Lenovo A8-50 or Tesco Hudl2 Tablet Computer?
While I was reading the letters page in Web User magazine (issue 360 : page 73) I came across a letter singing the praises of the Lenovo A8-50 8″ tablet computer in which the writer claimed it was a superior tablet than the Tesco Hudl2 for the same price.
Given the great reviews the Hudl2 has received this seemed a bold claim so I decided to take a closer look at the Lenovo A8-50. It turns out that Tesco Direct stock the A8-50, as do John Lewis and Very among others, it is a widely available tablet computer.
So how do the two tablets measure up against each other? The table below tries to answer that by comparing the major components and features.
| Lenovo A8-50 | Tesco Hudl2 | |
| Screen size | 8″ | 8.3″ |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Screen aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Processor | MediaTek MTK 8121 1.3GHz quad-core | Intel Atom Z3735D 1.83GHz quad-core |
| Memory (RAM) | 1GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 16GB | 16GB |
| Android version | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Front facing camera | 2 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Rear facing camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 13.6 x 0.9 Cm | 22.4 x 12.8 x 0.9 Cm |
| Weight | 360g | 410g |
Looking at those features while the Lenovo A8-50 looks a very capable Android tablet and I would be very happy to own one the Tesco Hudl2 seems to win on almost every feature. There is a version of the Lenovo A8-50 with built in 3G that will take a SIM card for internet connectivity when you have a mobile signal but no WiFi, this variation could be ideal for those who want an Android tablet computer for use while they are out and about.