Our quick take

Alternatives to consider…

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Asus ZenPad 3S 10 - 4.0 / 5

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Design

  • 240.5 x 163.7 x 7.2mm; 430g Fingerprint scanner to front Metal body design

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Display

  • 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen 1536 x 2048 resolution (264ppi)

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Software

  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 ZenUI skin with additional software/apps

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Performance

  • Octa-core MediaTek processor 4GB RAM 32/64GB storage

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Battery

  • 5,900mAh battery Claimed 10 hours use Quick-charge 3.0 enabled (charger isn’t included)

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Camera

  • 8MP rear camera 1080p video recording 5MP front camera

To recap

From a hardware perspective, there’s not a lot missing when you compare the ZenPad 3S 10 to the new 9.7-inch iPad. Even the price is similar, although Asus’ tablet is cheaper. It’s also thinner, and performs just as well in most tasks.