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LG G Pad 8.3

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LG G Pad 8.3

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82 Engadget Score
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
82

There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

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LG's G Pad is a beautifully designed 8.3-inch tablet with an equally beautiful display. But its uneven performance combined with its relatively steep $350 price make rival Android tablets look like a steal.

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Pros
  • Comfortable and stylish design
  • Gorgeous high-res display
  • Battery life on par with similar Android tablets
Cons
  • Uneven performance
  • Glut of non-essential LG 'Q' apps
  • Slightly expensive compared to rival tablets

Reviews

79
 
Average Critic Score
Critic Reviews 16
88
 
Average User Score
User Reviews 13
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Specs

Key Specs

Form factor
Tablet
Operating system
Android
Screen size
8.322
Storage type
Internal, Memory card
Camera (integrated)
Yes
Form factor
Operating system
Screen size
Storage type
Camera (integrated)
Tablet
Android
8.322
Internal, Memory card
Yes

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82 Engadget Score
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
82

There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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82
 

User Reviews

60
encaria
A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - Engadget
80
kait
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - Engadget
90
brucerray
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
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