Acer Iconia Tab A1-810

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 34 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

16
Average:

6
Bad:

6

Pros:

Very little bloatware.
Good features and performance for price.

Cons:

Mediocre display.
4:3 aspect screen looks larger than 16.9.

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Last revision on April 30, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Very little bloatware
Good features and performance for price

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mediocre display
4:3 aspect screen looks larger than 16.9
Struggles with most intensive games

Expert reviews and ratings

It comes with Android 4.2.2. Boot up is 22seconds and shutdown 4seconds.In the centre of the area above the screen is a 2MP web cam, a 5MP camera is mounted back left. Just above and to the right of this on the top edge is a 3.5mm socket for headphones...

By GadgetSpeak on June 23, 2014

100

Useful budget device that, while not as good as the more expensive iPad mini, punches above its weight...

By ITP.net on September 05, 2013

An attractive price, but a poor screen and mediocre real-world performance put paid to this tablet's...

By Alphr on August 17, 2013

It's hard to think of a single way in which the Iconia A1-810 could be called outstanding. The screen is fine, performance adequate and battery life perfectly acceptable. It looks and feels like a solid budget tablet, and you won't convince anyone that...

By IT Pro Portal on July 31, 2013

The best 4:3 Android tablet for those on a budget, but the Nexus 7 is still superior...

By Expert Reviews on July 30, 2013

Even though the Acer Iconia A1-810 connects via Wi-Fi only - for 3G connectivity look at the A1-811 - it delivers plenty for its £175 price tag. It's that price point that really works its magic, as this tablet is much like an Android-version of...

By Pocket-lint on July 23, 2013

The Acer Iconia A1-810 is a low-cost, 7.9in Android tablet that shares many similarities to the Apple iPad mini. There's a few compromises including a below average screen and a thick design, but the Iconia A1 performs reasonably well overall and...

By Good Gear Guide on July 23, 2013

The Iconia A1 is a great option for those people looking for a competitively priced low-end tablet and we’re willing to forgive the less than perfect screen considering the price point!...

By Kitguru.net on July 19, 2013

Acer offers a well- balanced tablet with the Iconia A1-810 that can compete with big competitors like the Google Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 in regard to the performance, price and features. Photography enthusiasts will be happy with the...

By NotebookCheck on July 05, 2013

The Acer Iconia A1-810 goes low on price, but the Google Nexus 7 costs about the same and is still the tablet to get with its sharper screen and more comfortable...

By CNET Australia on July 02, 2013

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