Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 7.0 Z370CG
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 Zenpad 7.0 Z370CG features a compact 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Toshiba Excite Write offers a larger 10.1-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Zenpad is powered by an Intel Atom x3-C3230 chipset, whereas the Excite Write utilizes the Nvidia Tegra 4, both with quad-core CPUs, but the Excite Write has double the RAM at 32GB.
- Both tablets have 8 MP rear cameras, but the Zenpad has a slightly better front camera at 2 MP compared to the Excite Write's 1.2 MP.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Excite Write at 33,000 mAh compared to the Zenpad's 3,500 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- The Zenpad runs on Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience than the Excite Write's Android 4.2.1, though the latter includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 7.0 Z370CG
Toshiba Excite Write
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~299 ppi density)
PPI
800
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom x3-C3230
Nvidia Tegra 4
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core Cortex-A15
GPU
Mali-450MP4
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
33 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable (13 Wh)
Li-Po (33 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
189 x 110.9 x 8.7 mm (7.44 x 4.37 x 0.34 in)
261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.00 x 0.40 in)
Weight
272 g
671.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

