Acer Iconia Tab W4

Overview

The Iconia W4 is the second generation of Acer's 8.1-inch form factor tablet. The Iconia W4 steps up to a 1,280 x 800 IPS display with wider viewing angles and improved readability in sunlight. The tablet is also equipped with a faster fourth-generation Atom processor from Intel's Bay Trail family and is slightly thinner and lighter at .91 pounds and 0.42 inches, instead of 1.1 and 0.45.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 25 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

9
Average:

12
Bad:

4

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Last revision on January 26, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Pretty affordable
Runs Windows 8.1
Decent camera

Reviewers Didn't Like

Screen isn't great
Processor may struggle
Quiet speakers

Expert reviews and ratings

Eight-inch Windows 8.1 tablets simply aren't a great proposition right now. If you're dead set on the platform and form factor, and waiting is not an option, it boils down to what compromises you're willing to make. Performance-wise we've seen pretty much the same from the trio of tablets tested. Overall Lenovo's Miix 2 8 would be our go to pick if it weren't for an annoying touchscreen responsiveness issue.

By TechSpot on March 19, 2014

The tablet market doesn't look very different than it did a year ago from the perspective of who's doing well and who's not. Perhaps the most exciting developments came towards the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 from the usual big guys: Google...

By TechSpot on November 04, 2013

Yes I just mentioned Microsoft Office you get 12 months Microsoft Office for up to six people.When first started things seem very small, yes you have touch but you do not have zoom. A sheet is included with four steps to carry out after these are done...

By GadgetSpeak on October 10, 2014

The 8-inch screen delivers the same basic specs as the Toshiba Encore – standard TFT LCD and 1280×800-pixel resolution. Both also use the same quad-core Atom Z3740 processor. But while they deliver the same office-level performance, there was a...

By APC Magazine on July 24, 2014

Acer replaces the disappointing Iconia W3 with an 8-inch Windows slate with solid performance, a gorgeous if not full HD screen, and long battery life. It's a big improvement, though we could wish for better cameras and a standard keyboard. Read...

By Computer Shopper on May 22, 2014

If you like Windows 8.1 and are looking for functionality and productivity in a compact device, the Acer Iconia W4 may be just what you need. Plus, the micro HDMI which is not present on some of the other tablets in this category, will allow you to view...

By ouritdept.co.uk on May 02, 2014

Acer’s Iconia W4 is a big step up from its predecessor, but it doesn't stand out among the current crowd of 8-inch Windows tablets.

By PCWorld on April 30, 2014

The Acer Iconia W4 is another 8-inch Windows 8 tablet that offers a solid all-round performance, but the combination of full Windows on a small tablet still isn't one we'd recommend to everyone.

By TrustedReviews on April 30, 2014

No tablet can take over all the duties of a notebook computer, but the relatively small-screened Acer Iconia W4 is certainly not ideal as a laptop replacement. You'd be better off thinking of this slate as a supplement, in which case its good battery...

By IT Pro Portal on April 28, 2014

The 8-inch Acer Iconia W4 has a few advantages that help it stand out from a crowd of similar devices, including great battery life and enough ports to support basic productivity. It's also much better -- and less expensive -- than last year's W3 model,...

By CNET Australia on April 26, 2014

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