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Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom x5-Z8500

Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of tablets
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

3.5

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 83% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £310

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
4GB + 32GB2GB + 32GB2GB + 64GB4GB + 64GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

3.5

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

6.2
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Process node
22 nm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 57.5% of tablets and equal to the node used in 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
172 points
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
172 points
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 172 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 95.2% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
Chipset
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This tablet uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 74.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Pixel density
189 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1.2 MP which is lower than in 86.3% of tablets and equal to that in 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,100 mAh
Battery capacity
4,100 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,100 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 83.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.8% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8.5 hours
Battery life
8.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <6 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
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
Operating system
Windows
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
medium
Update support duration
medium
â–² Better than 47% of models
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
386 g
Weight
386 g
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 386 g which is lighter than 76.1% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
N. of speakers
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 21.2% lighter
    Weight
    386 g
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (386 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    386 g vs 490 g
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Atom x5-Z8500
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This tablet uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 45.3 mm narrower
    Width
    130 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    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
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Atom x5-Z8500
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This tablet uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 21.2% lighter
    Weight
    386 g
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (386 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    386 g vs 490 g
  • 45.3 mm narrower
    Width
    130 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    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 camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    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
  • 37.7% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,100 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4100 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 71.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    536 points
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <725 points – >6.8k points
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (536 points vs 1891 points). The average tablet scores 1891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    536 points vs 1,891 points
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 13.7% worse value for money
    Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.25 vs 7.1).
    6.25 vs 7.1
  • 4.81x less popular
    Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 71.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    536 points
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <725 points – >6.8k points
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (536 points vs 1891 points). The average tablet scores 1891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    536 points vs 1,891 points
  • 76.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    172 points
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (172 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    172 points vs 729 points
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 28.9% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    10.6 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 57.1% larger process node
    Process node
    22 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    Intel HD Graphics
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This tablet uses the Intel HD Graphics GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    1,600 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1600 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    8 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    800:1
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio 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
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    189 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    189 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    400 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 37.7% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,100 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4100 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,100 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 1.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    8.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    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 version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    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
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 1.45 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.45 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.45 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    N. of speakers
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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13/02/2014
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21/11/2013
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16/02/2014
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17/04/2014
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12/02/2014
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What we like about Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB)

  • Runs full Windows 8.1 (not RT), allowing installation of standard desktop applications.
  • Excellent battery life, often reaching up to 10 hours of active use.
  • Highly portable and lightweight 8-inch form factor that is easy to hold with one hand.
  • High-quality IPS display with good viewing angles and vibrant colors.
  • Snappy performance for a tablet, powered by the quad-core Intel Atom Bay Trail processor.
  • Affordable price point compared to competitors like the iPad Mini.
  • Includes a free full version of Microsoft Office Home & Student.

What we don't like about Dell Venue 8 Pro 4G (4GB + 32GB)

  • Unusual placement of the Windows Home button on the top edge rather than the front bezel.
  • Limited internal storage (especially the 32GB model) with very little free space after the OS install.
  • Lack of dedicated video output ports like Micro-HDMI or DisplayPort.
  • Only a single Micro-USB port that is shared for both charging and data/peripherals.
  • Optional active stylus had notable accuracy and palm-rejection issues in early versions.
  • Desktop mode can be difficult to navigate on a small 8-inch screen without a mouse.
  • Camera quality is relatively poor, especially in low-light conditions.

Verdict

The Dell Venue 8 Pro 5855 (4G LTE variant) is a compact 8-inch Windows 10 tablet featuring a sharp Full HD (1920 x 1200) IPS display and a 2.24GHz quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8500 processor. This specific configuration is equipped with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage, expandable via a microSD slot (up to 128GB), and includes 4G LTE connectivity for mobile broadband. Its main pros include a premium, easy-to-grip textured design, a vibrant high-resolution screen, and the ability to run full desktop applications in a highly portable form factor. However, its primary cons are the limited 32GB internal storage, which is quickly consumed by the Windows operating system, a relatively short battery life of approximately 4 to 5 hours under heavy use, and the presence of only a single USB Type-C port for both charging and data.

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