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LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 400

LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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%

5.1

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.1

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 86% of tablets
7.0

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%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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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Score components

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 82%
5.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.1/ 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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5.1

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
10 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 7 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 88%
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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.
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What reviewers say about the LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 10 · 7

Reviewers agree battery life is excellent and the remote control handy, but the screen and camera disappoint.
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Technical Specifications of tablet LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.1
Reviews score
5.1
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.0
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
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 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
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, which is more advanced than 51.1% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% 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
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi, which is lower than 86.8% of tablets and equal to 9.2% 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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 80.9% of tablets and equal to 5.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% of tablets.
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
8,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 70.2% of tablets and equal to 4% of tablets.
Charging speed
9 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 9 W, which is slower than 94.3% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
Battery life
7.6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7.6 hours, which is shorter than that of 84.5% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
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
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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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
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% 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
523 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 523 g, which is heavier than 60.4% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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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What reviewers say
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

LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • 21.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 21.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • 27.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 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 88% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    10 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 7 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.
    5.1 vs 7.0
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    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
  • 27.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 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 88% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    10 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 7 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.
    5.1 vs 7.0
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.01 vs 7.6).
    7.01 vs 7.55
  • 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
  • 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
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    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
  • 1,333 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (533 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    533 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 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.
  • 64.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 5 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    July 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 32.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 59 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (342 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    342 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (840:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    840:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 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 manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 2.4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7.6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7.6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 50% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (9 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    9 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 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)
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 0.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    8.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 6.7% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (523 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    523 g vs 490 g
  • 60.9 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (260.9 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    260.9 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
AVForums
≈ estimated
03/04/2015
Unboxing and demo · TV remote, camera and game tests
Verdict
LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi is decent for a large screen on a budget, but its low resolution is off-putting.
9.0
Imatechguy
≈ estimated
02/10/2014
Long-term use · everyday tasks and calls
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi is worth the money for anyone wanting a simple, comfortable tablet for everyday use.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.8
cnet.com
✓ explicit
25/07/2014
Hands-on review · Budget 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a slim budget tablet with unusually deep customization, but slow touch response and a pixelated screen hold it back.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
13/08/2014
Hands-on review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a good-value entry-level Android tablet that suits casual apps and video, but its middling screen and thick plastic design are weak points.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
14/08/2014
Hands-on review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a good-value Android tablet with flexible split-screen multitasking, but its dull screen and thick, plain design let it down.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
21/08/2014
Lab test · Budget 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a budget 10-inch tablet whose battery lasts almost 14 hours, but its muted colors and weak speakers hold it back.
6.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
06/09/2014
Hands-on review · Design and size
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a thin, comfortable tablet for use at home, but its thick side borders make it bulky to carry.
3.5
gadgetguy.com.au
✓ explicit
21/10/2014
Hands-on review · Mid-range Android tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a fine, long-lasting tablet, but its low-resolution screen and ordinary design make it hard to recommend over rivals.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
09/12/2014
Review · Budget 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a cheap, good-looking 10-inch tablet whose slow processor makes its features frustrating to use.
7.0
avforums.com
✓ explicit
03/04/2015
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a budget Android tablet with long battery life and a built-in TV remote, but it slows with many apps open.
7.9
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
20/10/2014
Lab test · Compact 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a slim, light 10-inch tablet with good Wi-Fi range, but its low-resolution screen and weak cameras hold it back.
8.0
profesionalreview.com
≈ estimated
18/02/2016
Hands-on review · Budget 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 10.1 is a solid everyday tablet with over eight hours of heavy use per charge, but its 1GB of RAM and low-resolution screen show their age.

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What customers like about LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Excellent battery life, often lasting all day or up to 14 hours of continuous use.
  • Aggressive, budget-friendly pricing that makes it a high-value entry-level option.
  • Useful software features like Dual Window multitasking and QPair for phone synchronization.
  • Lightweight and comfortable design with a soft-touch matte finish on the back.
  • MicroSD card slot for easy storage expansion.

What customers don't like about LG G Pad 10.1 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Low screen resolution (1280 x 800) which results in pixelated text and jagged graphics on a 10-inch display.
  • Sluggish performance and lag when running graphics-heavy games or multiple large apps.
  • Subpar camera quality; both front and rear cameras produce grainy, low-detail images.
  • Slow touchscreen response times, especially when the system is under load.
  • Long charging times required to fill the large 8,000 mAh battery.
  • Relatively thick bezels and a chunky design compared to higher-end competitors.

Verdict

The LG G Pad 10.1 is a budget-friendly Android tablet featuring a 10.1-inch IPS LCD with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a pixel density of 149 ppi. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. Key characteristics include a massive 8,000mAh battery, a built-in IR blaster for universal remote functionality, and specialized software features like QPair for smartphone syncing and Dual Window multitasking. Its primary pros are its exceptional battery life, which can last nearly 14 hours during web use, and its comfortable, soft-touch matte design. However, notable cons include a relatively low-resolution display that can appear pixelated, subpar 5MP rear and 1.3MP front cameras, and occasional performance lag during intensive tasks or multitasking.

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