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Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL

Asus Zenpad 3 8.0 Z581KL

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Asus Zenpad Z8

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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