Testseek.co.uk have collected 307 expert reviews of the LG G Pad 8.3 V500 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LG G Pad 8.3 V500.
December 2013
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The editors liked
Sleek design
Storage expansion
Decent screen
Slim
Metal design
Bright and bold screen
Plenty of power
Outstanding screen
Highly responsive
Good for onehand handling
Video player reads almost any file format
Over 10 hours' battery life
Doubletap to wake up/put screen to sleep
Great
Vivid HD screen
Premium design
Expandable storage
Crisp
Detailed video performance
Vibrant
Eye-popping screen
Sturdy build that's easy on the eye
Especially in white
MicroSD up to 64GB so great for media hoarders
Bright
Vibrant screen
Plenty of apps and cool tools
Multitasker
Construction is great quality
Lovely screen shows plenty of detail
Superb battery life
Speedy performance
Great design
Fantastic screen
Good battery life
Although the 8.3-inch screen makes the G-Pad larger than the Nexus 7
The gorgeous design more than makes up for the increase in size. It's a mixture of rounded plastic and brushed metal
And qualifies as one of the most alluring Android slates we've yet seen. It's also incredibly thin and light
Which are ideal qualities for this kind of device.The full HD IPS LCD screen meanwhile is incredible
Perfect 8-inch screen size
Comfortable to hold
MicroSD slot for extra storage
Powerful processor
Great all around tablet
Slim and well
Built
Solid performance
Good multitasking interface
Decent screen quality
Plenty of power available
Metal back feels good
Terrific screen
Sturdy build
Expandable memory
The editors didn't like
Questionable availability
Childish overlay
Unimpressive camera
No 3G or 4G connectivity
Older version of Android
Small lags when quitting particularly big apps and returning to home screen
Front camera is very mediocre for video chats
LG's UX interface may not be to the liking of Android purists
Processor could be better
Music lacks energy
Autofocus is poor
Garish user interface
Expensive
A little on the heavy side next to the Nexus
We wish LG had dropped a £220 G Pad
Android tablet apps can't compete with the iPad
Average battery life
Some features are basic or lacking
Has to compete against the cheaper Nexus 7
Camera quality
Size won't suit all
Not running the latest version of Android
The LG G-Pad 8.3 doesn't do much wrong
But it would have been nice to have had a more powerful chipset beating at its heart. The Snapdragon 600 included here is capable
But the 800 is now doing the rounds and would have future-proofed the slate for longer. There are moments when the tablet struggles to keep up with your inputs
Usually when other background tasks are taking place. On the whole
Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Ian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Construction is great quality, lovely screen shows plenty of detail, superb battery life, speedy performance
Has to compete against the cheaper Nexus 7, camera quality, size won't suit all
The LG G Pad represents a strong return to the tablet market for LG. We hope the firm carries on making devices of this calibre - it feels premium thanks to top build quality and has enough strong features to make it well worthy of consideration - b...
Bright, vibrant screen; Plenty of apps and cool tools; Multitasker
Average battery life; Some features are basic or lacking
LG’s G Pad 8.3 may not be the most powerful or desirable Android tablet out there, but LG’s fantastic multi-tasking features means it’s great for getting several things done at once, while the bright and colourful screen is a fine way to enjoy media and m...
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Published: 2013-11-27, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
Slim, metal design, Bright and bold screen, Plenty of power
Unimpressive camera, No 3G or 4G connectivity, Older version of Android
The LG G Pad 8.3 has a good screen and a spritely processor and wraps it up in an attractive metal body. For £250, it's a good choice if you're already an Android user or simply don't want to splash the extra cash on the iPad mini....
Outstanding screen, Highly responsive, Good for onehand handling, Video player reads almost any file format, Over 10 hours' battery life, Doubletap to wake up/put screen to sleep
Small lags when quitting particularly big apps and returning to home screen, Front camera is very mediocre for video chats, LG's UX interface may not be to the liking of Android purists
The G Pad 8.3 marks a triumphant return to the tablet scene for LG. It's responsive, has more-than-satisfactory battery life and lots of handy features. The competition is tough, but—all things Apple aside—this slate is better than most of its Android aco...
Slim and well, built, Solid performance, Good multitasking interface
On the pricey side, Lousy front camera
The LG G Pad 8.3 is a slim and handsome tablet, but it's outflanked by three other competing slates. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 delivers everything you find here plus pressure-sensitive pen support, which actually makes a big difference – and priced at ...
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Published: 2013-11-09, Author: Ian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: LG's G Pad 8.3 is a smart idea for a tablet. We think this is about the right sort of size for a tablet, not as clunky as a 10-or-more-inch model, but a bit more screen real estate than a 7-inch tablet. From our, so far, limited time with the G Pad - a r...
Published: 2013-11-09, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
Vibrant, eye-popping screen, Sturdy build that's easy on the eye, especially in white, microSD up to 64GB so great for media hoarders
A little on the heavy side next to the Nexus, We wish LG had dropped a £220 G Pad, Android tablet apps can't compete with the iPad
We love unexpected gadget champs and the G Pad 8.3 sure is one of those. Gorgeous hardware, especially in white, one of the best screens we've come across on a tablet of any size and accomplished day-to-day performance and battery life. Throw in the mic...
Perfect 8-inch screen size, Comfortable to hold, MicroSD slot for extra storage, Powerful processor, Great all around tablet
More expensive than top competitors, Rear speakers are muffled and tinny, Like Samsung, LG clutters Android with too many apps, Seams around screen are too flexible
So, the G Pad 8.3 has weak sound, but other than that it's a very competitive tablet. So it comes down to this: The G Pad has a bigger screen than the Nexus 7, doubles its processing performance, and has a nice MicroSD card slot if you want more than 16...
Abstract: Initial impression? Well it's another 8-inch tablet, a scale the industry seems to be having a renewed love affair with in recent months. I can't fathom why – there's barely a difference between 7-inch and 8-inch displays, or even 8.3-inch for that matter...
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Published: 2013-09-09, Author: Jordan , review by: whatmobile.net
The LG G Pad is a compelling tablet, it’s slightly larger than other mini-tablets which means it offers more screen real estate, and it’s ultra thin bezel ensures you can hold it in your hand still...
