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HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Rockchip RK3066

HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 45 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB)
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.4

Reviews score

10%

4.4

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

1.9

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 99%
4.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

4.4

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.8

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (45)
28 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 18 estimated from the review. 17 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 99%
?

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
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
1GB + 8GB
Other versions:
1GB + 16GB

What reviewers say about the HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 28 · 18

Reviewers praise the solid, comfortable build and decent speed, but agree the screen is poor and the camera disappoints.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 143 owners sharing their experience in online comments

39%positive9%mixed52%negative

Owners like the low price, gaming and expandable storage, while charging failures and reliability problems are the biggest frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say it sticks on the HP logo or at 'formatting/data' for hours, or won't turn on, and recovery mode can't be reached.17
  • Owners say the charging port breaks or stops charging within months, even with new cables, and its build feels flimsy.16
  • Owners say it lags with video and menus, slows down after months of use, and struggles with browsing and Chrome.9
  • Owners say it is stuck on old Android 4.1, cannot be upgraded because HP stopped the tablet division, and some apps won't install.9
  • Owners say the screen is less sharp than rival tablets, has an odd resolution, and some needed a free replacement for a screen fault.8
  • Owners say built-in volume is too quiet, it sometimes changes by itself, and the Beats sound is not much better than other tablets.7
  • Owners say it has old-school specs such as 1GB RAM and an older processor, feeling dated next to newer tablets.7
  • Owners say the camera is weak, video recording is poor, and one owner's front-facing camera stopped working.6
  • Owners say the battery dies quickly under heavy use and can lose charge while the tablet sits unused.5
  • Owners say it freezes, and games such as Asphalt 7 and Real Racing 2 kick them to the home screen.5

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

1.9

Battery

12%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.9

Audio

4.4
Reviews score
4.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Rockchip RK3066
This tablet runs on Rockchip RK3066, which is less advanced than 95.8% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a 1024×600 screen, which is less sharp than 92.8% of tablets and equal to 6.2% 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
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi, which is lower than 76.5% of tablets and equal to 4.7% 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
?
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
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
3,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,500 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 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
5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5 hours, which is shorter than that of 95.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.8% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
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
372 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 372 g, which is lighter than 78% 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
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 24.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (372 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    372 g vs 490 g
  • 59.2 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (116.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    116.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    7 mm vs 8 mm
  • 2x cheaper
    HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 2x cheaper
    HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 24.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (372 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    372 g vs 490 g
  • 59.2 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (116.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    116.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    7 mm vs 8 mm
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (45)
    28 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 18 estimated from the review. 17 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.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 47% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (45)
    28 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 18 estimated from the review. 17 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.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 41.3% lower sentiment score
    4.4 vs 7.5
  • 13.3% worse value for money
    HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.66 vs 7.6).
    6.66 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 20% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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.
  • 61.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (250 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    250 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    April 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 23.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (793:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    793:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 28 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (373 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    373 nits vs 401 nits
  • 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
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No 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 burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 47% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 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)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HP Slate 7
    the average tablet
    HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No 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.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.

Video reviews

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

8.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
17/07/2013
Hands-on review · four game tests
Verdict
HP Slate 7 plays most games smoothly, though heat, speaker placement and viewing angles are drawbacks.
5.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
06/07/2013
Hands-on review · reading and audio tests
Verdict
HP Slate 7 is a standard Android tablet with little to stand out, unless you use Beats headphones.
5.0
Android Authority
≈ estimated
15/06/2013
Full review · performance, camera and battery tests
Verdict
HP Slate 7 is well built and affordable, but thin hardware and a weak camera make it hard to recommend.
5.0
DetroitBORG
≈ estimated
03/05/2013
Full review · unboxing, hardware and performance tests
Verdict
HP Slate 7 has a solid build, but a sharper rival tablet is the better buy for most people.
4.0
reverendkjr
≈ estimated
01/05/2013
Hands-on review · build, screen, camera and benchmark tests
Verdict
HP Slate 7 is not recommended: poor build, weak front camera and a flickering screen, so buy a rival instead.
7.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
06/08/2013
Quick review · hands-on use and battery test
Verdict
HP Slate 7 is only good as a basic kids' tablet at its low price and is not recommended for anyone else.
5.0
Engadget
≈ estimated
03/07/2013
Short review · display, performance and battery tests
Verdict
HP Slate 7 is a budget tablet with a washed-out screen and stutter, which the Nexus 7 handles better.
7.0
SlashGear
≈ estimated
21/06/2013
Hands-on overview · one week of use
Verdict
HP Slate 7 is a worthy tablet for the money, but hard to justify over the Nexus 7.
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5.0
trustedreviews.com
≈ estimated
04/03/2013
Full review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a cheap 7-inch Android tablet with a clean interface, but its low-resolution screen looks dated beside the Nexus 7.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
12/06/2013
Full review · Budget Wi-Fi tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a speedy, well-built budget tablet, but its weaker screen and short battery leave it behind the Nexus 7.
6.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
26/02/2013
Hands-on test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 suits email and web browsing, with its cameras and Beats sound, but its dated screen makes it poor for video.
6.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
15/06/2013
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is an OK tablet for casual users, but the Nexus 7 is the better buy for a little more money.
6.0
theregister.com
≈ estimated
04/06/2013
Long-form review · Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a nice enough tablet with useful headphone sound, but it is not cheap enough given the alternatives.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
02/05/2014
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a basic, no-frills tablet suited to budget buyers with big music and video libraries, but Android updates are unlikely.
7.0
futurefive.co.nz
✓ explicit
01/07/2013
Quick review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a decent, easy-to-carry tablet that covers the basics, with Beats sound worth it mainly through headphones.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
25/02/2013
Hands-on test · Printing tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a low-end tablet with a promising built-in printing feature, but its dim screen and cheap-feeling build hold it back.
9.0
mommygearest.com
✓ explicit
26/11/2013
Family trial · Senior-friendly tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a simple first tablet for retired beginners, with clear sound and preloaded apps, though slow typing and sound dropouts are annoying.
8.0
littlestuff.co.uk
≈ estimated
01/11/2013
Family road trip · Kids' tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a sturdy entry-level tablet that suits kids and family vacations, though it is less slick than top-end tablets.
8.4
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
30/06/2013
Lab test · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a well-built 7-inch tablet with a responsive touchscreen and good Wi-Fi, but blurry photos and weak color accuracy hold it back.
6.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
07/06/2013
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 has a solid build and Beats Audio, but its low-resolution screen and slow app switching trail rivals.
4.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
03/07/2013
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is fine for casual browsing, but its disappointing screen, laggy web performance and modest battery life make it hard to recommend.
8.4
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
27/06/2013
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a solid-feeling budget tablet with a brighter-than-average screen and good Wi-Fi, but its camera is clearly weak for photos.
6.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
29/08/2013
Lab test · Budget mini tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a cheap mini tablet with decent battery life and screen quality for its class, held back by 8GB storage and a dim outdoor display.
5.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
02/10/2013
Review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a plain Android budget tablet whose weak contrast and sparse storage make it a hard sell next to the Nexus 7.
5.0
futurezone.at
≈ estimated
07/08/2013
Hands-on test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a budget tablet for casual games, movies and YouTube, but its dim screen, weak camera and short battery limit it.
4.4
01net.com
✓ explicit
21/08/2013
Full review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a simple budget tablet with fine battery life, but a weak camera and flat sound limit it.
7.0
lesandroides.net
≈ estimated
28/09/2015
Full review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a plain Android 7-inch tablet with good value, a bright screen and long battery life, but no extras.
7.0
kriisiis.fr
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Review · Entry-level 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The HP Slate 7 is a practical entry-level tablet, strong at 3D games and easy to grip, held back by low resolution and touch lag.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB)

  • Inexpensive and aggressively priced compared to major rivals.
  • Sturdy build quality with a stainless-steel frame and soft-touch back.
  • Includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 32GB.
  • Features a 'vanilla' Android experience with minimal bloatware.
  • Beats Audio integration improves sound quality when using headphones.
  • Good viewing angles due to HFFS (Fringe Field Switching) display technology.

What customers don't like about HP Slate 7 (1GB + 8GB)

  • Low-resolution screen (1,024 x 600) resulting in 'jaggy' text and blurry visuals.
  • Disappointing battery life, typically lasting only 4–5 hours during video playback.
  • Poor camera performance, with low-detail, grainy, and washed-out images.
  • Lacks essential hardware like GPS, a gyroscope, and updated Bluetooth versions.
  • Sluggish performance and lag when running large apps or intensive games.
  • Ships with an outdated version of Android (4.1 Jelly Bean) with limited future updates.

Verdict

The HP Slate 7 is an entry-level Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablet featuring a 7-inch FFS+ LCD with a resolution of 1024 x 600. It is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD slot supporting up to 32GB. Notable characteristics include its durable stainless steel frame, soft-touch plastic back, and integrated Beats Audio for enhanced headphone sound quality. Its primary advantages are a sturdy, premium-feeling build, the inclusion of both a 3.15MP rear and VGA front camera, and a nearly stock Android experience that ensures relatively smooth performance for basic tasks. However, it is hindered by a low-resolution display that lacks sharpness, mediocre battery life averaging around 5 hours of media use, and the absence of a built-in GPS and gyroscope.

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