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Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£300RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.4 inchesChipset:Unisoc T616

Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB)
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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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%

6.6

Technical score

30%

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.6

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 54% of tablets
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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%

6.3

Performance

20%

5.8

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

5.9

Design

3%

5.3

Audio

â–²Better than 60%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £300
Best rankings
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What owners say about the Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB)

Based on 198 owners sharing their experience in online comments

29%positive7%mixed64%negative

Owners value its speed, study friendly keyboard and price, but recurring software failures, unreliable connections and power problems dominate.

What owners dislike

  • After a system update, the tablet shows a corrupt-device message, loops restarting, and stays off unless plugged in; factory reset often fails.59
  • Problems start after an automatic system update: the tablet shows an error, recovery mode fails, and a wipe-data step reports a missing OTA file.22
  • Apps close on their own or refuse to open, often including Google apps such as Chrome and the Play Store.20
  • Owners report freezes, such as the screen locking up when rotated and GPS jumping around, which restarts do not always fix.11
  • The touchscreen stops responding, sometimes after an update or months of use, leaving only the keyboard usable or the screen locked.10
  • The keyboard cover often disconnects during use, and some owners found it would not connect when new.8
  • Owners struggle to find replacement parts like screens and charging connectors, and some local repair shops cannot source them.7
  • Connecting a mouse, especially Bluetooth or via USB-C adapter, can drop the keyboard cover, so the two do not work at the same time.6
  • Owners see the battery drop quickly, sometimes losing ten percent in minutes or dropping suddenly to zero and switching off.5
  • The tablet has no palm rejection and ships without a stylus, and some third-party pens register only intermittently.5

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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%

6.3

Performance

20%

5.8

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

5.9

Design

3%

5.3

Audio

6.6
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.6
RAM capacity
6 GB
This tablet has 6 GB of RAM, which is more than 65% of tablets and equal to 7.1% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
442 points
This tablet scores 442 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 61.2% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Unisoc T616
This tablet runs on Unisoc T616, which is less advanced than 59.6% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2000×1200
This tablet has a 2000×1200 screen, which is sharper than 58.1% of tablets and equal to 8.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% 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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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
7,000 mAh
This tablet has 7,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 53.7% of tablets and equal to 3.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
?
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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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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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
520 g
This tablet weighs 520 g, which is heavier than 58.4% of tablets and equal to 1.4% 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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Number of microphones
1
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
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
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Unisoc T616 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Unisoc T616 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 1,440 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (1,440 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    1,440 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Unisoc T616 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Unisoc T616 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 30.8% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (850 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    850 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-G57 MP1 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-G57 MP1 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2019
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • 1,440 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (1,440 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    1,440 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 0.3 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (10.4 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    10.4 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2000×1200 vs 1920×1200).
    2,000×1,200 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 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.
  • Fingerprint unlocking
    This tablet supports fingerprint unlocking, while the average tablet does not. 16% of tablets offer this.
    Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 45.1 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (154.9 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    154.9 mm vs 200 mm
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • 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
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 39.4% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (442 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    442 points vs 729 points
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 12.0% lower sentiment score
    6.6 vs 7.5
  • 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
  • 12.0% lower sentiment score
    6.6 vs 7.5
  • 39.4% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (442 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    442 points vs 729 points
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 21.5% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,485 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,485 points vs 1,891 points
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 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
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 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.
  • 6.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (520 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    520 g vs 490 g

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What customers like about Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Includes a comfortable magnetic detachable keyboard for productivity
  • Premium design with a metallic finish and solid workmanship
  • 8GB of RAM allows for smooth multitasking and running multiple apps
  • Vibrant 2K display with 10.4-inch size is excellent for reading and watching videos
  • Good connectivity options including 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Sufficient storage with 128GB and support for microSD expansion

What customers don't like about Vaio TL10 4G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Mediocre battery performance, with some users reporting it drains quickly or even when not in use
  • Weak and low-quality stereo speakers; users recommend external audio for better sound
  • Limited gaming performance, especially for demanding 3D titles
  • Average camera quality (8MP rear / 5MP front), not ideal for high-quality photography
  • No built-in trackpad on the included keyboard, requiring an external mouse for a full PC-like experience
  • Lacks premium features like a backlit keyboard or included stylus

Verdict

The Vaio TL10 is a versatile 2-in-1 Android 13 tablet featuring a 10.4-inch IPS LCD display with a 2000 x 1200 (2K) resolution and a Unisoc T616 octa-core processor. It is equipped with 6GB of RAM (with some variants offering 8GB), 128GB of internal storage, and supports 4G LTE connectivity via dual SIM slots for mobile productivity. Main pros include its included magnetic keyboard cover, a substantial 7,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD expansion slot. Notable cons include the lack of a built-in camera flash, no support for 5G networks, and the absence of a dedicated desktop or 'PC mode' in the software interface.

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