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Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:NVIDIA Tegra 3

Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 40 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.0

Reviews score

10%

5.4

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 63% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

4.6

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 75%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 60% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (40)
27 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 13 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–²Better than 60%
?

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
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £440
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
1GB + 32GBCheck price
Other versions:
1GB + 16GB1GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB)

Based on 27 · 16

Reviewers praise the fast performance and long battery life, but criticise the screen and camera; opinions on size and grip are split.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

4.6

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.4
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.1
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 3
This tablet runs on NVIDIA Tegra 3, which is less advanced than 64.8% of tablets and equal to 2.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi, which is lower than 86.8% of tablets and equal to 9.2% 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.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1 MP resolution, which is lower than 91.2% of tablets and equal to 1.3% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
9,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 9,800 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 86.5% of tablets and equal to 0.9% 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
13 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 13 hours, which is longer than that of 76.1% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
video playback
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.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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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
680 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 680 g, which is heavier than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 48.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (9,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    9,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (13 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    13 hours vs 10 hours
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (NVIDIA Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    NVIDIA Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 14.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 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–² Better than 60% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (40)
    27 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 13 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.
    8.0 vs 7.0
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 14.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 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–² Better than 60% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (40)
    27 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 13 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.
    8.0 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (NVIDIA Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    NVIDIA Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 48.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (9,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    9,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (13 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    13 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 4 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • Inferior display type
    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
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 28.0% lower sentiment score
    5.4 vs 7.5
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 6% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.12 vs 7.6).
    7.12 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 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
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 36% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (416 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    416 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    April 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    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
  • 32.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 81 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (320 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    320 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (475:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    475:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 4 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 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
    5.0/ 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
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    Acer Iconia Tab A510
    the average tablet
    Acer Iconia Tab A510 (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.
  • 38.8% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (680 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    680 g vs 490 g
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.2 mm vs 8 mm
  • 83.8 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (259.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    259.1 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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

5.0
Tablet-News.com
✓ explicit
24/07/2012
Full review · hands-on use and problems found
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 is unstable, with random reboots and backlight issues, so it is not recommended yet; wait for fixes.
7.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
09/05/2012
Hands-on review · sound, camera, browsing and battery
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 has excellent battery life and clear stereo sound, but at this price it is open to debate.
8.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
08/05/2012
Benchmark test · Quadrant and graphics results
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 has strong overall performance, though it is slightly behind a rival tablet in CPU tests.
9.0
Android Police
≈ estimated
27/04/2012
Hands-on review · speed, design, software and daily use
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 is fast, comfortable to hold, and an outstanding tablet for the money, with minor gaps.
9.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
20/04/2012
Hands-on review · gaming, battery, display, ports
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 is strongly recommended for its price, with a great display, long battery life and smooth gaming.
8.0
Laptop Mag
≈ estimated
21/05/2012
Hands-on review · performance, display, design and sound
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 is recommended for its Olympic styling, power and sound, though display sharpness and bulk hold it back.
8.0
BASIC thinking
≈ estimated
21/04/2012
Unboxing · first hands-on and scrolling test
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 feels comfortable in the hand and scrolls smoothly, with a pleasant side scroll bar for one-handed use.
8.0
insertmagazine
≈ estimated
22/10/2012
First look · design, ports and screen
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a good machine for browsing and everyday tablet use, with a pleasant soft-touch back.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.5
theverge.com
✓ explicit
11/05/2012
Hands-on review · Quad-core tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast Tegra 3 tablet with long battery life, but its dull plastic body, weak camera and washed-out screen make it unexciting.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
18/06/2012
Hands-on review · Quad-core tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a very fast, long-lasting Ice Cream Sandwich tablet, but its bulky build and average screen are its weak spots.
6.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2012
Lab test · Quad-core tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is fast and lasts nearly 8 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing, but other Android tablets give more value for the money.
9.0
droid-life.com
≈ estimated
14/05/2012
Hands-on review · Quad-core tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast, long-lasting Android tablet that suits first-time buyers, but its heavy build, weak speakers and poor camera hold it back.
9.0
androidpolice.com
≈ estimated
27/04/2012
Hands-on review · Quad-core tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 handles web browsing and games with ease and lasts a long time, but it is heavy, with poor speakers and a weak camera.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
24/04/2012
Lab test · Quad-core tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 lasts long and can run USB keyboards and drives, but rival tablets offer more for the money.
8.0
theregister.com
≈ estimated
06/08/2012
Hands-on review · Quad-core tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast Tegra 3 tablet with a big battery and near-stock Android, but its plain, heavy body and average screen hold it back.
5.0
wired.com
≈ estimated
20/04/2012
Hands-on test · Android tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is quick to respond, but its pale screen and sluggish Acer Ring keep it from standing out among 10.1-inch Android rivals.
9.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
30/04/2012
Full review · Ports and battery
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast, long-lasting Android tablet with HDMI out and USB host support, but it has no mobile data for maps on the go.
8.0
coolsmartphone.com
≈ estimated
07/12/2012
Full review · Media tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a media-focused tablet with HDMI and microSD expansion, but its plastic, bulky build and some game crashes hold it back.
8.4
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
06/07/2012
Lab test · Display and benchmarks
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast tablet with a bright, even screen, but its glossy panel is hard to read outdoors and it has a short warranty.
7.5
cnet.com
✓ explicit
10/02/2019
Full review · Battery and design
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a comfortable, fast Android tablet with long video playback, but the Asus Transformer 300T with its dock is more appealing.
8.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
30/04/2012
Hands-on review · Battery and performance
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast, comfortable tablet that lasts about ten hours, but its glare-prone screen and single-megapixel front camera hold it back.
8.4
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
02/07/2012
Lab test · Display and heat
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast tablet with a bright, high-contrast screen, but its glossy surface and heavy heat under load are real drawbacks.
9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
05/06/2012
Full review · iPad alternative
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a smooth, long-lasting Android tablet that gets close to the iPad, though it is heavy and loads complex websites slowly.
7.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
18/06/2012
Full review · Multimedia tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is powerful and lasts a long time on one charge, but narrow viewing angles and pale colors hold back picture quality.
9.0
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
18/10/2012
Full review · Media playback
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a strong media player that plays exotic video formats and sounds good, but slow starts and a sluggish touchscreen dampen daily use.
7.2
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
25/05/2012
Lab test · Tegra 3 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a fast, long-lasting Android tablet with a good screen, but it lacks 3G and a keyboard dock.
7.2
computerwoche.de
✓ explicit
05/07/2012
Test report · Benchmarks and battery
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 keeps up with top Android tablets and is cheaper, but it lacks 3G and a keyboard dock and feels heavy.
9.0
tabletblog.de
≈ estimated
02/05/2012
Video review · Everyday use
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a very good Android tablet for its price, with smooth 1080p video and battery life that beats the new iPad.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Powerful quad-core Tegra 3 processor provides fast performance for gaming and navigation
  • Excellent battery life, with some users reporting up to 10-12 hours of use
  • Comfortable to hold due to a sturdy build and a textured, 'grip-y' back
  • Includes useful ports like Micro-HDMI and a microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Generally smooth software experience with minimal 'skinning' of Android 4.0

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB)

  • The 1280x800 LCD screen suffers from narrow viewing angles and washed-out colors
  • Significantly heavier and thicker than many competing tablets of its time
  • Camera performance is subpar, producing grainy photos with dull colors and no flash
  • Requires a proprietary charger, even though it uses a standard-looking micro-USB port
  • Speakers are average and can be easily muffled depending on how the tablet is held

Verdict

The Acer Iconia Tab A510 (1GB + 16GB) is a 10.1-inch Android 4.0 tablet featuring a 1.3GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and a 1280 x 800 WXGA TFT display. Its standout characteristics include a high-capacity 9,800mAh battery providing up to 15 hours of use, integrated Dolby Mobile 3+ audio for enhanced sound, and versatile connectivity via micro-HDMI and a microSD slot. Main pros highlighted by reviewers include its smooth multitasking performance, comfortable rubberised grip, and strong battery life. However, notable cons include its relatively bulky and heavy build (approx. 680g), mediocre 5MP/1MP camera quality, and a display that suffers from narrow viewing angles and washed-out colours compared to modern IPS panels.

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