Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: A worthy iPad Pro alternative?

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Camera

As for its rear 8-megapixel camera, you’ll probably want to stick to using the one on your smartphone, as the ZenPad 3S 10 isn’t particularly well-equipped for taking low-light shots indoors. Pictures were filled with noise, lacking any real detail or vibrancy, so I’d avoid using this unless you really have to.

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Zen UI and Android 6.0

While the ZenPad runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Asus has applied its own ZenUI skin over the top. While its menus and general layout are still the same as stock Android, it feels a little outdated in 2016, and its obtrusive, childish icon designs aren’t nearly as elegant as those you’ll find on other Android tablets.

In the end, it’s not a massive detriment, but I‘d still rather Asus offer the choice between its own software overlay and stock Android when you first boot it up, but I suppose you could always download a different launcher.

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Verdict

UI quibbles aside, Asus’ ZenPad 3S 10 is definitely one of the better Android tablets I’ve tested this year. However, it still faces a bit of an uphill climb against some of last year’s top-end slates, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Pixel C. Its gorgeous design means the 3S 10 certainly looks the part of a high-end tablet, but its display, battery life and overall speed don’t quite measure up to its nearest competitors.

In my eyes, you’d be better off spending an extra £50 and opting for the larger 9.7in version of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S2, but if you absolutely don’t want to spend more than £300, then the ZenPad 3S 10 won’t disappoint.

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