LG G Pad 8.3 review, specs: Powered by a Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 processor with a Qualcomm APQ8064 Pro Snapdragon 600 chipset, the LG G Pad sports a 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage (expandable up to 64 GB), 5 MP camera, and Android OS, v4.2.2 Jelly Bean (upgradable to v4.4.2 KitKat).

With a dimension of 216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3 mm (8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 in) and a weight of 338 g (11.92 oz), the LG G Pad 8.3’s design is not a head turner. Still, you might take a second look once you see that its price tag is only around £120 less.

One thing you have to admire about the G Pad 8.3 is its balance between portability and size. Its screen is large enough for good viewing, yet small enough to be carried everywhere. And with its light weight, you can hold it with one hand. The design of the unit has always been regarded well by reviewers. 

In terms of battery life, its 4,800mAh battery can hold up well in the competition. In fact, according to Trusted Reviews, “Set to playing an SD-quality video file at middling brightness (which is towards the upper end of the G Pad’s brightness scale), the LG G Pad 8.3 lasts six hours and forty minutes. It’s enough for fairly long flights, and roughly matches the Nexus 7. Jaws won’t drop, but it’s a solid performance.”

True enough, the LG G Pad 8.3 only has a middling set of specs, fair display, and sturdy body. Still, if you’re in the market looking for a budget-friendly tablet, this one is an option as it still delivers a sound performance.

“Its software may not be perfect, but a good price, sound specs and attractive hardware make the LG G Pad 8.3 one of the best-value tablets of the moment,” concluded Trusted Reviews.