The battle of the tablets has just entered another round with two new Heavyweight contenders, the Dell Venue 11 Pro atom and Asus Transformer Book T100ta. Let’s take at look at each and see how they stack up against each other. This article will then give you the verdict of which wins out over all. When you finish reading, you will be able to decide for yourself which tablet is right for you.
We are going to look at the critical 10 features you need to look at buying a tablet:
- Display
- Processor
- Memory
- Storage
- Multimedia
- Ports
- Battery life
- Camera
- Weight
- Price
These are the baseline things you should look at when you are choosing and buying any of the many tablets, which are proliferating on the market lately.
Asus Transformer Book T100ta
First, we will examine the Asus entry. This unit has the following specs:
Display – 10.1″ 768 pixel display
Processor – Atom 1.33 GHZ
Memory – 2 Gig
Storage – 32 Gig SSD
Multimedia – Intel HD Graphics
Ports – USB3 and HDMI
Battery life – 10 hour integrated
Camera – (1) 1.2 MP front facing
Weight – 1.2 lbs
Price – $399
Dell Venue 11 Pro atom
The Dell Entry with its specifications is as follows:
Display – 10.8″ 1080 pixel display
Processor – Atom 1.46 GHZ
Memory – 2 Gig
Storage – 64 Gig
Multimedia – Intel HD Graphics
Ports – USB 3 and HDMI
Battery life – 10 hour removable
Camera – (2) (2MP)front and (8 MP)rear facing
Weight – 1.56 lbs
Price – $499
Comparison:
1. At first glance, both tablets are virtually identical:
CPU speeds are similar, memory, and graphics as well.
However, what starts to separate them is the displays as the more density on the Dell entry gives you a clearer picture.
2. Storage is a big difference with first a SSD on the Asus vs. The HDD on the dell. The 64 Gig gives the Dell the advantage for storage capacity.
3. Multimedia, here again the Dell’s 1080p gives it a clear advantage for resolution for video.
4. Ports on the units are up to par with current technology and the HDMI allows for a larger monitor to be a used, which is a plus for both.
5. The battery becomes a personal choice of those who don’t care if the battery is removable or not. Many prefer a removable for ease of replacement or caring a spare when recharging may not be possible, as with those who work outdoors, users who are on the go and those who make customer site calls.
6. The camera options also become a game changer if you plan to take photos and video calls. The Asus would be a good buy for the later. The Dell comes out ahead in its ability to do either.
7. There is an additional caveat that might tip you in favor of the Asus as it comes with a keyboard out of the box and the Dell the two keyboards, Thin and battery keyboard versions are optional and add over a $100 dollars to the base price.
8. The bottom line however, with all features considered gives the Dell the clear advantage over the Asus. If you want a cheaper solution that fits most of your needs then the Asus will give you a good basic tablet.
9. At a slightly higher price, you have a more versatile tablet, which makes the Dell this reviewer’s choice. However, the keyboard is not included and comes at a price.
