The modestly equipped LG G Pad 10.1 will be a disappointment to anyone with G3-level expectations. Far from the pinnacle of mobile tech that is the LG G3, the G Pad 10.1 is built to contend with a different breed of device. With that context in mind, the G Pad 10.1 makes a lot more sense and even stands out as a good value for an entry-level Android tablet at $249.99 (16GB). It matches up quite well with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 from a features standpoint, but retails for a full $100 less. It's a large-screen tablet at a small-screen price. If you're looking for a basic low-cost Android slate, this is a good place to start.   

Design and Features

LG ditches the metal casing of the G Pad 8.3 in favor of more unassuming soft-touch plastic. The G Pad 10.1 looks decidedly bland, but at least inoffensive—you won't find any faux-chrome here. The silhouette and curved lines vaguely resemble LG's higher-end devices, but at 10.27 by 6.53 by 0.35 inches (HWD) and 1.15 pounds it's on the chunky side. Along the top edge are Power and Volume buttons, with a barely noticeable IR-emitter for remote control functionality. On the left are the 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB port, and a covered microSD card slot. Around back are two small speakers that lack both volume and richness, producing rather anemic audio, even by tablet standards.