The iPad Air 2 is one of the best tablets you can buy. And it's a better tablet than the "Asus ZenPad 3S 10." But if the iPad Air 2's $399 (£379 or AU$719) starting price is too rich for your blood and you're a fan of the Android OS, you might want to give the Asus a try.
It also has a microSD card expansion slot to increase its storage and a sleek, compact feel that makes it pleasant to hold for long binge sessions. I'm not going to tell anyone to make the Asus their first choice, but if you have simple needs and are looking to save some cash, the "ZenPad 3S 10" is a smart buy.
The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 has the same screen resolution as the "Samsung Galaxy Tab S2" and "iPad Air 2," and while they all compare favorably in sharpness, there is notable difference in color.
The Samsung tablet's display is vividly saturated with rich colors and deep blacks. While that makes for a more dramatic image, it's almost too colorful like it went a little overboard with the Instagram filters. In comparison, the Asus's range of color is more subdued and lifelike, similar to the iPad Air 2's screen.
The "Asus ZenPad 3S 10" has a sharp, clear HD screen and its design is both comfy and cool. The fingerprint scanner adds extra security. Comes with a good amount of storage for its price it has.
The crisp HD screen on the "Asus ZenPad 3S 10" is perfect for HD video, but its speakers are a different story. The speakers are easy to block when holding in landscape orientation. Games take their time to load.
The "Asus ZenPad 3S 10" is a fantastic portable video watcher with enough storage to get you through long flights at a reasonable price.