Sony Xperia Z 4 tablets. "The world's lightest" tablet Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Sony presented their new large tablet Xperia Z4 Tablet. The device received all the best that was in its predecessor, but acquired new and much more powerful and modern hardware. Enough performance and memory!

The design of the device is reminiscent of the Xperia Z2 Tablet. Most of the visual innovations affected only the frames: now they have become rounded, as in Xperia smartphone Z3. The rest is light, evolutionary changes. As before, the device is protected from dust and moisture according to IP65/68 standards.

The most important thing is that the tablet has become as much as 0.3 mm thinner than its almost one-year-old brother and now the thickness is only 6.1 mm. The remaining dimensions have also changed slightly to improve compactness. Let's look at the plate below.

	Height	Width	Thickness	Weight
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet				393 g (LTE version)
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Apple iPad Air 2	169,5			444 (version with SIM card)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5	177,3	247,3

Now briefly about the main hardware innovations. The built-in 2K resolution display is now 40% brighter and delivers 130% sRGB color.

The processor labeled 810 is 50 percent more productive than the previous solution (Snapdragon 805), and the version in the Z2 Tablet (801) is out of the question.

The battery capacity has not undergone any changes in the direction of increase, but the press release says that the device is capable of continuously playing video for 17 hours. What video, with what settings, is not specified.

For clarity, I quote comparison technical characteristics Sony Xperia Z2 and Z4 Tablet (changes highlighted in red):

	Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet	Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (4 cores) with a frequency of 2.3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (64 bit, 8 cores) 2 GHz
Video chip	Adreno 330	Adreno 430
RAM	3 GB	3 GB
Data store	16 GB (varies depending on version)	32 GB (varies depending on version)
Memory card support	Yes (Micro SD up to 64 GB)	Yes (Micro SD up to 128 GB)
Display	10.1’’, resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels	10.1’’, resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Main camera	8.1 MP	8.1 MP
Front-camera	2.2 MP	5 MP with wide-angle lens
Battery	6000 mAh	6000 mAh
Moisture protection	Yes (IP55 and IP58)	Yes ( IP65 and IP68)
OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Networks	2G, 3G, 4G (LTE)	2G, 3G, 4G (LTE)
Navigation	aGPS / Glonass	aGPS
Wireless interfaces	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4. 1
Connectors		USB (2.0, OTG), 3.5 audio output, Smart Connect

The device will be available in June this year. There are only two options to choose from: black and white modifications.

Money question on this moment remains open, but according to one French website prices for Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet will look like this:

• €549 will have to be paid for the most common Wi-Fi modification of the device
• The option with LTE will cost €649
• the same amount will have to be paid for a Wi-Fi tablet, complete with a Bluetooth keyboard (more on that later)
• and already €749 - this is the maximum version of the device with LTE support and the same keyboard included.

This is how the Sony Xperia tablet came out...

As additional accessories, the company reported the release of a specially designed BKB50 keyboard. It is wireless (Bluetooth and NFC), has a built-in touchpad and is relatively lightweight - 383 grams. In terms of area, it almost completely corresponds to a tablet: 254 mm in length and 170 mm in width.

The built-in 430 mAh battery ensures that the charge level is maintained for one month, subject to daily use of about two hours a day.

Nothing is clear about the price yet. previous version(BKB10) now costs 5,290 rubles, so some conclusions can already be drawn.

One more useful accessory is a special case Style Cover Stand (model SCR32), which in addition to its protective properties can also serve as a stand. As for the cost of the case, you can again rely on the model for the Z2 Tablet: SCR12 in company store can be purchased for 2,990 rubles.

Additionally, it became known that in retail it will be possible to find a set of the tablet itself and a special Bluetooth keyboard under the symbol BKB50 for it. The issue price is almost 52,990 rubles. Now it’s worth thinking about which package to choose and whether it’s worth it buy gadget for the indicated price or wait for the price level for it to decrease.

Release date: mid-June 2015 46,990 rubles for the version with LTE and 41,990 for the model with only Wi-Fi

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet, in our opinion, looks nice. But him appearance evokes a feeling of déjà vu: we saw the same thing last year with the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. The tablets are not easy to distinguish from each other: they have similar shapes and sizes, a matte plastic back, the same round power button and speakers on the front panel. There are few changes: metal corners were added along the edges of the body, the camera lens “slid” a little lower. The cap was removed from the tablet’s USB connector and moved to the right, proudly calling it “Cap-less USB” (a hint of water resistance in the absence of a cap on the port). Because of this, the wireless charging connector has disappeared from below.

As before, the body is predominantly plastic, and the screen is covered protective glass. The build quality was good for thin tablet: Nothing crunches, although it bends slightly if pressed. The main feature, as always, is the water resistance of the case - you can pour water on it or even immerse it to a depth of one and a half meters.

In this case, the scenario with full immersion It is not the main one for use, you should not go too far with bathing the device. So, after another immersion in water, our tablet malfunctioned. Apparently, a drop accidentally got into the headphone jack: every half second the tablet displayed a message that someone was plugging headphones into it. After some time, the device simply began to turn off and on endlessly. As a result, we had to use proprietary utilities to restore the system. After this, the tablet worked fine, but all personal data and settings were lost.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet can be purchased in black and white colors.

Dimensions and weight - 4.5

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest tablets in the world with such a diagonal. The device has become a little thinner - the case thickness reaches 6.3 mm (slightly thicker Apple iPad Air 2). In addition, Samsung has already announced the world's thinnest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S2.

The device weighs only 387 grams (the predecessor Z2 weighed 430 grams), which is almost 80 grams less than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. The tablet breaks the “psychological threshold” of 400 grams, which we have not yet seen in a 10-inch device.

Ports and interfaces - 4.8

As always, Sony has equipped its top-end Xperia Z4 Tablet with the most advanced set of wireless interfaces:

• Dual-band Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac) with Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA support
• LTE and telephony capabilities (you can call from a 10-inch tablet)
• NFC chip
• Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP support
• A-GPS together with GLONASS and Chinese Beidou
• FM radio.

At the same time, the tablet is almost no different from its predecessor - except that the SIM card size has now become “Nano”, the IR port has been removed, and the Bluetooth version has changed from 4.0 to 4.1.

The location of connectors and buttons is as follows:

• On the left side are the power and volume keys
• On the right - Micro-USB 2.0 with support for MHL 3.0 (for video transmission)
• At the top there is a Mini-jack for headphones and a slot for Micro-SD and Nano-SIM cards
• The bottom edge is empty.

Performance - 4.6

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet is one of the record holders in terms of performance and is second only to the Apple iPad Air 2. Despite the cool characteristics (3 GB random access memory and top filling), its power also has a downside.

The fact is that the tablet has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, which is notorious for overheating. Its features are visible in the benchmark results: at first the hardware shows the highest results, but after several iterations the case begins to heat up, and test scores begin to drop by 20-40%. However, in general, this does not affect the overall performance during daily use - the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet works vigorously. Games like NOVA 3 and Asphalt 8 load quickly and run smoothly. In benchmarks, the tablet shows top results:

• Epic Citadel - 47.1 fps on ultra-high settings and a resolution of 2560x1504 pixels. After several iterations - only 34.6 fps;
• Basemark OS II - 1639 points, after a short warm-up - 1562;
• Google Octane - on average, the browser benchmark showed 7165 points;
• Sunspider - 745 ms, which is quite fast; if you let the tablet warm up, it takes almost twice as long - 1381 ms;
• GeekBench 3 - 4372 points, after several iterations the result drops to 3600 points;
• AnTuTu 5 - 57,500 points, when heating - 46,819;
• 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited - 25,215, after several iterations - already 21,598

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet is one of the most powerful tablets available today. At the same time, its performance clearly suffers due to overheating, and according to benchmark results it is inferior to the iPad Air 2, in some places it is slightly behind, and in others it lags behind very much.

Display - 4.8

The tablet's display is definitely pleasing to the eye; it is one of the best on the market. Compared to its predecessor, the screen resolution has been increased from Full HD to Quad HD (2560x1600 pixels). Also, the viewing angles of the Sony Xperia Z4 have become slightly wider. Moreover, if for smartphones this resolution is excessive, then for a 10-inch tablet this is relevant and is still noticeable to the eye - the picture becomes much clearer. Pixel density has increased from 224 to 299 per inch, which is sharper than the 8-inch Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. The display is covered with protective glass. It is also indicated that an oleophobic coating is used, but it does not help much - the screen is constantly streaked.

The maximum measured brightness of the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet was 403 cd/m2, the result, like last year, is slightly above average. At the same time, it has almost no glare and is easily readable outdoors on a sunny day. The minimum brightness is about 4 cd/m2, which is comfortable for reading in the dark. The contrast also turned out to be at a good level - 845:1, although most top-end tablets, and even its predecessor, show a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and higher. The brightness distribution of the Xperia Z4 turned out to be quite uniform - 90%. The display color gamut is slightly wider than standard sRGB. As a result, it fibs a little with colors, and we can only call color accuracy average. Separately, we note the white balance adjustment for three colors and adaptive brightness control (auto-brightness). It works quite quickly, using a sensor near the lens.

Battery - 4.0

Time battery life We rated the device a solid four. The tablet lasts a long time, but sits down faster than top competitors like the Apple iPad Air 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. The battery capacity remains the same as that of the Tablet Z2 - 6000 mAh.

In load mode, the tablet lasted just under 4 hours in our tests, losing to the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (5.5 hours), Apple iPad Air 2 (4 hours) and even the Xperia Z2 Tablet (4 hours 20 minutes). A video marathon with a display brightness of 150 cd/m2 discharged the tablet in 9 hours, although the manufacturer promises twice as much, up to 17 hours! In minimum load mode, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z4 worked for almost 20 hours, this is not the most outstanding result, at the level of the Apple iPad Air 2.

To fully charge the tablet (included) Charger for 1.5 A) takes 5.5 hours. The process is quite slow, and some applications even pop up a message that the device is draining faster than it is charging. To save energy, there are Stamina modes (limiting performance, deactivating applications, Wi-Fi and mobile data) and Low Battery Mode (saving on everything, including screen brightness).

Software

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet runs on operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop. Thanks to branded shell from Sony, all the icons, keyboard and desktops look quite unusual. The tablet can make calls, connect to Play Station 4, adjust white balance in three colors, and can also be configured for multiple users. One interesting thing is that when you press the Menu button, you can launch a number of applications in a separate small window, for example, a browser, music or a timer. If desired, you can add other applications or widgets from Play Market. What looks normal on the Sony Xperia Z3+ smartphone is already a bit small on a 10-inch screen.

In our opinion, Sony tablet The Xperia Z4 Tablet is still “crowded” with applications, this can be seen even by the fact that only 22 GB of 32 GB is available to the user. At the same time, they can hardly be called superfluous: these are various multimedia services, navigation from Garmin, a remote control application for a TV, simple applications for image and video processing, and so on. You can literally remove several applications from them.

Cameras - 5.0

The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet uses good, by tablet standards, 8 and 5 MP cameras. The rear camera with autofocus is suitable for side-by-side shots and shoots approximately like an average smartphone camera with the same resolution. It only lacks a flash, but it can shoot panoramas, “stabilize” the image, and it has HDR. It is also capable of recording Full HD video. Note that in “super auto mode”, which is the default, the resolution is “cut” to 6 MP.

Frontal Sony camera The 5MP Xperia Z4 Tablet does a good job of taking advanced selfies - something that's still unusual for tablets. It also has HDR and image stabilization, as well as the ability to shoot Full HD video.

As always, both cameras are equipped with a bunch of modes, the most fun of which is virtual effects on photos and videos: a scene with dinosaurs, gnomes, masks, and so on. You can also download individual scenes, for example, with a dragon, as in the posted video.

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Tablet Sony Xperia The Tablet Z4, the price of which is no less than 35 thousand, at a quick glance is very similar to the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 tablet, its price is 10,000 lower: the same monitor size, the cameras are very similar, identical amounts of memory. Is it worth paying extra and is there a significant difference in these two models? In this material we will analyze in detail the main technical parameters of the devices and make a comparison.

Note that the first generation, Sony Xperia Tablet Z, the price of which does not exceed 20,000, is equipped with a 10.1-inch ND screen. It has rear and front optics, a quad-core APQ8064 processor. It is worse than in other representatives of the review; there is 1024 MB less RAM. But it's still modern device with good speed.

Prices in online stores:

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 and Z3 tablets - prices and specifications

You can buy a Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 tablet for 20 – 24.5 thousand rubles. Unlike its predecessor, it integrates the MSM8974AB. Together with 3 GB of RAM, the device demonstrates excellent performance.

The 10.1” IPS monitor is protected by scratch-resistant glass. It is produced using the same technologies as Bravia TV screens. As a result, we see a clear, colorful, contrasting picture, deep black colors.

The 8 MP rear and 2 MP selfie lenses have an eight-fold zoom, HD media recording, intelligent detection of faces and smiles, shooting conditions, Sweep Panorama and HDR technologies.

A similar chip is integrated into the Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Tablet, the price of which is almost identical to the Tablet Z 2. Several configurations are available with ROM sizes of 16 and 32 GB, with support for Wi-Fi only or with LTE.

The display diagonal has been reduced to eight inches. Many users want to buy a Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact tablet because of its improved photographic abilities. With the same resolutions, it additionally gained video and image stabilization functions, a burst shooting option, the ability to add geotags and focus on specific object. Battery capacity is 4500 mAh. This is lower than in other configurations: even the Sony Xperia Tablet Z tablet, whose price is much lower, had a 6000 mAh battery. However, the device demonstrates long-term performance thanks to the presence of the energy-saving Stamina mode.

Prices in online stores:

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	If you have a budget of 35-50,000 and are ready to spend it on the purchase, we recommend buying a Sony Xperia Tablet Z4 tablet. It should immediately be said about the improved performance due to the use of the eight-core MSM8994 CPU. The amount of RAM remained unchanged. The optics have the same functions and settings. Among the differences is a modified selfie camera, now 5 megapixels, video recording in 4K format. The new product has a 2K screen resolution. Experts claim that the display has become 40% brighter. The use of the Wi-Fi a/c standard with MIMO support makes the Internet connection speed 1.5 times higher. This allows you to completely eliminate delays when playing streaming media files and reduce file transfer times. The advanced version has a 4G module, while the standard version only has Wi-Fi. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z5 tablet, which will cost (according to authoritative sources) at least a thousand dollars, is currently not available for sale. It was announced at the MWC 2016 exhibition, but the company does not provide any information regarding the release date, nor is there a presentation on the official website. tell friends

As devices, tablets were originally created for active use of the Internet. To connect to it, all tablets support wireless network WiFi. The disadvantage of such devices is that they are not widely distributed. WiFi networks. To overcome this drawback, some tablet models are equipped with 3G or 4G modems. 4G tablets are not inferior to smartphones in terms of Internet connection capabilities, and some devices allow, among other things, voice calls. This feature makes tablets truly versatile devices. Big screen great for watching videos, surfing the Internet and even typing text in editors, since the large screen keyboard Tablets are much more convenient than what is used in smartphones.
Modern 4G modems can operate in both 3G/4G modes and slower modes if you find yourself in an area of ​​poor reception. Almost universal access to global network allows you to always be in the know latest news, find the fastest route laid by modern navigation systems based on traffic conditions, quickly share photos and videos via social networks.

A tablet is a high-quality and convenient device for games, work, surfing the Internet and other tasks. However, in modern world Without a slot for a SIM card and the ability to work in fourth generation networks (4G, LTE), devices of this class are almost not in demand.

And all because the built-in LTE module in the tablet allows you to communicate with friends, watch movies online and access all kinds of resources not only through home network Wi-Fi, but also anywhere in the world, be it public transport or the beach. It is for this reason that we decided to compile a review best tablets with 4G having good characteristics, stylish design and high-quality assembly.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T719

Our TOP opens with an extremely attractive solution from Samsung. The Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is a great device in every way. At a cost of just over 20,000 rubles this model offers a powerful Snapdragon 652 chip operating at 1.8 GHz, Adreno 510 graphics and 3 gigabytes of RAM. According to reviews of the tablet on the forums, it copes well with any task, be it downloading large quantity pages in the browser or heavy games. At the same time, maximum pleasure from using the device is ensured by a high-quality 8-inch matrix with an amazing resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. The screen of this stylish and powerful tablet using Super AMOLED Plus technology, which guarantees an impeccable picture and 14 hours of battery life in video playback mode from a built-in 4000 mAh battery.

Advantages:

• Attractive design
• Quality matrix
• Excellent autonomy
• Hardware and performance
• Device weight and thickness
• Cell phone mode

Flaws:

• Not detected

Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular

If you are willing to pay for the luxurious quality of a tablet, then you should definitely choose an iPad with high-speed 4G Internet. This is exactly the case when you can get maximum pleasure from using a portable device. The excellent 7.85-inch matrix, made using Retina technology, has a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels and a pixel density of 326 per inch. Also, this high-quality tablet with 4G and Wi-Fi is equipped with loud stereo speakers, a powerful Apple A8 processor and a couple of gigabytes of RAM. The built-in storage capacity is 128 GB, which will be enough for even the most demanding clients. Thanks to excellent shell and software optimization, Apple iPad mini 4 can easily work for about 9 hours under moderate load.

Advantages:

• Case materials and workmanship
• Color rendition and brightness of the matrix
• Weight and finesse
• Cameras and hardware
• Performance and autonomy

Flaws:

• None

Lenovo Tab 3 Business X70L

If you're looking for a great 4G LTE tablet option under RUB 15,000, then Lenovo's Tab 3 Business X70L is a great choice. The device has 2 GB of RAM and 16 internal memory, a MediaTek processor with 4 cores of 1300 MHz, a slot for microSD cards with a capacity of up to 64 gigabytes, as well as a high-quality 10.1-inch matrix with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. Thanks to not the most demanding hardware and optimal choice of display resolution, Lenovo Tab 3 Business X70L can run on a 7000 mAh battery for approximately 12 hours under average load. This allows you to use this popular tablet with a SIM card for a variety of tasks, including games and work. The only disadvantage we can note is the lack of automatic adjustment of display brightness, which is unacceptable for a modern model.

Advantages:

• Ergonomic design
• Good main camera
• High battery capacity
• "Iron"
• Value for money
• Pretty mediocre build

Flaws:

• Screen brightness must be adjusted manually

Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 LTE

According to the level of attractiveness of their devices for buyers, Huawei company is one of the market leaders. Their new model good tablet phone MediaPad M2 8.0 with 8-core 2 GHz Kirin processor own development outperforms most competitive solutions that can be purchased for a similar price. The amount of RAM and internal memory, which are 3 and 32 GB in the device, respectively, did not disappoint here either. Thanks to a full-fledged telephone module, the user will be able to use this tablet as cellular telephone, although with an 8-inch matrix it is more suitable for SMS correspondence than for conversations. The only drawback here is the unstable auto-adjustment of the screen backlight.

Advantages:

• Own unique design
• Build quality and materials
• Performance in gaming and other applications
• Beautiful matrix
• Good sound

Flaws:

• Adjusting the display brightness

ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CNL

ZenPad 10 Z300CNL from ASUS is perhaps the best inexpensive tablet with a 4G module. Its cost is only slightly higher than 12,000 rubles, but for this price the user receives a 4-core Intel processor Atom, powerful G6430 graphics from PowerVR, as well as 2 GB of RAM and 32 gigabytes of internal memory. The built-in storage, by the way, can be expanded using memory cards up to 128 GB. Of course, before purchasing this device, you should take into account that this is an inexpensive tablet for the Internet and movies, which has its own compromises. So the HD resolution for a 10.1-inch matrix may seem insufficient to some users, and the body of this ZenPad 10 model is made not of metal, but of plastic. However, all this is quite subjective, since long-term battery charging will not appeal to even low-demanding users.

Advantages:

• Stylish design
• Good build
• OS with its own ZenUI interface
• Great sound
• Performance
• Built-in storage capacity

Flaws:

• Charging duration

Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 8703X

You can very often find best price and characteristics among solutions offered on the market. At a low cost of 12,000-13,000 rubles, the Tab 3 Plus 8703X model offers consumers a Snapdragon 625 processor, 3 gigabytes of RAM, as well as 16 GB of built-in storage and Adreno 506 graphics. This is also inexpensive, but good tablet It has a slot for two SIM cards and a memory card up to 64 gigabytes. The 8-inch screen of the device with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels has a good reserve of brightness, so it is convenient to use even on a sunny day, and the 4250 mAh battery can provide an average of 7 hours of battery life.

Advantages:

• Performance
• Performance
• Autonomy
• Affordable price
• Display quality
• No heating
• Gaming Features

Flaws:

• Not available for the price

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 SM-T285

With a cost of up to 10,000 rubles on the market, it is difficult to choose a tablet as a navigator for the car and, at the same time, an entertainment station. The task becomes especially difficult if you need a device from a popular rather than a little-known brand. However, you won’t have to think long about which tablet is better to choose, because the ideal option for its price will always be the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 8 GB. It has a 4-core processor with a frequency of 1300 MHz and one and a half gigabytes of RAM. The only thing that will disappoint users is the not too high resolution of the 7-inch matrix and only 8 gigabytes of built-in storage. Despite all the minor shortcomings, the Galaxy Tab A 7.0 is a tablet with the best high-speed Internet capabilities at such an attractive price. is one of best solutions in the category of budget employees presented on the market today. The manufacturer does not spend completely unnecessary funds on a large-scale marketing campaign, which allows them to reduce production costs. Today you can buy a tablet with LTE support, the MultiPad PMT3508 model, at a price of about 5,000 rubles, which is a very attractive offer. The buyer will not receive anything extraordinary for this price, but the 4-core 1.3 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM can easily provide comfortable operation of the browser, instant messengers and simple games. Unfortunately, please good cameras This budget tablet with 4G cannot have a capacious battery. Given the terrible photographic capabilities, they could easily be sacrificed for the sake of autonomy.

Advantages:

• Almost “clean” system
• Good performance for the money
• Connectivity external devices
• Good build
• Decent display quality

Flaws:

• The battery charge lasts for a maximum of 3 hours when watching videos.
• Cameras for show
• No vibration
• Sound quality

Conclusion

If you still haven’t decided on the choice of the optimal tablet for high-speed Internet or entertainment, then our detailed rating can help you with this. It presents excellent solutions from all price segments of the market. At the same time, the review of the best 4G tablets for 2017 included models different sizes, including 10" options suitable for comfortable work. When purchasing a device that supports LTE, keep in mind that the tablet must have capacious battery since when 4G Internet is turned on, battery consumption occurs much faster.