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

By GadgetSpeak on June 23, 2014 80

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 ITP.net on September 05, 2013 100

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

By Alphr on August 17, 2013 50

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

By IT Pro Portal on July 31, 2013 80

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 Expert Reviews on July 30, 2013 80

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

By Pocket-lint on July 23, 2013 80

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 Good Gear Guide on July 23, 2013 75

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 Kitguru.net on July 19, 2013 90

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 NotebookCheck on July 05, 2013 83

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 CNET Australia on July 02, 2013 60

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 on July 01, 2013 60

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 PC Advisor on June 19, 2013 80

The budget Android tablet market is a brilliant arms race. The Acer Iconia A1 is right in the mix as one of the best tablets in terms of value for money. If you're looking for something to surf the web, use social networks and watch videos on the A1 merits consideration. The fact that it has a microSD card slot makes it a really attractive tablet for £149.

By TrustedReviews on June 07, 2013 80

The Acer Iconia A1 has a bunch of minor problems. Its entry-level IPS screen is ageing badly, it doesn’t have as much power on tap as its ‘quad-core’ processor may suggest and it’s a bit heavy.

By techmadeeasy.co.uk on May 24, 2013 95

I'm quite taken with the Iconia A1. Not least because all of the features above come at a very competitive price; just £140 for the 8GB, WiFi only model. It's not the cheapest tablet out there, in fact it's not even the cheapest tablet that Acer make,...

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