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Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8735A

Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

5.6

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 68%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 73%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £210
Other versions:
3GB + 64GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

5.6

Audio & Multimedia

5.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB) has a user popularity of 7.4 points, which is lower than 72.8% of Tablets.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
3 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is larger than the storage of 39.5% of tablets and equal to that of 17.1% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
MediaTek MT8735A
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8735A chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 87.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1200 which is higher than that of 39.2% of tablets and equal to that of 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi which is higher than that of 50% of tablets and equal to that of 11.6% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,680 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,680 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 76.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 52.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
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 include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
490 g
This tablet weighs 490 g which is lighter than 49.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 2.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% 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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Number of microphones
1
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
?
N. of speakers
2
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 300 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (100 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    100 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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 GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T720 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • 5.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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    Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl
    the average tablet
    Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.58 vs 8.000).
    7.58 vs 8
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T720 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 27.5% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.45 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.26 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Slower storage type
    This tablet uses eMCP storage, while the average tablet uses faster eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    eMCP vs eMMC
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (450 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    450 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 300 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (100 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    100 nits vs 400 nits
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    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.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • 28.9% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,680 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,680 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 16.7% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 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 picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 76.47 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (251.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    251.77 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 0.95 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.95 mm vs 8.0 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB)

  • Excellent dual front-facing speakers with DTS-HD Premium Sound.
  • Lightweight and slim design makes it highly portable for travel.
  • Great value for the price, making it a solid budget choice for basic tasks.
  • Vibrant 10.1-inch screen suitable for movies and casual reading.
  • Inclusion of a USB Type-C port for more modern connectivity.
  • Responsive touchscreen that accurately interprets gestures.

What customers don't like about Asus Zenpad 10 Z301mfl (3GB + 64GB)

  • Underwhelming camera quality with poor detail and inaccurate colors.
  • Mediocre battery life that often falls short of official manufacturer claims.
  • Dated hardware (MediaTek chipset) leads to occasional lag and slow app loading.
  • Screen resolution (1280x800) can appear pixelated compared to modern rivals.
  • Slow charging speeds due to the lack of fast-charging technology.
  • Flaky or spotty Wi-Fi connectivity reported by some users.

Verdict

The Asus Zenpad 10 Z301MFL (3GB + 64GB) is a 10.1-inch Android 7.0 tablet featuring a Full HD (1920x1200) IPS display with ASUS Tru2Life technology and a fashion-inspired embossed knit-patterned design. Powered by a 1.45 GHz MediaTek MT8735A quad-core 64-bit processor, this specific configuration includes a generous 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB. Main characteristics include its dual front-facing speakers with DTS-HD Premium Sound, 4G LTE connectivity, and a reversible USB Type-C port for charging the 4680mAh battery, which offers up to 10 hours of video playback. Pros include its sharp, high-resolution screen, immersive cinematic audio, and a lightweight 490g build suitable for entertainment. However, cons include an entry-level processor that may struggle with intensive gaming, a relatively basic camera setup (5MP rear, 2MP front), and an aging Android operating system that may lack support for newer application features.

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