LG G Pad 8 3 Review

[@antocimento3445]

I got it yesterday and i love it. It retail about 400$ in lLebanon, and as any gadget I get I watch the review in here. The battery life is really good and I got in black aluminium and feels great and premium in the hands (or one hand) just the sweet spot when it ccomes to screen size and pocketability. Just a nice well built android tablet.

[@Gravage]

One of the most underrated tablets, in my opinion. It's pretty much the sweet spot on size and performance is top notch. I have zero complaints with mine. It's especially good with the smart cover.

[@Strangepete]

This review is one that I've been waiting for, for quite some time and i'm gonna look at it now.. (In Lisa's voice, like she always starts off reviews with an introduction and then says "And we're gonna look at it now..") :)

[@gemlady72]

Great review, thanks for showing us all the features. I've had my LG G Pad 8.3 for two and a half months now and I'm really enjoying it. I wanted to get a small tablet so I could do social media functions on the go for my business. I didn't want to mix that with my personal accounts on my iPhone, it's a hassle to constantly sign in and out of accounts, and didn't want to put extra wear and tear on my iPhone so it would last longer. My only complaint is that the battery life goes very quickly and also apps aren't updated as frequently or completely as it is for Apple ios. I guess that's just an android issue. Overall this is a great small tablet for the money!

[@famtoonen18]

Dear Lisa, first of all, many thanks for all your reviews. I enjoy watching them and it helps me in choosing my devices. I recently bought this tablet for around 200 Euro - 270 Dollar in Qatar, while i am here on business. Using it for approximately one month now, it is a very good tablet. The UI could be better though. I prefer standard Android, ie KitKat.

[@ArbJunkAgeG]

This was my first tablet. Worth every penny.

[@mobiletechreview]

A.D. G. This is significantly smaller than the Venue 11 Pro and runs a different OS. It's closer to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, but faster, higher resolution but minus the pen feature.

[@elietonice6095]

can i have one i realy need one

[@JohnNathanShopper]

Thank you for this review! 8-inchers aren't just "the new 7-inch," they're what Android always should have been. Sure, the concept was proven by the iPad Mini (and arguably the Galaxy Note 8.0), but the difference is that, at 8-inches, the 16x10 aspect ratio makes sense in a simple and elegant way.

[@rideronthebonez]

Got one for $250 on black friday. Awesome tablet for that price.

[@PetraOlah]

Thanks Lisa, just picked this up based on your review.

[@staroceanxc]

One suggestion Lisa, when you are discussing the benchmark numbers, can you put the numbers on screen?

[@villarossa]

10:47 Is that a dead pixel?

[@goingmilion]

No thats her spit

[@nickdixon3536]

another good review lisa.

[@sebastianarganaraz2879]

Hi Lisa I have a question, if this Lg GPad 8.3 is actually upgrade to kitkat, do you think this update will be deployed globally and not just tu US market? I'm from latin america and your excellent review convinced me to buy this tablet, but I have just that concern of the android update, thanks for such an interesting review! Greetings from argentina

[@andrewvideopost]

Nice review. Can you hide the soft keys on the g pad? (On the lg g flex you can, under the display options, which means that games like asphalt 8 can be played in full screen. You can't do the same on the lg g2 -when I tried a few weeks ago).

[@coolwaterdvr]

I have this tablet and I love it. I like the slide aside feature.

[@NOSfusion]

I never knew your little power logo went from red to green until just now 0_0

[@CarlKnoxsundowner603]

Seen this advertised $225.00 today on deal news. My heart is on the kindle fire 8.9 hdx but for $379.00 😢 I do have a prime membership. Will I be happy with the g pad?

[@AndroidVageta1]

Christ woman get a better camera PLEASE! For 1080p it'd fool me for nearly 480p. All these high-end phones and yet we get this quality. The Note 3 has a 4K camera for goodness sake! How many of them do you have floating around??? Either way, love your reviews and channel! Keep up the good work! :-D

[@airtyme]

I've got the gpad in black. It's a nice tablet. I got it for £15 more then the nexus 7. Went out to buy the nexus 7 then I saw this. It had better specs for not much more, and looks a hell of a lot better and feels really good. Plus I got a note 2 so 7 inch screen didn't not feel very ideal for a tablet for me. 8.3 Inch is a really good size.

[@Strangepete]

Can you comment on the video playback? Does black look too black? Is there a loss in shadow detail? Is the contrast too high?

[@hdtripper1]

How do I watch a video from a usb drive on the pad? I tried and it shows "unsupported file type"

[@janmorridaify]

Hi Lisa, wanted to say good review on the G Pad, I still enjoy it very much for my gaming tablet that I share with my husband. And also that I finally made up my mind as too what 10" tablet I plan on getting. And that's the second gen sony xperia tablet z2 so I think the tablet specs are great. Can wait for launch and for your review. Looking forward to it.

[@ChristopherZoechling]

Hi Lisa, first up, thanks for your awesome, thorough reviews ! Really enjoy watching even though Im not in the market for a new Tab or Lappy. Just curious, what PC/Laptop and/or Tablet to do you use personally ? Keep up the great videos ! Chris

[@handsomevoice4341]

Will you be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4?

[@janmorridaify]

Hi Lisa, awesome review. Ya fianally got it, happy. I enjoy this tablet for gaming purposes. Now which 10" tablet would you recommend?

[@mobiletechreview]

Sony Xperia Tablet Z and 2014 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.

[@janmorridaify]

Hey Lisa, I'm still on the fence on which 10" tablet to pick, especially with the new pro series out now. I keep walking back out of the store "empty handed" cause I just can't make up my mind yet???

[@icerew]

I have this tablet in black. Owned for a week now, feels just like my old iPad mini but with all the Benefits of Android and expandable SD. My only gripe is with the LG OS, it looks toy town, and is a little clunky at times, the extra features are gimmicky and haven't felt the need to use them. My advice go for the GPE version or alternatively root and get Cyanogenmod on there.

[@zikweed98]

Would you recommend the Lg gpad 8.3 google play edition? I am thinking about getting one o these but I dont really like the optimus ui. Also I'm looking at the asus memo pad fhd 10 I can't decide which one to with. What do you recommend?

[@Dimitrije97mita]

Will you do a review Asus vivotab note 8????? :)

[@Assenayo]

I literally just picked this up today. It was my second choice but after my first choice (Tegra Note) was confiscated by my wife for her own use. Glad she did, this is an amazing tablet. Oh and the Kit Kat update rumors currently point to March for both the G Pad and G2. I forgot where it was but I remember reading LG wanted to wait until after MWC where they plan to show off the new updated LG UI which will be included across all their KikKat builds.

[@papaeli123]

I hope you are right about the update coming soon. I am not holding my breath, might take a while.

[@valentino3953]

Hi! Lisa I like you review. I own the LG G pad 8.3 Tablet. and I really love it! Good performance and Great looks. It's simply the best. Period. Sorry haters. 😄

[@MarkLuna]

I just ordered the Google Play edition version of this tablet today to replace my Nexus 7 2013. Just not satisfied with it. Larger screen will be great for notes and assignments, but not too large that I feel uncomfortable carrying it around school. Nexus 7 is too small to do those things and I am having serious touch screen issues which really affect gaming and note taking with a stylus.

[@dennyd7252]

Can this be updated to 4.3???

[@janmorridaify]

Yeah, my husband really likes the xperia tablet z. I'm looking for an awesome 10" for websurfing and movies. But this g pad is a great gaming tablet. I got mine 11-2 and really like it. Can't wait for kitkat to come. Plus have the g2 phone and it's really nice too. Thanks for the recommendations. Appreciate it.

[@rkwkrkwkrkwkrn]

very nice reviews. thank you

[@MakingMadBeats]

Hi Lisa! I`m having a hard decision whether to get this one or the non-retina version of the ipad mini. I love the size of the g pad but find the Optimus UI inconsistent and it slows the down the OS in general (like Touchwiz on Samsung devices). I know, there is a Google Play Edition avaiable but it is not sold in Germany :(! Couldn` t find a ROM od the GP-Edition to flash so far... Any suggestions?! Thanks.

[@cyrus6060]

Please, I beg you to go with the G Pad. The original iPad Mini is slow, dualcore, and has an awful screen. And since they are at a similar pricepoint, the G Pad kills the Mini

[@MakingMadBeats]

Cyrus Irani I did that and so far I'm really happy with the g pad ;)

[@WWeaselNL]

MetaphorHipHop great choice ! The g pad is much better than the first ipad mini :D

[@MakingMadBeats]

WWeaselNL Thanks man :)!

[@nyc23bklyn]

What did you end up getting? I have a iPad mini retina 32gb and it's great. Not slow at all.

[@PaceyPimp]

I agree with #phones getting bigger as big as 6.4" you really need a #tablet that's atleast 8" to build a need for a bigger yet portable tablet.

[@Simeonsvids]

G pad for 219 or tab pro 8.4 for 300??

[@drmedborn]

will this work with the gameklip? =)

[@drmedborn]

does qpair only work with lg phones?

[@JJLipton]

It works with any android device, but i don't find it useful.

[@sju1fan]

I've heard rumors that the sound is a little tinny. Any truth to that rumor?

[@RobertBoerescu]

Sound is not tinny but it is muffled, this my only complaint about this tablet. I have been using it for two months and it is good overall but I need to use headphones or the muffled sound is very annoying. The quick cover only makes it worst when you put it in the landscape stand position.

[@jazon3535]

@andy like i said its a low resolution for the size. you can get away with it on a phone but not a tablet.

[@Titanz91]

I wouldn't get a kindle unless I could put Cyanogen Mod on or another custom ROM on it.

[@papaeli123]

I looked into that, and the hdx doen't seem to have any cm roms. I put cm11 on the lg g pad and love it!

[@JoshuaUphouse-np6sc]

Yes this tablet it’s responsive the best tablets in america

[@pkmdz]

I think that only 10in and up tablet comps are worth buying...

[@robertosmitho2012]

this is 179 now but used is about 120

[@blipblop92]

first! Also I can't see any picture.... Sound only?

[@FlintG]

Nope you are not first I am and just switch to 240p potato quality for now.

[@blipblop92]

xShadowBladerx oh thanks! nice KZbin trick! Also neither we is first...

[@gaming-zombie1392]

Its a great nice tab...

[@olapharm8693]

Note 8 without on screen button

[@jazon3535]

seems like an ok tablet but the only downfall is that it has pretty low resolution for the size.

[@KamiKeimaAllenWalker]

1080p display? o.O

[@Marcheziora]

Andy Tran I think he wants 4K in it.

[@Hadgerz]

First world problem of the century. Complaining about 1200p being 'pretty low' resolution. I bet if the display was actually 4K, it'd be 'too expensive' for you, or, 'nobody needs dat many pixxulz dey make it too laggey'

[@jaypob]

You're either trolling or you have no idea what you're talking about. This has a higher pixel density than an iPad Air. You average consumer is fine with as low as 150 ppi, and every tech geek out there will be fine with 250 ppi. If you can tell the difference between 270 ppi and 330 ppi, you're probably holding your tablet too close to your face. Downfall??? SMH.

[@Marcheziora]

jaypob Why would someone want a 4K display on their phone anyways? That's just overkill!

[@mastersirus1985]

Cant wait for the nexus 8, and no the GPE LG G pad 8.3 doesn't count (man that's a mouthful)

[@Ariranhaa]

Awesome games on the shelf.

[@ViralWatchMedia]

Just got this tablet for $40, I guess I got a good deal eh? I know its 4 years old but still.

[@jdanielcharles8791]

i love it .. i'm gonna buy this one :) i love LG :)

[@TheEndofOblivion]

Great review. I'm probably going to go with the Google edition variant of the tablet. I don't like LG's skin whatsoever. It looks cartoonish and repugnant in comparison to the great hardware design. Thanks for your input on the device, Lisa.

[@ranjiths9095]

I love you Liza

[@enzyme20056]

This looks nice to me. It is somewhat a shame I am locked into use apple tablets.

[@papaeli123]

someday, you will be free. I hope you get root and install custom roms on your android tablets. Once you go android, you never go back! Now that android has caught up with the stagnant apple products.

[@mileni7]

Elias Magdaleno I've ordered this tablet and it should arrive tomorrow, but I wouldn't agree that once you go android you never go back. Tried that with nexus 4, then Note 3, and even tough I hate small screens (hint: iPhone), I still haven't made the switch. Tablet wise, this will be my second tablet. Got iPad mini retina, and 400 000 apps made for tablets. Android still can't compete with that. But mb someday... :(

[@anyamendoza5260]

i love LG.

[@mrsmith7751]

stil love it though

[@CelestialHeathen]

switch to 720p and you will get picture

[@alexmandal]

O gooooooooood...android

[@mrsmith7751]

still no lollipop going to just have to do it myself.

[@van11041]

Yes auto bright off

[@MrElectrifyer]

Great review, but overpriced ARM tablet. No ARM tablet is worth over $200 when we have Atom tablets selling for $300.

[@justdougie]

99.99 at Verizon

[@slicey80]

I think its wrong to say that android users get stuck with shit quality, look at the Asus transformer series, most of them are metal high quality units and the ones that aren't are high quality plastic on gorilla glass , if you count only Samsung and nexus (being Google) as the entire android range then yes they are cheap quality, but people often forget that there is MORE THEN JUST SAMSUNG,NEXUS AND LG, seriously if you just step out of your comfort zone for s second you will see so many good androids

[@thamesuser]

Can you name another tablet other than the main ones that have a full HD display

[@slicey80]

she never said anything about the cheaper market for android tabs/phones being cheap, she said android as a whole, of coarse the high quality ones are more expensive but thats the point, still the most expensive ones are only about 5 to $600 which is just as cheap as the smallest lowest specked ipad, so yeah they are the premium quality ones, but they are still amaizngly cheap in comparison to any other

[@ladyvee7110]

Looks like a metal Samsung Galaxy Tab.

[@faethe000]

No it doesn't. It doesn't even have hardware buttons. There are literally no similarities that aren't shared by all tablets.

[@ladyvee7110]

Yeah ok right. Still looks like the Galaxy Tab.

[@papaeli123]

I do hate the aluminum back, very slippery. I had to get a slip on case, and now I love holding it. great tablet if you get a great custom rom on it.

[@jzizzles7799]

***** I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. It's a $500+ phone / tablet. All metal construction with dual speakers. I can make calls and send text on this tab. Very THIN! This was the tablet the iPad "mini" straight out copied. This is still the best tablet by far. If only Samsung would upgrade it to Kit Kat! The 7.7 is still the best designed tablet out there. The next gen of Samsung tablets looks HORRIBLE. Like an oversized phone with the thin bezels.

[@drzakvet9746]

***** Lg g pad was the best tablet of 8 Pouce but now There is samsung tab 8.4 .. but lg will come up with more .. sorry my english

[@Lawiah0]

nice

[@owenchuarbx]

G Pad Stole the iPhone 5's design

[@redtribal123]

Look like iPad mini

[@JoshuaUphouse-np6sc]

That’s crazy

[@89x237]

my 7" is a lady pleaser, no biggie XP

[@spookerr]

LG is to Samsung as Kia is to Hyundai.

[@L3gion3r]

Android is shit. I install it on my cat and it has never crashed so much.

[@pronebo_club]

Когда на русском будет

[@m2solo]

First! My life is complete :)

[@mjareacts2731]

Maybe its me but that thing looks like a giant phone.... Very ugly UI to me.

[@moves2008]

seems like LG copying samsung.

[@papaeli123]

just like high school.

[@drzakvet9746]

Lg copy samsung !!! Are you a fan boy of samsung ... lg and samsung and Sony are the bestt Of the best mark Of electronique prodects in the world

[@van11041]

I had this tab and the brightness of this tab is horrible for watching video don't buy.

[@van11041]

I had this tab and the brightness of this tab is horrible for watching video don't buy.

[@mobiletechreview]

With auto-brightness turned off?