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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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).

Engadget Review

LG G Pad 8.3 review: well-designed, but priced too high

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.

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
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Scores

Engadget

82
 

User Reviews

80
Tynan
I bought this device after I returned my iPad Mini, when comparing the two the...read more
100
Miklsmith
I loved the specifications-I'd said I was getting a Nexus, expecting them to...read more
100
HRYTS
This is really one of the best tablets on the market in Q4 2013. If you like...read more
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7.9
Average Critic Score

Portability (size / weight)

7.9
 

Ease of use

8.0
 

Design and form factor

8.1
 

Features

7.2
 

Battery life

7.3
 

Durability

8.0
 

Display

8.8
 

Storage capacity

8.0
 

How It Stacks Up

Apple
82
Apple

iPad Pro

Engadget

82
 

Critic

87
 

User

80
 
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Watch

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Fuhu
82
Fuhu

Nabi 2

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

82
 

User

67
 
Samsung Galaxy
74
Samsung

Galaxy Note 10.1

Engadget

74
 

Critic

73
 

User

80
 
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How It Stacks Up

Apple
82
Apple

iPad Pro

Engadget

82
 

Critic

87
 

User

80
 
GEAK

Watch

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Fuhu
82
Fuhu

Nabi 2

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

82
 

User

67
 
Samsung Galaxy
74
Samsung

Galaxy Note 10.1

Engadget

74
 

Critic

73
 

User

80
 
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