Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL
Asus Zenpad Z8
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 and Asus Zenpad Z8 both feature a 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Z581KL has 4GB of RAM compared to the Z8's 2GB, which enhances multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices are equipped with an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z8 lacks a front-facing camera, while the Z581KL has a 2 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4680 mAh, providing comparable longevity.
- The Z581KL supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1, whereas the Z8 has single-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, indicating a slight edge in connectivity for the former.
- Both run on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), but the Z581KL features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience compared to the Z8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL
Asus Zenpad Z8
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.9"
7.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB 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
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
Yes
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
4680 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable (18 Wh)
Li-Ion 4680 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
205.2 mm x 136.4 mm x (unknown thickness) mm
Weight
320 g
320.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM (built-in)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

