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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£430RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:12.3 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 800

HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB)
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

5.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.8

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 72% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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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Score components

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

6.4

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Software

5%

6.1

Design

3%

5.8

Audio

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5.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.8/ 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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5.8

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 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.
â–¼Worse than 72%
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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~ £430

What reviewers say about the HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB)

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Technical Specifications of tablet HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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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Score components:

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

6.4

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Software

5%

6.1

Design

3%

5.8

Audio

5.8
Reviews score
5.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
2 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
28 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 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
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, which is more advanced than 64.1% of tablets and equal to 1.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1600×1200
This tablet has a 1600×1200 screen, which is less sharp than 63.8% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
163 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 163 ppi, which is lower than 82.2% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
9,500 mAh
This tablet has 9,500 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 84.6% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% 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
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
yes
This tablet includes NFC. 89.3% of tablets offer this.
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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
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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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
850 g
This tablet weighs 850 g, which is heavier than 95.6% 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
10 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 10 ms, which is higher than that of 56.9% of tablets and equal to that of 8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% 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
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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HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 43.9% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (9,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    9,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • 15% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 43.9% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (9,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    9,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via SlimPort adapter
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% 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.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 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.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 73.5% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (850 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    850 g vs 490 g
  • 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
  • 17.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 10
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    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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    5.8

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 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.
    5.8 vs 7.0
  • 8.1% worse value for money
    HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.99 vs 7.6).
    6.99 vs 7.55
  • 65.4% more expensive
    HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£430 vs £260).
    £430 vs £260
  • 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
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 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
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (450 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    450 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 14.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 4 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    January 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • 26.2% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (163 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    163 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1600×1200 vs 1920×1200).
    1,600×1,200 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 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 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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 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
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 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 full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% 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.
  • 73.5% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (850 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    850 g vs 490 g
  • 46.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (222 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    222 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (10 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    10 ms vs 9 ms

Video reviews

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

8.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
11/06/2015
Hands-on review · pen, battery and productivity tests
Verdict
HP Pro Slate 12 LTE is not for everybody, but it is a strong pick for big-screen users and those who take paper notes.
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Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
06/07/2015
Full review · Business tablet
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 12 suits illustrators and handwritten note-takers, but glare, a low-resolution screen and a weak processor are real drawbacks.
7.0
itwire.com
≈ estimated
24/05/2015
Hands-on review · Android business tablet
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 12 is a well-built, large Android tablet for businesses that impresses in the right setting, but it doesn't suit users who need Windows.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB)

  • Innovative HP Duet Pen: Effectively digitises ink-on-paper writing into digital format.
  • Large 12.3-inch Display: Excellent for productivity, reading magazines, and clear viewing of apps.
  • Solid Battery Life: Capable of lasting a full workday or over 10 hours of video playback.
  • Premium Design: Features a slick, sturdy metal construction and front-facing stereo speakers.
  • Business Ecosystem: Compatible with professional accessories like the Paper Folio and various docks.

What customers don't like about HP Pro Slate 12 LTE (2GB + 32GB)

  • Average Performance: The Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM are seen as outdated and underpowered for intensive multitasking.
  • Mediocre Screen Resolution: At 1600 x 1200, it lacks the sharpness of competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2.
  • Significant Screen Glare: The display is highly reflective and difficult to use in direct sunlight.
  • Bulky Bezels: Large borders surrounding the active screen are considered a waste of potential real estate.
  • Poor Camera Quality: Both front and rear cameras produce grainy images with washed-out colours.
  • Limited Storage: Standard 32GB (or less) is deemed insufficient for a primary professional device without cloud/external support.

Verdict

The HP Pro Slate 12 LTE is a professional-grade 12.3-inch Android tablet featuring a 4:3 aspect ratio display with a 1600 x 1200 resolution and Corning Concore Glass. Under the hood, it is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. This model includes LTE connectivity via a nano-SIM slot and is best known for the included HP Duet Pen, which uses ultrasonic technology to digitise notes written on regular paper. Its main pros include an exceptionally long battery life (up to 14.75 hours of video playback), front-facing DTS Sound+ stereo speakers, and highly accurate pen-to-paper digitisation. However, it is hindered by a relatively low pixel density of 163 ppi, significant screen glare, and hardware that was considered dated even near its launch.

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