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Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2760

Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 27 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

35%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.9

Reviews score

10%

4.9

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 96% of tablets
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

▼Worse than 95%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

3.8

Display

16%

4.9

Camera

14%

5.3

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Software

5%

5.6

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

▼Worse than 90%
4.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models

4.9

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.8

Average grade

20%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (27)
18 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 9 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.
▼Worse than 93%
?

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~ £330
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 W3 3G (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 18 · 9

Reviewers welcome full Windows and solid battery life, but nearly all criticise the screen quality; size and handling split opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 29 owners sharing their experience in online comments

28%positive17%mixed55%negative

Owners value full Windows in a compact tablet, but the poor, grainy screen is the biggest letdown.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the screen looks grainy and speckled, colors look fuzzy, and small text is hard to read, with some returning it because of this.9
  • Owners report the keyboard disconnecting or failing, ports dying, and the touch driver dropping out, with some units stopping working within months.5

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

3.8

Display

16%

4.9

Camera

14%

5.3

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Software

5%

5.6

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.9
Reviews score
4.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
32 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process, which is larger than 82.7% of tablets and equal to 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2760
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z2760, which is less advanced than 81.9% of tablets and equal to 1.1% 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
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
186 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 186 ppi, which is lower than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 0.2% 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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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 5.6% 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
N/A
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
6,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,800 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 52.1% of tablets and equal to 1% 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
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% 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.
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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
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% 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
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
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
500 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 500 g, which is heavier than 53.5% 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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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.
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Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 40.4 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (134.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    134.9 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 40.4 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (134.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    134.9 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (27)
    18 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 9 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.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 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
  • 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
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (27)
    18 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 9 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.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 34.7% lower sentiment score
    4.9 vs 7.5
  • 14% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.62 vs 7.6).
    6.62 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
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.29x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX545 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX545 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    June 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 18% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (533 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    533 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 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
  • 101 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • 2 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.1 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.1 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.8% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (186 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    186 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
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 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
  • 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 timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 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 full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 3.35 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11.35 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
EducateTube.com
≈ estimated
21/10/2013
Hands-on review · maps, TV output and printing tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G is praised as a capable productivity tablet that runs full Windows, with a few limits on heavy software.
8.0
Booredatwork.com
≈ estimated
21/08/2013
Hands-on review · performance, battery and ports
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G is a nice buy for Windows users who want a smaller tablet, despite some drawbacks.
8.0
Good e-Reader
≈ estimated
22/07/2013
Hands-on review · games, video and audio tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G is good value for a full Windows 8 tablet at this price, despite weak speakers and viewing angles.
8.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
07/07/2013
Hands-on review · battery, performance and Windows app tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G is slow and limited, but a usable pocket Windows machine for people who need full Windows apps.
5.0
ereaderguides
≈ estimated
04/07/2013
Hands-on review · battery test and app use
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G is decent for basic apps and battery life, but not worth its price and weak as a laptop.
4.0
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
08/10/2013
Hands-on review · display, battery and storage tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G's long battery life cannot make up for a grainy screen with poor viewing angles, so look elsewhere.
8.0
Windows Central
≈ estimated
27/06/2013
First impressions · unboxing, build and keyboard
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G feels great in the hand and promises a big step for small Windows tablets, held back by its display.
6.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
21/06/2013
First look · display, ports and design
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G gives mixed first impressions: a good screen and full Windows 8, but it is heavy with only okay performance.
7.0
Engadget
≈ estimated
03/06/2013
First look · build, keyboard dock and details
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G is a budget tablet with a plastic build, but its full-size keyboard and bundled Office add value.
8.0
NewGadgets.de
≈ estimated
03/06/2013
First look · details, ports and keyboard dock
Verdict
Acer Iconia W3 3G is an appealing small Windows 8 tablet with a keyboard dock, though this is only a first look.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.4
cnet.com
✓ explicit
11/07/2011
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a light, long-lasting 8-inch Windows tablet, but its very poor screen and lack of cursor control make it hard to recommend.
3.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
18/07/2013
Hands-on review · Small Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is the first 8-inch Windows tablet, but its very poor screen and lack of side-by-side multitasking make it a weak choice.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
≈ estimated
28/06/2013
Review · Small Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is one of the most interesting small Windows 8 tablets, but its weak screen and sluggish interface keep it from standing out.
6.0
goughlui.com
≈ estimated
07/10/2013
Personal review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 suits people who need desktop Windows in a tablet they can use one-handed, though its low-quality screen and jarring mode switching hold it back.
8.0
3rd-strike.com
≈ estimated
08/12/2013
Review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a capable full-Windows tablet for work and gaming, though its screen suits only one viewer and autocorrect is hard to turn off.
5.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
19/07/2013
Early look · Small Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 feels solid and runs Modern apps well, but its cramped desktop mode and heavy body suit only people who skip desktop programs.
3.9
theverge.com
✓ explicit
16/07/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 lasts a long time and works well in portrait mode, but its grainy screen, with almost no viewing angle, is a dealbreaker for reading.
7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
28/06/2013
Lab test · Full Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a long-lasting, full-Windows tablet that fits in one hand, but washed-out colors and a dim screen hold it back.
6.0
theregister.com
≈ estimated
10/07/2013
Hands-on test · Small Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a small full-Windows tablet, but its grainy screen and tiny desktop controls make Windows 8 feel cramped.
5.7
infoworld.com
✓ explicit
04/09/2013
Benchmark review · Keyboard dock
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is unusually small and light for full Windows 8, but its cramped resolution, weak keyboard and 2GB of memory make it a curiosity.
8.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
05/08/2013
Lab test · 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a reasonably priced, long-lasting 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, held back by a display with poor viewing angles.
7.8
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
23/08/2013
Full test · Office tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 suits Office users, lasts nearly 14 hours on everyday tasks, but is heavy and has a narrow viewing angle.
8.5
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
16/07/2013
Benchmark review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 handles office work and Full HD video well, but weak viewing angles and poor 3D gaming make it suitable only for light users.
4.0
xatakawindows.com
≈ estimated
24/07/2013
Full review · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a comfortable, smooth-running 8-inch Windows tablet, but its grainy, hard-to-read screen is a serious drawback.
7.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
05/06/2013
First impressions · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a comfortable 8-inch Windows 8 tablet that works well with its keyboard dock, though its screen is only average.
6.0
dday.it
≈ estimated
14/06/2013
Hands-on test · Games and video
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a quick Windows tablet for games and HD video, but its non-IPS screen, weight and limited free storage hold it back.
6.0
tweakers.net
≈ estimated
05/06/2013
Hands-on test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 is a compact Windows 8 tablet with a handy keyboard dock, but its grainy, dim screen is a letdown.
5.0
techzine.nl
≈ estimated
15/11/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W3 runs fast once set up, but tricky driver updates and a heavy body make for a rough start.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB)

  • Full Windows 8 functionality in a highly portable 8-inch form factor
  • Excellent battery life, often lasting 8–9 hours on a single charge
  • Includes a free full version of Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student
  • Versatile connectivity with micro-HDMI, micro-USB, and microSD expansion
  • Aggressive budget pricing compared to larger Windows tablets

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia W3 3G (2GB + 32GB)

  • Poor display quality with grainy textures and limited viewing angles
  • Desktop mode is difficult to navigate on a small 8.1-inch touchscreen
  • Limited usable internal storage, especially on the 32GB model
  • Performance can be sluggish under heavy multitasking or demanding apps
  • Proprietary charging connector rather than standard micro-USB charging
  • Tablet can become noticeably warm during extended use or charging

Verdict

The Acer Iconia W3-810 is a compact 8.1-inch tablet that made history as the first small-form-factor device to run a full 32-bit version of Windows 8. It is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 processor (up to 1.8GHz) with 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage, which is expandable via a microSDHC slot. Key features include an 800x1280 resolution display, micro-HDMI and micro-USB ports, 2MP front and rear cameras, and a battery life of approximately 8 hours. Its main advantages are the ability to run standard desktop applications like Microsoft Office (often included for free) and its highly portable, one-handed design. However, it is frequently criticized for its poor display quality, which suffers from grainy visuals and narrow viewing angles, as well as its relatively heavy and thick plastic build.

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