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Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3735F

Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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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%

5.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.3

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 83% 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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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

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5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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%

5.7

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

3.1

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

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5.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.3/ 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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5.3

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

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 5 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 83%
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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~ £260
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
Other versions:
2GB + 64GB2GB + 16GB

What reviewers say about the Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB)

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Reviewers praise the sturdy build, sharp screen and generous storage, but agree the camera is poor and battery life short.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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%

5.7

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

3.1

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.3
Reviews score
5.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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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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Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
2 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
22 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
64 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735F
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3735F, which is less advanced than 79.7% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, which is more durable than 91.4% of tablets and the same as 2.4% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 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
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% 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
5,910 mAh
This tablet has 5,910 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 58.9% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6.7 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6.7 hours, which is shorter than that of 91% of tablets.
video playback
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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What reviewers say
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
yes
This tablet includes NFC. 89.3% 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
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% 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
540 g
This tablet weighs 540 g, which is heavier than 63.8% 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
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
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
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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What reviewers say

Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 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 advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 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
  • 3.3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    6.7 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 10
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    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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    5.3

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

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 135 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (266 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    266 nits vs 401 nits
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 10
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    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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    5.3

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

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB) 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
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 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.
  • 533 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 28.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
    June 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • 135 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (266 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    266 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 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 HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • 3.3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    6.7 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 10.5% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,910 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,910 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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 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.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1.7 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.7 mm vs 8 mm
  • 10.2% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (540 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    540 g vs 490 g

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

8.5
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
12/07/2015
Benchmark test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 is a fast tablet for games and heavy web pages, though its lead over Lenovo's Yoga Tablet 2 is small.
7.3
chip.de
✓ explicit
18/10/2017
Price check · Lab results
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 scored 12,462 points in the 3DMark graphics test and ran just over 4 hours of web browsing in lab tests.
5.2
01net.com
✓ explicit
16/10/2015
Hands-on test · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 is a strong tablet for games and films, but with about 5 to 6 hours of battery life it is a weak choice for travel.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB)

  • Affordable price point, often described as 'bang for your buck'.
  • Large, clear 10.1-inch screen with good resolution and vivid colors.
  • Loud and clear front-facing stereo speakers.
  • Sturdy, durable build quality with a non-slip textured back.
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot.
  • Decent battery life for casual multimedia use and web browsing.

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 (2GB + 64GB)

  • Slow charging speeds, sometimes taking several hours to reach full capacity.
  • Underpowered RAM (often 1GB or 2GB) that limits smooth multitasking.
  • Average or poor camera quality, resulting in grainy or blurry photos.
  • Prone to screen glare and reflections, making outdoor use difficult.
  • Laggy performance during graphically intensive gaming.
  • A flimsy or difficult-to-open plastic cover over the SD/USB ports.

Verdict

The Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 is a 10.1-inch Android tablet featuring a high-resolution 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with Zero Air Gap technology for enhanced clarity. It is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor (up to 1.83 GHz) paired with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot up to 128GB. Main characteristics include the 'Precision Plus' touchscreen for accurate input, dual stereo speakers, and a 5MP rear camera with 1080p recording. Pros include its vibrant Full HD display, specialized 'Reading Mode' to reduce blue light, and a reinforced mechanical design for durability. However, cons include a relatively short battery life of approximately 7.5 hours, a bulky 540g weight, and performance that may struggle with graphically intensive modern gaming.

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