Dell Venue 8 Pro

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 43 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

21
Average:

15
Bad:

4

Pros:

Great price for a Windows tablet.
Good battery life.
Solid performance.

Cons:

Broken auto brightness.
No Micro HDMI to make use of desktop apps.

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Great price for a Windows tablet
Good battery life
Solid performance
Full Windows 8.1 OS
Very thin and light
Solid build quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Broken auto brightness
No Micro HDMI to make use of desktop apps
Bad Windows key placement
Only one USB port for both charging and data transfer
Optional stylus doesn't live up to expectations

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Expert reviews and ratings

In review: Dell Venue 8 Pro. Test model courtesy of Dell.Dell's Venue 8 Pro is unquestionably a solid tablet. The performance that Dell extracts from Intel's Cherry Trail platform seems very amazing.The configuration of 4 GB working memory in...

By NotebookCheck on May 20, 2016

The Venue 8 Pro 5855 isn't a bad device, but it doesn't really live up to its predecessor. The screen is quite attractive, and it's nice that Dell included USB Type-C. But the performance is just adequate, and the battery life could definitely be...

By tabletpcreview.com on March 17, 2016

Despite its limited performance, the Venue 8 Pro 3000 a great value full Windows...

By IT PRO on February 23, 2015

You might find that not all desktop applications will comfortably make the transition to a smaller 8in screen, however. The display has a 1,280x800 resolution, which is lower than the standard 1,366x768 on most laptops.Navigating the Windows 8 Desktop...

By Expert Reviews on August 04, 2014

The Dell Venue 8 Pro comes close to being a great pocket-size mini-PC, but a misplaced button and missing accessories feel like unnecessary...

By CNET Australia on April 18, 2014

The Dell Venue 8 Pro comes close to being a great pocket-size mini-PC, but a misplaced button and missing accessories feel like unnecessary...

By cnet on April 17, 2014

The Dell Venue 8 Pro comes close to being a great pocket-size mini-PC, but a misplaced button and missing accessories feel like unnecessary...

By CNET UK on April 17, 2014

The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a reasonably powerful Windows 8 device for a decent price. However, you'll need to shell out for an additional keyboard to get the most use out of it. Specifications Software Windows 8.1 (32-bit) Processor ...

By Wired UK on March 04, 2014

Dell's Venue 8 Pro has a better display than some 8in Windows 8 tablets we have seen but, with its small screen and low performance, it's still effectively a netbook...

By V3.co.uk on February 21, 2014

The Dell Venue 8 is a nifty little Windows 8.1 tablet device that can fit into the palm of your hand thanks to its 8in screen and thin body. It's a decent performer for most tasks, but can struggle a little with CPU-intensive Web...

By Good Gear Guide on February 20, 2014

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Dell Venue 8 Pro

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