Powerful hardware, a good display, a high-quality camera and bright colors are combined with a significantly 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 Samsung's flagship tablets and outperforms them in almost every way. Since there is no competition at the hardware level (judge for yourself - the same Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are used within the same price category), manufacturers are trying to focus on screen quality, design and a number of proprietary features. In the case of Sony, the main feature is the waterproof case.
Diving into transparent glasses is typical marketing window dressing. You wouldn't actually use your tablet underwater. And even if you want to, you’re unlikely to succeed - the touch screen stops working underwater. Much more important in this case is that the Xperia Z2 Tablet can be used with slight carelessness. Rain is coming? It's OK. Dropped in the bathtub? Nothing, it happens. Did your 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 item. It's strange that no one except Sony thinks about this.
Well, besides the emotional component, the bottom line is excellent performance, a wonderful screen, a good camera, a compact and lightweight body and not the best battery life. However, it should be noted that the Z2 Tablet lasts longer than last year's model.
The thinnest, lightest and waterproof are just a small list of adjectives that very accurately describe the tablet from Sony, namely the Xperia Tablet Z2. In this whole series there is one more phrase - the most expensive, or almost the most expensive of all tablets on the market. And of course, perhaps one of the best tablets of 2014. Is this really true and is its price justified?
Specifications:
- Case materials: glass, aluminum, plastic
- Case 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, there may be variations depending on versions
- Processor: quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz
- RAM: 3 GB
- Storage memory: 16 GB + Micro SD (up to 64 GB)
- Screen: capacitive, IPS, 10.1 inches, 1920x1200 pixels, shockproof glass
- Camera: 8.1 MP main with autofocus, 2.2 MP front
- Additionally: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, IP58 waterproof housing
- Battery: 6000 mAh
- Dimensions: 266x172x6.4 mm
- Weight: 439 g
- Device price: 26,000 rub. / 8500 UAH.
Equipment
The box is made in the standard Sony style.Equipment:
- Charger
- microUSB 2.0 cable
- Set of instructions and warranty card
- Depending on the model, a headset may be included
Appearance and ease of use
Sony remains true to its style and the Xperia Tablet Z2 easily recognizes the features of any flagship of the Japanese company. The tablet's skeleton is made of aluminum, which allows the device to be so lightweight. By the way, in comparison with its predecessor, the device has become 50 grams lighter. In addition to its light weight, only 439 grams, the thickness of the device is also surprising - 6.4 mm, which is a millimeter, and sometimes even slightly smaller than that of all competitors.The tablet looks absolutely amazing. The use of soft-touch plastic on the back panel was a slight departure from the OmniBalance style, which usually used glass, but this did not harm the appearance at all.
The feeling when you hold the Xperia Tablet Z2 in your hands is simply unforgettable; it’s hard to say that this is a 10-inch device. It's actually very light and thin, and without using the trick of rounded edges to hide the real thickness of the body, the Z2 has nothing to hide.
The front panel houses a 10-inch TFT display, protected by Sony's own shockproof glass. The coating is very scratch-resistant. The frames around the screen are unusually wide, so visually the screen appears smaller than it actually is. 
Above the screen is a silver 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 slits; these are stereo speakers.
On the top edge of the device you can see a black insert with rounded edges - this is an IR port for controlling household appliances. Next to it there is a hole for an additional microphone and a couple more plugs.
Under the plugs 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 will need a special docking station and a connector, which is located on the bottom edge of the device.
In addition, at the bottom there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset. It clearly doesn’t belong there; when using the headset, you constantly 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 back panel is the company logo, in the upper right corner is the 8 MP main camera, and a little lower from 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 immersed for a long time at a depth of more than 1 meter.
The build quality is excellent, there are no creaks or similar shortcomings here.
Screen
Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is equipped with a 10.1-inch IPS matrix with a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. The number of dots per inch is 224, which is less than that of 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 no longer sufficient, because the previous generation of the device uses exactly the same resolution.
When creating the screen, Triluminos and X-Reality Engine technologies were used, migrated from Sony Bravia TVs. Of course, according to the company, there is the best color rendition, as close to reality as possible. Triluminos is responsible for improved color depth, and X-Reality analyzes photos and videos and automatically adjusts to them.
The color rendition here is really at its best; for those who may not find it so good, you can adjust the white balance in the tablet settings. The viewing angles are maximum, while the screen does not dim or change shades.
Of course, there is an oleophobic coating that is designed to repel greasy fingerprints and make the screen easier to wipe. There is also an anti-reflective coating here, but it does not cope with its task perfectly. In direct sunlight, the screen seems too glossy, and due to the large amount of glare, it becomes difficult to read from the tablet.
The brightness range is very wide, which allows you to comfortably use the device in almost any lighting. The automatic backlight adjustment function works adequately and without sudden jumps. In the settings there is an item “Smart backlight”, which blocks the screen from turning off while you are looking at it.
Multi-touch supports 10 simultaneous touches, works quickly and without flaws.
System
Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 runs Android version 4.4.2 KitKat. The manufacturer promised that firmware for the recently released Android 5.0, which is currently only available in the Developer Preview version, will soon appear.
The tablet interface has a proprietary look, but it is worth saying that the changes compared to the stock version are minimal. The company limited itself to redrawing standard elements and using its own font and keyboard. In terms of “purity” of the system, Sony is perhaps second only to Motorola, which supplies its smartphones with stock Android.
The biggest difference will be the presence of a right panel in the main menu, by “pulling out” which you can customize the sorting and appearance of this menu.
Sony's proprietary 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 brother of the Snapdragon 800 with 30% increased 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 can 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
The battery capacity of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is 6000 mAh, which is about 30% less than that of its competitors. Despite this, the power management system is designed to get the most out of the battery and use it as efficiently as possible.
Optimization of the system allowed it to outstrip all competitors in terms of battery life. Our tests showed that when surfing the web via Wi-Fi, the tablet can withstand 13 hours and 35 minutes of work on a single charge.
Camera
The main camera is equipped with an 8 MP sensor with Exmor RS technology. The camera interface is almost identical to the interface of the company's top smartphones. In the settings you can change ISO, white balance and other settings.
In addition to the usual shooting modes, such as panorama, series, 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 well, although sometimes it gets stuck;
Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP supports ANT+ ultra-low power mode, which is commonly used for various sports accessories and the like.
The Xperia Z2 Tablet supports the NFC standard, which is now just gaining popularity. The IR port allows you to control any home equipment, from an air conditioner and TV, to the most fashionable and sophisticated audio systems. The application has a really huge catalog of devices.
The tablet supports the standard PlayStation 3 joystick - Dualshock 3.
Bottom line
Sony has a lot of experience in designing great devices and the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is an example of this. The article repeatedly repeated the words “thin” and “light” - this is perhaps the most striking distinguishing feature of this tablet. Coupled with its excellent design, the Xperia Tablet Z2 creates the same impression of a premium and expensive product, and water resistance is its special feature. Have you ever used your tablet by the pool or in the kitchen?
Of course, there were some downsides too. The camera, which is the weak point of any tablet, is no exception here either. It is obvious that the quality of the camera was sacrificed in the pursuit of reducing the thickness of the body.
Without a doubt, the tablet will be a good buy and is well worth its price.
Pros:
- Waterproof case
- Weight and design
- Battery life
- Wide functionality
- Average camera quality
- Imperfect anti-slip coating
- High price
Tablets had no future until Apple loudly announced them. Much water has passed under the bridge since then, but no matter what tablet comes out, one way or another, sooner or later it will still be compared to the iPad. Our test subject is compared to the iPad Air for a reason. It was the “air” tablet that was called the lightest and most elegant before the advent of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2. Now we have a huge 10.1-inch tablet with resistance to water and dust, which has earned the title of the thinnest and lightest tablet ever. Impressive?
Sony Xperia Tablet Z1 was recognized as the best tablet in Europe. This is not a very sour start. The bar was set high from the very beginning. Girls filmed reviews about him in the bathroom, men bathed him in the Dnieper, in general, everyone liked him. Although there was something to complain about - the rigidity of the device, for example, left much to be desired. And at IFA 2014 in Barcelona they presented a continuation of this beauty, calling it simply Sony Xperia Tablet Z2. And what did they do?
Design and ergonomics
At first glance, the tablet resembles a plasma TV, the perfect size if you plan to carry it in a backpack. Or a thin university notebook for all subjects. It is practically A4 size and is easily lost among papers, folders and books. I especially like the fact that despite the dominance of tablets on the market, the Tab Z2 is not like any of them. It is strict, conservative, straight lines, sharp corners, ideally combined with the flagship.
Thin, light and elegant - I will never get tired of repeating this, it seems. Because everyone who has ever picked up a tablet was very surprised that it weighs practically nothing. It seems that the Japanese were inspired by a piece of paper.
There is a lot to see here. The edges are strewn with various ports, connectors and buttons. On top there are two plugs. Under the first long one there are slots for a micro-SIM card and microSD, under the second there is a slot for microUSB. Actually, these are the two topics that must always be kept dry, otherwise the tablet will simply stop working.
There is nothing placed on the right side, but on the bottom there are sensors for connecting a docking station and an audio jack.
On the left side there is a volume rocker and a small lock button. Since there is no double-tap unlock function, get used to its miniature size and location. It's not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
The front part is completely covered with protective tempered glass, and the back is covered with soft-touch plastic that is pleasant to the touch. It has a plus and a minus. Plus - tactile sensations. Pleasant and tenacious. Minus - easily soiled. Very easily soiled. And it takes a lot of effort to wipe it off.
There are Sony logos on the lid, Xperia logos below, and in the upper corner there is a peephole for the 8.1 MP main camera and an NFC icon below it.
On the top frame around the display there is a company logo, a 2.2 MP front camera and an event indicator.
You understand that such a bandura will not fit into a small handbag. There is no magic way you can stuff it into a clutch. So your girlfriend, who values mobility, small handbags and small dogs, may not like such a tablet and will lie on the bedside table. For everyone else who doesn’t worry and walks around with a backpack and a larger bag, the tablet will be convenient to use. Due to its parameters, it fits perfectly into the laptop compartment instead of a laptop, and also weighs two or even three to four times lighter than your laptop. And due to the parameters and the “smart” keyboard, the Sony Xperia Tab Z2 can easily replace it, unless, of course, you are going to load it as a gaming laptop. As a non-fan of tablets, I can confidently say that a 10-inch device, as an intermediate device between a smartphone and a computer, is the most logical option for using a tablet.
Display
At first glance, the screen seems very cool. 10.1 inches, capacitive IPS display with TRILUMINOS technology with excellent oleophobic coating. And then you discover that it also has a glossy finish. And that its resolution is quite strange - 1920 x 1200. And that the maximum brightness in the sun is not comfortable enough. That is, the text is readable, but when we filmed the video review, nothing was visible through the lens.
But indoors the display has good viewing angles, the brightness is sufficient, and the richness and contrast of the picture are at a decent level. Sitting in a room with normal lighting, watching a movie on such a display is a thrill. The only thing is that at an angle the white color turns slightly pink, at another angle it turns a little yellow - that’s how unpredictable it is.
The huge frames at first glance are actually the perfect size if you end up using the tablet and didn’t buy it so that it would sit nicely in the docking station. Such a large tablet is unlikely to be purchased for mobility, but rather for practicality. Therefore, frames are needed so that there is somewhere to put your hands. With such a width, the tablet is easy to control in both horizontal and vertical orientations. Just now, the virtual buttons still “eat up” part of the display... And thanks to the black fields, the tablet can resemble a photo frame. But this is definitely a subjective question.
But there is definitely one advantage over the previous tablet - the Sony Tablet Z2 does not have films! That is, the developers have finally come to the realization that protective glass does not need proprietary protective films, which you simply cannot remove, even if you really want to. Excellent tempered glass with oleophobic coating. This is beauty! Ideal for working with texts, surfing the Internet and watching movies. But if you want to look at something on the display in direct sunlight, then do not forget to take off your sunglasses, or better yet, look for shade.
Cameras
There are two of them, and they are of fairly good quality. Unless you have a bad habit of comparing smartphone and tablet cameras. The main camera has 8.1 MP and a bunch of useful and not so useful software. The camera can take panoramas, HDR photos and videos, carry out multi-shot shooting, has 8x digital zoom and LED backlight. The frames are of very good quality, but there will be problems with detailing. And even in artificial or insufficient lighting, the resulting image will not delight you.
The menu has as many as nine shooting modes: super auto, manual settings, background defocus, fabulous effects, art, timeshift butst (when you have the opportunity to choose the best photo taken before and after pressing the shutter), social life (for people who constantly post photos on Facebook and want to share them with friends there), a panoramic view and evernote, with which you can save photos to your account.
There is no separate button to launch the camera, but this function is accessible from the unlock screen. In the lower left corner you will find a small menu where you can select the resolution and shooting ratio. Above it is an icon for switching to the front camera, which has 2.2 MP. You shouldn't expect anything supernatural from her. There is a feature to "clean up" the face, which is usually called "smoothing".
The main problem that I personally have with cameras is the size of the tablet. It’s very inconvenient to photograph with such a huge tablet. It is at this moment that it seems that the tablet is cumbersome, it turns out that at the concert you are blocking everyone’s view, and they look at you in surprise and condemnation. If two aspects—convenience and the attitude of others—don’t matter to you, then feel free to photograph everything.
Sound
The speakers are placed favorably. They are small, I didn’t find them the first time, it seems that the sound comes from somewhere inside. In fact, these are two short stereo speakers that are located at the bottom of the display.
But given the fact that when watching a video you hold the tablet with both hands, most often I turned the tablet over and the speakers were located on top of my fingers. Volume is adequate, clarity is average, and overall, if you forgot your headphones at home and want to watch a series with sound, the sound of the speakers will not disappoint. In nature or in recreation areas you will hear quite well.
Specifications
The tablet received mega-progressive technical characteristics, like a flying saucer. Quad-core Krait 400 processor Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974-AB with a frequency of 2.3 GHz, Adreno 330 graphics and 3 GB of RAM. In tests, the tablet is ahead of the rest, which is what you hope for when you pay that kind of money for such hardware. All toys run at maximum settings, everything looks beautiful. The interface responds instantly, the animations are smooth, and everything looks quite nice. And in general, what can I say if everything is fine? At maximum loads, the tablet still heats up, a little closer to the left edge in the center. And so, yes, the speed of the device is cool. These are huge advantages of the device. The tablet does not slow down and flies straight.
- Dimensions: 172 x 266 x 6.4 mm.
- Weight: with Wi-Fi support - 426 g, with LTE support - 439 g.
- Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat with proprietary shell from Sony.
- Processor: four cores Krait 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974-AB with a frequency of 2.3 GHz.
- Graphics: Adreno 330.
- Display: capacitive IPS, 10.1 inches, 1920 x 1200, glossy finish.
- Memory: 16/32 GB + microSD up to 64 GB.
- RAM: 3 GB.
- Camera: main - 8.1 MP, Exmor RS matrix, 8x digital zoom, HDR, burst mode, FullHD video recording, LED flash; front - 2.2 MP, video recording in HD.
- Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GSM, HSDPA, GPS, NFC, DLNA, optional LTE.
- Interface connectors: 3.5 mm headphone jack, MicroUSB, docking station connector.
- Battery: Li-Ion battery 6000 mAh.
Software
The device runs Android 4.4 KitKat. Firmware from Sony is always an acquired taste. The look with the flying waves, ooh The opinion is subjective, personal, there are people who like this whole appearance. But! I repeat not for the first time - the number of programs pre-installed on the fly is such that with devices from this company I spend the least amount of time in the Play Store.
Here are all the popular social networks, a folder with tools, branded navigation, news from Sociallife, SonySelect and Whats New, where the company recommends interesting applications, TrackID, remote control of home appliances via infrared, Smart Connect, which helps connect your tablet and devices one touch. In general, there is a lot of useful stuff, but also a lot of nonsense that clogs up the device’s memory. And on a 16 GB tablet, about 11 GB are immediately available. There is also a 32 GB variation. Whichever option you choose, there is always the option to install microSD up to 64 GB.
Protection
This has become a good tone for flagship devices. And if once protection from water and dust was perceived as something that added great advantages to the device, now it is so commonplace that the absence of a function causes indignation and bewilderment. The housing is protected from water and dust according to IP 55/58 standards. That is, you can easily lie on a sandy beach near a river or pool without being afraid of grains of sand.
And if you want to swim with the tablet, you can do this for 30 minutes in fresh water at a depth of up to 1.5 meters, and only if all the plugs are closed. There are only two of them, so take the trouble to make sure they are sealed tightly. Otherwise, no warranty will save the device.
- Tablet
- power unit
- USB cable
- Headset (depending on version)
- Documentation
Sony's new tablet: light, thin, with LTE support, an interesting design, now without films, and everything would be fine, but there are also shortcomings typical for the company. Strange display, strange, easily soiled black plastic, everything happens rather strangely with the included power supply, strange price. But Sony fans will still be very happy, that's for sure!
Design, construction
The company claims that this is the thinnest and lightest water-resistant tablet on the market - well, the war of “the best” is constantly going on in the market, and no one forbids coming up with new categories. However, words are words, but when I picked up the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 for the first time, I was surprised, the device is really weightless, dimensions are 172 x 266 x 6.4 mm, weight - 426 grams for the version with Wi-Fi, the model with Wi-Fi Fi + LTE weighs 439 grams. Almost the entire front panel is occupied by the display, although the frames are wide – apparently this is a price to pay for the minimal thickness of the device. The back is made of matte black plastic, marks are very noticeable, there is also a white version, I would recommend buying that one. It's all about the fingerprints; they are invisible on the white body. At the end there is a power button, the same as on smartphones, made of aluminum. Under the covers there are microUSB connectors (MHL supported), a slot for memory cards and a SIM card (microSIM) in the LTE version. The 3.5 mm connector is without a plug; apparently, a new five-pin connector is also used here. At the back is the camera lens, there is no flash, under the lens is the NFC area. On the case there is both an IR port for controlling home appliances and a magnetic connector, I recommend immediately buying such a cradle somewhere.
I would like to note that after the appearance of the iPad Air, a new bar was set for all manufacturers, first of all, we are talking about weight - Sony took this indicator for a reason. The only question is, for whom might this be important? Probably, for those who often carry their equipment in a bag, are used to saving every hundred grams - it’s difficult to imagine such a person, but who knows, maybe such consumers exist.
In addition, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is protected from water (meets IP55/58 standards) and can withstand immersion in a bath or sea. In Japan, the cult of the bathroom, the desire to obtain such protection is understandable. The situation in Russia is different, so protecting a tablet is not a serious marketing advantage - all this is just my subjective opinion. But what is an advantage is the appearance of the device. If you don’t like Samsung, then there is nothing else to look at among tablets with Android - in the sense that I personally find the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 very, very pleasant to look at.
Here's some official data about the tablet's protection: “In accordance with IP55 and IP58 standards, Xperia is protected from dust and moisture. Provided all ports and compartments are tightly sealed, the tablet can withstand exposure to low-pressure water jets from any angle in accordance with the IP 55 standard; Can be submerged in fresh water at a depth of 1.5 m for 30 minutes in accordance with the IP 58 standard. The tablet is not designed for use on the surface or under water unless it meets the conditions of the IP55 or IP58 standards. Otherwise, failure due to non-compliance with standards will not be covered by the warranty.”
The tablet bends a little, take this into account when you carry the device in a bag with other things. Lightness really does matter, I was pleased to use the Tablet Z2 precisely because of this indicator, you don’t feel it in your backpack, or in your hand either, but from the first minutes of use you want to hide the tablet in a case.
It uses two speakers, they are located on the sides of the display, the volume cannot be called prohibitive - you can watch a movie comfortably, listen to music, there is a stereo effect. It seemed to me that the volume was higher than that of the first generation tablet. By the way, you can watch AVI without conversion; there is support for such files by default.
Display
The TRILUMINOS IPS display is used, the same technology as in the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone (I recommend watching the video, it talks about this in more or less detail). Looks good indoors, good viewing angles, brightness. The diagonal is 10.1 inches, the resolution is 1920 x 1200 pixels. There are no films on the front or back, at least I couldn't see. Tempered glass protects the display from scratches and does not require films, I have been talking about this for a long time.
The unusual aspect ratio of the display also affects the perception of the tablet; one friend asked the question - is this a new photo frame? Indeed, the Tablet Z2 very much resembles a photo frame. The display is well suited for watching movies, photos, and working with websites - for example, layout in WordPress. Viewing angles are not bad, but the whites are slightly yellow, and adjusting the white balance cannot correct this. Moreover, sometimes the screen turns a little yellow, and sometimes it seems pinkish.
In the video I say that the Tablet Z2 has the same display as the iPad Air, I didn’t mean the actual data (the Air is 9.7 inches, the Tablet Z2 is 10.1 inches), but the overall perception. If you suddenly decide to buy the Z2 because it has a larger diagonal, look at both devices in the store. I'm sure you'll also think that the size on the Air side is all about the aspect ratio; for the Tablet Z2 it's really quite strange. It is because of this that I do not recommend buying the device blindly; twirl it in your hands in the store, then make a decision.
Performance
The Qualcomm APQ8074+MSM8974AB platform is used, a quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz. Android 4.4 operating system, 3 GB of RAM, Adreno 330 adapter. LTE is supported, and, judging by the words of colleagues, this tablet can work as a smartphone; if desired, you can make a call or send a message. 16 or 32 GB of memory are installed, memory cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB are also supported, not bad for those who want to watch video on the tablet, since the display is conducive to this.
Among the features - it supports exiting sleep mode by double tapping on the display, it has its own wallpapers and themes, many icons have been redrawn, the notification menu looks different, it opens on one side and the other: on the one hand there are notifications, on the other - access to quick settings. Among the applications there are a number of additional ones, these are Evernote, “Sketch” for drawing with a stylus, Social Live, Track ID and so on, you can see in the screenshots. There is also a program for remote control of equipment, it works, but I usually don’t use such software - why?
Modifications
So far, three modifications with unpronounceable names are sold, such as SGP511RU, two versions with Wi-Fi (16 and 32 GB), a model with Wi-Fi + LTE with only 16 GB of memory. Two colors, black and white, in terms of functionality and characteristics, the tablet with LTE also comes with a headset, with the rest - only a power supply and a USB cable. In my opinion, you can buy any, especially if you have a smartphone with LTE support. Nobody bothers you to turn on the Sony Xperia Z2 as a hotspot, connect the Tablet Z2 and do everything you need to do on the big screen.
I’ll also say about accessories, again a bunch of different additions, this is a Bluetooth speaker with a stand, a stand with a remote control for watching movies, a snap-on keyboard - a BKC-50 case.
You can connect a controller from PS3 to the tablet, this is discussed separately - also an interesting feature, but why not connect a joystick from PS4? It also supports working with accessories for the new 3.5 mm jack, these are headphones with noise reduction implemented on the device side, and an STM-10 microphone. By the way, it will be very convenient to watch videos on an airplane, the “noise reduction” perfectly suppresses the sounds around you, I tested the operation of the headphones with both the Z2 smartphone and a tablet.
Nutrition
It’s interesting that Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technology is used here; let me remind you that the previous tablet needed to be charged for about five hours (or even longer, I don’t remember exactly). Here, as written in the release, the operating time has been increased by 75 percent. A 6000 mAh battery is installed, according to the company, the tablet can last 10 hours in video playback mode or 100 hours in music playback mode. In reality, the tablet behaves approximately like the iPad Air, but subjectively discharges faster. Alas, the tablet takes a long time to charge from the included power supply unit, about five hours; it is better to use a magnetic docking station, charging time is reduced by thirty percent (subjective opinion, the test was a prototype).
Camera
The main camera is 8.1 MP, uses a proprietary Exmor RS module, and supports HDR mode. Front camera – 2.2 MP. Many functions from Sony Xperia smartphone cameras are used, some of which can be seen in the video. In particular, these are augmented reality effects, fairy tales, science fiction and others; I have liked them since the days of the Sony Xperia Z1.
conclusions
Retail prices are approximately the following: the version with Wi-Fi and LTE costs about 27,990 rubles, models with Wi-Fi cost 23,990/25,990 rubles depending on the memory, 16 or 32 GB. I would like to remind you that the not outdated iPad Air with LTE and 32 GB of memory costs 28,990 rubles. It seems to me that Sony set the price for Russia somewhat chaotically; you can turn a blind eye to Samsung’s competing products, but you can’t turn a blind eye to the most popular gadgets in the category. It seems to me that for the version with Wi-Fi and 16 GB of memory you could ask about 20,000 rubles, but for the older version - about 25,000 rubles, such a price tag could be adequate.
On the other hand, Sony may not be counting on serious sales; it is more important to have such a device in stock and study demand. I am glad that the company is now very careful about continuations and further development of certain categories. Previously, Sony could afford to create all sorts of strange gadgets like the Sony Tablet P, a folding tablet with two screens. It's a different time now. And that is why the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is pleasant to deal with, it is lighter than its predecessor, charges faster when using a magnetic docking station, is protected from water, has a better camera, and produces less heat during use (this is subjective). What's left to overcome? Stainless black plastic, it is quite possible to install a better quality display, change the aspect ratio, looking at Apple, make two versions, mini and maxi. The gadget already has its own face, its own unique features, so you need to copy the general approach. You'll see that you'll be able to take some noticeable place in the tablet market - by the way, in Russia many people love such Sony devices and buy them almost in the first days of sales.
In conclusion, one thing I can say is that the Z2 has become better. If you need a brighter screen and pen support, then you should look towards Samsung. If you just need a good tablet, it's better to buy an iPad. Well, if you are a Sony fan, then the Z2 is worth buying, despite the price and shortcomings.
Tablets have become a part of the life of modern people. But choosing a good gadget is problematic. Manufacturers annually release a variety of phones and tablets that can attract attention with certain characteristics. For example, today we are going to get acquainted with the Sony Tablet. Reviews of this device, review and characteristics will be presented to your attention. Is it worth paying attention to this device? How can it pleasantly surprise users?
Short description
"Sony Experia" is a modern tablet with support for LTE communications and an original design. A new-fangled device for work, study and entertainment.
The gadget is equipped with a standard list of capabilities. For example, you can use it to surf the Internet, chat on Skype, listen to music and even shoot video! The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 16 GB does not perform any significant new functions.
Equipment
It should be noted that the package included with the device is also nothing special. It can be called standard.
In the Sony Experia box you can find:
- the device itself;
- Charger;
- USB cable for connecting to a PC;
- headphones (not in all assemblies);
- user manual.
Additional accessories for the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet must be purchased independently. The good news is that finding the necessary devices is not difficult.
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 device protection allows you not to worry about its integrity.
Reviews of the Z2 Tablet indicate that it is generally lightweight, weighing about 430 grams. But the size of the gadget is not encouraging. It is often called bulky - 172 by 266 by 6.4 millimeters. Holding this tablet in your hands for a long time is uncomfortable. Many of its owners talk about this.
The front of the device is predominantly the screen. But it has a fairly wide frame. The back panel is made of matte plastic, which is highly susceptible to fingerprints. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 LTE 16GB has a camera on the back. 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 case, which is used to control the Smart Home function.
Reviews of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet indicate that the device bends a little. This fact must be taken into account if you plan to carry the gadget in a bag with a lot of things. It is advisable to immediately buy a case for the tablet so that you don’t have to worry about this feature.
Screen
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 tablets are devices with a fairly large screen. The display is rated at 10.1 inches with an expansion of up to 1,920 by 1,200 pixels. 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, owners highlight the yellowish tint of white. Sometimes the screen is 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 specifications, are slow. Therefore, users abandon them.
Reviews of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet highlight the ambiguous attitude of owners towards the performance of the device. For example, some say that the device works quickly, but over time it slows down. And someone immediately assures that the execution of requests is slow.
The Sony Experia Z2 tablet has a quad-core processor with a capacity 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 gaming titles will not run on this device. But basically all programs and games on the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet work without any problems.
Memory
That's not all! Technical Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet emphasizes the presence of several assemblies of the device. Especially in terms of memory. The operational capacity, as already mentioned, is 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 you can insert a flash drive up to 64 GB into the device you are studying, while others claim that you can expand the space up to 128 GB.
Assemblies
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 10.1 16GB is a device that comes in different builds. And not only in terms of built-in space. The thing is that this tablet is available in 2 versions. It's about maintaining communication.
There is a model that only supports LTE communication. It does not have the ability to work with a wireless network. Access to the Internet will be carried out using a SIM card inserted into the device.
But there is also a Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Wi-Fi+LTE. It is easy to guess that this device works with a wireless network. These are the tablets that are most in demand in Russia today.
Features of modifications
Based on the information provided, we can conclude that the device has 3 modifications. Namely:
- Wi-Fi - 16 and 32 GB;
- Wi-Fi+LTE - 16 GB.
The LTE tablet comes with a headset; all other builds do not have it. Accessories for the device also have some features. For example, they often include a Bluetooth speaker with a stand, a special stand for watching movies and videos, and a clip-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 on the device. It uses Quick Charge technology version 2.0. Manufacturers claim that the battery life of the device has been increased by 75%.
The battery is rated at 6,000 mAh. The tablet can work up to 10 hours with active use and up to 100 hours in standby mode. These are very good indicators for a modern mobile device.
In fact, the tablet presented to your attention can be compared in terms of power supply with the iPad Air. It is noted that the device under study actually discharges quite quickly. At the same time, charging takes a lot of time (it takes about 5 hours to charge the battery from a standard power supply). If you use a special magnetic docking station, you can reduce the battery charging time by a third.
Cameras
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 16GB 4G has several cameras. Namely - front and rear. The first is located on the front panel of the device, the second - on the back.
The front camera is designed to shoot at 8.1 megapixel quality, and the rear one at 2.2 megapixel. None of the components have a flash. The Sony Experia Tablet comes with standard Sony photo and video editing functions.
Users do not respond well to the operation of the camera of the device under study. Some complain about the poor quality of the images, while others are dissatisfied with the lack of flash. You won't be able to shoot at night using the Sony Experia. In poor lighting, videos and photographs also leave much 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 Sony took the common route with this device - it used the Android 4.4 operating system.
This OS is known to many modern people. Therefore, many note that working with the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is simple and pleasant. There are no unclear changes or functions. Anyone who has ever worked with Android will be able to easily operate the device.
Externally, the OS design has some changes. For example, the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has new standard wallpapers and themes, and program icons have also been changed. But in general, the device offers a clear and simple interface that allows you to easily manage any of the gadget’s capabilities.
What do the owners think?
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is a new and quite interesting gadget. It pleases and slightly surprises users 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 clear interface;
- stylish design;
- noise reduction;
- ease of device;
- screen clarity;
- good viewing angle.
Despite this, the tablet cannot be called ideal. This device still has its drawbacks. They are distinguished differently.
For example, many people say that if you choose a black tablet, fingerprints will be visible on its back panel. 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 disadvantages of the tablet are its following features:
- 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;
- display yellowness;
- rapid overheating of the device.
However, this does not mean that the Sony Experia Tablet is a bad tablet. Rather, it is a worthy model from Sony, but with its own shortcomings. If you believe the reviews, the tablet can only overheat when shooting in FullHD format. Also, some claim that the device’s screen may crack due to bending. But with careful handling of the tablet, this event can be avoided.
Characteristics
What exactly are the specifications of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet? 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;
- presence of an infrared port;
- camera autofocus;
- stereo sound;
- FM radio;
- support for MicroSDXC memory cards;
- processor with 4 cores;
- multi-touch technology at the screen;
- protection from moisture, scratches and dust.
The remaining features of the device have already been discussed. In fact, the gadget has good characteristics that allow you not to think about upgrading your tablet for a long time.
Results and conclusions
From now on, it is clear what reviews about the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet are left by its owners. This is a rather expensive mobile device that is in good demand. According to 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 characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet have their pros and cons. Who is recommended to buy this tablet? It is recommended for Sony fans. If you want to buy a device with pen support, it is better to pay attention to Samsung. Do you need a tablet with good performance and a low price? Then it's better to take a closer look at the iPad Air.
In Russia, the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is in great demand. Owners are happy to buy Sony products, despite some shortcomings of such devices. In general, the Z2 Tablet has become of better quality, but it still cannot be called ideal.
"Sony Experia Tablet" is a powerful device that has good protection from moisture, dust and shock. It is suitable for different purposes, but this device still has disadvantages that sometimes interfere with its operation.
