Tablets have become a part of modern life. But choosing a good gadget is problematic. Manufacturers annually release a variety of phones and tablets that can attract certain characteristics. For example, today we are going to get acquainted with the Sony Tablet. Feedback on this device, review and characteristics will be presented to your attention. Is it worth paying attention to this device? How can he pleasantly surprise users?
Short description
"Sony Experia" is a modern tablet with LTE connectivity and original design. A new-fashioned device for work, study and entertainment.
The gadget is endowed with a standard list of features. For example, you can use it to surf the Internet, chat on Skype, listen to music and even shoot videos! The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 16 GB does not perform any essentially new functions.
Equipment
It should be noted that the delivery set of the device does not stand out in any way either. It can be called standard.
In the box with Sony Experia you can find:
- the device itself;
- Charger;
- USB cable for connecting to a PC;
- headphones (not in all assemblies);
- user manual.
You must purchase additional accessories for the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet yourself. The good news is that it is not difficult to find the necessary devices.
About design and construction
The Sony Z2 series tablet is a device that, according to the manufacturers, is protected from moisture and dust. The high level of protection of the device allows you not to worry about its integrity.
Reviews of the Z2 Tablet indicate that it is light overall, weighing around 430 grams. But the size of the gadget is not encouraging. It is often called bulky - 172 by 266 by 6.4 millimeters. It is inconvenient to hold this tablet in your hands for a long time. Many of its owners speak about this.
The front of the device is primarily a screen. But it has a pretty wide bezel. The back panel is made of matte plastic, on which fingerprints are highly visible. The back of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 LTE 16GB has a camera. The end of the device is equipped with a power button and connectors for a USB cable. There are also compartments for "sim cards" and "flash drives". There is also an infrared port on the body, which is used to control the Smart Home function.
Reviews of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet indicate that the device flexes a little. This fact must be taken into account if the gadget is planned to be carried in a bag with a lot of things. It is advisable to immediately buy a cover for the tablet so that you do not have to worry about this feature.
Screen
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 is a fairly large screen device. The display is rated at 10.1 inches and expands to 1,920 by 1,200 dots. The tablet uses IPS technology. It provides the device with a good viewing angle and brightness.
According to users, the screen is perfect for viewing photos, movies and videos. Among the main disadvantages of the display, the owners distinguish a yellowish tint of white. Sometimes the screen gives off yellow, sometimes pink. Some people call the aspect ratio of the device strange.
Power
Performance plays a huge role in modern mobile devices. Some phones and tablets, despite their characteristics, are slow. Therefore, users refuse them.
Reviews of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet highlight the ambiguous attitude of the owners to the performance of the device. For example, some say that the device works quickly, but brakes appear over time. And someone immediately assures of the slow execution of requests.
The Sony Experia Z2 tablet has a quad-core processor with a bit rate of 2.3 GHz each. It has only 3 GB of RAM. For a modern tablet, this is not as much as we would like. Some new games will not run on this device. But basically all programs and games on the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet work without brakes.
Memory
That's not all! Technical Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet highlights the presence of multiple builds of the device. Especially in terms of memory. Operational, as already mentioned, provides only 3 GB. There can be several built-in spaces. Namely:
- 16 GB;
- 32 GB.
In addition, the device supports work with additional memory cards. Some say that a USB flash drive up to 64 GB can be inserted into the device under study, while others claim that it is possible to expand the space up to 128 GB.
Assemblies
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 10.1 16GB is a device that comes in different assemblies. And not only with regard to the built-in space. The thing is that this tablet is available in 2 versions. It's about keeping in touch.
There is a model that only supports LTE communication. It does not have the ability to work with a wireless network. Internet access will be carried out using a SIM card inserted into the device.
But there is also the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Wi-Fi + LTE. It is easy to guess that this device works with a wireless network. It is these tablets that are most in demand in Russia today.
Features of modifications
Based on the information provided, it can be concluded that the device has 3 modifications. Namely:
- Wi-Fi - 16 and 32 GB;
- Wi-Fi + LTE - 16 GB.
A headset is included with the LTE tablet; it is absent in all other assemblies. The accessories for the device also have some peculiarities. For example, they often include a Bluetooth speaker with a stand, a special stand for watching movies and videos, and a snap-on keyboard.
The characteristics of which can be called very powerful, it allows you to connect joysticks from the PlayStation 3. Therefore, the device sometimes surprises with its capabilities!
Battery
Reviews about the tablet emphasize the presence of a good battery in the device. It uses Quick Charge technology version 2.0. The manufacturers claim that the battery life of the device has been increased by 75%.
The battery is rated for 6,000 mAh. The tablet can work up to 10 hours with active use and up to 100 hours in standby mode. These are quite good indicators for a modern mobile device.
In fact, the tablet presented to our attention can be compared in terms of power to the iPad Air. It is noted that the device under study actually discharges rather quickly. At the same time, charging takes a lot of time (from a standard power supply, the battery is charged for about 5 hours). If you use a special magnetic docking station, you can reduce the battery charging time by one third.
Cameras
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 16GB 4G has multiple cameras. Namely - front and rear. The first is located on the front panel of the device, the second is on the back.
The front camera is designed for shooting at 8.1 megapixels, and the rear one is 2.2 megapixels. The flash is not provided for any of the components. Sony Experia Tablet has built-in standard Sony photo and video editing functions.
Users do not speak in the best way about the work of the carmer of the device under study. Some complain about the poor image quality, others are not satisfied with the lack of a flash. You won't be able to shoot with Sony Experia at night. In low light, videos and photos also leave a lot to be desired.
Operating system
There are practically no complaints about the operating system and its capabilities. Reviews of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet emphasize that the Sony company in this device went the widespread way - it used the Android 4.4 operating system.
This OS is known to many modern people. Therefore, many people say that working with the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is simple and pleasant. There are no obscure changes or functions. Anyone who has ever worked with Android can easily operate the device.
Externally, the design of the OS has some changes. For example, the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has new standard wallpapers and themes, as well as changed application icons. But in general, the device offers a clear and simple interface that allows you to easily control any capabilities of the gadget.
What the owners think
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is a pretty interesting new gadget. It pleases and surprises users a little with its appearance. Like any other device, this tablet has a number of disadvantages and advantages.
Among the strengths of the device, users usually highlight:
- performance;
- a lot of space on the device;
- multitasking;
- beautiful and intuitive interface;
- stylish design;
- shumodav;
- lightness of the device;
- clarity of the screen;
- good viewing angle.
Despite this, the tablet cannot be called perfect. This device still has drawbacks. They are distinguished by different ones.
For example, many people say that when choosing a black tablet, fingerprints will be noticeable on its back. You will either have to put up with this phenomenon, or constantly clean the device. There is no such problem on white panels.
In addition, the following features are the disadvantages of the tablet:
- slow battery charging;
- cost (the tablet will cost approximately 25,000 rubles);
- high cost of accessories and repairs;
- poor camera quality and lack of flash;
- quiet speakers;
- yellowness of the display;
- fast overheating of the device.
However, this does not mean that Sony Experia Tablet is a bad tablet. Rather, it is a decent model from Sony, but with its own shortcomings. If you believe the reviews, then overheating of the tablet threatens only when shooting in FullHD format. Also, some claim that the screen of the device may crack due to bending. But with careful handling of the tablet, this event can be avoided.
Specifications
And what exactly does the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet have? How can you briefly describe this device?
The device has the following data:
- operating system "Android 4.4";
- work with "Bluetooth 4.0", Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G, GPS, GPRS;
- the presence of an infrared port;
- autofocus at the camera;
- stereo sound;
- FM radio;
- support for microSDXC memory cards;
- processor with 4 cores;
- multitouch technology at the screen;
- protection from moisture, scratches and dust.
The rest of the device's features have already been discussed. In fact, the gadget has good characteristics that allow you not to think about updating the tablet for a long time.
Results and conclusions
From now on, it is clear what reviews of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet are left by its owners. This is a rather expensive mobile device that is in good demand. If you believe the users, the device pleases with its performance and capabilities. Working with the tablet is convenient and simple. It is protected from dust and moisture, allowing you to shoot underwater.
The specifications of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet have their pros and cons. Who is recommended to buy this tablet? Recommended for Sony fans. If you want to buy a device with pen support, it's better to pay attention to Samsung. Looking for a tablet with good performance and a low price tag? Then it's better to take a closer look at the iPad Air.
In Russia, Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is in great demand. Owners are happy to buy Sony products, despite some of the shortcomings of such devices. In general, the Z2 Tablet has improved in quality, but it still cannot be called ideal.
"Sony Experia Tablet" is a powerful device with good protection against moisture, dust and shock. It is suitable for different purposes, but this device still has drawbacks that sometimes interfere with its work.
A powerful filling, a good display, a high-quality camera and bright colors are combined with a much lower price - 20,000 rubles. But the Nokia tablet is one and a half times heavier.
conclusions
Sony has once again released an excellent device. The Xperia Z2 Tablet can easily compete with and outperform Samsung's flagship tablets in almost every way. Since there is no competition at the hardware level (judge for yourself - within the same price category, the same Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are used), manufacturers are trying to focus on the quality of the screen, design and a number of branded chips. In the case of Sony, the main feature is the waterproof case.
Dipping in clear glasses is a typical marketing show. You won't actually use your tablet underwater. And even if you want to, you are unlikely to succeed - the touch screen stops working under water. Much more important in this case is that the Xperia Z2 Tablet can be used with a little carelessness. Rain is coming? It's OK. Dropped into the bathtub? Nothing happens. Did the child knock over a glass of juice? Just think! The tablet ceases to be a special device that needs to be taken care of, and becomes a utilitarian thing. It's strange that no one but Sony thinks about it.
Well, in addition to the emotional component in the bottom line, we have excellent performance, an excellent screen, a good camera, a compact and lightweight body and not the best autonomy. However, it should be noted that the Z2 Tablet lasts longer than last year's model.
The thinnest, lightest and most waterproof - this is just a small list of adjectives that will very accurately describe the tablet from Sony, namely the Xperia Tablet Z2. In this whole series there is one more phrase - the most expensive, well, or almost the most expensive of all the tablets on the market. And of course, perhaps one of the best tablets of 2014. Is this really so and is its price justified?
Specifications:
- Body materials: glass, aluminum, plastic
- Body colors: black, white
- Operating system: Android 4.4.2 (Android 5.0 planned)
- Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100, LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600, depending on versions there may be variations
- Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz
- RAM: 3 GB
- Storage memory: 16GB + Micro SD (up to 64GB)
- Screen: capacitive, IPS, 10.1 inches, 1920x1200 pixels, shockproof glass
- Camera: 8.1 MP main with autofocus, 2.2 MP front
- Optional: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, waterproof IP58 case
- Battery: 6000mAh
- Dimensions: 266x172x6.4 mm
- Weight: 439g
- Device price: 26,000 rubles. / 8500 UAH
Equipment
The box is made in the standard Sony style.Equipment:
- Charger
- microUSB 2.0 cable
- Set of instructions and warranty card
- Headset may be available depending on model
Appearance and usability
Sony remains true to its style and the Xperia Tablet Z2 is easily recognizable as any flagship of the Japanese company. The skeleton of the tablet is made of aluminum, which allows you to achieve such a low weight of the device. By the way, in comparison with its predecessor, the device has become 50 grams lighter. In addition to its low weight, only 439 grams, the thickness of the device is also surprising - 6.4 mm, which is per millimeter, and sometimes even slightly less than that of all competitors.The tablet looks amazing. The use of soft-touch plastic on the back was a slight departure from the OmniBalance style, where glass was usually used, but it did not harm the appearance in the least.
The feeling when you hold the Xperia Tablet Z2 in your hands is simply unforgettable, it is difficult to say that this is a 10-inch device in front of you. It is really very light and thin, and without the use of the rounded edges trick that obscures the real thickness of the case, the Z2 has nothing to hide.
The front panel houses a 10-inch TFT display protected by Sony's proprietary shockproof glass. The coating is very scratch-resistant. The bezels around the screen are unusually wide, which makes the screen appear smaller than it actually is. 
Above the screen is a silvery company logo, a 2.2 MP front camera and a barely noticeable light sensor.
To the right and left of the screen, you can see small cuts, these are stereo speakers.
On the top edge of the device, you can see a black insert with rounded edges - this is an infrared port for controlling household appliances. Next to it there is a hole for an additional microphone and a couple of plugs.
Under the caps there is a microUSB 2.0 connector, a slot for a memory card and a SIM card. The plugs are part of the water protection system.
You can charge the tablet without connecting a cable. To do this, you need a special docking station and a connector, which is located on the bottom edge of the device.
In addition, a 3.5 mm headset jack is located at the bottom. He clearly does not belong there, while using the headset you always want to turn the tablet upside down.
On the left side there is a proprietary lock button and a volume rocker.
Right in the center of the rear panel is the company logo, in the upper right corner of the 8MP main camera, and slightly below it is the NFC logo.
As mentioned above, the tablet is protected from water and dust according to the IP58 standard. According to the IP58 standard, the device can be submerged for a long time to a depth of more than 1 meter.
The build quality is excellent, there are no squeaks or similar flaws here.
Screen
Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is equipped with a 10.1-inch IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The number of dpi is 224, which is less than the iPad Air (264) or Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 (299). The screen clarity is sufficient, but from a marketing point of view, it is already insufficient, because the last generation of the device uses exactly the same resolution.
When creating the screen, Triluminos and X-Reality Engine technologies were used, which migrated from Sony Bravia TVs. Of course, according to the company, this is the best color reproduction, as close to reality as possible. Triluminos is responsible for improved color depth, while X-Reality analyzes photos and videos and automatically adjusts for them.
The color rendition here is really at its best, for those who may not think it is the same, the white balance setting is in the tablet's parameters. The viewing angles are maximum, while the screen does not fade or change shades.
Of course, there is an oleophobic coating that is designed to repel greasy fingerprints and make it easier to wipe the screen. There is also an anti-glare coating here, but it does not do its job perfectly. In direct sunlight, the screen seems too glossy, due to the large amount of glare, it becomes difficult to read from the tablet.
The brightness range is very wide, which makes it comfortable to use the device in almost any light. The automatic backlight control function works adequately and without sudden jumps. In the settings there is an item "Smart backlight", which blocks the shutdown of the screen while you are looking at it.
Multi-touch supports 10 simultaneous touches, works quickly and flawlessly.
System
Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat system. The manufacturer promised that the firmware for the recently released Android 5.0, available only in the Developer Preview version, will soon appear.
The interface of the tablet has a proprietary look, but it should be said that the changes compared to the stock version are minimal. The company limited itself to redrawing standard elements, using its own font and keyboard. In terms of "cleanliness" of the system, Sony is second, perhaps, only to Motorola, which supplies its smartphones with stock Android.
The biggest difference will be only the presence of the right panel in the main menu, "pulling out" which you can customize the sorting and appearance of this menu.
Sony's signature keyboard looks very stylish, but otherwise it's just a keyboard.
Performance
The heart of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is the Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 processor, a fellow Snapdragon 800 with 30% more graphics performance. The amount of RAM is 3 GB. These characteristics are sufficient for the most demanding games with maximum graphics settings. At the moment, there are simply no games that could fully unleash the potential of the chipset. Paired with the proprietary Dualshock 3 joystick, the tablet becomes a serious gaming platform.
Test results in various benchmarks:
Antutu Benchmark 5.1: 39992
Quadrant 2.1.1: 17683
RL Benchmark SQL 1.3: 21.392 sec
BenchmarkPi 1.11: 154 ms
Linpack 1.2.8: 714.689 MFlops
Sunsiped Chrome 1.0.2: 1017.8 ms
Epic Citadel UHQ 1.07: 52.1 fps
Basemark ES 2.0 Taiji 1.2: 59.59 fps
Basemark X High 1.1: 12554
Basemark OS II 1.0.1.0: 1070
Antutu and Quadrant
Basemark X High
Real Racing 3
Dead trigger 2
Autonomy of work
The battery capacity of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is 6000 mAh, which is about 30% less than the competition. Regardless, the energy management system is designed to squeeze all the juice out of the battery and use it as efficiently as possible.
Optimizing the system allowed us to outstrip all competitors in terms of battery life. Our tests have shown that the tablet can withstand 13 hours and 35 minutes of use on a single charge when surfing the web over Wi-Fi.
Camera
The main camera is equipped with an 8 MP sensor with Exmor RS technology. The camera interface is almost identical to that of the company's top-end smartphones. In the settings, you can change ISO, white balance and other settings.
In addition to the usual shooting modes such as panorama, burst, face and smile detection, there are several exotic ones:
- Defocusing the background - will allow you to take photos almost like professional photographers with large lenses. The function works quite tolerably, although sometimes it messes up;
Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP supports the ultra-low power ANT + mode, which is commonly used for various sports accessories and similar priblud.
Xperia Z2 Tablet supports the NFC standard, which is just gaining popularity. The IR port allows you to control any home equipment, from the air conditioner and TV, uploading the most fashionable and sophisticated audio systems. The app has a really huge catalog of devices.
The tablet supports work with the standard PlayStation 3 joystick - Dualshock 3.
Outcome
Sony has a long history of designing great devices and the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is an example. The article repeatedly repeated the words "thin" and "light" - this is perhaps the most striking distinguishing feature of this tablet. Coupled with a great design, the Xperia Tablet Z2 gives the impression of a premium and expensive product, and water resistance is its special feature. Have you never used your tablet by the pool or in the kitchen?
Of course, there were also some drawbacks. The camera, which is the weak point of any tablet, is no exception here either. Obviously, camera quality was sacrificed in the pursuit of slimming down.
Without a doubt, the tablet will be a good buy and justifies its cost.
Pros:
- Waterproof case
- Weight and design
- Battery life
- Wide functionality
- Average camera quality
- Imperfect anti-stick coating
- High price
It has become even thinner and lighter, received a fresh top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 graphics and 3 GB of RAM. The design and characteristics of the Full HD screen remain the same, as well as the ability to choose between black and white versions of the design, two options for built-in memory and the presence of an LTE modem with support for voice calls.
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 comes in a calmly designed cardboard box, in which you will find not only accompanying documentation and a 7.5W charger with a detachable USB cable, but also a complete wired headset. When buying a tablet, you can choose a black or white version of the design, a modification for 16 or 32 GB, as well as a “Wi-Fi only” version or with a built-in 4G / LTE modem with support for voice calls.
Traditionally, a huge number of branded accessories are offered, which, if desired, can be purchased separately: several types of docking stations, including those with acoustics and a built-in charger, a regular stand cover and stand cover with an integrated keyboard; remote control combined with a headset; DUALSHOCK 3 game controller; as well as a classic wired headset and a detachable stereo microphone.
Design, connectors
Externally, the second generation of the Z-series is almost indistinguishable from the first - it uses the same airy OmniBalance design with an emphasis on symmetry, miniaturization and tactile user experience. Believe it or not, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 has become even lighter and thinner than its predecessor, now weighing in at about 440 grams and only 6.4 mm thick.
The case is still protected from the ingress of dust and water in accordance with the requirements of IP55 / 58 standards, which allows you to easily take the tablet to a sandy beach, swim with it in fresh water for up to 30 minutes and dive to a depth of 1.5 meters for underwater shots ... The only condition is that all connectors and slots must be tightly covered with appropriate plugs, only the audio port cost without additional protection.
The main panel of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is covered with durable tempered glass with an oleophobic coating. Its upper part contains the manufacturer's logo, a 2.2 megapixel front camera, a light indicator and an indicator that is invisible in passive mode, which displays the battery charge level and signals missed system events. In the two lower corners of the panel there are narrow slots of the stereo speakers. When the screen is turned on, a solid width of the matrix bezel catches your eye, such a solution is perhaps not very elegant, but it allows you not to worry about false clicks with any type of grip.
The back panel made of soft-touch plastic is absolutely flat, here you can find the name of the Sony brand and the Xperia family, as well as the mark of the NFC module and the main 8 megapixel camera with the proprietary Exmor RS matrix.
All available controls and connectors of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 are placed on the thin silver edges of the case. In the middle of the left side you can find a metal power button and a volume rocker, but the opposite side is empty. On the bottom edge there is a combined audio port and a proprietary connector for connecting to docking stations.
And finally, hidden under the covers are slots for a MicroSIM phone card and a MicroSD memory card, as well as the main micro-USB connector. An infrared sensor and a microphone slot can also be found.
Functionality, interface
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is equipped with a proprietary 10-inch TRILUMINOS IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and technologies to improve the quality of Live Color and X-Reality. The backlight brightness is adjusted automatically or manually, in the range from 10 to 370 cd / m2, and the white balance can also be adjusted. The capacitive touch layer supports up to 10 simultaneous touches.
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 model is based on a powerful hardware platform consisting of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor with an operating frequency of 2.3 GHz, top-end graphics Adreno 330 and 3 GB of RAM. As a result, system and gaming performance is off the charts, making it one of the fastest Android tablets to date.
For data storage, 16 or 32 GB of memory is available, plus the capacity of a microSD card. In addition to standard Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the tablet is equipped with a GPS module, an NFC sensor and an optional LTE modem with support for voice calls. From a full charge of the 6000 mAh battery, the tablet can work 4-5 hours under maximum load and about 10 hours in casual use (reading, browsing, video).
Battery life
| Mode | Battery discharge in 2 hours |
Estimated working time (from 100% to 0%), h: min |
| Music | 1% | 200:00 |
| Reading | 21% | 9:30 |
| Navigation | 26% | 7:40 |
| HD video viewing | 14% | 14:15 |
| Watching HD Videos from Youtube | 20% | 10:00 |
| 549 points | 3:46 | |
| Game (GFXBench) | 1509 points (27.0 fps) | 5:43 |
The% value displays the percentage of the battery discharged during 2 hours of testing, the approximate operating time is obtained by linear extrapolation based on 2 hours of operation in this mode. You can read more about the testing methodology here -.
Playing video files
| Codec \ Name | UltraHD4K.mp4 | Neudergimie.mkv | GranTurismo.mp4 | Spartacus.mkv | ParallelUniverse.avi |
| Video | MPEG4 Video (H264) 3840 × 2160 29.92fps, 19.4 Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920 × 816 23.98fps, 10.1Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920 × 1080 60fps, 19.7Mbit / s, 20 Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280 × 720 29.97fps, 1.8 Mbit / s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280 × 536 24.00fps 2.8 Mbit / s |
| Audio | AAC 44100Hz stereo 124kbps | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo | AAC 48000Hz stereo 48kbps | Dolby AC3 44100Hz stereo | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo 256kbps |
The tablet runs on the Android 4.4 operating system, supplemented by a nice software shell and pre-installed branded applications. Despite the updated interface, the control logic remains the same, so you won't have to get used to controlling the tablet for a long time.
Video review of the tablet Sony Xperia Tablet Z2
Outcomes
All in all, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is a stylish, thin and light 10-inch tablet with a highly productive hardware platform, the protected case of which will allow you to feel equally confident in your home living room or on the waterfront.
The product was provided for testing by Sony, www.sony.ua
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 16GB LTE / 4G (White) SGP521 Notify when on sale |
| Type of | Tablet |
| Screen diagonal, inches | 10,1 |
| Matrix | IPS |
| Screen cover type | glossy |
| Screen resolution | 1920x1200 |
| Touch Panel Type | capacitive |
| Multi touch | + (10 point touch) |
| CPU | Qualcomm MSM8974-AB |
| Kernel type | Krait 400 |
| Frequency, GHz | 2,3 |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Graphics | Adreno 330 |
| Pre-installed OS | Android 4.4 |
| RAM, GB | 3 |
| Built-in memory, GB | 16 |
| External ports | |
| Card reader | microSD / SDHC |
| Front-camera | 2.2MP |
| Rear camera | 8.1MP |
| Orientation sensor | + |
| Built-in speakers | + (stereo) |
| Dock station | — |
| Stylus included | — |
| Ethernet | — |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b / g / n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| 3G / 4G module (LTE) | + |
| GSM / 3G / 4G (LTE) standards | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, LTE (Band I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, XIII, XVII, XX) |
| Voice communication in GSM / 3G networks | — |
| Gps | + (GLONASS) |
| NFC | + |
| Battery capacity, mAh | 6000 |
| Weight, g | 439 |
| Dimensions, mm | 172x266x6.4 |
| Other | |
| Body color | White |
| Bezel color | black |
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet looks almost unchanged and remains similar to its predecessor Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The same faceted rectangle, wide side frames - almost 2.5 cm on all sides, which makes the device visually appear long and wide. But the tablet is very thin and looks fragile because of this, however, this really affected the rigidity of the device: we found that the plastic case of the device starts to creak slightly if you press on the edges, and even bends a little. The back panel is made of matte plastic, which won't slip in your hands. Its color may differ, there are black and white options to choose from, a white model came to our tests. On the back is the camera lens, and right below it is the NFC icon - here is the NFC detection area.
It is better to use the tablet in landscape mode, this is also hinted at by the Sony inscriptions on both sides of the device. There are no buttons on the front side, only virtual buttons at the bottom of the display, which is covered with a protective glass. The slots for memory cards and micro-SIM cards, micro-USB connector are covered with caps, because the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, like the previous Sony Xperia Tablet Z, is waterproof. It is not very convenient to constantly open and close the caps, it is good that at least the headphone jack did without them.
We tested the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet for water resistance: the tablet can really be wet, doused, kept under running water and even submerged under water, of course, after closing the caps. He passed our tests. The device is protected against moisture and liquids in accordance with IP55 and IP58, which means that it can be immersed in water for half an hour to a depth of 1.5 meters.
The model can be purchased in black and white.
Dimensions and weight - 4.3
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet dropped over 60 grams and weighs only 430 g, by the way, it is lighter than the Apple iPad Air, such a tablet will clearly not weigh down your luggage or bag. The dimensions of the model - 26.6 × 17.2 × 0.66 cm - the length and width remain the same, but the thickness has slightly decreased. This is a 10-inch model after all, so it will be difficult to operate it with one hand.
Ports and interfaces - 5.0
With ports and interfaces, the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is more than fine, there is only no HDMI connector, but with a USB port that supports MHL technology for simultaneous charging and video transfer, it is not needed. On the upper end to the left of the center there are two plugs, under one there is a micro-USB 2.0 connector with MHL support, under the other there are slots for micro-SD and micro-SIM cards, on the left, at the very edge of the tablet is the device antenna zone, on the right is infrared sensor and microphone. The right end is empty. Where is the headset jack? To our surprise, it is located in a rather unexpected place - at the bottom end, together with the magnetic connector of the charging station, which, by the way, is not included in the package. Such an arrangement of the audio jack may seem inconvenient, but in practice it did not bother us, and you can always flip or turn the tablet in any direction.
However, it is worth noting that not all headphones can fit, the device may ask you to use another headset. In addition, there is a spicy subtlety of translation, during our tests we found a pop-up inscription: "Headphones are connected."
The model has a full set of wireless interfaces, everything that is found on tablets, and even a little more: Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP support, Wi-Fi (a / b / g / n / ac), A-GPS receiver with GLONASS support, so as not to get lost anywhere, an LTE modem, as well as NFC with an infrared port for controlling home appliances. By the way, Sony Xperia Tablet Z had an identical set of interfaces, from a 4G modem to NFC.
Performance - 3.9
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet performed very well in both synthetic tests and daily use. The tablet is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB quad-core processor, clocked at 2.3 GHz, with an Adreno 330 graphics chip. Separately, we can mention 3 GB of RAM, which so far we have met only on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. Our tests, each run five times, show the average of five iterations.
In the Geekbench 3 benchmark, the tablet scored 2755 points in Multi-Core tests, which is slightly lower, but roughly on par with the results of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 and Apple iPad Air. In the SunSpider benchmark - 1038 milliseconds, it's not even clear why it takes so long. For example, Apple iPad mini with Retina, Apple iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 completed the test much faster. The graphics chip has one of the highest results at the beginning of 2014, for example, 27 fps in the T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 test from the GFXBenchmark benchmark, only Nokia Lumia 2520 received the same amount. Unlike Lumia 2520, Sony can even be equipped with many applications. in which you can use the capabilities of the filling. The results of synthetic tests are at a decent level, with daily use the tablet does not slow down, even in heavy games.
The volume of internal memory is 16 or 32 GB, there is support for memory cards up to 64 GB.
Display - 4.3
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has no major changes: the same 10.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels is good results. This, in our opinion, of course, is not a clear Retina, like Apple tablets and Samsung flagships, but it is also quite decent and clear: 224 pixels per inch, individual pixels are "cut through" only if the tablet is very close to the eyes. Wide viewing angles allow you to show the picture for a small company, and the color gamut almost coincides with the sRGB standard, just a little short of the blue area. The manufacturer has applied TRILUMINOS technology commonly used in Sony TVs. It expands the color spectrum of the screen in the red and green areas, which, in any case, does not contradict our measurements.
However, it is worth noting that during our tests, the touchscreen puzzled us a little: sometimes it seemed to fall asleep and did not feel the touch. True, this trouble passed after the software update offered by the system almost immediately after the first launch - the touch panel began to work accurately and quickly, however, not better than the flagships of other companies we tested. In landscape mode, the pop-up keyboard, together with virtual control keys, covers more than half of the display, but words are typed on it easily and conveniently.
The maximum measured brightness turned out to be slightly higher than average values - 410 cd / m2, the brightness distribution is at the average level - 89% (for more details, see the table above), and the contrast is above average - 1037: 1. The display, in our opinion, is good, albeit without the fashionable resolution with a huge number of pixels per inch.
Battery - 4.6
The battery of the new Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is overall better than its predecessor. The device lasted 4 hours 22 minutes in our tests. in load mode (Sony Xperia Tablet Z - 5 hours 49 minutes), which is not surprising, since the battery capacity is the same, 6000 mAh, but the processor has become much more powerful, and therefore consumes more. In the minimum load mode, the tablet lasted 21 hours and 25 minutes. HD video Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet demonstrated almost three and a half hours longer - 10 hours 59 minutes, this is a good result and a big step forward for this young and interesting line of tablets.
However, in our tests, the tablet charges very slowly. For example, in games, the battery discharges faster than it charges from the mains; while charging, it asks to reduce the use of the device. In our tests, the device was charged up to 10% in 24 minutes, and fully charged in almost 5 hours.
Software
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet runs on the latest version of Android 4.2.2 Kitkat. In our opinion, the most interesting pre-installed on the tablet is an application for controlling home devices using an infrared port, a couple of programs "for connection" with devices such as Smart Connect, Xperia Link for connecting to the Internet via an Xperia phone (this is a very exclusive program ) and Throw function for playing media content on other devices.
We were pleasantly surprised by the presence of the OfficeSuite 7.4 Pro office suite, compatible with Microsoft Office 365, there is also a simple image editor Pixlr Express, Xperia Lounge - for accessing various new content, the choice of which seemed to us not rich. The PlayStation Now service is also available, which did not work the first time in our tests. It will allow you to play the Play Station game if you have a broadband connection to the network. There are also typical applications, for example, for downloading movies, watching media content, reading books, social networks, etc.
Cameras - 5.0
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has two good cameras by tablet standards. The rear camera has 8 megapixels, Exmor RS sensor, autofocus, HDR (high dynamic range), face and smile detection, panoramic shots, and more, including an auto mode that recognizes up to 36 types of shooting conditions for those who doesn't want to dig into the settings. In good light, the rear camera, in our opinion, can produce more or less good shots, but it cannot take professional shots. The front camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels is designed for video calls and copes with its task with dignity. By the way, both cameras are capable of recording video in Full HD resolution.
