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Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3740D

Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 38 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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 54% of models
Score components

35%

5.1

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

8.7

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 54% of tablets
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▲Better than 50%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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 84% of models
Score components

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

▼Worse than 84%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 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
▲ Better than 52% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (38)
24 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 13 estimated from the review. 14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 52%
?

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~ £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:
2GB + 32GB2GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 22 · 16

Reviewers praise the performance, battery and compact size, but criticize connectivity and accessories, and are split on the screen.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 179 owners sharing their experience in online comments

54%positive13%mixed33%negative

Owners value its full Windows flexibility, portability, and gaming, but struggle with limited storage, charging faults, and software problems.

What owners dislike

  • The micro USB port can loosen or bend its pins if the plug goes in wrong, so the tablet stops charging; some owners needed repairs.17
  • Windows 10 upgrades often stall, loop or crash with blue screens, and some owners lost the camera or sleep settings after updating drivers or BIOS.16
  • Windows takes most of the 32GB model's storage, leaving only about 9 to 12 GB free, so owners advise the 64GB version or a microSD card.11
  • The tablet gets very hot during games or 720p video, and owners report it can throttle its speed down sharply once warm.6
  • Owners report Wi-Fi that drops out of sleep or disables itself and needs resetting, with Windows drivers overwriting Dell's; Bluetooth also gave trouble.6
  • On the 8-inch screen, Windows controls are tiny and touch is imprecise, and some Modern app text cannot be enlarged.6
  • Some pens have a weak battery, a sticky nib that needs force for fine lines, or random hover clicks that led some owners to return them.6
  • Owners say the 1GB model is very slow, and after a Windows 10 or Windows 11 update the tablet runs sluggishly, sometimes almost unusable.5
  • Some owners say the BIOS battery test raised wear readings, and the long storage test cannot be stopped once started.5
  • Owners find few tablet-friendly Windows apps and missing or weak versions of common services, and say the Windows 8 system feels unfinished.4

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

5.1
Reviews score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.6
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
136 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 136 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 98.6% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3740D
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3740D, which is less advanced than 79.5% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi, which is lower than 66.5% of tablets and equal to 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.2 MP resolution, which is lower than 86.3% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
4,830 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,830 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 74.7% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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
8.5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 70% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
395 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 395 g, which is lighter than 75.2% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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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
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 19.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (395 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    395 g vs 490 g
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 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
    ▲ Better than 52% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (38)
    24 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 13 estimated from the review. 14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • 45.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (130 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    130 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 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
    ▲ Better than 52% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (38)
    24 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 13 estimated from the review. 14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • 16.0% higher sentiment score
    8.7 vs 7.5
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3740D vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3740D vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 19.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (395 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    395 g vs 490 g
  • 45.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (130 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    130 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 71.6% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (537 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    537 points vs 1,891 points
  • 81.3% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (136 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    136 points vs 729 points
  • 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.
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    2013 vs 2019
  • 28.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 8.5% 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.
    1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (800:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 14.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 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.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 26.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,830 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,830 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
  • 1.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 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 full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

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

6.0
Kevin Shroff
≈ estimated
06/09/2018
Long-term review · Windows 8.1 vs 10 performance and faults
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G runs smoother on Windows 8.1, but Wi-Fi and standby problems remain.
7.0
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
19/05/2014
Hands-on review · writing, gaming and battery tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G is attractive for users unhappy with Android or iOS, though those platforms suit most people better.
9.0
Damir Franc
≈ estimated
12/04/2014
Hands-on review · display, stylus, battery and sound tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G is a great-value tablet, close to perfect if you don't need full HD or HDMI.
8.0
Tekzilla
≈ estimated
08/04/2014
Hands-on review · battery, speaker and typing impressions
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G is a good, fun little tablet for media and light use, but too small for serious typing or work.
8.0
MrNokiaTech
≈ estimated
26/12/2013
Hands-on review · PC game performance tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G is surprisingly capable for PC games, but only at low settings and on older titles.
7.0
Liliputing
≈ estimated
24/12/2013
Hands-on review · performance, battery and pen tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G offers decent value, but it is not the best choice for everyone, especially for notebook-style use.
6.0
Dower Chin
≈ estimated
02/12/2013
Hands-on review · apps, games, reading and screen tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G is a rough device with a good screen, and games and some apps have quirks that updates may fix.
8.0
GottaBeMobile
≈ estimated
27/11/2013
Hands-on review · battery, ports, accessories and app tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G offers strong power and portability, but its Windows app selection and gaming hold it back.
7.0
FoneArena
≈ estimated
21/11/2013
Benchmark test · 3DMark, GFXBench and SunSpider results
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G delivers good performance for an Atom tablet, but heavier graphics tests are choppy.
8.0
Steve “Chippy” Paine
≈ estimated
12/11/2013
Hands-on review · browsing, Word, Excel and game tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G is fine for browsing and light office work, but long documents are a stretch.
9.0
korguenkomodo
≈ estimated
01/11/2013
Hands-on review · browsing, camera and app tests
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G is a great full-Windows tablet with impressive performance and excellent cameras for its size.
9.0
korguenkomodo
≈ estimated
01/11/2013
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G looks and feels premium, very thin and well put together, with a high-definition display.
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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.2
theverge.com
✓ explicit
20/11/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8.1 slate
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a good-value Windows 8.1 tablet for reading and light work, but it needs auto-brightness turned off to look bright.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
05/12/2013
Benchmark review · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a pocket-sized Windows PC for quick tasks and browsing, but its 32GB of storage fills fast and it ships without a keyboard.
8.0
mariusmasalar.me
≈ estimated
30/12/2013
Extended review · Note-taking tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a strong note-taking tablet with long battery life, but its pen is inconsistent and no display port limits desktop use.
7.9
cnet.com
✓ explicit
17/04/2014
Detailed review · Pocket Windows tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a premium-feeling pocket PC with good speed and battery life, but a misplaced Windows button and no keyboard yet hold it back.
7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
01/12/2013
Lab review · Windows 8.1 slate
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a bright, light, versatile Windows tablet for work and play, but its home button on the top edge is awkward to reach.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
25/03/2014
Business review · Work-focused Windows tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a sturdy Windows tablet for business users, but sluggish performance and little storage limit it.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
04/08/2014
Full review · Versatile Windows tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro looks good and runs any Windows application, but its grainy, green-tinted screen is weaker than the Lenovo Miix 2 8's.
9.5
thorsten-hans.com
≈ estimated
26/03/2014
Early-use review · Pocket companion
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a good reading and meeting-notes companion, with a sharp screen and about 8.5 hours of battery life.
9.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
17/12/2013
Editor's review · Windows 8.1 slate
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a bright, grippy Windows 8.1 tablet with a good IPS screen and pen support, but its missing HDMI port is a drawback.
7.0
abramkj.com
≈ estimated
29/04/2015
Long-term review · iPad comparison
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro suits Windows users who want full desktop programs in a small tablet, but its battery drains when idle.
7.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
19/12/2013
Hands-on review · Full Windows tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a solid, decent-value 8-inch Windows tablet whose battery fell short of Dell's 9.9-hour claim.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
20/03/2015
Benchmark review · Full Windows tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a compact Windows 8.1 tablet that runs any desktop program and lasts over 8 hours on battery, but it has no keyboard dock.
A
arstechnica.com
16/02/2014
≈ estimated
8.0
Summary of the review
Review: Dell’s Venue 8 Pro is a Windows tablet you might actually want to buy
L
liliputing.com
24/12/2013
≈ estimated
7.0
Summary of the review
Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows tablet review
7.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
10/02/2014
Lab test · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a slim, fast Windows tablet for mixed personal and work use, though many desktop programs are hard to use by touch.
8.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
14/02/2014
Lab test · Compact Windows tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a handy, bright Windows tablet with a real desktop, but it lacks HDMI, GPS and a high-resolution screen.
7.0
wz.de
≈ estimated
12/02/2014
Test report · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a good, lightweight tablet for email and web, but Windows 8.1's desktop is hard to use with a finger.
7.0
game2gether.de
≈ estimated
18/02/2014
Hands-on test · Compact Windows tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a light, well-built Windows 8.1 tablet whose touchscreen and loud speaker work well, but its 1280 x 800 screen falls short of Full HD.
9.0
wearemobians.com
≈ estimated
12/03/2014
Hands-on review · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro suits people who want full Windows and Office in a 400-gram tablet, but Windows touch use is clumsy.
7.0
quechoisir.org
≈ estimated
01/12/2013
Archived test · Quick summary
Verdict
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a discontinued tablet that suits ebook reading and video, though its glossy screen reflects light and charging is slow.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB)

  • Full Windows 8.1 experience in a portable 8-inch form factor
  • High-quality IPS display with good color, brightness, and viewing angles
  • Solid build quality with a textured, easy-to-grip back
  • Surprisingly capable performance for general navigation and lightweight apps
  • Competitive battery life for a Windows tablet (approx. 7–10 hours)
  • Includes a full version of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013
  • MicroSD slot allows for easy storage expansion

What customers don't like about Dell Venue 8 Pro 3G (2GB + 32GB)

  • Awkward placement of the Windows button on the top edge rather than the front bezel
  • Only one Micro-USB port, which is also used for charging, limiting peripheral use
  • Highly inconsistent performance and reliability of the optional Active Stylus
  • Lack of a dedicated video output port (no HDMI or DisplayPort)
  • Aggressive auto-brightness settings can make the screen appear too dim out of the box
  • 32GB base storage is very limited after the OS and recovery partition
  • On-screen keyboard occupies nearly half the screen, hindering desktop-mode usability

Verdict

The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a compact 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3740D processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMC storage, with 3G connectivity for mobile broadband. It features a bright 1280 x 800 IPS display, a 5MP rear camera, and a 1.2MP front-facing camera, all housed in a portable 395g chassis with a textured, easy-grip back. Key advantages include its ability to run full desktop Windows applications, a bundled version of Microsoft Office 2013, and a solid battery life of approximately 8 to 10 hours. However, users may find the 32GB storage capacity highly restrictive as the OS consumes a significant portion of space, and the device's single micro-USB port lacks a dedicated video output like HDMI. Additionally, the unusual placement of the Windows button on the top edge and the lack of a full-sized USB port can hinder overall productivity without additional adapters.

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