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Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8317T

Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB)
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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%

4.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.3

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 98% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

1.8

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 99%
4.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.3

Mark 7.5 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%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £120
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
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What reviewers say about the Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB)

Based on 5 · 4

Reviewers find it quick enough for everyday browsing, but the dim, low-resolution screen and weak camera draw complaints.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

1.8

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

4.3
Reviews score
4.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 97.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% 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
MediaTek MT8317T
This tablet runs on MediaTek MT8317T, which is less advanced than 89.4% of tablets.
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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
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% 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
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 99.7% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,710 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 2,710 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 98.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% 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
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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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.
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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
320 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 320 g, which is lighter than 88.5% of tablets and equal to 0.9% 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
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% 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 B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1944:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,944:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 34.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (320 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    320 g vs 490 g
  • 46.8 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (128.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    128.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • 71.5 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (128.5 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    128.5 mm vs 200 mm
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1944:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,944:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 34.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (320 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    320 g vs 490 g
  • 46.8 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (128.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    128.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 71.5 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (128.5 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    128.5 mm vs 200 mm
  • 38.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.3

    Mark 7.5 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%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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.
    4.3 vs 7.0
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 7.7 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 8 MP
  • 58.9% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,710 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,710 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 38.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.3

    Mark 7.5 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%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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.
    4.3 vs 7.0
  • 10.5% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.83 vs 7.6).
    6.83 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
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX531 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX531 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    January 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 200 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (200 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    200 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
  • 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
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 7.7 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • 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 burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 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
  • 58.9% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,710 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,710 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 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 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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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 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
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    Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71
    the average tablet
    Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 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.
  • 3.3 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11.3 mm vs 8 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

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

9.0
MrHelferSyndrom
≈ estimated
20/01/2013
Unboxing and full test · gaming, sound, camera, battery
Verdict
Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 is a strong budget tablet for beginners, with loud sound and a battery that lasts.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.2
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
26/01/2013
Benchmark test · Viewing angles
Verdict
The Acer Iconia B1 is surprisingly fast for web browsing, but its outdated TN screen has poor viewing angles.
8.0
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
≈ estimated
30/04/2013
Hands-on review · Budget media tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia B1 suits music, videos and ebooks on the go, but with no 3G, it offers no internet away from Wi-Fi.
6.4
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
06/05/2013
Hands-on test · Budget seven-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia B1 suits browsing and light games on a budget with long battery life, but its 1024 x 600 screen holds it back.
6.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
30/01/2013
Lab test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia B1 is the best of the cheapest tablets, but its dim screen and laggy performance make it hard to enjoy.
5.0
fwd.nl
✓ explicit
16/03/2013
Video review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia B1 runs recent Android with few extras, but its poor screen and disappointing build make it hard to recommend at this price.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB)

  • Extremely affordable price point, making it a low-risk 'starter' tablet
  • Lightweight and highly portable design (320g), comparable to a standard book page
  • Includes a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 32GB, a feature missing on some competitors like the Nexus 7
  • Relatively clean software experience with a near-stock version of Android Jelly Bean and minimal bloatware
  • Decent performance for basic tasks like e-reading, web browsing, and casual social media use

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 (0.5GB + 16GB)

  • Poor build quality; users report a flimsy plastic chassis that creaks under pressure and feels non-durable
  • Low-resolution display (1024x600) with poor viewing angles and washed-out colors
  • Limited RAM (512MB) leads to slow app loading times and performance issues with memory-intensive apps
  • Short battery life, with many users reporting only 3 to 6 hours of continuous usage on a single charge
  • Highly reflective screen hampers visibility in direct sunlight or bright environments
  • Lack of essential modern features such as a rear camera and USB OTG support

Verdict

The Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 is a budget-friendly 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 resolution WSVGA capacitive touchscreen and a dual-core 1.2GHz MediaTek MT8317T processor. This specific variant is equipped with 512MB of DDR3 RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded by up to 32GB via a dedicated microSDHC slot. Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the device includes essential connectivity such as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS, along with a 0.3-megapixel front-facing webcam for video calls. Its primary strengths lie in its portable, lightweight 320g design and its highly affordable entry-level price point, making it suitable for basic tasks like e-reading and web browsing. However, it faces significant drawbacks, including a low-resolution display with narrow viewing angles, limited multitasking capabilities due to the small RAM capacity, and the absence of a rear-facing camera.

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