Archos 101 XS

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 34 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

11
Average:

8
Bad:

12

Pros:

Impressive benchmark performance, Keyboard dock, included in price, also works as a hard cover, Loud speakers, Good port selection, Pleasingly slim
Good overall performance; Display has wide viewing angles; Keyboard included; HDMI and microSD ports
The Archos 101 XS includes a full QWERTY keyboard, memory expansion, Mini-HDMI, and great games performance.

Cons:

Pricey given current competition, Weak battery life, Keyboard dock feels flimsy, No rear camera
Awkward docking mechanism; Poorly placed webcam; Tinny audio; Cramped keyboard layout

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Last revision on October 20, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Impressive benchmark performance, Keyboard dock, included in price, also works as a hard cover, Loud speakers, Good port selection, Pleasingly slim
Good overall performance; Display has wide viewing angles; Keyboard included; HDMI and microSD ports
The Archos 101 XS includes a full QWERTY keyboard, memory expansion, Mini-HDMI, and great games performance
Goodlooking design, Coverboard is handy, and included, Price is right

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricey given current competition, Weak battery life, Keyboard dock feels flimsy, No rear camera
Awkward docking mechanism; Poorly placed webcam; Tinny audio; Cramped keyboard layout
The tablet never feels like it's safely attached to the keyboard, and unless you have small hands, typing on the keyboard feels cramped. The tablet also features shoddy build quality and at $400 is too expensive for what's offered
Significant build quality issues, Gets really dirty and scuffed, Strange software and performance quirks

Expert reviews and ratings

This is possibly the best Android Tablet that I have used so far. I will qualify that statement by saying it is most like a standard PC notebook and therefore easiest to use by anyone coming from a PC background to use an Android...

By GadgetSpeak on December 05, 2012

The budget tablet market is hotting up thanks to Google’s Nexus 7, and Archos has done well to offer something different with the 101 XS. In practice, though, the Coverboard and its keyboard don’t work particularly well – its quirks and shortcomings...

By IT PRO on October 02, 2012

Name: Type: Specifications: Price as reviewed: With its white plastic bezel, metal backplate and chrome highlights, the Archos 101 XS is quite an attractive Android tablet. Packing in a "Smart" dual-core OMAP4470 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 1GB of...

By Tech Digest on September 21, 2012

The Archos 101 XS offers a unique solution to the keyboard conundrum for tablets, instantly transforming it from a media plaything into a practical work tool for all occasions. The flip-up stand feels a little flimsy for comfort, but the impressive...

By Wired UK on September 18, 2012

A keen price and plenty of power, but the poor integrated keyboard and plasticky build taint the...

By PC Pro on September 05, 2012

It's hard to dislike the Archos 101 XS, despite its shoddy build and mediocre design, but equally hard to fall in love with it too, despite its nippy performance and its useful hybrid control setup. We can't help that feel, even at a penny of shy of...

By TechRadar on September 04, 2012

Finding your new tablet... 15 best Android tablets in the world 10 best Tablet PCs in the world today 21 best iPad alternatives Windows 8 Tablets: What you need to know The Archos 101 XS is a decent mid-range tablet that offers a native Android...

By TechRadar AU on September 04, 2012

Starting with the build quality and design of the tablet itself the Archos 101 XS is a nice looking device which is a little reminiscent of the HTC One X. The white body is enhanced by the silver trim and the tablet does stand out from most. It also has...

By HardwareHeaven on August 30, 2012

We love what Archos was trying to do with the Archos 101 XS. It’s a huge leap forward for a company otherwise known for cheap efforts rather than affordable ones. But the keyboard’s a tad too small to be helpful, and it’s still lacking the build and...

By gadgetshow.channel5.com on August 29, 2012

Archos' decision to shift emphasis from media to productivity could have been a disaster, but the 101 XS works pretty well as a mobile work device. The Coverboard is brilliantly designed and realised – keeping the tablet safe and secure when in your...

By IT Pro Portal on August 28, 2012

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