Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL
#5381
Nvidia Shield
#5384Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL
Nvidia Shield
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.954.9
Summary
- The Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL features a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, while the Nvidia Shield has an 8.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 283 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Shield is powered by a more advanced Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.2 GHz compared to the Intel Atom Z3745 at 1.86 GHz in the Transformer Pad.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Shield offers a superior 5 MP front camera versus the 1.2 MP on the Transformer Pad.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Transformer Pad at 6600 mAh compared to the Shield's 5400 mAh.
- Both devices run Android 4.4.2, with the Shield being upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, providing a potentially better software experience.
- The build quality of the Transformer Pad is slightly bulkier and heavier at 595g, while the Shield is more compact and lighter at 390g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL
Nvidia Shield
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI
1920
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3745
Nvidia Tegra K1
CPU
Quad-core 1.86 GHz
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
Intel Gen 7 (Ivy Bridge)
ULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6600 mAh
5400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6600 mAh, non-removable (25 Wh)
Li-Ion 5400 mAh, non-removable (19.75 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
257.4 x 178.4 x 9.9 mm (10.13 x 7.02 x 0.39 in)
221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.70 x 4.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight
595 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes