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Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:?

Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB)
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.0

Reviews score

10%

5.0

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 95% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.2

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.0

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 91%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 7 · 4

Reviewers praise the sturdy build, clean software and good value, but viewing angles and wireless connectivity disappoint; performance divides opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 35 owners sharing their experience in online comments

29%positive5%mixed66%negative

The repair often brings tablets back, but failed fixes and recurring charging or screen problems leave many owners frustrated.

What owners dislike

  • Charging stays slow, unreliable or stops altogether, and some tablets show a dead battery icon even when plugged in.19
  • The screen or touch stops responding, and some owners say the fix did not bring it back.17
  • Opening the back and unplugging the battery or display cable is fiddly, and owners say the plastic tabs and cables can be hard to reseat.17
  • Owners often needed several attempts, and the connectors sometimes worked briefly before failing again.15
  • For many owners the reseating fix did not revive the tablet, and it still would not turn on or charge.13
  • Some tablets get stuck on the ASUS logo or loading screen after the fix and never finish booting.7
  • The battery or ribbon connectors can pop out of place again, and owners have no good way to secure them.5
  • Owners report the tablet working after the fix, then failing again days or weeks later.4
  • Instructions do not match every model, since the battery connector and case design differ between Memo Pad versions.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

22%

5.2

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.0
Reviews score
5.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
?
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a 1024×600 screen, which is less sharp than 92.8% of tablets and equal to 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi, which is lower than 52% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.2 MP resolution, which is lower than 86.3% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,270 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,270 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 81.2% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
22.5 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 22.5 W, which is faster than 66.6% of tablets and equal to 2.4% of tablets.
Battery life
7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
302 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 302 g, which is lighter than 93.8% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 38.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (302 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    302 g vs 490 g
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 56.1 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (119.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    119.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 25% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (22.5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    22.5 W vs 18 W
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 80.8 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (119.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    119.2 mm vs 200 mm
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 25% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (22.5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    22.5 W vs 18 W
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 38.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (302 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    302 g vs 490 g
  • 56.1 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (119.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    119.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 80.8 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (119.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    119.2 mm vs 200 mm
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 33.3% lower sentiment score
    5.0 vs 7.5
  • 8% worse value for money
    Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.99 vs 7.6).
    6.99 vs 7.55
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 800 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    January 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 108 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (293 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    293 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (619:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    619:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • 35.3% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,270 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,270 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
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    Asus Memo Pad WiFi
    the average tablet
    Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3.2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11.2 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
22/04/2013
Hands-on review · performance, screen and battery tests
Verdict
Asus Memo Pad WiFi is slow and dated, with a poor screen and short battery life, and better options exist near its price.
7.0
Liliputing
≈ estimated
22/04/2013
Hands-on review · performance, games and screen tests
Verdict
Asus Memo Pad WiFi offers acceptable performance for the money, but its non-IPS screen is the weak point, and the Nexus 7 is better.
8.5
RickTEG
✓ explicit
16/06/2013
Unboxing and first look · setup and quick impressions
Verdict
Asus Memo Pad WiFi is good value for a 7-inch tablet and recommended for anyone looking for one.
8.0
LaptopMedia
≈ estimated
25/01/2013
Short review · performance, screen and battery
Verdict
Asus Memo Pad WiFi is a good budget tablet with useful features, though it struggles with heavy multitasking.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
02/03/2026
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is a stable, affordable 7-inch Android tablet for browsing and video, but short battery life and a narrow viewing angle hold it back.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
03/05/2013
Hands-on review · Entry-level 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is a reliable, affordable 7-inch tablet for light tasks, but poor battery life and narrow viewing angles let it down.
6.0
phandroid.com
✓ explicit
31/05/2013
Hands-on review · Entry-level tablet
Verdict
The ASUS MeMo Pad ME172V is a solidly built, no-frills 7-inch tablet for basic tasks, but its weak processor and battery make it a compromise.
5.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
16/04/2013
Lab test · Budget 7-inch Android
Verdict
The ASUS MeMO Pad is a cheap 7-inch Android tablet with good sound and a microSD slot, but sluggish performance and a dim, low-resolution screen hold it back.
8.3
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
07/03/2013
Lab test · Budget tablet comparison
Verdict
The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is a decently made budget 7-inch tablet with generous 1GB RAM, but its single-core chip and poor camera hold it back.
9.2
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
16/07/2013
Comparison test · Entry-level 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is a well-built entry-level 7-inch tablet that suits most apps, but its single-core chip struggles with HD video.
5.0
futurezone.at
≈ estimated
13/02/2013
Review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Asus Memo Pad ME172V is a cheaper Nexus 7 look-alike, fine for web browsing and email but too slow and washed-out for games or HD video.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Affordable price point, often cited as a top value for budget-conscious users
  • Includes a microSD card slot for easy and inexpensive storage expansion
  • Sturdy and solid build quality with an attractive design for its class
  • Lightweight and compact form factor, making it easy to hold with one hand
  • ZenUI interface is praised for being intuitive, simple, and aesthetically pleasing
  • Battery life on later models (like MeMO Pad 7/8) is reported as strong, lasting 9-12 hours in video tests

What customers don't like about Asus Memo Pad WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Sluggish performance and lag, especially when waking the device or multi-tasking
  • Poor screen quality on base models, featuring low resolution, narrow viewing angles, and high reflectivity
  • Cameras are generally low-quality, producing grainy or noisy images, especially in low light
  • Connectivity limitations, such as no 5GHz Wi-Fi support (2.4GHz only) and lack of NFC
  • Inadequate for intensive gaming; users report crashes and poor frame rates on demanding apps
  • Known software bugs include Wi-Fi authentication errors and intermittent disconnections

Verdict

The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is a budget-friendly 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 resolution LED-backlit display and 16GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot. It is powered by a 1GHz single-core VIA WM8950 processor and 1GB of RAM, running on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. Main characteristics include a lightweight 370g design with a unique diamond-checkered texture, a 1MP front-facing camera for video calls, and stereo speakers enhanced by SonicMaster audio technology. Its primary pros are its high affordability and the inclusion of expandable storage, which was rare for its class at launch. However, significant cons include sluggish system performance, a display with narrow viewing angles that cause color shifting, and a relatively short battery life of approximately 7 hours.

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