optimal for watching movies. While most devices on the market are equipped with displays with an aspect ratio of 4:3, like the iPad. The exception is 7 and 10.1-inch models (for example, the Nexus family of tablets, a number of Samsung and Asus models). We'll talk further about how convenient the proportions proposed by LG for a device with a diagonal of 8 inches are.
Equipment
LG, starting with the Optimus G smartphone model, decided to equip its devices with only the necessary minimum - that is, charging and documents. The tradition continues with the LG G Pad.
Frame
The metal case of the iPad prevented many people from sleeping well. For example, the Asus company, whose portfolio includes tablets with reliable metal armor. A number of Chinese factories with their iPad-like monsters. So LG, as it turned out, also craved metal glory. The LG G Pad is housed in a slim, polished aluminum body that's easy on the eyes and hands. As it turns out, this excellent coating can also be scratched if you carry the tablet in a bag without a case. Fortunately, the scratches will be almost invisible.
But what is noticeable very well are fingerprints. Therefore, you will definitely need to buy, if not a case for the tablet, then definitely a cloth for wiping off dust. But even with scratches and fingerprints, the LG G Pad looks very attractive and expensive.
About the form factor. In my opinion, the most desirable aspect ratio for a tablet is 4:3 - as Apple originally intended. This makes it much more convenient to browse the web both on a large 9.7-inch device and on a mini version. And if there may still be options with a 10-inch diagonal, because the user is initially configured for a large device, then in the segment of small tablets the 8-inch option is definitely more convenient. I repeatedly found that the top of the LG G Pad's screen (if I held the tablet vertically) was not in my field of view. And besides, it seriously outweighs. Yes, watching movies on it is more convenient than on any iPad clone. But I spend most of my time with a tablet, for example, surfing the web (or playing with toys). Of course, different people have their own use cases, so there’s no real reason not to buy an unusual tablet form factor. But if the G Pad were made more “square”, it would only benefit from this.
That's how long it is
The borders around the screen are thin. The front panel contains only the logo, camera eye and light sensor.
Android touch control keys – as I like, in the center.
Not the best place was chosen for the stereo speakers, but, unfortunately, it is very traditional for tablets - on the back of the case.
The camera is in the upper left corner of the back of the case. While shooting, fingers occasionally enter the frame.
I liked the placement of the volume and screen lock keys. They are located on one of the long ends, under each other. The movement is a little tight, but this is good, as it allows you to avoid unnecessary clicks. The infrared port (the tablet can be used as a remote control), a memory card slot under a flap (both more aesthetically pleasing and practical), and a headphone jack are located on the upper end of the tablet. Below there is only microUSB for charging and connecting to a computer. And the second long end is empty.
Comparing sizes: LG G Pad 9 (8.3 inches) between the iPad Air (9.7", we have a review of it) and the Fidget Pad 8" tablet (7.85", its review is being prepared).
Screen
The LG G Pad is equipped with an IPS display with FullHD resolution with an atypical 8.3-inch diagonal, which LG, as a display manufacturer, can easily afford. High resolution gives an excellent pixel density by tablet standards - 273 ppi. Since for a touch device the display is one of the most important parts. Therefore, my acquaintance with the G Pad began with a colorimeter. The measurement results, to my disappointment, are very “average”. This applies to the brightness of the white field (274.36 cd/m2), color temperature, and color rendition. The reference screen at the moment is the Nexus 7, and the LG G Pad is far from it. The tablet will not be so good outdoors in the summer. Although at other times and in other places there should be no problems with brightness.
| Device name | White field brightness, cd/m2 | The brightness of the black field, cd/m2 | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG G Pad 8.3 | 274.73 | 0.36 | 763:1 |
| Globex GU7814 | 320.73 | 0.38 | <844:1 |
| iPad Air | 364.83 | 0.59 | 618:1 |
| PocketBook SurfPad 2 | 379.22 | 0.6 | 632:1 |
| Nexus 7 (2013) | 443.42 | 0.59 | 752:1 |
| Nexus 7 (2012) | 155.06> | 0.34 | 456:1 |
But the sensitivity of the screen is simply excellent. This is especially noticeable after using any “Chinese”.
Performance and autonomy
It is not surprising that with top-end equipment for a tablet (Snapdragon 600, 2 GB of RAM), the device produces the best results in performance tests (above Nexus 7 and Sony Xperia Tablet Z, although not by much). What’s more surprising is that from the flagship LG G2 smartphone on the even more powerful Snapdragon 800 I was able to get slight stutters in games, but the tablet stoically withstood all the tests with games, movies, and my typical use case in the spirit of “I don’t know what I want.” do, open, install, but I need all this quickly and at the same time.” And only Masha Chip, holding the new iPad Air in one hand and the G Pad in the other, said that the latter is noticeably inferior to the first in both smoothness of operation and reaction speed.
The tablet's battery capacity is 4600 mAh. It scored 529 points in the AnTuTu test. In test mode, the tablet lost 81% of its charge in 3 hours. In my life, I usually charged it once every two to three days, during which time I used it for gaming on the way to and from work (2 hours), at home I used it as a bedside device for checking email, reading the news and about 30 more minutes of games or episodes of a TV series.
Interface
Manufacturers of Android devices install a lot of different software on their gadgets, and LG is no exception. The G Pad tablet is the second device in the manufacturer's lineup that runs Android 4.2 out of the box. The first was the LG G2 smartphone. On top of the operating system, LG uses a proprietary shell, which differs from competitors primarily in the incredible number of settings for all sorts of visual “goodies” (children’s themes, the ability to change application icons, many transition effects), which I never understood. Although, purely visually, I like LG’s proprietary interface. On a tablet, in landscape orientation, it looks just as organic as on a smartphone. The tablet interface supports double tap unlocking. It doesn’t always work on the first try, but on a tablet with its large size it’s even more convenient than on a smartphone. For a more detailed overview of the interface, you can dive into the review of LG Optimus G Pro and LG G2. Below I will focus on just a few updates.
Firstly, a comfortable keyboard. There are no letters “Y” and “X” hidden in the far corner, which never had enough space even on 5.5-inch displays.
Secondly, the Qpair function appeared. Its relevance will depend entirely on your habits. For example, I like to forget my smartphone in the far corner of the room and miss some calls and messages, focusing only on the tablet. Qpair allows you to connect two Android devices to each other and exchange the latest events between them. So, the incoming call and message will be displayed on the tablet screen too. With sound, so there will be such a cacophony in the room that not a single call will be missed. Secondly, the text of incoming messages will be displayed on the tablet screen in a pop-up window. This means that you don’t have to run to the other end of the room, apartment, or land to get an SMS. Also, the latest open applications of the second device will be available on each device - the corresponding icon appears in the lower left corner of the screen. And another useful feature is the ability to quickly and easily set up Internet distribution from a smartphone to a tablet. The application is available for download on Google Play for smartphones of any manufacturer. But I was unable to connect two non-LG devices with each other. The application settings look like this:
Slide Aside - you can collapse and expand the application by sliding it to the side with three fingers. I used this function just once solely for testing. But the habit of using the task manager to switch between applications seems more useful and convenient to me.
Since the tablet has an infrared port, it can also be used as a remote control. The corresponding application can be found in the list of preinstalled ones. There are also two dictionaries for travelers and a video editor. However, the tablet’s camera is hardly capable of taking high-quality memorable photographs or recording excellent videos. Therefore, the editor will come in handy if you download pictures and videos for a memorable video to the tablet from another source.
Camera
The main camera in the tablet has a resolution of 5 megapixels and is equipped with back-light technology. There is autofocus, but no flash. Indoors, the pictures are of very questionable quality, while outdoors you can achieve the same results as from a smartphone with a 5 MP camera. True, on cloudy days the photographs will traditionally be soapy. The camera has several shooting modes, including HDR and two types of panoramas.
An example of a video shot with the camera of an LG G Pad 8.3 tablet.
Competitors
The direct competitor of the LG G Pad 8.3 in terms of form factor and price is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. However, the Samsung tablet is inferior in almost everything: display resolution, processor, amount of RAM. Although the latter certainly does not affect the speed of operation, since Samsung, with its HD display, has more modest needs. Another potential LG G Pad is the Nexus 7. The first device is worth choosing if you need a larger diagonal, the second if the speed of updating the operating system version and belonging to the geeky Nexus family are more important.
Video review of LG G Pad
Bottom line
The LG G Pad 8.3 is without a doubt one of the most interesting Android tablets on the market today, along with the Nexus 7 (2013), Sony Xperia Tablet Z and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. At the same affordable price as the Nexus family, the tablet has top-end (for an Android tablet) performance, a chic body and a FullHD display with excellent sensitivity. At the same time, with enviable regularity, LG leaves some minor flaws in its flagship devices (G2 and Nexus 5 in particular). So, in G Pad 8.3 this “flea” is the low brightness of the display backlight (however, there is hope that a “brighter” version will reach the shelves), with which in the summer you will have to look for a dark corner. But if the competition in the smartphone market is too great, and such missteps can become a good reason for choosing a model from another manufacturer, then the segment of top-end Android tablets is not so crowded yet. If for whatever reason you don’t want to buy an Apple tablet (religion doesn’t allow it or you just prefer Android as an OS), and the Nexus 7 is too small, then I recommend taking a closer look at the LG G Pad 8.3. Moreover, for all its advantages, the tablet receives the “Editor's Choice” award from us.
4 reasons to buy LG G Pad 8.3:
- FullHD display with a larger diagonal than the Nexus 7;
- top performance (at the time of release);
- chic metal body;
- very attractive price for a top brand tablet;
2 reasons not to buy LG G Pad 8.3:
- do you need a larger or smaller tablet?
- where you usually live, there are an order of magnitude more clear sunny days than dull and cloudy ones, and you plan to spend them all outside, under a palm tree, with a tablet in your hands (in this case, the doctor prescribes a brand new iPad or Nexus 7).
The first tablet from LG Electronics, which deserves to be called one of the best. After reading this review, you will find out exactly how it will conquer the market
The first tablet from LG Electronics, which deserves to be called one of the best. After reading this review, you will find out exactly how it will conquer the market.
Equipment
The package contents of the device can be called standard - a microUSB cable, a charger unit and a user manual with a guarantee.
Design
At first glance, the design of the LG G Pad 8.3 is typical of most modern tablets. Outwardly, it is similar - the same rounded corners, and the diagonal of the display is essentially the same. Although if you look closely, you notice that the contours are not smooth, but slightly convex, which gives it its characteristic feature. Yes, and it looks more like an enlarged one. Having examined the LG G Pad 8.3 in detail, the feeling of similarity with any other tablet disappears.
What pleased us with the device was the surprisingly thin frame around the display, almost like the thickness of the device (8.3 mm), which naturally affected the weight (338 g).
The front camera is located on the left above the display. There is also a light sensor there.
On the left side there is a double volume key and a power/lock button.
The back side stands out from a number of other tablets with its design and incredibly pleasant tactile sensations.
The faceted parts of the matte plastic case “peek out” at the top and bottom, and a polished aluminum lid is installed in the center. The camera is located on the top of the body, and the speakers are located on the left.
On the top and bottom edges there is a headset jack, a memory card slot, an infrared port and a microUSB connector with a microphone, respectively.
Display
LG also decided to stand out in size by making the tablet have a non-standard 8.3-inch display made using IPS technology. The screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels with a density of 273 ppi and an aspect ratio of 16:10. The dots can only be seen by burying your nose in the screen, but at a distance of 20 cm they are not visible at all. Also for protection, it is made with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and an oleophobic coating that makes it easy to erase any fingerprints.
Over the past year, almost all the top-end smartphones of this company have been very, very pleasing with good displays. The same trend will hopefully continue among LG tablets. In this case, the device confirmed all expectations. Let's start with the fact that the brightness was enough for us even to work in direct sunlight.
The display remains clean, without obvious dirt, thanks to the oleophobic coating. Naturally, fingerprints are visible, but they are very easily erased, and the image remains visible, clear and bright, unlike devices.
Viewing angles are maximum, and color rendition causes unreasonable bursts of joy and fun. And this is without sarcasm. Indeed, the colors are very rich, bright, colorful and natural. Viewing images of nature and still life on such a display is uplifting.
The black color is rich, but it still stands out against the background of the frame. Especially when the viewing angle deviates, it “fades” and becomes blue-violet.”
Ergonomics
LG G Pad 8.3 is well built. It looks solid, and creaks are only noticeable under strong pressure. The display and back panel flex only slightly. The tablet fits very comfortably in your hand and can be grasped with one hand.
The on-screen keyboard is accurate and comfortable in both positions.
The sound also leaves a good impression. Many laptops would envy this sound - very clear, balanced and quite loud.
Performance
Fast and smooth operation of the device is ensured by the quad-core Krait 300 processor on the Qualcomm APQ8064 Pro Snapdragon 600 chip with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz.
The processor is supported by a GPU Adreno 320 graphics adapter and 2 GB of RAM. You can store your data on 16 GB of built-in space, but if it seems small, you can expand it using a memory card with a capacity of up to 64 GB.
We did not notice any slowdowns or glitches. The system works smoothly, quickly and smoothly, any applications launch almost at lightning speed, and Full HD playback and gaming happen with a bang!
Interface and software
The device runs on the Google Android 4.2.2 operating system with a proprietary shell from LG similar to that used in . All features are borrowed from the G2, and for those who are new to LG devices, there is a small visual reference at the end of the desktops.
The tablet, like the flagship, can be unlocked and “put to sleep” by double tapping on the screen. Directly from the lock screen you can go to the desired program.
The developers have improved the work with desktop shortcuts. Not only can you move shortcuts, but you can also use them to learn more about applications or delete them. In addition, if you hold the icon and immediately release it, a purple brush will appear, thanks to which you can change the appearance of the shortcut or double its size.
Creation of guest accounts is supported, for example, for children.
Also worth highlighting is multitasking thanks to the Slide Aside function and the ability to work with several applications simultaneously using QSlide. In the first case, you need to swipe the application from right to left with three fingers in order to make it background. This way you can work with three applications. To return to full screen mode, swipe three fingers from left to right. However, the classic application switching menu has not gone away.
Thanks to the QPair application, you can synchronize your smartphone and tablet to receive messages and incoming calls on your tablet.
Among the useful and interesting applications, it is worth highlighting “Video Editor”, Life Square, which saves events from your life, posts, photos and videos from social networks, QRemote, which turns the tablet into a remote control, V3 Mobile 2.0, used to protect data, “Dictionary” , QTranslator, Box, as well as LG Support and Smart World.
Camera
The tablet has two cameras - one for video communication, the second for capturing the brightest moments of your life. Their resolution is 1, 3 megapixels and 5 megapixels, respectively. The main camera is characterized by normal photo quality, noticeable blurring at long distances and slight overexposure of well-lit objects or the sky.
The tablet copes well with macro photography.
Available modes include Normal, HDR, Panorama, VR Panorama, Continuous Shot, Face Beauty, Time Machine Shot, Sports and Night.
Manually you can set the ISO value, white balance and choose a classic color effect if desired.
Examples of photos:
The tablet shoots video with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The videos are of high quality and natural color rendition.
Example video:
Communications
The “tablet” supports dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, and a 3.5 mm jack and a microUSB connector are used as wired interfaces.
Working hours
The device has a 4600 mAh lithium polymer battery, thanks to which the operating time at maximum load is up to 5 hours. In reading mode, the device will “live” for 8 hours. With more moderate use, it will last about two days.
Impression
The LG G Pad 8.3 is superior to most popular tablets today in many ways. In addition to a very interesting design and pleasant tactile sensations from use, the user can expect high performance and a clear, beautiful picture.
PECULIARITIES
Stylish design
High quality display
Great build
High performance
OS optimization for more comfortable use
SPECIFICATIONS
- Model LG G Pad 8.3
- Dimensions 21.68 x 12.65 x 0.83 cm
- Weight 338 g
- CPU Qualcomm APQ8064 Pro Snapdragon 600, 1.5 GHz (quad-core)
- GPU Adreno 320
- Display 8.3", IPS
- Permission 1920x1200 pixels
- RAM 2 GB
- Memory 16 GB
- Nutrition Li-Pol 4600 mAh
- Camera 5 MP + 1.3 MP
- Communications Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/, Bluetooth 4.0
- Connectors microUSB, 3.5 mm output
- OS Google Android 4.2.2 with graphical shell
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