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Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£240RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:?

Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

35%

4.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.4

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 98% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

▼Worse than 93%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

4.0

Display

16%

4.1

Camera

14%

2.4

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

5.1

Audio

▼Worse than 99%
4.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models

4.4

Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.5

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
16 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
▼Worse than 99%
?

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~ £240
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
512MB + 16GB512MB + 8GB

What reviewers say about the Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB)

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Reviewers enjoy media playback and wireless connections, but widely criticize the software and apps along with the poor screen.
Praised
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Criticised
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Technical Specifications of tablet Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

4.0

Display

16%

4.1

Camera

14%

2.4

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

5.1

Audio

4.4
Reviews score
4.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 97.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
65 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 65 nm process, which is larger than 99.7% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
?
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
800×480
This tablet has a 800×480 screen, which is less sharp than 99.2% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
133 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 133 ppi, which is lower than 96.9% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
Plastic
This tablet protects its screen with Plastic, which is less durable than 97.7% of tablets and the same as 2.3% 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
N/A
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
4 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 4 hours, which is shorter than that of 98% of tablets and equal to that of 1% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% 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
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% 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
415 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 415 g, which is lighter than 73.5% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.4% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
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

Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • 60 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (64 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    64 vs 4
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.6% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • 15.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (415 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    415 g vs 490 g
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This tablet supports aptX Lossless, while the average tablet does not. 1.7% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 42.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (133 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    133 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 60 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (64 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    64 vs 4
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.6% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • 15.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (415 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    415 g vs 490 g
  • 42.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (133 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    133 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This tablet supports aptX Lossless, while the average tablet does not. 1.7% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports aptX Low Latency
    This tablet supports aptX Low Latency, the average tablet does not. 2.6% of tablets support aptX Low Latency.
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    16 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200).
    800×480 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    16 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 13% worse value for money
    Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.68 vs 7.6).
    6.68 vs 7.55
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 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
  • 4.64x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (65 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    65 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 9 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2010 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2010
    2010 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200).
    800×480 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 39.8% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (133 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    133 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 73 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (328 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    328 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (267:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    267:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 92 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (308 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    308 nits vs 400 nits
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 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.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst 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.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 24.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Creative ZiiO 7
    the average tablet
    Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 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 voice commands
    This tablet does not support voice commands, while the average tablet does. 96.3% 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.
  • 5.7 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (13.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    13.7 mm vs 8 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

4.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
30/03/2011
Full review · Media tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 suits simple media playback with HDMI and easy wireless audio, but its dim screen and old Android hold it back.
3.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2011
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is mediocre across the board, with glitchy software and erratic battery life; only buy it if you badly need a tablet.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
08/02/2011
Feature review · Budget media tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a budget media player with good X-Fi sound, but its soft resistive screen and missing Google apps hold it back.
7.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
16/04/2013
Hands-on review · Media player tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a solid, affordable large-screen media player with good sound and easy wireless audio, but the resistive screen and missing Google apps limit it.
6.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
11/01/2022
Short review · Android media player
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 plays most music and video well and outputs to TVs, but its resistive screen and lack of Flash make it slow and clumsy to use.
4.0
firstpost.com
≈ estimated
13/06/2011
Review · Media player
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a decent media player with good X-Fi sound, but its sluggish menus, resistive screen and high price keep it from being a real tablet.
7.0
bigpicturebigsound.com
≈ estimated
21/03/2011
Review · First tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is an attractively priced, compact first tablet for curious buyers, though it lacks elegance and is questionable as an entertainment tablet.
7.0
theregister.com
≈ estimated
09/02/2011
Review · Portable media player
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a decent portable media player with a 7-inch screen, but its missing Android Market and Flash support make it limited.
8.0
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
23/02/2011
Lab test · Handy size
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a handy 7-inch tablet for watching video and listening to audio, but its resistive screen and app compatibility let it down.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
08/02/2011
Review · Bargain Android tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a good-value media tablet with strong audio, but its poor screen and missing Android Market hold it back.
6.0
digit.in
✓ explicit
11/07/2011
Hands-on review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a slim, sturdy budget tablet that suits one-handed use and ebooks, but its resistive screen and old Android 2.2 hold it back.
8.0
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
21/02/2011
Lab test · Multimedia centre
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a portable multimedia centre for TV and audio, but its resistive screen, old Android and weak app choice limit it.
2.8
01net.com
✓ explicit
17/01/2011
Review · Multimedia tablet
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a multimedia tablet with better sound than rivals, but its resistive screen, short battery and high price hold it back.
8.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
15/11/2010
Early hands-on · Video and audio
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a multimedia player whose resistive screen impressed in early testing, but weak speakers, no GPS and Android 2.1 limit it.
6.0
muycomputer.com
≈ estimated
01/02/2011
Full review · Audio and video
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 is a capable media player with strong audio and smooth 720p playback, but its slow menus, missing app store and high price hold it back.
5.0
id.nl
✓ explicit
27/05/2011
Review · Software frustrations
Verdict
The Creative ZiiO 7 has a fast processor and decent screen, but its dated design, incomplete keyboard and missing Android Market make it hard to recommend.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB)

  • High-quality audio output featuring X-Fi and apt-X technology
  • Comprehensive connectivity including mini-HDMI, microSD slot, and Bluetooth
  • Competitive, budget-friendly pricing compared to contemporary rivals
  • Good support for various media file formats (MKV, FLAC, etc.)
  • Bright display with decent brightness levels for indoor use
  • Pleasing, lightweight design that is comfortable to hold

What customers don't like about Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 16GB)

  • Lack of access to the official Google Play / Android Market
  • Resistive touchscreen is less responsive than modern capacitive screens and lacks multi-touch
  • Buggy software and frequent system crashes
  • Poor viewing angles, especially in landscape mode
  • Inconsistent and often short battery life
  • No internal storage slot for the included stylus
  • Cannot charge via the mini-USB port (requires a wall adapter)
  • Lack of native Adobe Flash support for web browsing

Verdict

The Creative Ziio 7 is a portable Android tablet featuring a 7-inch resistive touchscreen (480 x 800) powered by a ZiiLABS ZMS-08 processor, 512MB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. Its standout characteristic is the X-Fi Audio Enhancement technology and high-quality Bluetooth streaming (aptX), making it a niche choice for audiophiles seeking superior sound processing. However, the device is hindered by its resistive screen technology which lacks multi-touch, a dated Android OS, and the absence of the official Google Play Store.

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