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Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3745

Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of tablets
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

2.9

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 82% of tablets
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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â–¼Worse than 89% of tablets
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Best prices

    N/A~ £130

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
2GB + 16GBCheck price
Other versions:
2GB + 32GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

2.9

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

4.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.1
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 5 points, which is lower than 50.9% of Tablets.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
2 GB
RAM capacity
2 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Process node
22 nm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 57.5% of tablets and equal to the node used in 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3745
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3745
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This tablet uses the Intel Atom Z3745 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 77.6% of tablets and equal to those in 1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1200
Screen resolution
1920×1200
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1200 which is higher than that of 39.2% of tablets and equal to that of 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
283 ppi
Pixel density
283 ppi
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 283 ppi which is higher than that of 84.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
â–² Better than 45% of models
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,600 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 77.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Charging speed
5 W
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
7.5 hours
Battery life
7.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 84.7% of tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
360 g
Weight
360 g
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 360 g which is lighter than 79.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.8% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 26.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    283 ppi
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 26.5% lighter
    Weight
    360 g
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (360 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    360 g vs 490 g
  • 62 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    283 ppi
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1358:1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1358:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,358:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 45.3 mm narrower
    Width
    130 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (130 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    130 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Atom Z3745
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This tablet uses the Intel Atom Z3745 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Atom Z3745 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2x cheaper
    Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Atom Z3745
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This tablet uses the Intel Atom Z3745 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Atom Z3745 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 26.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    283 ppi
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 62 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    283 ppi
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1358:1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1358:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,358:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 26.5% lighter
    Weight
    360 g
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (360 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    360 g vs 490 g
  • 45.3 mm narrower
    Width
    130 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (130 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    130 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 2.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    7.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 110 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    290 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (290 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    290 nits vs 400 nits
  • 111 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    290 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (290 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    290 nits vs 401 nits
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 18.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Acer Iconia Tab 8
    the average tablet
    Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.73 vs 8.000).
    6.73 vs 8
  • 6.7% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.66 vs 7.1).
    6.66 vs 7.1
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    2 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 64.4% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    5.3 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    5.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 52.2% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    311 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (311 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    311 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 57.1% larger process node
    Process node
    22 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    Intel HD Graphics
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This tablet uses the Intel HD Graphics GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 7% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.86 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.86 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 111 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    290 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (290 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    290 nits vs 401 nits
  • 110 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    290 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (290 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    290 nits vs 400 nits
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    8 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    720 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • 2.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    7.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 30.1% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,600 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4600 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    Cellular module
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    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 picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.5 mm vs 8.0 mm

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18/11/2014
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03/06/2015
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21/06/2014
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15/01/2015
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What we like about Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB)

  • High-quality 1920x1200 Full HD IPS display offering sharp text and vibrant colors
  • Stylish and slim design featuring a premium-feeling aluminum back panel
  • Rare inclusion of a micro-HDMI port for easy connection to external monitors or TVs
  • Affordable price point making it a competitive budget option
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot
  • Smooth performance when switching between general-use apps thanks to 2GB of RAM

What we don't like about Acer Iconia Tab 8 (2GB + 32GB)

  • Short battery life, with some tests showing less than 5 to 7 hours of use
  • Weak and tinny rear-mounted speaker that is easily blocked when held in landscape mode
  • Mediocre camera performance, especially in low-light conditions
  • Significant amount of pre-installed bloatware that cannot be fully uninstalled
  • Occasional touch screen unresponsiveness or sluggishness when loading large games
  • Lack of an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustments

Verdict

The Acer Iconia Tab 8 (A1-840FHD) is a compact 8-inch Android tablet featuring a high-resolution 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD display with Zero Air Gap technology, powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor. This specific model includes 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSDHC slot, and runs on a near-stock version of Android 4.4 KitKat. Key pros include its sharp Full HD screen, premium-feeling aluminum back, and a rare micro-HDMI port for external connectivity. However, notable cons include lackluster rear speakers, a relatively short battery life of approximately 7 to 7.5 hours, and significant pre-installed bloatware that cannot be uninstalled.

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