The ASUS ZenPad Lineup is Finally Here, Which One’s for You?

It didn’t take long for the ASUS ZenPad lineup to get leaked, announced, then finally launched in the local market, but now that the ZenPad C 7.0, ZenPad 7.0 and ZenPad S 8.0 are available to Pinoy consumers, how do you decide which one’s for you? Each ZenPad caters to a different budget and offers a complete set of specs and features that should satisfy most preferences. So here’s how to decide which one’s for you.

ASUS ZenPad C 7.0

If you’re looking for a budget tablet that checks all of the boxes, the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 should be your first consideration. At Php5,995, it’s the most affordable of the ZenPad lineup and comes with a 7 inch screen, 64-bit Intel Atom quad core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. As a bonus, it also supports dual SIMs and 2G and 3G connectivity, meaning you can take and make calls and texts, and maybe more importantly, connect to the internet without being tethered to a WiFi hotspot.

The ZenPad C 7.0 only has a WSVGA resolution screen though, which is hardly a deal-breaker, but makes it harder to read smaller text if you want to use it as a comic or manga reader. Also, 1GB RAM is barely acceptable by today’s standards and makes it a less seamless experience when multitasking and switching between apps.

ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 Specs

ASUS ZenPad 7.0

If you’re willing to pay extra to overcome the ZenPad C 7.0’s shortcomings, the ZenPad 7.0 will be more to your interest. Aside from a metallic accent strip that borders the screen, it’s otherwise difficult to tell the difference between the ZenPad 7.0 from the ZenPad C 7.0. However, it does come with a better HD screen for improved readability and 2GB RAM for smoother multitasking.

If the ZenPad C 7.0 wasn’t the comic reader you were looking for, then the ZenPad 7.0 is. Thanks to its sharper screen, consuming content should be a much more enjoyable experience. If there’s one downside, it’s that it comes with just one SIM slot. Still, it’s a fairly good upgrade for Php7,995.

ASUS ZenPad 7.0 Specs

ASUS ZenPad S 8.0

Now, if you’re looking for a top-tier Android tablet with few compromises, the ZenPad S 8.0 is for you. It features an 8 inch QXGA (2,048 x 1,536) screen, 2.3GHz Intel Moorefield quad core processor, 4GB of RAM and a comically large 64GB of storage. With a larger screen and sharper pixel density, you’ll never have to zoom in to read the small text on the ZenPad S 8.0 and watching movies or playing games will be that much more immersive.

Of course, it does have a downside. Unlike it’s more affordable siblings, the ZenPad S 8.0 doesn’t have a SIM slot, so you’ll be tethered to a WiFi hotspot if you want to surf the web. Thankfully, that keeps the price down to a more manageable Php16,995.

ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 Specs