Product comparison · 2 tablets

ASUS MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom® vs Lenovo Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek

44specifications compared
21differ
23identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:20.3 cm (8")
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:17.8 cm (7")
Display resolution
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:1200 x 800 pixels
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:1280 x 800 pixels
Processor family
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:Intel Atom®
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:Mediatek
Processor model
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:Z3745
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:MT8382
Processor frequency
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:1.33 GHz
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:1.3 GHz
Internal memory type
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:LPDDR3-SDRAM
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:DDR2-SDRAM
Internal storage capacity
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:16 GB
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:8 GB
Compatible memory cards
- MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom®:MicroSD (TransFlash), SDXC
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:MicroSD (TransFlash)

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Comparison of ME181C, A3500
102 specifications	A ASUS MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Intel Atom® Model ME181C View product	B Lenovo Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek Model A3500 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	20.3 cm (8")	17.8 cm (7")
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Display resolutionDiffers	1200 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Mediatek
Processor modelDiffers	Z3745	MT8382
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	1.86 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1SP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Bay Trail	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	32-bit, 64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	17 x 17 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	90 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ARM Cortex-A7
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Rear camera typeKnown for one	Single camera	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording modesKnown for one	1080p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
3G standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HSDPA, HSUPA
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factor	Slate	Slate
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Device type	Mobile tablet	Mobile tablet
Performance2 differ
Position locationDiffers	Yes	No
GLONASSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Differs	Yes	No
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionDiffers	4.4	4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	15.2 Wh	3450 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	9 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	124.9 mm	198 mm
DepthDiffers	211.7 mm	121.2 mm
HeightDiffers	8.3 mm	9.9 mm
Weight	320 g	320 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard included	No	No
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideDiffers	No	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1380	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	80270	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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