Asus Transformer TF101
#6423
Dell Venue 8
#5287Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer TF101
Dell Venue 8
Performance
34.452.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
48.857.7
Battery
3.229.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.427.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.828.5
Summary
- The Asus Transformer TF101 features a larger 10.1-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the Dell Venue 8 has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TF101 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, whereas the Venue 8 offers a more powerful dual-core 2.0 GHz Intel Atom processor.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Venue 8 has a superior 2 MP front camera compared to the TF101's 1.2 MP.
- The TF101 has a larger battery capacity of 24.4mAh, but the Venue 8's 4100mAh battery is more efficient for its size.
- Software-wise, the TF101 runs on an older Android 3.0, upgradable to 4.0, while the Venue 8 operates on Android 4.2.2, providing a more modern user experience.
- Build quality favors the Venue 8, being lighter at 292g and slimmer at 9.8mm compared to the TF101's 680g and 13mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer TF101
Dell Venue 8
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Available as Dell Venue 8 Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi only support
Display
Size
10.1"
8"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
1280
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Intel Atom Z2580
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
GPU
ULP GeForce
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
1.2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
24.4 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (24.4 Wh)
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable (15.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
271 x 171 x 13 mm (10.67 x 6.73 x 0.51 in)
212 x 130 x 9.8 mm (8.35 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Weight
680 g
292 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass