A new Android tablet will hit the market in a short time, the Asus K014. This is a model that will have as operating system Android 4.4.2, so it will be KitKat from birth, which is always good news since its performance It is understood that it will be optimal from the moment it goes on sale.
Performance and platform
But the operating system is not the only interesting thing that has been known about this new device, since from what has been seen in the database of the well-known benchmark GFXBench The manufacturer continues to rely on Intel processors (which already works on a 64-bit SoC), which makes it different from other tablets on the market. Specifically, the chosen component is a Atom Z3745 Quad Core with X86 architecture and operating at a frequency of 1,8 GHz. Thus, the GPU used is a Intel HD Graphics from the same manufacturer. By the way, the RAM will be 2 GB, so we are talking about a combination that on paper is quite good, in addition to being based on the family Bay Trail very common in ASUS equipment.
From the test lists it can be seen that the internal storage is 32 GB and according to some third-party listings, there might be support for microSD. GFXBench, a unified benchmark with tests based on OpenGL ES and legacy DirectX, offers solid clues about the graphics power and the stability of the whole.
Display and multimedia experience
Another interesting detail of the ASUS K014 is its screen, which will be of dimensions of 8,9 inches. In this way, we are talking about excellent portability without losing much screen compared to the ten-inch models. The resolution, by the way, will rise to 1.920 x 1.200, which is more than enough to watch high-definition movies without any problems and for the texts to be clear and defined. Some technical sheets mention this. Full HD (1920 x 1080), so it is reasonable to think of different readings depending on the firmware or device profile; in any case, it is a clear panel with touch support. 5 points.
Cameras and connectivity
In the photographic section, the leaks point to a rear camera between 4,7 and 5 megapixels (in some listings with autofocus and recording FHD) and a front of 1,2 SM for video calls. In connectivity, in addition to WiFi, it is mentioned Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and, in certain external references, even NFC and assisted positioning A-GPS, expanding the possibilities of daily use.
Other characteristics that have been known due to the filtration that has occurred in GFXBench (which is certainly something increasingly common by the manufacturers themselves) are the following:
- Storage of 32 GB
- 4,7 megapixel rear camera and 1,2 megapixel front
- WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity
- Android KitKat operating system
- Expanded details according to other sheets: possible microSD slot, NFC y Full HD recording.
Benchmarks, stability and software
Compatible runs on synthetic benchmarks complete without errors, with performance that, while not aspiring to top-of-the-range figures, promises interface fluidity and good behavior in most of 3D games popular. Longer sessions aim for stable functioning, with temperatures of the chassis contained and without critical frame drops.
On the software level, the layer is expected ZenUI on Android 4.4.2, with OTA updates and a suite of ASUS productivity apps. For advanced users, the brand often offers official tools and documentation, while maintaining compatibility with Google services.
Variants and availability
There is no exact launch date or price that the ASUS K014 could have, but everything indicates that it could arrive with two more variants, seven and ten inches, in order to cover all the needs of users (obviously the dimensions and battery charge would be the biggest differences that exist between the different models). Other sources speculate on its fit in families such as Memo Pad or even Transformer Pad, while its relationship with the PadPhone by the chosen platform.
Source: GFXBench.
With this technical set, balanced screen and the support of leaked tests, the ASUS K014 is shaping up to be a tablet versatile for leisure, light productivity and multimedia consumption, with room for different configurations depending on the market.