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: 2014-01-18, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
The G Pad is a great tablet, but it does nothing better than the Google Play-sold Nexus 7 despite costing significantly more. That continues to be a problem with the Android tablet market: unlike high-end carrier-sold smartphones, whose higher costs are p...
Published: 2014-01-31, Author: Jason , review by: ausdroid.net
Great for reading – 8.3 inch screen opens up web pages, QPair integration with your phone works really well, Nice bright screen with reasonable viewing angles and slim bezels, Knock-on eliminates the need to hunt for the power button, Micro SD storage exp
Lower pixel density than a Nexus 7 makes it feel cheaper, Transition from LG's UI to Android apps is a but jarring, CPU feels like it's struggling to keep up, sometimes stutters, Android 4.2, with no upgrade in sight (unless you get a Google Play Edition)
There's no easy way to say it – the G Pad has been a confusing mess of high points and low. LG has excelled in some areas, and completely missed the mark on others. It's a contradiction that feels like it's been brought in to-budget rather than to-quality...
Abstract: LG doesn't really have a good track record when it comes to building Android tablets. Or it might be more correct to say that it lacks a track record as it has only made one tablet since it adopted Android for its products. But since the tablet has now be...
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Published: 2013-12-16, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
The G-Pad 8.3 is one of the better Android tablets kicking about the market now, with a reasonable price and stellar specs, it's something you should be paying attention to...
Charged by the microUSB standard and not something proprietary; Very versatile overlay to Android, making it a tablet tweaker's dream, just like the LG G2 smartphone; Comfortable in the hands with not just plastic, but also metal incorporated in the desig
LG's QPair phone linking solution works with any Android phone via the app, but it doesn't do enough; Remote control functionality isn't anywhere near as extensive as what appears on LG smartphones;
In many ways, the LG G Pad is exactly what Samsung's 8 inch Galaxy Tab should have been, with a big beautiful screen and feeling like it was engineered to survive the rigours of life with more than just plastic on the back. It's not totally the iPad kille...
LG's G Tab 8.3 is a worthy new entry in the tablet market that can comfortably sit along side brands that have been in the market for years.The device is well-built and offers high-end performance and a screen size that will appeal to a wide range of user...
Strong design, Great full HD display, Storage expansion
No 3G/4G option, Poor camera, Average battery life
Would we recommend the LG G Pad 8.3? Yes. It's a great tablet which offers a wide array of features and a beautiful screen at a price which pips Apple's latest offering. If you're in the market for a smaller sized tablet then the Google Nexus 7 is still ...
Abstract: Most consumer electronics vendors have tried their hand at an Android tablet, many of them unsuccessfully. While LG globally launched the 3D-capable Optimus Pad back in 2011 (with little fanfare), the G Pad 8.3 marks the first time the company has release...
Good battery life, Excellent screen, Competitive price
LG's software is overwhelming, Poorly positioned speakers, Mediocre cameras
The LG G Pad 8.3 Android tablet offers decent battery life, an excellent display, and reasonable performance for a competitive asking price. However, LG's software can be overwhelming and confusing if you're a first time user...
