Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL
#5388
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M
#5390Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M
Performance
57.957.9
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.954.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL features a compact 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, while the Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M has a larger 9.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 264 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Z581KL is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, whereas the Z500M uses a Mediatek MT8176, with the former offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Z500M has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Z581KL's 2 MP.
- The Z500M also boasts a larger 5900 mAh battery with faster 18W charging, compared to the Z581KL's 4680 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Both devices run Android 6.0 but the Z500M can be upgraded to Android 7.0, providing a potentially better software experience.
- The Z581KL is lighter at 320 g, while the Z500M weighs 430 g, impacting portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.9"
9.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
Mediatek MT8176
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Hexa-core (2x2.1 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 510
PowerVR GX6250
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
5900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable (18 Wh)
Li-Po 5900 mAh, non-removable (22 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
205.4 x 136.4 x 7.6 mm (8.09 x 5.37 x 0.30 in)
240.5 x 163.7 x 7.2 mm (9.47 x 6.44 x 0.28 in)
Weight
320 g
430 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes