For all intents and purposes the Google play edition is far superior
You loose a few features that you MAY be interested in (but for the most part are kinda eh) (also these features can easily be added to the Google play edition)
But in all the important aspects a tablet are there. Its a lot faster, gets updates as soon as they come out while I can take months otherwise. And while this last one is a matter of opinion google play edition is a lot cleaner, easier to use, and useful