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Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 3

Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 21 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB)
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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%

5.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

5.3

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 62% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

4.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

â–¼Worse than 76%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 74% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (21)
18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 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–²Better than 74%
?

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~ £440
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 32GB1GB + 16GB

What reviewers say about the Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Based on 18 · 3

Reviewers like the performance, keyboard dock and battery life, but complain about a dim screen and a disappointing build.
Praised
Criticised
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What owners say about the Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Based on 39 owners sharing their experience in online comments

49%positive10%mixed41%negative

Owners praise its quick performance and useful dock, while software lag and difficult unlocking cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say unlocking the bootloader often fails with errors, and the Asus unlock tool stopped working for some.10
  • Owners say the tablet lags in general use and browsing, even on Performance mode. One owner says it lags badly on stock software.4
  • Owners say the screen is hard to read in direct sunlight and is dimmer than some rivals. Some say it looks weaker than the 7-inch Tab 2 and the Infinity.3
  • Owners report the screen breaking after a drop, and some returned units with hardware faults. One owner says the case cracked from docking it to the keyboard.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

4.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

5.3
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.1
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
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 3, which is less advanced than 64.8% of tablets and equal to 2.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi, which is lower than 86.8% of tablets and equal to 9.2% 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
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,940 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 2,940 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 97.5% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
9.5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 61.4% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% 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
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% 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
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% 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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What reviewers say
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
635 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 635 g, which is heavier than 81.9% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% 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
?
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1504:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,504:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 17.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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–² Better than 74% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (21)
    18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    8.2 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via Mini DisplayPort adapter
  • 17.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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–² Better than 74% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (21)
    18 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    8.2 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1504:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,504:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via Mini DisplayPort adapter
  • 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 USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 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
  • 55.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,940 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,940 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 29.3% lower sentiment score
    5.3 vs 7.5
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.15 vs 7.6).
    7.15 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 64.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 533 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 32.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 51 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 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 HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 55.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,940 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,940 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 0.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 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
  • 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 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 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.
  • 29.6% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (635 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    635 g vs 490 g
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 87.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (263 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    263 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 63 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (263 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    263 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
firstpost.com
≈ estimated
26/04/2013
Review · Android tablet with dock
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300TG suits Android fans who want 3G and a keyboard dock, though its plastic build feels less premium than the Prime.
8.7
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
11/07/2012
Lab test · Keyboard dock tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300T is a light, good-looking tablet that turns into a netbook-style laptop with its docking keyboard, though its plastic case creaks.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
14/06/2012
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is a cheaper, fast Android tablet with a keyboard dock, but its dimmer screen keeps it behind the iPad.
10
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
08/05/2012
Hands-on review · Dockable Android tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad 300 is a bargain for work and video, with long battery life and a fast chip, but its screen struggles in direct sunlight.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
09/05/2012
Hands-on review · Keyboard dock tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad 300 is a fast, cheaper Transformer that suits gaming, though its flimsy keyboard and plastic build show.
8.0
ibtimes.co.uk
✓ explicit
20/07/2012
Hands-on review · Tablet-netbook hybrid
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad 300 is an excellent tablet with great battery life, but its cramped, springy keyboard means it's no laptop replacement.
8.0
telegraph.co.uk
≈ estimated
10/05/2012
Hands-on review · Android tablet and dock
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is a strong Android tablet whose keyboard dock adds five hours of battery, though it tips over easily.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
11/05/2012
Lab test · Plastic-bodied Transformer
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is a long-lasting Transformer, but its plastic body and dimmer screen make it feel less premium than the Transformer Prime.
9.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
16/04/2013
Review · Travel-friendly Android tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is a bright, detailed travel tablet whose dock suits long flights, though it feels heavy when docked.
7.0
avforums.com
✓ explicit
19/07/2012
Hands-on review · Tegra 3 tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is a quick Wi-Fi tablet that loads games fast and browses well, though its dark screen and weak low-light camera hold it back.
8.0
pcwelt.de
≈ estimated
17/10/2012
Lab test · Docking keyboard tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300 suits buyers wanting 3G and a keyboard dock, but its dimmer, less sharp screen trails the Infinity.
8.7
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
14/06/2012
Hands-on test · Netbook-style tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300T suits buyers who want a netbook-style tablet, but its plastic body creaks and the camera lacks sharpness.
8.0
connect-living.de
≈ estimated
21/09/2012
Test report · Tegra 3 tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300T is a fast tablet whose keyboard dock adds battery life and turns it into a small laptop, though its screen is less bright.
9.0
maximejohnson.com
≈ estimated
22/04/2012
Hands-on test · Tegra 3 tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad 300 offers high-end performance and a keyboard dock at a modest price, but its weak screen and plastic body are its main drawbacks.
7.8
android-mt.ouest-france.fr
✓ explicit
10/02/2013
Review · Keyboard dock Android tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300T is a smooth, sensible entry into the Transformer line, but its plastic build and glossy screen show where costs were cut.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
20/03/2013
Review · Budget Transformer
Verdict
The Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is a high-value plastic tablet that runs smoothly on Tegra 3, and its dock adds USB and battery, but its keyboard is cramped.
9.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
24/04/2012
Full review · Tegra 3 tablet
Verdict
The ASUS Transformer Pad 300 is a high-performance tablet at a keen price, with good battery life, though its dim screen struggles outdoors.
7.0
fwd.nl
✓ explicit
31/05/2012
Hands-on review · Midrange Android tablet
Verdict
The ASUS Transformer Pad 300 is a capable midrange tablet with a fast Tegra 3 chip, though its plastic back makes the screen ripple when held.
tweakers.net
23/04/2012
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium tablets of its era
  • Strong quad-core Tegra 3 performance for gaming and 1080p video
  • Keyboard dock significantly extends battery life up to 14-15 hours total
  • IPS display provides wide viewing angles and good color representation
  • Expanded connectivity through the dock, including full-size USB and SD slots
  • Multiple color options (Red, White, Blue) available for the plastic casing

What customers don't like about Asus Transformer Pad 300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Plastic build quality feels cheaper and less sturdy than the metal Prime
  • Top-heavy design when docked makes it prone to tipping backwards
  • Screen brightness is lower than competitors and can be difficult to see in sunlight
  • Rear camera lacks an LED flash and struggles in low-light conditions
  • Single speaker placement results in thin, uninspiring audio quality
  • Software stability issues, including occasional app freezes and UI lag

Verdict

The ASUS Transformer Pad 300 3G (TF300TG) is a versatile 10.1-inch tablet featuring a 1280x800 IPS display and powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz. This specific model is equipped with 1GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), and integrated 3G connectivity for mobile data access. Its primary strength lies in its convertible design, which allows it to pair with an optional keyboard dock that adds a full-size USB port, an SD card slot, and extends the battery life from 10 hours to up to 15 hours. Other notable features include an 8MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, a 1.2MP front camera, and ASUS SonicMaster audio. While it offers excellent value and smooth multitasking performance for its class, it has some drawbacks: the plastic build feels less premium than its aluminum predecessors, the screen lacks high brightness for outdoor use, and the rear camera lacks an LED flash.

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