Review of LG G Pad 5 10.1 Tablet with Key Features

One of the best manufacturers in the South Korean market, LG, announced the LG G Pad 5 10.1 tablet, which replaced the G Pad 4 released by the South Korean giant 2 years ago. The popular model immediately attracted everyone's attention and caused many questions on the network. What is so special about the device, except that it runs Android and can connect to 4G LTE mobile data? We will tell you in the review of the LG G Pad 5 10.1 tablet with the main characteristics.

Overview of the main characteristics

Design

LG officially unveiled the new tablet in October 2019. Featuring a Candybar design, it will only be available in silver. In terms of durability, the tablet will last a year as it is made of durable metal. The weight of 498 grams allows you to comfortably hold the gadget in your hands. On the front side, at the top of the screen, there is a 5MP selfie camera. On the right side, on the side panel, there are 3 buttons: power, sound and biometric authentication (fingerprint scanner). There is a fast charging port at the bottom of the device. Above is the headphone jack.

Sound

The dual speaker is located on either side of the USB Type-C port, located at the bottom of the tablet. The volume of 2 speakers is enough for playing video and music. Sound quality is good, not satisfactory.

Display

The LG G Pad 5 10.1 FHD LTE has a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It uses IPS display technology. The pixel density of the screen is 224 ppi. The display-to-body ratio is 79.66%, which is a 1.6: 1 aspect ratio. You can enjoy bright and clear images with a wide viewing angle of 178º. Thanks to the IPS panel, the contrast of the screen is good, and from different angles it will not lose image quality, but, unfortunately, the light reflection in the sun is very poor. The multi-touch is very sensitive. You can touch the display with gloves, wet fingers, and the screen will still respond well.

Fine-tuning the display, and the choice of black and white mode will provide comfort for the eyes and, preventing fatigue, will be very relevant when reading e-books or browsing the web.

Camera

The camera used in the G Pad is a little weak. The tablet is equipped with a single rear sensor for taking photos and videos. 8 megapixel with a resolution of 2160 pixels is equipped with autofocus, is capable of detecting faces, and also records videos in HD format. Also responsible for capturing original images on the GD 5. 5MP front camera for video calls and selfies, can record video at 1280 x 720 pixels at 30fps.Focusing is good, photo quality is average, and noise is relatively high in low light conditions. Colors are accurate, but contrast is poorly defined. There is sharpness in the image, but in low light conditions the quality is poor.

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Hardware and software

The tablet comes with Optimus 3.0 and Android 9. On the inside, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro processor, accompanied by a Qualcomm Adreno 530 GPU. This hardware was last used on the LG G6 in February 2017. This is a rather strange chipset choice considering its age. The manufacturer installed not the current model, but the year before last flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. Interestingly, the brand decided to use a three-year chipset in combination with 4 GB of RAM. The gadget comes with 32GB of internal storage. However, users can expand this capacity via the microSD port up to 512GB. The G Pad with WUXGA or Ultra screen Ultra Extended Array is capable of delivering higher image quality than a conventional Full HD display. The quad-core 1.2GHz processor is quite fast, expanding the viewing experience with high performance, and ultimately users will enjoy full HD content without any problems.

Price

How much does the device cost? Company representatives announced that the device will soon be available for purchase in South Korea in November 2019 at an average price of around € 340. Where can you buy a reliable productive device? The gadget can be purchased on the Internet on the AliExpress platform. It remains to be seen if the LG G Pad 5 10.1 will release in the United States.

• Adopts QC 3.0 fast charging technology;
• wide screen weighing less than 500g;
• fingerprint sensor;

• overcharge;
• old processor model.

Battery

The LG G Pad 5 TM 10.1, with an 8,200mAh Li-Polymer battery, boasts a long lifespan. It provides autonomous operation of the gadget for more than one day, and fast battery charging allows the tablet to return to life in a short time. The battery is removable.

Communication

Connectivity-wise, the tablet has Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, a USB Type C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and GPS. NFC will not be supported. Connectivity features include one SIM card slot with 4G and 3G support.

Applications

Your tablet comes with a set of software applications that are used by the manufacturer of this product. LG's own software (eg Quickmemo, QSlide, Quick Remote, Pair) and keyboard shortcuts are still user-friendly.

QuickRemote is an incredibly useful app that turns your tablet into a programmable remote control and lets you control your TV, cable TV, DVD or Blue Ray player, projector, and more. QuickRemote supports most manufacturers' devices and setup is quick and easy.

QPair 2.0 function - fast synchronization of the LG G Pad with your smartphone. The program, which the device is equipped with, will also allow tracking calls and messages received on the phone. Quickmemo allows you to quickly and easily draw or write short notes on the screen without using other programs.

Q Slide lets you choose up to 10 different apps to float on top of your screen. The user has the ability to change the size and transparency, and you can also continue to work despite the fact that other applications are open.

There are also features such as NAK NAK (double tap on screen) or splash screen on Jpp. Guest mode on this tablet is used to prevent people from accessing personal information. It is possible to easily connect to the tablet via Qpair and even reply to SMS messages via Jabad.

Safety

Considering the device is in the mid-range category, it is equipped with a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. It's located on the right edge of the tablet, next to the power and volume buttons. Just one touch and the device will be unlocked.

What is in the box

The set of the device can be called standard:

• the tablet;
• micro USB cable (cable length 1 m);
• power adapter;
• user's manual;
• warranty card for 12 months.

Reviews

Unfortunately, there are no reviews for this model yet. On the Internet, users are actively interested in why the manufacturer, after a 2-year hiatus, released a tablet with a three-year-old chipset and loaded Android 9 into it, when the 10th version of the firmware has already been available. Will G Pad 5 10.1 top the list of quality gadgets with a large display, fast battery charging and a fingerprint scanner? It will be possible to find out in a couple of months, after the first tablets are sold.

Conclusion

How to choose a good device that will last a year? Which model is the best? You should pay attention to the technical characteristics of the gadget. The choice of design and color of the device depends only on taste preferences. All in all, it should be admitted that LG's interface has advanced significantly lately, and the company is working hard to add functionality to the look. Depending on the functionality expected from the tablet, you should pay special attention to the chipset. The selection criteria depend on the purpose of the purchase: for games, watching videos, communicating on the Internet, or for work. For gamers, "weak hardware" will not bring much pleasure when games are frozen.

Disadvantages of G Pad 5 10.1 are poor display performance when opening heavier applications or downloading multiple files at the same time. Who is this model ideal for? It is suitable for watching cartoons and not very active games. A rather powerful novelty, which will be sold at a price of $ 380, keeps the battery charge for a long time, will be the most suitable option for those who want to buy a budget device with good performance, but do not plan to actively play on the device.