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LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 400

LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

35%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.9

Reviews score

10%

4.9

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 96% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.9/ 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 93% of models

4.9

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

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
9 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 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 93%
?

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
    N/A~ £140
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 9 · 3

Reviewers like the software, remote control and battery life, but criticise limited storage, weak speakers and poor camera.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 72 owners sharing their experience in online comments

46%positive7%mixed47%negative

Owners value its low price and smooth everyday performance, while screen failures and freezing make reliability a recurring frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report cracked screens where only half responds to touch, black displays, and touch that cuts out until the screen is reseated.13
  • Owners report freezing or crashes while streaming video, apps closing in some games, and error loops when casting and pressing the volume rocker.7
  • Owners struggle to pry off the back cover, which has almost no gap, and fear tearing the plastic or cutting fingers on shattered glass.5
  • Owners say carriers gave no unlock code, and one found the tablet permanently locked after an unlocking attempt.3
  • After screen repairs some tablets show no power or light; one owner says holding power and volume up for 20 seconds helped a startup problem.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

22%

4.9

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

4.9
Reviews score
4.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.9
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
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
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
216 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi, which is lower than 52% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is more durable than 78.3% of tablets and the same as 1.9% of tablets.
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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
3 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 3 MP resolution, which is lower than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 0.9% 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
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 84.6% of tablets and equal to 4.5% 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
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% 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
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
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
293 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 293 g, which is lighter than 95.4% of tablets and equal to 0.4% 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
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% 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 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB) 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
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 40.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (293 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    293 g vs 490 g
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 61.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (113.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    113.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 85.7% cheaper
    LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 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
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 40.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (293 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    293 g vs 490 g
  • 61.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (113.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    113.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 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
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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 93% of models

    4.9

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

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    9 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (3 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    3 MP vs 8 MP
  • 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.
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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 93% of models

    4.9

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

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    9 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 34.7% lower sentiment score
    4.9 vs 7.5
  • 9.2% worse value for money
    LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.91 vs 7.6).
    6.91 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 71.8% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 118 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (282 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    282 nits vs 400 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
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3.7 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
  • 5 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (3 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    3 MP vs 8 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 white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 39.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 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 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 picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 2.1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.1 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

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

9.0
TechVideo
≈ estimated
30/06/2014
Hands-on review · design, software and camera tests
Verdict
LG G Pad 7.0 3G is recommended as an attractive, well-equipped tablet, with only the weak rear camera holding it back.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
02/10/2014
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a basic budget tablet that is comfortable to hold and works well as a remote, but its 8GB of storage is the main drawback.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
27/08/2014
Lab test · Entry-level 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a good-value small tablet with useful multitasking and remote features, but plain styling and limited storage hold it back.
8.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
30/09/2014
Hands-on review · Plastic 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a small tablet with long battery life and a useful remote, but its low-resolution screen and mono speaker let it down.
6.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
15/10/2014
Hands-on review · Casual 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a small, cheap tablet that suits casual sofa use, though its plastic design has no personality.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
17/12/2014
Hands-on review · Compact video tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a decent tablet whose good screen and smooth software suit movies and TV, but disappointing performance and an uninspiring design hold it back.
8.0
androidauthority.com
≈ estimated
22/09/2014
Hands-on review · Mid-range tablets
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a sturdy, budget-friendly tablet with good colors and wide viewing angles, though it has weak cameras and modest battery life.
7.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
28/08/2014
Lab test · Entry-level 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a good-value small tablet with useful multitasking and remote features, but plain styling and limited storage hold it back.
8.0
tablette-tactile.net
✓ explicit
29/08/2014
Hands-on review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a well-built budget tablet with a good screen, a smooth LG interface and an IR remote, but its 8GB storage is tight.
8.5
xatakandroid.com
✓ explicit
24/02/2015
Hands-on test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The LG G Pad 7.0 is a budget tablet for browsing and video, with long battery life and clean software, held back by a weak processor and cameras.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Affordability: Highly praised as a value-for-money budget option.
  • Battery Life: Exceptional endurance, often lasting 10-11+ hours.
  • Portability: Compact, lightweight design that is easy to hold in one hand.
  • Unique Features: Includes an IR blaster for TV remote functions, rare for its class.
  • Software Extras: QPair allows syncing with smartphones for texts and calls.
  • Display Quality: Sharp IPS screen with good viewing angles for a budget device.

What customers don't like about LG G Pad 7.0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Limited Storage: Only 8GB internal memory, with roughly half usable out of the box.
  • Performance Lag: Struggles with multitasking, heavy app updates, and orientation changes.
  • Poor Cameras: Rear and front cameras produce grainy, low-quality images.
  • Speaker Placement: Rear speakers are easily muffled when held in landscape mode.
  • Uninspired Design: Plain, budget aesthetic that attracts fingerprints and smudges.
  • Lack of Auto-Brightness: Screen does not automatically adjust to ambient light.

Verdict

The LG G Pad 7.0 3G is a compact budget tablet featuring a 7-inch IPS LCD display with a 1280x800 resolution and a 216ppi pixel density. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSDXC slot up to 64GB. Key characteristics include a 4,000mAh battery offering up to 10 hours of video playback, an integrated IR blaster for universal remote functionality, and 3G HSPA+ connectivity for mobile data. Main pros are its comfortable one-handed grip, wide viewing angles on the IPS screen, and useful software features like QPair for phone synchronization and Dual Window multitasking. However, it faces significant cons such as very limited user-accessible storage (often less than 4GB), lackluster camera performance from its 3.1MP rear and 1.3MP front lenses, and occasional lag during heavy multitasking or when changing screen orientation.

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