ASUS ZenPad 3S

9.70", 64 GB, Glacier Silver
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Product details

High-resolution 9.7-inch 2K (2048x1536) wide-view display, elegant aluminum casing, hexa-core processor power with 4 GB of RAM, Hi-Res stereo sound and DTS Headphone:X virtual surround sound, fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C connection: The ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500M) impresses with top-notch features in a premium design and sets standards in the realm of ultra-slim, high-performance experience tablets.

For strong multimedia, gaming, and multitasking performance, the ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500M) is equipped with the powerful Mediatek MT8176 64-bit hexa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM. Additionally, it features the high-quality SonicMaster 3.0/ICEpower sound system with powerful stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio playback, and, as a special highlight, DTS Headphone:X support for impressive 11.1 virtual surround sound through connected headphones.

The Z500M has everything a forward-looking tablet needs. This includes a fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking, an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera with Asus PixelMaster technology, a USB Type-C connection, fast ac-Wi-Fi, and expandable storage via microSD. The ZenPad 3S 10 comes with Android 6.0 and the exclusive Asus ZenUI interface. Last but not least, the Z500M ensures high mobile flexibility with up to nine hours of battery life.

The ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500M) feels great with its slim and lightweight aluminum casing featuring diamond-cut edges on both sides - and it looks fantastic. Thanks to the extra-sharp 9.7-inch 2K (2048x1536) Visualmaster wide-view display and particularly narrow display bezels, all entertainment and productivity applications become an experience. Furthermore, the ZenPad 3S 10 is ready for high-precision stylus input with the Asus Z Stylus available as an accessory.

Key specifications

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Memory
4 GB
Max. picture resolution
2048 x 1536 pixels
Mobile processor
MediaTek MT8176
USB connector type
USB-C
Colour
Silver
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
6937815

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Tablets
Manufacturer no.
Z500M-1J006A
Release date
7.11.2017
External links
Manufacturer's site (en), Specifications (en)

Tablet properties

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Glacier Silver
Operation
Touch screen
Touch
Multi-touch
Tablet equipment
Integrated loudspeakers
Number of speakers
2 x
Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyro sensor

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Display properties

Display size (inches)
9.70"
Panel technology
IPS
Max. picture resolution
2048 x 1536 pixels
Pixel density
264 dpi

Connectivity

Connectivity
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Bluetooth version
4.2

Processor

Mobile processor
MediaTek MT8176
Number of processor cores
6 -Core
Clock frequency
1700000000 Hz

Camera properties

Camera resolution
8 Mpx
Front camera resolution
5 Mpx
Camera Functions
Autofocus, Face recognition
Max. Video resolution front camera
1080 x 1080 Pixels
Max. Video resolution rear camera
1080 x 1080 Pixels

Data storage properties

Memory
4 GB
Storage capacity
64 GB
Disk type
eMMC
Memory card type
microSDXC
Max. memory extension
256 GB

Tablet features

Localisation technology
GPS

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C
Additional connection
Headphone jack 3.5mm

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Capacity
5900 mAh
Battery life
10 h

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
24.05 cm
Width
16.37 cm
Height
0.72 cm
Weight
430 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • ASUS
    Not enough data
  • 1.Honor
    0,3 %
  • 2.Apple
    0,4 %
  • 3.Xiaomi
    0,5 %
  • 4.OnePlus
    0,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • ASUS
    Not enough data
  • 1.Nokia
    0 days
  • 2.Blackview
    1 day
  • 2.Oukitel
    1 day
  • 2.Xoro
    1 day

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • ASUS
    Not enough data
  • 1.iGet
    1,6 %
  • 2.Oukitel
    2,2 %
  • 3.Apple
    2,4 %
  • 3.Lenovo
    2,4 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood78/100
Good75/100
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curved.deSingle testReleaseFebruary 2017
  • PositiveFlotte Hardware
  • Positivegroßer Speicher (erweiterbar)
  • NegativeHarte Kanten bei USB-C-Anschluss und microSD-Schacht
  • Negativenoch Android Marshmallow

In den USA hat Asus übrigens Ende Januar die LTE-Version des ZenPad 3S 10 vorgestellt. Sie verfügt über einen anderen Chipsatz inklusive Grafikchip, einen größeren Akku, und im Lieferumfang befindet sich der Z Stylus Pen als Eingabestift. Preislich bewegt es sich mit 405 Dollar anscheinend nur knapp über der WLAN-Version in Deutschland, allerdings hat Asus noch keine Angaben zu einem möglichen Verkauf...

Good77/100
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connectSingle testReleaseJanuary 2017
  • PositiveUSB Typ C
  • Positive4 Gigabyte Arbeitsspeicher
  • PositiveFingerabdruckscanner / optionale mit Stylus bedienbar
  • Positiveac-WLAN
  • Positivehochwertige Optik und Verarbeitung
  • Positivehervorragendes Display
    Very good82/100
    Rank 2 out of 9Stiftung Warentest9 TabletsReleaseDecember 2016

    Das Asus Zenpad 3s 10 Z500M-J006A (1H006A) ist ein gutes Tablet mit Android-Betriebssystem. Die Verarbeitung des Geräts ist gut. Der 24,6 cm große Bildschirm ist gut und bietet eine hohe Auflösung von 2048 x 1536 Pixeln. Das Display ist leuchtstark und selbst für helle Umgebungen gut geeignet...