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Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 650

Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB)
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
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Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

6.1

User score

▲Better than 57% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▼Worse than 52%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
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%

5.3

Performance

20%

6.3

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

7.4

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

6.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 60%
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 10
✕
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%

7.0

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 95%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
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%

5.3

Performance

20%

6.3

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

7.4

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

6.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

6.5
User score
User score
6.1/ 10
✕
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%

7.0

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
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Popularity:
Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 4.1 points, which is higher than 54.4% of Tablets.
4.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
4 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% 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
32 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
336 points
This tablet scored 336 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 79.1% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 56.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% 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
264 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of tablets and equal to that of 5.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
8 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% 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
7,800 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 7,800 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 70% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 18 W which is faster than in 48% of tablets and equal to speeds in 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 16 hours, which is longer than that of 90% of tablets and equal to that of 2.2% of tablets.
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
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
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 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (16 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 510 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 510 vs Mali-G51
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1944:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,944:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • 142,900 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (142,900 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    142,900 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 510 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 510 vs Mali-G51
  • 92 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (96 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    96 vs 4
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1944:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,944:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 142,900 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (142,900 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    142,900 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 85 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (486 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    486 nits vs 401 nits
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • 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.
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (16 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 18.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    7,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 1.2 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.8 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 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. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • 68.1% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (603 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    603 points vs 1,891 points
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 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
  • 53.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (336 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    336 points vs 729 points
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    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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    Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE
    the average tablet
    Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 30.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    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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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE
    the average tablet
    Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.13 vs 8.000).
    6.13 vs 8
  • 53.9% more expensive
    Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£400 vs £260).
    £400 vs £260
  • 68.1% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (603 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    603 points vs 1,891 points
  • 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
  • 53.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (336 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    336 points vs 729 points
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.1 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 split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    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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    Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE
    the average tablet
    Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 42.3 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (242.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    242.3 mm vs 200.0 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Damir Franc
≈ estimated
14/01/2017
Hands-on review · design, display, sound, performance and battery
Verdict
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is compact, well-built and fast for its price, though the battery and capacitive buttons are weaker points.
9.0
TabletBlog
≈ estimated
01/09/2016
Hands-on review · performance, battery, sound and software
Verdict
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 LTE is a solid, high-quality metal tablet that most buyers will be very happy with.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB)

  • Premium all-metal build with a slim, lightweight design similar to an iPad
  • Sharp, vibrant 9.7-inch 2K (2048x1536) IPS display ideal for media consumption
  • Loud and clear dual speakers with support for DTS audio and Hi-Res audio
  • Fast and reliable front-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-priced rivals like the iPad Air or Samsung Tab S2
  • LTE model features a larger 7800 mAh battery compared to the Wi-Fi variant

What customers don't like about Asus Zenpad 3s 10 LTE (4GB + 32GB)

  • Overloaded with ZenUI bloatware and 'cartoonish' icons that detract from the experience
  • Battery life is generally shorter than competitors, often requiring frequent charging
  • Cameras (both front and rear) produce poor, noisy, and washed-out images
  • Speakers are positioned on one edge, which can lead to sound being muffled in landscape orientation
  • LTE model lacks a notification LED and vibration motor for haptic feedback
  • Charging can be slow if not using a specific Quick Charge 3.0 compatible adapter

Verdict

The ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 LTE (Z500KL) is a premium 9.7-inch Android tablet featuring a sharp 2K IPS display (2048 x 1536 resolution) with a 4:3 aspect ratio and slim 5.32mm bezels. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB. Main characteristics include its sleek, diamond-cut aluminum unibody design, high-resolution audio support with DTS Headphone:X, and 4G LTE connectivity for mobile data. Pros include its vibrant, high-brightness screen, loud dual-speaker system, and lightweight build. However, common cons include lackluster camera performance in low light, the omission of a fingerprint sensor and vibration motor found in other variants, and relatively short battery life during intensive tasks.

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