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Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Marvell PXA986

Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

90%

4.6

Technical score

10%

6.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of tablets
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

22%

3.7

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

2.1

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 97% of tablets
6.2

User score

User score
6.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 94% of tablets
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Available versions:
1GB + 16GB
Other versions:
1GB + 32GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

22%

3.7

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

2.1

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

4.6
User score
User score
6.2/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 3 points, which is higher than 59.5% of Tablets.
3.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.3
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Process node
45 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 94.9% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Marvell PXA986
Chipset
Marvell PXA986
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This tablet uses the Marvell PXA986 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 97.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% 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
?
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
216 ppi
Pixel density
216 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi which is lower than that of 52.1% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% 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
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
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
?
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
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% 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
5.75 hours
Battery life
5.75 hours
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5.75 hours, which is shorter than that of 94.7% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
video playback
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
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% 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
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
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
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% 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
325 g
Weight
325 g
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 325 g which is lighter than 88.1% 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
no
Keyboard accessory
no
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
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
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
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
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
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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Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 33.7% lighter
    Weight
    325 g
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (325 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    325 g vs 490 g
  • 55.5 mm narrower
    Width
    119.8 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (119.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    119.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • 33.7% lighter
    Weight
    325 g
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (325 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    325 g vs 490 g
  • 55.5 mm narrower
    Width
    119.8 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (119.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    119.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 4.25 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5.75 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5.8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    5.75 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    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
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 3.21x larger process node
    Process node
    45 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 28.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 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
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    Hp Slate 7 HD 3G
    the average tablet
    Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.23 vs 8.000).
    6.23 vs 8
  • 13.2% worse value for money
    Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.27 vs 7.1).
    6.27 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3.21x larger process node
    Process node
    45 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    Vivante GC1000
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This tablet uses the Vivante GC1000 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Vivante GC1000 vs Mali-G51
  • 1,333 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    533 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (533 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    533 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    4.26 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.26 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
  • 26.2% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    480 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (480 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    480 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • Less capable chipset
    Chipset
    Marvell PXA986
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This tablet uses the Marvell PXA986 chipset, while the average tablet uses the newer MediaTek MT8169A.
    Marvell PXA986 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 101 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    300 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    300 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    793:1
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio 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
  • 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
  • 3.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    216 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (216 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    216 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    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
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 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 touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • 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 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.
  • 4.25 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5.75 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5.8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    5.75 hours vs 10 hours
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,000 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
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 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)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    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 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.
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    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 split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • 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.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No keyboard accessory
    Keyboard accessory
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1.95 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.95 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.95 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).
    November 2013
    2013 vs 2019

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What we like about Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB)

  • Free 3G data allowance (DataPass) for 2 years in some regions
  • Beats Audio technology enhances sound quality through headphones
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot
  • Sturdy and attractive design with a stainless steel frame
  • Bright display with wide viewing angles (HFFS/IPS-derived technology)
  • Clean, near-stock Android user interface

What we don't like about Hp Slate 7 HD 3G (1GB + 16GB)

  • Underpowered performance that struggles with heavy gaming and HD content
  • Large, thick bezels that make the device feel outdated
  • Poor camera quality, producing washed-out and low-detail photos
  • Mediocre battery life that requires frequent charging
  • Unintuitive button placement, with flush-mounted buttons on the rear
  • No GPS or gyroscope hardware in standard models
  • Difficult to use in direct sunlight due to high screen reflectivity

Verdict

The HP Slate 7 HD 3G is a budget-oriented 7-inch Android tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 pixel HD display, a dual-core 1.2GHz Marvell processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. Its standout characteristic is the integrated 3G connectivity with mobile data support, alongside a dedicated microSD slot for memory expansion and Beats Audio technology for enhanced headphone sound. Main pros include its solid build quality with a soft-touch back, clear audio output, and the convenience of built-in cellular data for on-the-go browsing. However, it suffers from several cons, including a relatively reflective screen that struggles in direct sunlight, mediocre camera performance from its 5MP rear and 2MP front sensors, and a processor that can struggle with intensive multitasking or high-end gaming.

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