OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Tablets Methodology v3.0
Tablets Methodology v3.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
Explore Tablets Methodology v3.0

Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 2 T20

Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 36 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

35%

4.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.5

Reviews score

10%

4.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 99% of tablets
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

22%

3.7

Performance

20%

3.5

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 98%
4.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.5/ 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 99% of models

4.5

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

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (36)
21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 15 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 99%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
  • No image
No image
Where to buy
    N/A~ £310
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 21 · 19

Reviewers like the quick performance and easy handling, but agree battery life is poor and the screen hard to see.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 30 owners sharing their experience in online comments

47%positive13%mixed40%negative

Owners like its speed and compact size, but weak battery life and hardware problems undermine the experience.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say it often cannot last a full day and needs frequent charging, so they must stay near a charger.6
  • Some owners report it broke within three months, a replacement unit was also faulty, and one screen began failing after about a year.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

22%

3.7

Performance

20%

3.5

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.5
Reviews score
4.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.5
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
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, which is less advanced than 70.5% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Show more
What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a 1024×600 screen, which is less sharp than 92.8% of tablets and equal to 6.2% 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
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi, which is lower than 76.5% of tablets and equal to 4.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
Show more
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
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
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 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.
Show more
What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,920 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,920 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 58.9% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5 hours, which is shorter than that of 95.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
Show more
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
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
Show more
What reviewers say
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.
Show more
What reviewers say
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
450 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 450 g, which is lighter than 66.1% of tablets and equal to 1.8% 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
Show more
What reviewers say
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.
Show more

Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftwareDesignAudio
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 58.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (117 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    117 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 8.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (450 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    450 g vs 490 g
  • 83 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (117 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    117 mm vs 200 mm
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 58.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (117 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    117 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 8.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (450 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    450 g vs 490 g
  • 83 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (117 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    117 mm vs 200 mm
  • 35.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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 99% of models

    4.5

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

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (36)
    21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 15 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.
    4.5 vs 7.0
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 35.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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 99% of models

    4.5

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

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (36)
    21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 15 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.
    4.5 vs 7.0
  • 40.0% lower sentiment score
    4.5 vs 7.5
  • 16.8% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.46 vs 7.6).
    6.46 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 1,199 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (667 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    667 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 82.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.7 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    2.66 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    August 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 174 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (227 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    227 nits vs 401 nits
  • 173 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (227 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    227 nits vs 400 nits
  • 23.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (840:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    840:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 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
  • Worse main-camera video
    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 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 timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 10.3% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,920 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,920 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 (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 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)
  • 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 face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Acer Iconia Tab A100
    the average tablet
    Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% 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.
  • 5.1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (13.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    13.1 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
12/04/2012
Hands-on review · ports, screen, camera and battery
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is decent for buyers who want full Android, though the pricier Samsung is often the better pick.
9.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
18/03/2012
Hands-on review · one week of use and features
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a solid tablet for the money, worth a close look if you want an all-in-one device.
8.0
khirotsugu
≈ estimated
22/01/2012
Hands-on review · screen, performance and ports
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a good cheaper choice with a nice screen, though the charging setup is a real drawback.
8.0
dgtronic
≈ estimated
03/12/2011
Hands-on review · battery, screen, camera and mic tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a good choice, though the slippery back and weak microphone are real drawbacks.
9.0
Kyle G
≈ estimated
18/10/2011
Hands-on review · unboxing and daily use
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a solid, well-built tablet and a go-to choice in the 7-inch Android class.
7.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
07/10/2011
Hands-on review · display, camera and battery tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a decent tablet with a solid build, but its outdoor screen and camera are weak.
7.0
Digital Trends
≈ estimated
09/09/2011
Hands-on review · battery, screen, build and apps
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is liked overall, but its disappointing battery life only suits people who can charge it nightly.
8.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
13/08/2011
Full review · video, browsing and app tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 performs better than many larger tablets, though battery life and viewing angles disappoint.
9.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
08/05/2012
Software update walkthrough · Ice Cream Sandwich first look
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 gets a firm thumbs up for the update, which makes it feel more responsive and fluid.
8.0
awomansworld123
≈ estimated
02/05/2012
First impressions · unboxing, apps and browsing test
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a capable small tablet that impressed the reviewer, despite some quirks.
8.0
Arnaud Selvais
≈ estimated
05/03/2012
Hands-on review · battery, display and daily use
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a very good tablet for the price, with battery and boot-time reservations.
8.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
02/10/2011
Benchmark tests · out-of-the-box performance
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A100 runs smoothly out of the box so far, though its benchmark numbers are unremarkable.
More graded video reviews (1)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.9
cnet.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2011
Hands-on review · 7-inch Honeycomb
Verdict
The Acer Iconia A100 is a fast, well-connected small Honeycomb tablet, but washed-out viewing angles and extra weight make it hard to recommend.
7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
11/08/2011
Lab test · Compact Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a light, snappy 7-inch Honeycomb tablet, but its battery life and camera are its weak points.
6.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
30/08/2011
Hands-on review · 7-inch Android tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a compact 7-inch tablet that suits ebooks and apps, but its average screen and poor battery hold it back.
8.5
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
28/09/2011
Lab test · Pocket-size 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 fits in a pocket and works well for navigation with Google Maps, but its glossy screen and sluggish touchscreen let it down.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
06/10/2011
Full review · Sharp 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a sharp, well-made 7-inch Android tablet, but dim auto-brightness and weak viewing angles let it down.
7.0
alphr.com
≈ estimated
26/08/2011
Lab test · Pocket-size Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a nice, snappy 7-inch tablet to carry, but its battery and camera fall short and the colours shift when tilted.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
12/12/2011
Hands-on review · Multimedia 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a strong multimedia tablet whose zoomed phone apps look good on 7 inches, but its battery runs out too soon.
9.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
30/08/2011
Review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 packs 10-inch tablet power into a pocketable 7-inch body, but narrow viewing angles and a short battery are real drawbacks.
7.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
10/08/2012
Hands-on review · Honeycomb 7-inch
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a pocketable Honeycomb tablet with strong performance, but short battery life and a narrow screen are its main limits.
7.0
digitaltrends.com
✓ explicit
09/09/2011
Hands-on review · Honeycomb 7-inch
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a good 7-inch tablet with strong hardware and a nice-feeling design, but its battery life and reflective screen will bother you.
7.0
technave.com
≈ estimated
30/04/2011
Hands-on first look · Pre-production unit
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 looks well equipped on paper with a bright screen and fast processor, but this early unit showed build problems and older software.
phonearena.com
07/10/2011
Not graded yet
6.4
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
08/12/2011
Lab test · 7-inch Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a fast 7-inch tablet with a sharp, colourful screen and good battery life, but it has no mobile data option.
6.2
connect.de
✓ explicit
22/11/2011
Hands-on test · Mid-range 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a sturdy, well-connected 7-inch tablet with a fast processor, but its small battery and dim screen make it best used at home.
6.6
computerwoche.de
✓ explicit
19/12/2011
Hands-on test · 7-inch Android tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a solid 7-inch Android tablet with a responsive touch screen, but its 8GB of built-in storage and unreliable keyboard let it down.
3.6
01net.com
✓ explicit
31/08/2011
Lab test · Multimedia tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a strong media tablet for films and music, but its short battery and dim screen hold it back.
8.0
journaldugeek.com
≈ estimated
12/09/2011
Hands-on test · Compact tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 suits buyers who want a light 7-inch tablet with Honeycomb 3.2, but its battery life of about 4.5 hours is its weak point.
4.0
hardware.info
≈ estimated
28/09/2011
Lab test · Compact 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is comfortable and fast, but its poor screen, low brightness and mediocre battery make it hard to recommend.
8.5
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
05/10/2011
Lab test · Pocket-size tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a pocket-sized tablet with good GPS and voice input, but its slow keyboard, reflective screen and 8GB storage hold it back.
8.0
fwd.nl
≈ estimated
08/10/2011
Hands-on review · Everyday use
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a comfortable, speedy 7-inch tablet for mobile use, but poor screen angles and short battery life under heavy use are its main limits.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Portable and compact 7-inch form factor that is easy to hold with one hand
  • Smooth and snappy performance for its class, powered by the dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor
  • Strong connectivity options including a micro-HDMI out port and a microSD card slot for expandable memory
  • Full Android Honeycomb (3.2) or Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) experience with good app scaling for the smaller screen
  • Reasonable value for the price, often undercut more expensive competitors at the time of release

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Significantly short battery life, typically lasting between 3 to 5 hours on a single charge
  • Poor screen viewing angles that lead to color distortion and wash-out when tilted
  • Requires a proprietary charging cable rather than standard micro-USB for power
  • Design can feel a bit bulky, heavy, and 'plasticky' compared to higher-end rivals
  • Cameras (both front and rear) produce subpar image quality with noticeable noise and poor color reproduction

Verdict

The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is a compact 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024x600 resolution display and powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Its primary advantages include its highly portable form factor, snappy performance for multitasking and gaming, and extensive connectivity options such as a micro-HDMI port, micro-USB, and a microSD slot expandable up to 32GB. Additionally, it features a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing camera for video calls. However, it is frequently criticized for its significantly short battery life, which often lasts less than five hours, as well as mediocre screen viewing angles and a bulky, plastic design.

Compare Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB) with other tablets

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Acer Iconia Tab A100 (1GB + 16GB) and other tablets

No results found