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Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ530RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:7.9 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 800

Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 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.

Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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
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Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

â–˛Better than 50% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–ĽWorse than 67%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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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
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Score components

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

6.7

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software & Features

5%

8.0

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–˛Better than 50%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–ĽWorse than 75%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

6.7

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software & Features

5%

8.0

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

6.1
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
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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
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â–Ľ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 10
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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
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â–Ľ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 1.7 points, which is higher than 63.5% of Tablets.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
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
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 64.1% of tablets and equal to those in 1.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048Ă—1536
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048Ă—1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 94.8% of tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 4 display glass which is stronger than that on 91.4% of tablets and equal to that on 2.4% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 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 that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
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
5,900 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,900 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 58.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
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
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
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 include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
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
350 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 350 g which is lighter than 80.6% of tablets and equal to the weight of 1.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% 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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Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 45.5% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 105 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    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
  • 45.5% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 105 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048Ă—1536 vs 1920Ă—1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920Ă—1200.
    2048Ă—1536 vs 1920Ă—1200
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1312:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,312:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 49 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    450 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 28.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (350 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    350 g vs 490 g
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 38.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (137 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    137 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.
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.2 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (ÂŁ530 vs ÂŁ260).
    ÂŁ530 vs ÂŁ260
  • 6.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    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
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    Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.52 vs 8.000).
    7.52 vs 8
  • 2.79x less popular
    Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1.73 vs 4.8).
    1.73 vs 4.81
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.68 vs 7.1).
    6.68 vs 7.1
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    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
    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
    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
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (450 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    450 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 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
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2.2 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 12 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (388 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    388 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 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 manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    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
  • 10.3% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,900 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,900 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    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 face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% 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
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No voice command support
    This tablet does not support voice commands, the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets include voice command support.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.5% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 4 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019).
    January 2015
    2015 vs 2019

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

notebookcheck.net
10/07/2015
Lab test · Display and benchmarks
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 offers strong contrast and steady speed, but its pen misses words on paper and the screen glares outdoors.
laptopmag.com
16/07/2015
Full review · Pen and battery
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 lasts nearly ten hours and its pen writes on any paper, but rivals offer sharper colors and faster speed.
trustedreviews.com
03/07/2015
Full review · Business tablet
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 is a sharp, solidly built business tablet with practical office features, but its camera and battery fall short.
takeitpersonelly.com
23/02/2016
Two-week review · Business use
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 is a sleek, secure business tablet that lasts a full day, though its pen takes practice to use.
androidpolice.com
03/07/2015
Hands-on review · Duet Pen
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 is a comfortable tablet with lightly modified Android, but its Duet Pen is too unreliable on paper to recommend.
zdnet.com
01/09/2015
Hands-on review · Enterprise features
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 is a solid business tablet with strong security and near-stock Android, but its Duet Pen feels clunky, while writing on the screen is simpler.
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chip.de
25/04/2016
Summary of the review
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notebookcheck.com
03/07/2015
Lab test · Display and performance
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 offers deep blacks and smooth everyday speed, but its reflective screen is hard to read outdoors.
connect.de
23/06/2015
Lab test · Ultrasonic pen
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 lasts close to ten hours of mixed use, but its paper-writing pen only works in three apps with the paper in one position.
krone.at
17/05/2015
Hands-on test · Business tablet
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 is a sturdy business tablet with a sharp 4:3 screen and up to two days of battery life on light use, but its pen is not fully reliable.
n-tv.de
04/04/2015
Hands-on test · Duet Pen
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 is a good Android tablet with a sharp screen, but its Duet Pen is only fully useful with an optional folio.
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notebookcheck.com
19/06/2015
Summary of the review
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tuexperto.com
04/06/2014
Summary of the review
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zonamovilidad.es
22/10/2014
Summary of the review
Prueba. HP Slate 8 Pro. La diferencia está en los pequeños detalles Zona Movilidad
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techzilla.it
09/11/2026
Summary of the review
HP Pro Slate 8 - Scheda Tecnica Techzilla.it
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laptopmag.com
16/07/2015
Full review · Pen and battery
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 lasts nearly ten hours and its pen writes on any paper, but rivals offer sharper colors and faster speed.
fwd.nl
17/04/2015
Hands-on review · Duet Pen tablet
Verdict
The HP Pro Slate 8 is a sharp 4:3 Android tablet that lasts over 12 hours, but its Duet Pen takes getting used to and the cameras are unremarkable.
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notebookcheck.nl
25/06/2015
Summary of the review
HP Pro Slate serie - Testrapporten (samenvatting)
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What customers like about Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • High-resolution 7.9-inch display with sharp, accurate images and excellent pixel density (2048 x 1536)
  • Premium, slim, and professional design that is comfortable to hold
  • Bundled HP Duet Pen offers unique ability to digitize handwriting from physical paper
  • Loud front-facing stereo speakers provide a well-rounded audio experience
  • Near-stock Android software (Lollipop) is clean and free of bloatware
  • Solid security features including hardware-accelerated encryption and ARM TrustZone
  • Above-average battery life for its class, capable of lasting a full workday

What customers don't like about Hp Pro Slate 8 WiFi (2GB + 32GB)

  • High price point compared to rivals with better performance
  • HP Duet Pen digitization can be inconsistent and requires specific positioning
  • Inconsistent camera performance, particularly in low-light or for wide-angle shots
  • Plasticky back panel lacks the premium feel of the front and sides
  • Uses an older Snapdragon processor that can struggle with demanding 3D games
  • Lack of haptic feedback for keyboard and navigation
  • Maximum screen brightness is somewhat low for outdoor use under direct sun

Verdict

The HP Pro Slate 8 is a professional-grade 7.9-inch Android tablet featuring a high-resolution 2048 x 1536 IPS display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal eMMC storage, which is expandable via microSD. Key characteristics include front-facing stereo speakers with DTS Sound+, a slim 7.99mm metal-accented chassis, and a unique 4:3 aspect ratio ideal for productivity. Its main pros are the exceptionally sharp and bright screen, solid build quality, and strong battery life of nearly 10 hours. However, cons include an aging processor that struggles with high-end gaming, the lack of a camera flash, and occasional lag when handling its very high screen resolution.

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