Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
#7225
Plum Link Plus
#7211Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Plum Link Plus
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Plum Link Plus's 7.0-inch display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- Both devices have similar performance with quad-core processors and 8GB of RAM, but the Zenpad utilizes an Intel Atom x3-C3200 chipset, while the Plum Link Plus is powered by a Rockchip RK3188.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Link Plus supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Zenpad does not specify video resolution.
- The Zenpad has a larger 4000mAh battery compared to the 2800mAh battery in the Plum Link Plus, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Zenpad runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, providing a more updated experience than the Plum's Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Zenpad being slightly heavier at 350g versus the Plum's 246g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Plum Link Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Link Plus Z702
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom x3-C3200
Rockchip RK3188
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF2 MP, no AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MPVGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
209 x 123 x 8.5 mm (8.23 x 4.84 x 0.33 in)
190.4 x 119 x 7.9 mm (7.50 x 4.69 x 0.31 in)
Weight
350 g
246 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
No
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes