Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (SGP611 / SGP612)

portability, performance, usability, screen, design

connectivity

98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Attractive, slim design ; Excellent screen ; Good battery life and fast-charging feature

Too much bloatware ; Pricier than the Android competition

While it's true that in terms of pure pixels the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact's display is trailing behind those seen on its rivals, you never really get the feeling that you're missing out. Text is sharp and images look clear and defined, so unless you're...

Good video performance Strong audio High-res support Impressive battery life Slim, stylish design

A lot of Sony services and apps pre-installed

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is an excellent addition to the Z3 family, offering a great video experience, a superb way with music and a startlingly good battery life – all wrapped up in a slim and stylish shell. While its name might be a bit of a...

Great battery life ; Very thin and light ; Vivid screen ; Offers PS4 Share Play

Screen sharpness beaten by others ; Not incredible value

It doesn't offer staggering value, but a very slim, very light waterproof frame and good performance keep this riding high among the most attractive choices for on-the-go tablet fondlers.

Portability, waterproofing, PS4 Remote Play feature (for gamers), plenty of power, lasting battery life

Price is too high, bezels make it feel longer than it needs to be, display resolution could be higher

Sony has made a play for portability with the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and there's no denying that's been achieved, in spite of the bezel present at both ends. As a tablet to throw in a bag and take with you on the move, it gets the core design right.

This is a case of horses for courses. The 8in form factor is great for reading, or watching and playing whilst on the move. If you need to stand up on your commute, for instance. Meanwhile Sony's 10in tablet is a stylish and powerful full-sized slate....

It's great to see Sony finally make a smaller tablet and the 8in form factor is proving to be increasingly popular. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is super thin and light and is waterproof to boot. Hardware is decent but not mind-blowing and while rivals...

Neat little movie tab ; Waterproof ; Great battery life ; Expandable storage

You can get an iPad Mini 2 for £240 ; Not all Android apps are optimised ; Sony pushes some services

As portable as it is powerful, the Z3 Tablet Compact proves Sony tabs can be easy to live with

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact stuffs a heap of power and a good display into an extremely slim, waterproof body. While its ability to act as a screen for a PlayStation 4 can be shaky at times, it's a novel feature not found on other Android tablets.

Sony has filled the interface up with so much pre-loaded software that it looks cluttered before you've even downloaded your first app. Opting for a higher resolution display would help it compete against many of its rivals.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact's wealth of power, its skinny, waterproof body and decent screen make it a good option to consider if you're after a portable tablet. Although its screen resolution doesn't put it over its competitors, its ability to...