Product comparison · 2 tablets

ASUS MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N

69specifications compared
27differ
42identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:20.3 cm (8")
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:24.6 cm (9.7")
Panel type
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:IPS
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:TFT
Display resolution
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:1024 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:Intel Atom®
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:Snapdragon
Processor model
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:Z3560
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:MSM8916
Processor frequency
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:1.83 GHz
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:1.2 GHz
Maximum memory card size
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:64 GB
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:128 GB
Built-in speaker(s)
- MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A:No
- Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N:Yes

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Comparison of ME581CL-1B050A, SM-T555N
131 specifications	A ASUS MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL-1B050A Model ME581CL-1B050A View product	B Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T555N Model SM-T555N View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	20.3 cm (8")	24.6 cm (9.7")
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	TFT
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	1024 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
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®	Snapdragon
Processor modelDiffers	Z3560	MSM8916
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	1.2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	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	14 x 14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AES, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSSE3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	90 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	LPDDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers	64 GB	128 GB
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Rear camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video recording modes	720p	720p
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.2 MP	2 MP
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network5 differ
Mobile network connection	Yes	Yes
Mobile network generation	4G	4G
3G standardsDiffers	WCDMA	HSPA+, HSUPA, UMTS
4G standard	LTE	LTE
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Near Field Communication (NFC)Differs	Yes	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone outDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design1 differ
Form factor	Slate	Slate
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Device type	Mobile tablet	Mobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionDiffers	4.4	5.0
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	15.2 Wh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	9 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 h
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 h
Talk time (3G) (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	123 mm	242.5 mm
DepthDiffers	7.45 mm	166.8 mm
HeightDiffers	213 mm	7.5 mm
WeightDiffers	299 g	456 g
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard included	No	No
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
2G standards	Edge, GSM	Edge, GSM
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	81194	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Media formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV

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