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Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3735G

Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.9

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 91% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

3.3

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.9

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
1GB + 16GBCheck price
Other versions:
1GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB)

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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

3.3

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.9
Reviews score
4.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735G
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3735G, which is less advanced than 80.5% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi, which is lower than 66.5% of tablets and equal to 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
4,550 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,550 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 77.9% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 5 W, which is slower than 96% of tablets and equal to 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
8.5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 70% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
355 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 355 g, which is lighter than 80.1% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 27.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (355 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    355 g vs 490 g
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1308:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,308:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 47.6 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (127.7 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    127.7 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 72.3 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (127.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    127.7 mm vs 200 mm
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735G vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735G vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735G vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735G vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1308:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,308:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 27.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (355 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    355 g vs 490 g
  • 47.6 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (127.7 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    127.7 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 72.3 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (127.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    127.7 mm vs 200 mm
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.01 vs 7.6).
    7.01 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 64.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 8.5% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 34 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (367 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    367 nits vs 401 nits
  • 14.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 31.1% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,550 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,550 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • 1.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 1.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.5 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
gavinsgadgets.com
≈ estimated
28/09/2015
Month-long review · Budget 8-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia One 8 is a budget 8-inch tablet with useful stylus note-taking and about 7.5 hours of real use, but its screen and cameras are modest.
5.4
01net.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2015
Hands-on test · Budget gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 is a fairly priced 8-inch tablet for games and long web browsing, but its dim screen and weak camera hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB)

  • Excellent value for the price, often cited as a great 'starter' tablet
  • Vibrant 8-inch IPS display with wide viewing angles
  • Lightweight and portable design that is comfortable for one-handed use
  • MicroSD card slot allows for easy storage expansion up to 128GB
  • Highly sensitive 'Precision Plus' touchscreen supports input from thin objects like pencils
  • Generally snappy performance for simple tasks like web browsing and social media

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 (1GB + 32GB)

  • Poor camera quality with significant graininess and lack of detail
  • Limited 1GB of RAM frequently leads to sluggish multitasking and app reloads
  • Underwhelming rear-facing speaker that sounds tinny and is easily muffled
  • Significant amount of pre-installed 'bloatware' that cannot be easily removed
  • All-plastic build can feel cheap and exhibits some flex or creaking
  • Absence of an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Verdict

The Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 is an 8-inch budget tablet featuring an IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 800 resolution and Acer Precision Plus technology, which allows for highly accurate touch inputs and the use of fine-tipped objects like pencils for sketching. It is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735G processor (up to 1.83 GHz) paired with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot. Running on a largely stock version of Android 5.0 Lollipop, the device includes a 5MP rear wide-angle camera, a 0.3MP front webcam, and a 4,550 mAh battery providing roughly 7.5 to 8.5 hours of use. Main pros include its portable, lightweight design with a textured anti-slip tartan finish and specialized touch tools for note-taking. However, significant cons include the very limited 1GB of RAM which can cause lag during multitasking, a mediocre 0.3MP front camera, and a rear-mounted speaker that is easily muffled when held in landscape orientation.

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