At $199 (ZenPad S 8.0 – Z580C), what other tablets can you buy at that price.

People seem really thrilled about the $199 Z580C even with a few of its shortcomings in comparison to the hero Z580CA. No question, the 2K screen, front facing speakers and slim build are great and people who bought the Z580C have said as much.

So we have been thinking, at $199, what other Android tablets are out there and how do they compare? Obviously release date plays a role here as you’re about to find out. A new Android 5.0 tablet at $199 and 8-inches? Let’s see just how impressive the price point is.

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C)

• $199
• Android 5.0
• 32GB
• 2GB RAM
• 2048 x 1536 pixels
• 1.33GHz processor
• 5MP rear camera, 2MP front
• speaker location: front
• microsd slot: yes
• thin: .27-inches
• weight: 10.4 ounces

Lenovo Tab 2 A10 (10-inch)

• $199
• Android 4.4 KitKat (upgradeable to 5.0)
• 16GB
• 1920 x 1200 pixels
• 2GB RAM
• 1.5GHz processor (MediaTek)
• 7000mAh battery
• cameras: 8MP rear, 5MP front
• speaker location: rear
• microsd slot: yes
• thin: 9mm (.35-inch)
• weight: 1.1 pounds

Galaxy Tab A (8-inch)

• $219-$229
• Android 5.0
• 16GB
• 1024 x 768 pixels
• 1.5GB RAM
• microsd slot: yes
• weight: .69 lbs
• 5MP rear camera
• thin: .30-inches

Google Nexus 7

• $199
• 16GB
• 1280 x 800 pixels
• 1GB RAM
• 1.2GHz processor (Nvidia Tegra)
• 4325mAh battery
• speaker location: rear
• microsd slot: no
• thin:(.39-inch)
• weight: 12 ounces (.75-pounds)

Acer Iconia Tab 8

• list $386 – on sale $173 and up
• Android 4.4
• 16GB
• 1920 x 1200 pixels
• 2GB RAM
• 1.33GHz processor
• 4600mAh battery
• speaker location: rear
• microsd slot: yes
• thin: .33-inches
• weight: .79 lbs – 360g

HP 8

• $189
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• 1.0GHz processor
• 16GB
• 1GB RAM
• 1024 x 768 pixels
• 2MP rear camera
• microsd slot: yes
• 3800mAh battery
• speaker location: rear
• thin: .31-inches
• weight: .82 lbs

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (2013 Model)

• $189
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 1280 x 800 pixels
• 1.5Ghz processor
• 16GB storage
• 1.5GB RAM
• 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera
• microsd slot: yes
• speaker location: rear
• weight: .68 pounds
• thin: .27-inches

Conclusion and Summary: Say what you want, but the 32GB at the $199 price tag is impressive for the Z580C. Resolution wise, the ZenPad S 8.0 is also a step above anything that’s in the $199 price range right now. When you look at weight and size, the Z580C is right there among the best for the price. Processor and RAM wise, the ZenPad S8 (Z580C) also among the top tablets at the price, but that’s to be expected considering it’s the newest release of all the tablets listed here. The dual front facing speakers on the Z580C are also very well received for sound quality and very few other similarly priced tablets have front facing speakers. It’s a big added value feature considering videos and media are a big part of a tablet experience.