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Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 2 T20

Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 27 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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%

4.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

4.8

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 71% 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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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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%

3.9

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

4.4

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

4.5

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 94%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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 80% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (27)
17 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 10 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 80%
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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~ £350
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 Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 17 · 10

Reviewers like the keyboard for typing and the screen, but are split on battery and software, and dislike connectivity.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 107 owners sharing their experience in online comments

48%positive7%mixed45%negative

Owners value its long life and recovery guides, while aging software and boot or power failures cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Flashing sometimes stops mid-partition or says Done with no change, and gives a blob-not-extracted error; one owner fixed it by fully unzipping EasyFlasher.12
  • After a flash, some tablets reboot repeatedly or hang on the Eee Pad or CyanogenMod spinning logo and never reach the home screen.10
  • Some tablets only charge when switched off, shut down randomly, or show a blinking red light and won't turn on.9
  • Windows 10 often blocks the APX driver over signature errors, so owners had to disable driver signing and manually pick the Naked Driver.9
  • Without Google support, owners cannot sign in to the app store, which shows a secure connection error, and older apps stop opening.5
  • Some owners receive mail but browsing reports connection problems, and others find Wi-Fi shows no signal at all.3
  • On some units the touchscreen suddenly stopped working; one owner found a USB mouse through OTG works as a workaround.3
  • Owners could not find the CM and Gapps files or the stock ROM under the names shown, so the process stopped.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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 94% of models
Score components:

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

4.4

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

4.5

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.8
Reviews score
8.3
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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

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
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
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, which is less advanced than 70.5% of tablets and equal to 2.6% 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
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
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% 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
?
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
3,300 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,300 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 94.6% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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
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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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
680 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 680 g, which is heavier than 86.9% 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
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 Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
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    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (27)
    17 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 10 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.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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 80% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (27)
    17 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 10 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.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 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
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,300 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,300 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
  • 36.0% lower sentiment score
    4.8 vs 7.5
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.13 vs 7.6).
    7.13 vs 7.55
  • 34.6% more expensive
    Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£350 vs £260).
    £350 vs £260
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 1,199 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (667 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    667 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 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
  • 82.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.7 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    2.67 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    March 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (887:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    887:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 48 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (352 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    352 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 continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 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.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 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.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,300 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,300 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 (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 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 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
    â–¼
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    Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Asus Transformer TF101 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.
  • 38.8% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (680 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    680 g vs 490 g
  • 4.98 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (13 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    12.98 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
TechNez
≈ estimated
26/04/2012
Full review · long battery test and daily use
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi is an impressive tablet with long battery life and smooth video playback, though its bezel is a drawback.
9.0
k00th
≈ estimated
08/02/2012
Quick overview · feel, controls, cameras and battery
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi feels good and holds up well for daily use, and is a strong rival to the iPad.
9.5
Futurelooks
✓ explicit
21/09/2011
Long-term test · daily use and keyboard dock
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi is one of the best-value Android tablets, especially with expandable storage and the keyboard dock.
9.0
ikonictv
≈ estimated
18/07/2011
Hands-on review · performance, software and screen tests
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi is a fantastic tablet with a clear screen and customisable Android, though sunlight visibility and sound are weaker.
9.0
randomreviewer16
≈ estimated
18/05/2011
Hands-on review · docking keyboard and typing
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi is recommended, especially with the keyboard dock that turns it into a netbook-like device.
9.0
BASIC thinking
≈ estimated
05/05/2011
Hands-on review · battery life, browser and benchmark tests
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi is the best Android Honeycomb tablet on the market, especially with the keyboard dock.
9.0
ApocalypseHub
≈ estimated
02/04/2012
First impressions · display, performance and cloud sync
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi is a fast, good-looking tablet with a vibrant screen, and it is highly recommended for families and multitasking.
7.0
MagmaRhino
≈ estimated
23/03/2012
Bug report · docking and standby problems after update
Verdict
Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi is a really great tablet, but a serious docking problem after the update needs fixing.
Overview video
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Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.6
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
25/05/2011
Lab test · Office and display
Verdict
The Asus Transformer TF101 has a wide-angle IPS screen and works well for office tasks with its dock, but it can't fully replace a PC.
8.0
theverge.com
✓ explicit
10/10/2011
Hands-on review · Keyboard dock
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has a bright IPS screen and a dock with extra ports and battery, but its plastic build feels less solid than its rivals.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
10/05/2011
Hands-on review · Netbook dock
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a powerful Android tablet that doubles as a netbook, with a good keyboard dock, though its camera and onscreen keyboard disappoint.
7.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
06/05/2011
Hands-on review · Dock and Honeycomb
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer works well alone, but with its keyboard dock it becomes a balanced tablet for work and entertainment.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
03/02/2012
Full review · Budget Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 isn't unique among Honeycomb tablets, but it's an affordable one with no key features missing.
9.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
19/05/2011
Video review · Keyboard dock
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is one of the best 10-inch Honeycomb tablets, with its IPS display and affordable keyboard dock offsetting the plasticky back.
8.0
whathifi.com
✓ explicit
20/07/2011
Hands-on review · AV and dock
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a tempting, affordable Apple alternative whose dock adds features, but Honeycomb still has rough edges.
8.0
pcper.com
≈ estimated
06/09/2011
Hands-on review · Dock and design
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer looks distinct in brown and feels sturdy, with a dock strong enough to hold it steady.
7.2
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
18/07/2011
Lab test · Dock and battery
Verdict
The Asus Transformer TF101 has a colourful display and long battery life, but fast-moving video stutters and storage is small.
7.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
22/06/2011
Lab test · Dock and video
Verdict
The Asus Transformer TF101 is a bright tablet that becomes a laptop with its dock, but plays few video formats and lasts about six hours online.
7.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
21/10/2011
Lab test · Dock and endurance
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a sturdy tablet with a keyboard dock, ideal for people unsure about tablets, but its screen struggles in strong sunlight.
10
bilanz.ch
✓ explicit
14/06/2011
Test · Keyboard dock concept
Verdict
The Asus Transformer TF101 is a well-built tablet whose keyboard dock feels like a real netbook, though it has no UMTS mobile data.
9.0
android-user.de
✓ explicit
08/09/2023
Review · Keyboard dock tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer TF101 suits buyers who want gaming performance, and with its keyboard dock it can replace a netbook.
7.2
01net.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2011
Review · Tablet with keyboard dock
Verdict
The Asus Transformer TF101 is a 10-inch Android tablet with a screen sharper than the iPad 2's, and an optional dock that makes it a netbook.
9.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
22/06/2011
Overview review · Keyboard dock
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a solid 10-inch Android tablet whose IPS screen and keyboard dock turn it into a netbook-style laptop.
7.0
xatakandroid.com
≈ estimated
15/06/2011
Long-term use · Battery and video
Verdict
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is the standout Honeycomb tablet after a month of use, though video playback and cable options fall short.
9.0
muycomputer.com
≈ estimated
28/07/2011
Review · Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Asus Transformer TF101 is a well-rounded Android tablet at an attractive price, and its keyboard dock adds 7 hours of battery life.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Innovative keyboard dock that transforms the tablet into a netbook and adds extra battery life
  • Brilliant 10.1-inch IPS display with excellent viewing angles and brightness
  • Strong connectivity options including mini-HDMI, microSD, and additional USB ports on the dock
  • Highly competitive and affordable price point compared to rivals like the iPad 2
  • Good overall build quality with a textured, grippy back

What customers don't like about Asus Transformer TF101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Software can be buggy with occasional OS crashes and laggy performance
  • Cameras (front and rear) produce grainy, mediocre images and lack a flash
  • The charging cable is notoriously short and uses a proprietary connector
  • On-board speakers are relatively weak and lack sufficient volume
  • A bit heavier and bulkier than some competitors, especially when docked

Verdict

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is a versatile 10.1-inch Android tablet featuring a high-quality 1280 x 800 IPS display protected by scratch-resistant glass. It is powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. Key characteristics include its unique textured back for improved grip, a 5MP rear camera, a 1.2MP front camera, and a mini-HDMI port for HD output. Main pros consist of its vibrant screen with wide 178-degree viewing angles, solid build quality, and an innovative optional keyboard dock that extends battery life from approximately 9 hours to 16 hours while adding two USB ports and a full-size SD card reader. Cons include a proprietary charging connector with a notoriously short cable, the lack of an LED flash for the camera, and occasional software lag or decreased touchscreen responsiveness when the device is docked.

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