Testseek.co.uk have collected 285 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet.
September 2014
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The editors liked
Great design
Full power
PS4 support
Slim dimensions
Good build quality
High
Power
Everything about the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact feels premium -- the way it sits in your hand
The speed with which it tears through apps
Its featherlight weight. It's undeniably lovely
I found it unexpectedly satisfying to be able to expose the tablet to
Neat little movie tab
Waterproof
Great battery life
Expandable storage
Incredibly lightweight
Thin
And portable
Great screen
Decent battery life
Powerful performance
Loaded with connectivity options including 4G LTE
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact stuffs a heap of power and a good display into an extremely slim
Waterproof body. While its ability to act as a screen for a PlayStation 4 can be shaky at times
It's a novel feature not found on other Android tablets
Build quality
Screen
Speed
Portability
Waterproofing
PS4 Remote Play feature (for gamers)
Plenty of power
Lasting battery life
Light as air (almost)
Handbagfriendly size
Brilliant batterylife
Playstation Integration
Really light
Waterproof
Good size
Excellent battery life
Playstation integration
Good video performance
Strong audio
High-res support
Impressive battery life
Slim
Stylish design
Power in a compact package
Aggressively priced
Refined UI
Plenty of camera options
Screen—good contrast and very bright
Great media player
Excellent allround responsiveness
Active noise reduction (Sony's inear headphones required)
Good
Understated design / incredibly thin and light
Great front camer
Attractive
Slim design
Excellent screen
Good battery life and fast-charging feature
The editors didn't like
720p display
Cumbersome overlay
Likely expensive
Screen low
Res compared to others
There is so much pre-loaded junk on here. Sony this
Sony that -- a Sony app or widget alternative to many of your go-to apps that would inevitably do the job better. There are two (two!) pre-installed Sony apps (What's New and Sony Select) just for recom
You can get an iPad Mini 2 for £240
Not all Android apps are optimised
Sony pushes some services
Build quality and finish is lacking
UI overlay is an eyesore
Sony has filled the interface up with so much pre-loaded software that it looks cluttered before you've even downloaded your first app. Opting for a higher resolution display would help it compete against many of its rivals
Bloatware
Price is too high
Bezels make it feel longer than it needs to be
Display resolution could be higher
Extraordinary amount of bloatware
Expensive
Vast amount of bloatware
Pricey
A lot of Sony services and apps pre-installed
Some Sony bloatware
Display could be better
Can run hot
Average main camera
Colours could be slightly improved
As could the screen's responsiveness
Screen border could be smaller
Video Unlimited app should provide betterquality videos given the price
Published: 2014-11-12, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact stuffs a heap of power and a good display into an extremely slim, waterproof body. While its ability to act as a screen for a PlayStation 4 can be shaky at times, it's a novel feature not found on other Android tablets
Sony has filled the interface up with so much pre-loaded software that it looks cluttered before you've even downloaded your first app. Opting for a higher resolution display would help it compete against many of its rivals
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact's wealth of power, its skinny, waterproof body and decent screen make it a good option to consider if you're after a portable tablet. Although its screen resolution doesn't put it over its competitors, its ability to pla...
Colourful, bright screen, Very slim and light, Remote Play
Battery life not as good as iPad MIni
Starting at £329, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is a serious iPad MIni rival. The sharp screen and slim and light design make it a great device for taking on your travels and enjoying movies, apps and games, while the rugged, water resistant build kee...
The most compact and lightweight 8” tablet on the market, Slim, waterproof body, Fingerprintfree back cover, Powerful and futureproof hardware setup, Great battery life
Inaccurate display, Camera is underperforming in most reallife situations
Without a doubt, Sony has put a lot of engineering effort in its latest slate and the results are visible. To sum things up, we get an extremely compact, light, and water-proof tablet that has an outstanding battery life and most of the bells and whistles...
Abstract: At 8.9 inches, the Nexus 9 sits right in-between the portable 8 inch form factor and the larger 10 inch varieties. Compared with the previous Nexus tablets, the Nexus 9 features a lot of cutting edge hardware, which we'll delve right on into.Just like the...
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Published: 2014-10-14, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Small and powerful smartphones are an endangered species, like the California Condor of the mobile world. If you want a top-tier phone that fits in a normal hand, the iPhone 6 is practically your only stateside option. But you know what? An exotic handset...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact isn't just the best mini phone we've played with this year, it's one of the very best smartphones that money can buy. Packing premium features and specs into a comfortable-to-fondle frame, the Z3 Compact offers an excellent user...
Published: 2014-12-15, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has everything going for it, but its too-premium price and fierce competition makes for a difficult recommendation....
Although it has its weaknesses, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is a fabulous piece of hardware. The battery life is incredible, the display is super-bright and performance is excellent. Couple these attributes with a slim, lightweight, water-resistant...
