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Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:?

Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 8GB) 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.

Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 8GB)
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
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▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

35%

4.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.5

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 97% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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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▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▼Worse than 91%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
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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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▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

4.6

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 98%
4.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 99% of models

4.5

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
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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~ £220
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
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What reviewers say about the Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 8GB)

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Reviewers enjoy media playback and wireless connections, but widely criticize the software and apps along with the poor screen.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

4.6

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

4.5
Reviews score
4.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.8
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
8 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 4.8% 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 + 8GB) 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.
  • 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
  • Supports aptX Low Latency
    This tablet supports aptX Low Latency, the average tablet does not. 2.6% of tablets support aptX Low Latency.
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 35.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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

    4.5

    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.
    4.5 vs 7.0
  • 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
  • 35.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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

    4.5

    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.
    4.5 vs 7.0
  • 11.8% worse value for money
    Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.75 vs 7.6).
    6.75 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
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 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.
  • 64.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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 (DDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR2 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
  • 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
    ▼
    ▼
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    Creative ZiiO 7
    the average tablet
    Creative ZiiO 7 (512MB + 8GB) 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

6.0
ecofuelbox
≈ estimated
21/12/2010
Hands-on review · handwriting, browsing and app tests
Verdict
Creative ZiiO 7 has good build quality and handwriting, but the missing Market, multi-touch and working downloads limit it.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded
Not graded
Overview video

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 + 8GB)

  • 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 + 8GB)

  • 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 RAM, and 8GB of internal storage. Its main appeal lies in its high-quality audio focus, supporting aptX Bluetooth codecs and X-Fi processing for superior wireless sound. While it offers expandable storage via microSD and a front-facing camera, its major drawbacks include the lack of Google Play Store access, a sluggish resistive screen compared to capacitive alternatives, and dated software performance.

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