Testseek.co.uk have collected 195 expert reviews of the Asus PadFone 2 A68 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus PadFone 2 A68.
March 2013
(79%)
195 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(76%)
12 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Phone has reasonable screen
Decent performance
Decent camera in regular light
Excellent battery life
Ability to run tablet and smartphone off one data plan
One data plan for two devices
No syncing
Clean OS
Slick phone design
Neat docking mechanism
Great phone screen
Good smartphone performance
Excellent docking system
Clever software tweaks
Crisp
Clear screen
Snappy performance
Quick and easy docking
Can charge phone from tablet
Relatively uncorrupted Android
News is that Asus has all but eliminated these issues with the PadFone 2
Which uses a simple slot in the back to hold the phone.It’s a bit thick in the middle
But there’s not really any avoiding that - it has to house a 9mm thick phone
After all. As a phone
It’s pretty decent - the 4.7-inch HD screen is sharp
And the quad-core 1.5GHz processor handles all the latest apps and games smoothly
Phone and tablet for one contract
Solid performance as a phone
Takes decent pictures
Great performance
Sharp
Bright phone screen
Impressive battery life
Bright
Colourful display
Connecting to tablet dock is simple and offers extra battery life
Decent 13megapixel snapper with plenty of features.
Colourful screen
Tablet conversion is simple and extends battery life
Capable featurepacked 13MP camera
Fantastic concept
Well executed
Powerful
Perfect for gaming
Screen on phone is sharp and bright
Strong battery life
Unique two devices in one hybrid
Decent phone
Speedy processor
Good battery life
Effective slot
In design
Great performance & decent battery life
Good screen and cameras on the phone
Good display
Fast processor
Quality camera
Bonus tablet!
The editors didn't like
Tablet section build quality not great
Camera can't handle low light
Tablet section's display is disappointing
Below-par average and sound
Doesn't feel ‘premium'
Performance issues
Tablet audio is average
Separate use is impossible
Tablet design underwhelming
You compromise on both halves of the package
Especially on the tablet device
Proprietary micro USB charger
Low
Res tablet screen
Poor quality tablet feel
High cost
The Asus PadFone 2 is well executed
But it still lacks a few tech specs to match its rivals. The phone lacks the svelte beauty of rivals like the HTC One
The tablet display’s 1280x800 resolution looks a bit grainy next to a super sharp iPad 4 or Google Nexus 10
And it doesn’t run the latest Android 4.2 out of the box - though to Asus’ credit it’s been very swift with updates in the past.The bi
Great performance; Sharp, bright phone screen; Impressive battery life
Poor tablet resolution; Devices need to be kept together; No expandable storage
A beautifully crafted handset, which fits into the 10in chassis to become a tablet. The idea to combine two form factors is brilliantly executed by Asus. We love the battery life the device has to offer and the pricing is also reasonable for the specific...
The Asus Padfone 2 is an interesting and unique offering. For £599 you get both a phone and a tablet in one although this has its limitations. Good hardware and excellent battery life are the standout features while build quality is a bit of a let-down...
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Published: 2013-03-14, Author: David , review by: T3.com
Slick phone design, Neat docking mechanism, Great phone screen
Tablet audio is average, Separate use is impossible, Tablet design underwhelming
Crisp, bright, colourful display; Connecting to tablet dock is simple and offers extra battery life; decent 13megapixel snapper with plenty of features.
Rather dear; Wobbly back when handset is docked; back panel is plasticky.
The Asus Padfone 2 proves to be a powerful smartphone with plenty of desirable features, as well as a useful tablet dock when you want a bigger screen and extra battery life...
news is that Asus has all but eliminated these issues with the PadFone 2, which uses a simple slot in the back to hold the phone.It’s a bit thick in the middle, but there’s not really any avoiding that - it has to house a 9mm thick phone, after all. As a phone, it’s pretty decent - the 4.7-inch HD screen is sharp, and the quad-core 1.5GHz processor handles all the latest apps and games smoothly,
The Asus PadFone 2 is well executed, but it still lacks a few tech specs to match its rivals. The phone lacks the svelte beauty of rivals like the HTC One, the tablet display’s 1280x800 resolution looks a bit grainy next to a super sharp iPad 4 or Google Nexus 10, and it doesn’t run the latest Android 4.2 out of the box - though to Asus’ credit it’s been very swift with updates in the past.The bi
We have to admit, we had reservations about the PadFone concept - it just seems a bit impractical. Yet given the constraints, Asus has made it work as well as it possibly could - and if you’re the sort prepared to buy a phone SIM-free rather than on co...
Good smartphone performance, excellent docking system, clever software tweaks
You compromise on both halves of the package, especially on the tablet device
The more we've lived with the Padfone 2, the more apparent it has become that for every highlight, there's a simple, regular solution. That leaves the Padfone 2 in something of a tricky situation. It's well engineered, it's almost priced right, but...
Fantastic concept, well executed, Powerful, perfect for gaming, Screen on phone is sharp and bright, Strong battery life
Low resolution tablet dock, Phone back slippery, feels hollow, Dock functionality very occasionally glitchy,
The Asus Padfone 2 hasn't just created a new sub genre of device, it's totally nailed it with strong design, a clean UI, stacks of functionality, incredible performance and fantastic battery life.The screen on the tablet portion is lower resolution than w...
Sharp, bright, colourful screen; Tablet conversion is simple and extends battery life; Capable featurepacked 13MP camera
A little pricey; Wobbly rear when phone is docked; Plasticky back panel
Asus’ Padfone 2 may be pricey at £599 but if you were going to buy a tablet and premium smartphone separately, it would work out around the same. It’s an all-round excellent smartphone and not only does the station dock give you a larger screen for enjoyi...
Unique two devices in one hybrid, Decent phone, Speedy processor, Good battery life
Expensive, Poor tablet screen, Can only use one device at a time
The Asus Padfone 2 is a difficult device to dislike because it's interesting and innovative, but it is also a difficult to defend. The idea of it makes sense on paper and there is a very capable, well-built phone coupled with a functional, if average, tab...
