Asus Transformer Prime TF201
#7152
Toshiba Excite Write
#7156Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Toshiba Excite Write
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Asus Transformer Prime TF201 features a Super IPS+ LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the Toshiba Excite Write offers a higher resolution LED-backlit IPS LCD at 2560 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the TF201 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, whereas the Excite Write uses the more advanced Tegra 4 with a quad-core Cortex-A15 CPU, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Excite Write benefits from improved software for video capabilities.
- The TF201 has a battery capacity of 25,000 mAh, while the Excite Write has a larger 33,000 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- The software experience differs as the TF201 runs Android 3.2 (upgradable to 4.0), while the Excite Write operates on Android 4.2.1, providing a more updated interface and features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the TF201 being slightly lighter at 586g versus the Excite Write's 671g, though both maintain a similar 10.1-inch form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Toshiba Excite Write
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
10.1"
Type
Super IPS+ LCD,
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~299 ppi density)
PPI
1280
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Nvidia Tegra 4
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core Cortex-A15
GPU
ULP GeForce
ULP GeForce
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
1.2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
25 mAh
33 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Li-Po (33 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
263 x 180.8 x 8.3 mm (10.35 x 7.12 x 0.33 in)
261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.00 x 0.40 in)
Weight
586 g
671.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Amethyst Gray, Champagne Gold
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
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