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Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8.2 inchesChipset:TI OMAP 4430

Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.0

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 90% of tablets
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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%

4.3

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

5.0

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 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 91%
?

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~ £480
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 Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB)

Based on 5 · 4

Reviewers like the solid design and handy TV remote feature, but agree it is overpriced with weak battery life.
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Criticised
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Technical Specifications of tablet Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.0
Reviews score
5.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

6.5
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
45 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process, which is larger than 94.9% of tablets and equal to 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
This tablet runs on TI OMAP 4430, which is less advanced than 68.4% of tablets and equal to 2.1% 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
184 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 184 ppi, which is lower than 74.1% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% 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
?
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
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
3,960 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,960 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 89.1% of tablets and equal to 0.3% 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
6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% 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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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
390 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 390 g, which is lighter than 75.7% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% 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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Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 69 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (469 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    469 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 20.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (390 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    390 g vs 490 g
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (TI OMAP 4430 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    TI OMAP 4,430 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1379:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,379:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (TI OMAP 4430 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    TI OMAP 4,430 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 69 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (469 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    469 nits vs 400 nits
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1379:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,379:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 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.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 20.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (390 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    390 g vs 490 g
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 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
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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 91% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 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.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 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.
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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 91% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 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.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 15.6% worse value for money
    Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.53 vs 7.6).
    6.53 vs 7.55
  • 84.6% more expensive
    Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£480 vs £260).
    £480 vs £260
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 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
  • 3.21x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51
  • 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.
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • 1.9 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.2 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.2 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 16.7% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (184 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    184 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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 continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,960 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,960 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE
    the average tablet
    Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 40.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (216 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    216 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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

6.0
Jon Jones (L.P.M.)
≈ estimated
04/01/2012
Full review · screen, performance and battery tests
Verdict
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE is attractive and adequate, but expensive with poor battery life; it is best for 4G customers.
7.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
27/12/2011
Hands-on review · LTE, browsing, camera and remote features
Verdict
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE is usable and well built, but the larger 10.1 model is the better pick.
7.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
16/12/2011
Hands-on review · display, camera, audio and battery
Verdict
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE is a reasonable 4G tablet with a solid build, but it is expensive and has short battery life.
7.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
13/12/2011
Unboxing and hands-on · first look at design and display
Verdict
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE feels solid and light so far, and further testing is still to come.
8.0
SlashGear
≈ estimated
12/12/2011
Unboxing and first look · design and feel
Verdict
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE offers a great feel and design overall, with 4G speed testing still to come.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
14/12/2011
Hands-on test · 4G LTE tablet
Verdict
The Droid XYBoard 8.2 is thin, light and bright with fast 4G LTE, but frequent hangs and its current price make it hard to recommend.
6.0
theverge.com
✓ explicit
15/12/2011
Review · Verizon LTE tablet
Verdict
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a light Verizon LTE tablet with a handy TV remote, but its hard-to-find power button and no memory card slot hold it back.
8.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
02/03/2012
Hands-on review · Compact 4G tablet
Verdict
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a light LTE tablet that suits TV viewing via its HD Dock, but its average camera and monthly data fees add to the cost.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
18/07/2012
Full review · Small Verizon tablet
Verdict
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a good-looking Verizon tablet that feels comfortable one-handed and has built-in 4G, but its short battery and high cost hold it back.
7.0
zdnet.com
≈ estimated
29/12/2011
Hands-on review · Ebook-friendly tablet
Verdict
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a comfortable tablet with a sharp screen that suits ebooks and portrait web browsing, but back-mounted buttons and high price hold it back.

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What customers like about Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB)

  • Thin and lightweight design, making it extremely portable
  • Bright and sharp 8.2-inch IPS display with high pixel density
  • Excellent performance and speed, performing well in benchmarking tests
  • Fast 4G LTE connectivity for consistent internet access on the go
  • Exceptional build quality with a metal back and rubberized coating for better grip
  • Good sound quality from powerful speakers with virtual surround sound
  • Includes micro-HDMI and micro-USB ports with support for HD video output

What customers don't like about Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 MZ609 LTE (32GB)

  • Extremely high launch price compared to competitors
  • Battery life is somewhat disappointing, especially when using 4G LTE
  • Awkward placement of power and volume buttons on the back
  • Rear camera performance is hindered by slow shutter speed and autofocus
  • Lack of an external memory slot for expandable storage
  • Software navigation sometimes experienced frequent hangs or lag
  • Charging via standard micro-USB from a computer or phone charger is very slow

Verdict

The Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609 is an 8.2-inch Android tablet featuring a high-definition IPS display with 1280 x 800 resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core TI OMAP4430 processor and 1GB of RAM, this 32GB LTE model offers fast 4G connectivity and a slim, lightweight 390g industrial design with a unique tapered bezel. Key advantages include its portability, bright display, stereo speakers with virtual surround sound, and a built-in IR blaster for universal remote functionality. However, it is held back by the awkward placement of the power and volume buttons on the rear, the lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and significantly reduced battery life when using the power-intensive 4G LTE connection.

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