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Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

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

Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 96% of tablets
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 94% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    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.
Other versions:
1GB + 16GB1GB + 8GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

5.6

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

4.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

6.0
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Process node
40 nm
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 86.8% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
▼ Worse than 70% of models
This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 70.5% of tablets and equal to those in 2.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
Screen resolution
1024×600
▼ Worse than 93% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
▼ 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
LCD
Display type
LCD
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Pixel density
170 ppi
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi which is lower than that of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
▲ 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
?
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
▼ 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
f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
▼ Worse than 70% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
▲ 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
3,260 mAh
Battery capacity
3,260 mAh
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,260 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 94.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
▲ Better than 48% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 18 W which is faster than in 48% of tablets and equal to speeds in 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
3.5 hours
Battery life
3.5 hours
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 3.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 99% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
yes
LTE support
yes
▲ Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% 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
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
470 g
Weight
470 g
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 470 g which is lighter than 57.6% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
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
Number of microphones
1
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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 A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 83 mm shorter
    Width
    117.0 mm
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (117 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    117.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    8
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    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 capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    8
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    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
  • 83 mm shorter
    Width
    117.0 mm
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (117 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    117.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 6.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (3.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    3.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity 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
    CPU speed
    1 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    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
  • 50.5% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,260 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3260 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    3,260 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    ▼ 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
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 18.2% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.01 vs 7.1).
    6.01 vs 7.1
  • 4.81x less popular
    Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity 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
    CPU speed
    1 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    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
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    Process node
    40 nm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR2
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (DDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    DDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 24.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    170 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    872:1
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (872:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    872:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 51 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    170 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    ▼ 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 HDR photo mode
    HDR photo mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 6.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (3.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    3.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 50.5% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,260 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3260 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    3,260 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    2.1
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    2.1 vs 5.0
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▼ 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)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4GHz
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    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
    Face recognition
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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 split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    Offline voice recognition
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 5.1 mm thicker
    Thickness
    13.1 mm
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (13.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    13.1 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 8 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019).
    May 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • 19.7 mm wider
    Width
    195.0 mm
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (195 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    195.0 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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computerwoche.de
19/12/2011
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Einsteiger-Tablet: Acer Iconia Tab A100 im Test [Reference to A101 version included]
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welt.de
05/12/2011
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Tablet im Test: Acer veröffentlicht 3D-Version vom Iconia Tab
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welt.de
05/12/2011
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Das Android-Tablet: Acer Iconia Tab A101 im Test
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bild.de
05/12/2011
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Tablet-PC mit 3G-Modul: Iconia Tab A101
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prad.de
22/03/2012
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Test Tablet Acer Iconia Tab A100
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journaldugeek.com
12/09/2011
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Test : Acer Iconia Tab A100 / A101
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elespanol.com
07/11/2011
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Análisis a fondo de la Tablet Acer Iconia A100 y las aplicaciones imprescindibles
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notebookcheck.nl
01/03/2011
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Acer Iconia Tab A100 - Notebookcheck.nl Would you like to see English-language reviews that go into more technical depth for this specific A101 3G mod...
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Compact and highly portable 7-inch form factor, making it easy to carry in a small bag
  • Smooth performance in its class at launch, thanks to the dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
  • Competitive budget pricing compared to major brand alternatives like Samsung or Apple
  • Includes both a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera for video calls
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot, supporting up to 32GB of additional space
  • Responsive touchscreen that handles brushes and presses well

What we don't like about Acer Iconia Tab A101 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Below-average battery life, with some users reporting less than 4 hours of video playback
  • Narrow viewing angles on the 1024x600 resolution screen, leading to color distortion when tilted
  • Heavy build relative to its small size, weighing approximately 415–470 grams
  • Limited 1GB RAM can cause lag or high memory warnings when running modern apps or multitasking
  • Dated operating system (Android 3.2 Honeycomb) with uninspiring design and limited app compatibility
  • Poor speaker quality that can sound tinny or lack sufficient volume

Verdict

The Acer Iconia Tab A101 is a compact 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024x600 resolution LCD and running on the Android Honeycomb platform. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a dedicated microSDHC slot. Key advantages include its portability, solid build with a textured rear for better grip, and the inclusion of both a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing camera for video calls. However, it is primarily hindered by poor battery life, typically lasting under 4 hours, and has notably narrow viewing angles on its display.

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