Asus Transformer Pad Series

Processor: unknown, Intel Atom Z3745, Intel Core i5 6200U, Intel Core i7 6500U, Intel Kaby Lake m3-7Y30
Graphics Adapter: unknown, Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Intel HD Graphics 520, Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 10.10 inch, 12.60 inch
Weight: 0.595kg, 0.6kg, 0.695kg, 0.79kg, 0.795kg, 0.8kg, 0.84kg, 1.13kg
Price: 400, 449, 1599 euro
price: 76%, performance: 80%, features: 77%, display: 82%, mobility: 72%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 92%

 

Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL-1D050A

These days everyone is looking for a device that can perform multiple tasks while conforming to the desired form factor. The Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL-1D050A is just that device; being able to shed its useful keyboard and become purely a tablet. There is a 10.1 inch LED backlight WUXGA IPS panel display with 10 finger multi-touch support and anti-fingerprint coating.

At the heart of the device is an Intel Atom Z3745 quad-core up to 1.8 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM. Storage on the device is either 16 GB or 32 GB depending on the variant with the option to add a MicroSD card up to 64 GB. The Asus ZenUI is claimed to be the next generation interface for Asus smart devices, and it is placed on top Android 4.4 operating system to ensure easy usability.

Other hardware includes a 1.2 MP front camera/ 5 MP rear camera with auto focus, dual front speakers, Micro HDMI port, docking connector, and all the common sensors found on current tablets. The Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL-1D050A comes in either blue or gold and weighs in at 595 g. Battery life lasts around 9.5 hours with a Li-polymer cell.

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL-1D050A
Processor: Intel Atom Z3745
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.595kg
Price: 449 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 82.5% - good

 

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Asus Transformer Pad TF303K

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer Pad TF303K
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.6kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 Transformer Pad TF303K (Model)

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Average Score: 80% - good

 

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Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN050T

The Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN050T is a convertible tablet which offers great flexibility for travelers and professionals. It can be used for entertainment while travelling by switching to tablet mode but also for work by switching to laptop mode. This convertible tablet comes with high-performance hardware and a stylus, which makes it a competitive rival to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Apple iPad Pro. The convertible tablet weighs at 0.8 kg with only tablet and 1.14 kg with keyboard folio. It measures at 29.9 x 20.98 x 0.81 cm (11.77 x 8.26 x 0.32 inch) in tablet form and the height increases to approximately 1.25 cm (0.49 inch) with the keyboard folio.The stylus and cover keyboard conveniently transform the tablet into a makeshift laptop. There is a magnetic dock at the bottom edge of the tablet that holds the keyboard securely. Magnets also help to raise the keyboard to a higher angle to deliver a more comfortable typing experience. The keys on the keyboard have a reasonable gap between each other which makes typing comfortable without knocking to the next key while typing quickly and it is backlit for easier usage in dark environment. For hardware specification, it features Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD with vibration protection and an integrated Intel HD 520 graphic card. The processor can achieve a maximum Turbo clock of 3.1 GHz. Since this device is a tablet and not a conventional laptop, storage and memory are soldered and impossible to be upgraded further. Its 12.6-inch LED-backlit high-gloss display features a resolution of 2880 x 1920 pixels and an aspect ratio of 3:2. A 12.6” screen diagonal is not that large for subnotebooks, but it makes a longer battery life possible. High-gloss displays ensure vibrant and high-contrast display, however, they can reflect environmental lighting. This display is one of the best among tablets. The Windows 10 64 bit Home system comes with a 2 cell Lithium-Ion 39 Wh battery, which is capable of delivering up to 15 hours of standby time and up to 4 hours of normal usage. The built-in front camera and microphone provide convenience for video calling, which is essential for travelers in order to stay connected with people. For a convertible notebook, it is packed with many input / output ports including a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, HDMI type A port and a microSD card reader. As for wireless connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.0. In a nutshell, the Transformer 3 Pro is certainly a good laptop-tablet hybrid. In some ways, Asus has taken the Microsoft Surface's idea and perfected it. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN050T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 520 shared Memory MB
Display: 12.60 inch, 16:9, 2880 x 1920 pixels
Weight: 1.13kg
Price: 1599 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN050T (Model)

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Average Score: 80.7% - good

 

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Asus Transformer 3 T305CA-GW015T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer 3 T305CA-GW015T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake m3-7Y30
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 12.60 inch, 3:2, 2880 x 1920 pixels
Weight: 0.695kg
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Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN032R

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN032R
Processor: Intel Core i7 6500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 520
Display: 12.60 inch, 3:2, 2880 x 1920 pixels
Weight: 0.8kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

 

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Asus Transformer 3 T305CA-GW019T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer 3 T305CA-GW019T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake m3-7Y30
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 12.60 inch, 16:9, 2880 x 1920 pixels
Weight: 0.695kg
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Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN027T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN027T
Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 520
Display: 12.60 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 0.795kg
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Asus Transformer 3 PRO T303UA-GN050R

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer 3 PRO T303UA-GN050R
Processor: Intel Core i7 6500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 520
Display: 12.60 inch, 16:9, 2880 x 1620 pixels
Weight: 0.84kg
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Average Score: 84% - good

 

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Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN046R

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN046R
Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 520
Display: 12.60 inch, 16:9, 2880 x 1920 pixels
Weight: 0.79kg
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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

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Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail):

Integrated GPU for tablet and notebook Bay Trail SoCs. Based on the Ivy Bridge GPU with four Execution Units and support for DirectX 11.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

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Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 520: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on some Skylake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 615: Integrated graphics card in some Kaby Lake Y-series processors (4.5 Watt TDP) with 24 EUs (GT2) and no dedicated graphics memory. Clocks with Update to 1050 MHz depending on the CPU Model.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

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Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).

Z3745: Soc with an integrated quad core Atom processor clocked at up to 1.86 GHz (Turbo), an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel LPDDR3-1067 memory controller.

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Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

6500U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Kaby Lake:

m3-7Y30: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.0-2.6 GHz with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm process.

Intel Core i5:

6200U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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81.14%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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