Testseek.com have collected 148 expert reviews of the Dell Venue 8 Pro 5830 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Dell Venue 8 Pro 5830.
December 2013
(76%)
148 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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1823 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Compact size despite running full Windows
Grippy rubberised back
Nice IPS display
Snappy performance in an attractive package
Bright and colorful screen
Full Windows 8.1 and basic Office 2013 software for $300
Excellent battery life
Case and keyboard accessories are functional
If imperfect
Runs full version of Windows 8.1
Responsive and fast
Includes Microsoft Office Home and Student
Bright display
Lightweight design
Smooth performance
Preloaded Microsoft Office
The tiny Dell Venue 8 Pro has a premium look and feel for such an inexpensive system
Offers good stylus support
And runs full Windows 8 in something about the size of an iPad Mini
Full Windows 8.1 OS
Very thin and light
Solid build quality
Smallest form factor for true Windows 8.1 tablets. Portability. Good battery life. Easy to hold and use. Very affordable price. USB charging.
Affordable price for a full-Windows tablet
Easy to use with one hand
Bright
Crisp display
Impressively loud audio
Microsoft Office included
Snappy performance
Good battery life
Low Price
Decent Performance
Good Screen
Great price for a Windows tablet
Solid performance
Bright screen with good viewing angles
Long battery life
Great bang for your buck
Allows for pen input
The editors didn't like
2GB RAM limits multitasking and heavier apps
No LTE/Cellular variant
MicroUSB to USB adaptor would be a handy inclusion
A little larger and bulkier than some Android and iOS tablets
Windows app ecosystem is still playing catch up
Small screen makes it a middling candidate for a laptop replacement
Few ports
Lack of thumb rejection can be frustrating
Windows Start button poorly placed
Windows app store smaller than those for Android or iOS
Keyboard an extracost accessory
Awkward home button placement
Mixed audio quality
A misplaced Windows button throws off the usability
And the 32GB of SSD storage won't hold much. A promised keyboard accessory isn't available yet
Only one USB port for both charging and data transfer
Optional stylus doesn't live up to expectations
Text and desktop mode items are small. Stylus accuracy needs improvement. Only 11GB free after initial setup. No docking keyboard option. USB Host requires dongle. No HDMI or DisplayPort
Abstract: The Venue Pro 8 identical to competing Android tablets on the market. But running full Windows 8.1 means it should have more functionality than Android and even its iOS counterparts. Dell is hoping the small form factor will be deployed in a variety of s...
Comfortable and attractive design, Great battery life, Sharp, bright display
Awkward Windows Home button placement, Requires additional OTA cable for USB support, Keyboard not included
This is by far the best 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet we've seen it's just a shame that Microsoft's operating system is not yet fully equipped for a smaller screen....
Published: 2013-09-13, Author: Alex , review by: techradar.com
Affordable, Manageable form factor, MicroSD support
Plasticy, No LTE option
The Venue 8 Pro is one of the best small Windows 8 tablets on the market, and it's got the power to run basic desktop software, older applications and Start screen apps, but tablets like the iPad mini and Nexus 7 have better screens, smoother operating sy...
Abstract: Like a lot of popular notions, this one happens to be untrue, but I'd like to run with it briefly anyway. So here we are in 2011, and Windows is called Fenster, though the BlackBerry is still the BlackBerry, but might have been la Mûre had the French won ...
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Published: 2014-05-16, Author: Ryan , review by: techsmart.co.za
Great build quality, Generally good performance, Ample storage, Expandable, Reasonably priced
Gets a little warm under load, Windows 8 apps don't match up to iOS and Android counterparts
Very sleek design. Windows 8.1 with no restrictions. Excellent price
Does not have hardware for highend tasks. Absence of keyboard limits options. No USB port
The Desktop mode might hold it back to an extent but even with that qualification, there's no doubting that the Dell Venue 8 Pro is perhaps the most portable and best performing Windows 8 tablet that we have used.Rs 26,499...
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Published: 2014-04-14, Author: S , review by: pcquest.com
sleek and crisp display, Intel Silvermont chipset, long battery life
Average cameras, not conducive for Windows 8.1 platform, limited storage
An 8 inch tablet for Windows platform looks clumsy and cluttered besides that Venue 8 Pro is a good value-for-money device with long battery assistance, dongle support and well built body....
Bright and clear display with excellent viewing angles, Good build quality with a soft touch rubberized back – Better grip plus one handed usage, Intel Atom Z3740D is super fast, Long lasting Battery Life, Great Audio and Video performance, Synaptics digi
Windows 8.1 needs more consistency, x86 apps and environment useless on a touch screen, No HDMI out for easy mirroring, Store lacks big name apps and games, some of the current apps are poor, Low pixel density,
The Dell Venue 8 Pro not only stands tall among the latest range of mini Windows tablets, it pretty much rivals the iPad mini too, which comes at the same price for a similarly spec’d version. It also provides better value for the higher price it comma...
Published: 2014-07-02, Author: Rom , review by: techolo.com
Abstract: Since Microsoft released it's Windows 8.1 update, it allowed manufacturers to target smaller form-factors devices due to the improvements in the underlying code such as support for portrait orientation and also the removal of resolution restrictions.Micro...
