The ASUS ZenPad Z8 tablet, a multimedia powerhouse featuring the a 2K display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core processor (64-bit CPUs, integrated X8 LTE modem and Qualcomm Adreno 510 GPU), is now available exclusively at Verizon. The ZenPad Z8 features a 2048x1536 (QXGA) resolution screen with 178 degree viewing angles. ASUS VisualMaster technology enhances and optimizes contrast, sharpness, and motion clarity depending on the situation. The tablet features dual-front facing stereo speakers and DTS-HD support, a USB Type-C port and an optional 128GB expansion card.

The tablet also supports Verizon's 4G LTE network, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity.

At $249.99, Asus' new Android-based ZenPad Z8 tablet could make you ponder why you should buy Apple's iPad Mini 4, which starts at $399.

The cellular-ready ZenPad Z8 will come with the latest Android version, Android M OS. A cellular-ready version of the iPad Mini 4 starts at $529.

The 7.9-inch screen on the ZenPad Z8 displays images at a 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution, the same as the iPad Mini 4.

In addition,ZenPad Z8 has a USB Type-C port, which can connect the tablet to external storage, monitors and other peripherals. The USB-C port also charges the tablet. Apple's iPad Mini 4 has the proprietary Lightning connector.