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Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:9.4 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 2 T20

Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 18 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 70% 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%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

4.9

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 70% of tablets
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
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%

4.2

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

4.9

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Software

5%

5.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 91%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 68% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (18)
10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 8 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–²Better than 68%
?

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~ £230
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 32GB1GB + 16GB

What reviewers say about the Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Based on 10 · 10

Reviewers like the light, compact size and quick performance, but find charging awkward and the camera weak.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Based on 128 owners sharing their experience in online comments

41%positive11%mixed48%negative

Owners praise the comfortable design, gaming features, and smooth browsing, while lag, Wi-Fi trouble, and aging software frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say it lags, especially in apps and games, and that closing open apps from the recent-apps button reduces the slowdown.12
  • Owners say some apps and games will not install or run, including Play Store and PS1 games that lack support.9
  • Owners say the tablet is stuck on old Android versions, so newer apps and games do not run and it cannot be updated.7
  • Owners say the tablet uses a proprietary charger that is hard to find, often costs more than the tablet, and its connector can fail.6
  • Owners say Wi-Fi drops when the screen turns off after 15 to 30 seconds and fails to reconnect after long sleep, and a reboot is the only fix.5
  • Owners say HD and MKV video plays choppily or in slow motion, because the older Tegra 2 processor cannot handle high-profile files.4
  • Owners say the tablet stays stuck on the startup animation or logo and never gets past it, even after restarting.4
  • Owners say the 16 GB model gives only about 10 to 11 GB of usable space, and apps cannot be moved to the SD card.3
  • Owners report the tablet freezes, crashes, or shuts down randomly, with system UI and home page crash messages.3
  • Owners report the screen cracked or leaked a sticky liquid within a short time after purchase.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB)

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%

4.2

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

4.9

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Software

5%

5.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.9
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.3
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
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% 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
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, which is less advanced than 70.5% of tablets and equal to 2.6% 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
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
161 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 161 ppi, which is lower than 82.8% of tablets and equal to 0.4% 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
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% 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
N/A
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 30 W, which is faster than 71.2% of tablets and equal to 3.2% 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
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% 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
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
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
IPX4
This tablet's IP rating is IPX4, which is more protected than 83.9% of tablets and the same as 0.4% of tablets.
Weight
625 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 625 g, which is heavier than 80.7% of tablets and equal to 0.3% 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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Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 66.7% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IPX4 vs not rated).
    IPX4 vs not rated
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 8 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.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 8 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.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • 66.7% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • 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.
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IPX4 vs not rated).
    IPX4 vs not rated
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 34.7% lower sentiment score
    4.9 vs 7.5
  • 3% worse value for money
    Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.33 vs 7.6).
    7.33 vs 7.55
  • 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 83.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    2.4 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.
  • 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.
    September 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 27.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (161 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    161 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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 (842:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    842:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 8 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (393 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    393 nits vs 401 nits
  • 0.7 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (9.4 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    9.4 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 7 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (393 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    393 nits vs 400 nits
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • 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 HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 24.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sony Tablet S 3G
    the average tablet
    Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 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.
  • 27.6% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (625 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    625 g vs 490 g
  • 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

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
31/08/2011
Hands-on review · Folded-magazine design
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S is comfortable to hold and lasts for days, but its flimsy plastic body and dim screen let it down.
6.0
itpro.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2011
Business review · Wedge-shaped tablet
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S has a practical wedge shape and decent battery life, but no video output and fewer apps than the iPad 2 hurt it at work.
9.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
21/09/2011
Video review · Feature-rich tablet
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S offers a strong AV remote and PlayStation games, but a smaller battery and no Netflix yet hold it back.
7.5
cnet.com
✓ explicit
09/01/2012
Lab test · Unusual Android tablet
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S has a distinctive design, sharp screen and handy TV remote, but its dim display and modest processor hold it back.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
05/10/2011
Long-term test · Sharp-screen tablet
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S suits movie and photo fans with its sharp screen and strong camera, but its proprietary charger and lack of HDMI are awkward.
9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
28/09/2011
Lab test · Android 3 tablet
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S is the best Android 3 tablet in this test, with a glare-reducing display, but about 4.5 hours of battery life is short for travel.
8.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
22/11/2011
Hands-on test · Sony media features
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S stands out with its distinctive shape and built-in universal remote, but its battery, which runs under five hours, and weak daylight contrast hold it back.
8.8
lesmobiles.com
✓ explicit
15/10/2011
Hands-on test · Design and apps
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S is a very good tablet with a magazine-style design that is easy to use on a table, though its retro PlayStation games disappoint.
7.0
dday.it
≈ estimated
10/10/2011
Hands-on review · Services-focused tablet
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S is a solid tablet with a fast browser and useful remote, but its Sony music, video and book services were not fully live yet.
8.0
fwdmagazine.be
≈ estimated
13/10/2011
Reader test · Everyday use
Verdict
The Sony Tablet S is one of the better Android tablets, with a stronger screen and PlayStation games, but it is priced high next to the iPad.
tweakers.net
07/10/2011
Not graded yet

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Ergonomic 'folded magazine' wedge design makes it very comfortable to hold for long periods
  • PlayStation certification provides access to classic PS One titles
  • Lightweight build compared to contemporaries like the iPad
  • Includes a full-size SD card slot for easy storage expansion
  • 3G connectivity allows for mobile data use and SMS capabilities

What customers don't like about Sony Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Proprietary charging port requires a specific Sony cable and bulky power brick
  • Screen brightness is relatively low, making it difficult to use in direct sunlight
  • Plastic build quality, specifically the flimsy flap covering ports, feels less premium than rivals
  • Underpowered performance when compared to quad-core competitors from the same era
  • 3G model lacks support for standard GSM voice calls despite having a SIM slot
  • Camera quality is mediocre, lacking sharpness and performing poorly in low light

Verdict

The Sony Tablet S 3G is a distinctively designed 9.4-inch tablet featuring a unique 'folded magazine' wedge shape intended for comfortable one-handed use. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, further expandable via a full-sized SD card slot. Its key characteristics include a vibrant 1280x800 TruBlack display, 3G cellular connectivity, a built-in infrared sensor for universal remote functionality, and PlayStation Certification for mobile gaming. Main pros include its ergonomic design, excellent media integration with Sony services, and versatile remote control capabilities; however, it is held back by a proprietary charging port, an older Android 3.2 operating system, and a bulky plastic build that lacks the premium feel of its metal-clad competitors.

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