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Asus Transformer Book Trio

Asus Transformer Book Trio

#7888
BLU Dash XL

BLU Dash XL

#6130

Category Breakdown

Asus Transformer Book Trio
BLU Dash XL
Performance
19.141.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
3.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.031.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.125.1

Summary

  • The Asus Transformer Book Trio features a larger 11.6-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display of the BLU Dash XL.
  • In terms of performance, the Trio is equipped with 16GB of RAM and an Intel Atom chipset, offering superior multitasking capabilities over the Dash XL's 8GB RAM and Mediatek MT6580 processor.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Dash XL has a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Trio's 1.2 MP.
  • The Dash XL's battery capacity of 2500 mAh is significantly higher than the Trio's 19 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
  • On the software front, the Trio runs on an older Android 4.2, while the Dash XL operates on Android 6.0, providing a more updated user experience.
  • Build quality varies, with the Trio being a larger, heavier device compared to the lighter and more compact Dash XL.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Transformer Book Trio
BLU Dash XL

General

Release Date

2013
2016

Announced

2013
2016

Description

Also known as Asus Transformer Book Trio E8300
N/A

Display

Size

11.6"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~190 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

PPI

1080
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Intel Atom
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)

CPU

N/A
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Mali-400MP2

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

1.2 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

19 mAh
2500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po (19 Wh)
Li-Po 2500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

304.8 x 193 x 9.7 mm (12.00 x 7.60 x 0.38 in)
155 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.10 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)

Weight

N/A
168 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Gray, Rose gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

No
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)

Network

No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

3.0
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity