Dell Venue 7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

6
Bad:

9

Pros:

Affordable.
Strong performance.
Comfortable design.

Cons:

Below average battery life.
Dimmer display than competitors.

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Last revision on November 14, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Affordable
Strong performance
Comfortable design
Remote PC access via PocketCloud
Pure Android 4.2.2 operating system
Lightweight
MicroSD card expansion
Performs smoothly

Reviewers Didn't Like

Below average battery life
Dimmer display than competitors
Older version of Android
Sluggish accelerometer
Larger games take a while to load
Touch screen is sometimes unresponsive

Competitors and Related Products

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Expert reviews and ratings

This Atom-refreshed 7-inch tablet delivers fine performance for light duty, plus a good-looking screen and lean chassis, all at a competitive price. Read...

By Computer Shopper on October 20, 2014

For a budget-priced tablet, the Dell Venue 7 looks, feels, and sounds quite good—and the rear-facing camera can produce attractive photos as well, something many budget slates can't do. We also appreciate the MicroSD card slot and the fact that the...

By Digital Trends on October 06, 2014

The Dell Venue 7 is an attractive and capable 7-inch Android tablet with strong battery...

By LaptopMag on August 29, 2014

In review: Dell Venue 7 LTE. Review sample courtesy of Dell Germany Dell has managed to create a good 7-inch tablet with its Venue 7 LTE. The device is particularly compelling in terms of battery runtimes and data connections. The combination of...

By NotebookCheck on August 12, 2014

The Dell Venue 7 offers a simple design and smooth performance for the right price, but the Nexus 7 is a significant upgrade for not much more.

By cnet on August 06, 2014

The Dell Venue 7 is one of the best small tablet bargains. The larger Venue 8 is just as capable, however there are other 8-inch slates that offer more features for the same...

By CNET UK on August 06, 2014

The Dell Venue 7 is one of the best small tablet bargains. The larger Venue 8 is just as capable, however there are other 8-inch slates that offer more features for the same...

By cnet on August 06, 2014

The Venue 7 and Venue 8 tablets from Dell are downright cheap and good options for those wanting decent tablets at a reasonable price. They are basically the same except for the screens. The Venue 7 has a 7-inch display running at 1,280 x 800 and the...

By zdnet.com on July 30, 2014

What a difference a year makes. Last year, the then-new iPad Mini was the unquestioned top pick for a media tablet , thanks to its friendly iTunes software for managing your personal media and its superior hardware, which easily outperformed the...

By InfoWorld on December 04, 2013

Dell's Venue 7 is an inexpensive Android tablet that is upstaged by more capable options from Amazon and Barnes &...

By PC Mag on December 02, 2013

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Dell Venue 7

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