Compare tablets
Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch
WT10-A32Sony Xperia Tablet Z
32 GBSGP311, SGP312
|
|
| Global Score | |
| 55.9 | 68.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Toshiba | Sony |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 4.4.4, 4.1.2 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2013-01-20 |
| 10.19 x 6.89 x 0.35 inches | 10.47 x 6.77 x 0.27 inches |
| 19.58 ounces | 17.46 ounces |
| Gold | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 799.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 224 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset |
| 64-bit Z3735G (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor | Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.93 | 6.6 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 1230 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia Tablet Z has a global score of 68.5, which is a lot better than the Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch's 55.9 score. The Xperia Tablet Z counts with Android 4.4.4 operating system, while Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch comes with Windows 8.1 operating system. Xperia Tablet Z is an older tablet than the Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch, but Sony could make it somewhat lighter and extremely thinner anyway.
Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch has a little faster processing unit than Xperia Tablet Z, because although it has a lower amount of RAM and doesn't have a graphics processing unit, and they both have the same number of cores, the Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch also counts with a 64 bits processor. The Xperia Tablet Z features a little bit better screen than Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the Xperia Tablet Z also has a lot higher pixels count per inch in the screen and a much better resolution of 1200 x 1920px.
Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch has a slightly better camera than Sony Xperia Tablet Z, although it has a back facing camera with lot less mega pixels and a lower (Full HD) video definition. The Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch counts with a slightly better storage for apps and games than Xperia Tablet Z, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory, the Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch also has a SD memory slot that holds up to 128 GB.
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z features a very superior battery performance than Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch.
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is way more expensive than Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.