SwagTab · 23/12/2013
Full review · display, touch and multitasking tests
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is very good value for money, a solid 8-inch Android tablet with a dim display and minor quirks.
Likes- Premium build with an aluminium frame
- Sharp display for reading PDFs
- Useful multitasking menu and LG software features
- Good value for money compared with rivals
Dislikes- Dim, washed-out display that is hard to read outdoors
- Speakers get covered in portrait mode
- Double-tap wake works reliably only near the centre
- Occasional minor stutters in the browser
TabletBlog · 17/12/2013
First look · unboxing and first impressions
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is a pretty nice tablet with a bigger screen, but for price-sensitive buyers the cheaper rival still wins.
Likes- Bigger display than the rival tablet
- Browser and a game run smoothly on the first try
- microSD slot for expanding storage
- Good Full HD resolution and viewing angles
Dislikes- Display slightly less bright than the rival tablet
- Rival tablet is preferred when price matters
GamerDanielHD · 02/05/2014
Hands-on review · performance, camera and software tests
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is one of the best tablets for its size and price, fast and fluid day to day.
Likes- Fluid performance with the Snapdragon 600 processor
- Good size and balance for holding in one hand
- Metal back gives a premium feel
- Useful software features such as gestures and backup
Dislikes- microSD card is slow with a Class 4 card
- Rear camera is only average
FAQs Android · 11/04/2014
Hands-on review · interface, apps and battery tests
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is, for its price, a worthy rival to the Nexus 7, if not better, despite a small battery.
Likes- Comfortable size and weight in the hand
- Smooth performance in demanding games
- Useful extras such as three-finger gestures and remote tasks
Dislikes- Battery is small for the performance on offer
- Heavily customised interface will not suit everyone
- Speakers could be better
Xombit · 07/02/2014
Full review · design, display, performance and battery
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is a good tablet with strong performance and display, held back by its camera, interface and battery.
Likes- Strong performance for gaming
- Good display with wide viewing angles
- Solid aluminium back and finish
- Good stereo speakers and narrow bezels
Dislikes- Rear camera quality is weak
- LG interface looks poorly executed
- Battery life is not excellent
- Slight slowdown in the customisation layer
Topes de Gama · 28/12/2013
Hands-on review · performance, screen and web tests
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is one of the best tablets tested, with great performance; its camera, 3G and NFC are weak points.
Likes- Comfortable 8.3-inch size
- Strong performance with the Snapdragon 600 chip
- Good IPS screen with pleasant bezels
- Build feels similar to the G2
Dislikes- Camera is not excellent and has no flash
- Wi-Fi version only, with no 3G option
- No NFC chip
Foundry España · 23/12/2013
Full review · features, games, e-reader and battery tests
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is a complete, well-finished tablet with an excellent Full HD screen, though its camera is weak.
Likes- Excellent Full HD IPS screen
- Good build quality and finish
- Good performance for games and video
- Useful universal remote function
Dislikes- Camera is weak at 5 megapixels
- LG software layer looks poor
- Battery drain is noticeable during gaming
El Androide Libre · 06/09/2013
First impressions · design, screen and phone notifications
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE makes a promising first impression, though its size is a bit large for a pocket.
Likes- Premium aluminium back that feels pleasant in the hand
- Full HD screen suits this size
- Responsive performance in early use
- Phone notifications appear on the tablet
Dislikes- Size is a bit large to carry in a pocket
- Too early to judge long-term performance
BlogNT \ Media · 16/12/2013
Hands-on review · apps, camera and performance tests
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is priced above its rivals, but it's a very interesting 8-inch tablet worth trying if you can afford it.
Likes- Light, attractive design
- Fluid performance with a Snapdragon processor
- Useful pre-installed tools such as file manager and notes
- Camera good enough for a tablet
Dislikes- Costs more than the main rivals
- No 3G for use outside Wi-Fi
- LG overlay slows the Android experience a little
- Some preinstalled apps and the assistant work only in English
SmartWorld · 10/12/2013
Hands-on review · software features, gestures and video tests
LG G Pad 8.3 WiFi GPE is a well-built tablet with no major faults, held back only by software polish and connectivity options.
Likes- Premium metal back and solid build
- Many LG software features already installed
- Smooth video playback in the gallery app
- Good multitasking and note-taking tools
Dislikes- LG interface needs polish, especially the visual style
- Double-tap wake works only in the screen centre
- No mobile data version
- Video audio is a bit dull at low volume