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Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3740

Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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%

5.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.2

Reviews score

10%

5.2

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 90% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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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Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.6

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 81%
5.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.2/ 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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5.2

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
12 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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 85%
?

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~ £310
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB)

Based on 12 · 6

Reviewers like the screen, battery life and ports, but complain about limited storage and weak speakers; size and weight divide opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.6

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.2
Reviews score
5.2
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%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.8
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
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3740
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3740, which is less advanced than 78.6% of tablets and equal to 0.8% 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
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi, which is lower than 66.5% of tablets and equal to 6.8% 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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% of tablets.
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
4,960 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,960 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 72.3% of tablets and equal to 0.2% 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
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
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
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
430 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 430 g, which is lighter than 71.1% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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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What reviewers say

Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 12.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (430 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    430 g vs 490 g
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 66 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (134 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    134 mm vs 200 mm
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 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
  • 12.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (430 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    430 g vs 490 g
  • 66 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (134 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    134 mm vs 200 mm
  • 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
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 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 85% of models

    5.2

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    12 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    5.2 vs 7.0
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 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 85% of models

    5.2

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    12 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    5.2 vs 7.0
  • 30.7% lower sentiment score
    5.2 vs 7.5
  • 11.4% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.78 vs 7.6).
    6.78 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
  • 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.
  • 52.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (311 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    311 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 800 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 28.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 5 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 7% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.86 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 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
  • 14.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (907:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    907:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 5 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (395 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    395 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 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 timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • 24.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,960 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,960 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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
  • 42.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (218 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    218 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
Tech Guy Charlie
≈ estimated
14/02/2015
Gaming test · Diablo 3 frame rates and settings
Verdict
Acer Iconia W4 3G is playable on low settings, though frame rates run slightly low; acceptable if you can live with that.
8.0
Tech Guy Charlie
≈ estimated
17/08/2014
Gaming test · Portal 2 frame rates on high settings
Verdict
Acer Iconia W4 3G plays Portal 2 well on high settings, with some frame drops in complex maps.
8.0
NoypiGeeks
≈ estimated
11/04/2014
Unboxing and review · battery, screen and app tests
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 3G has some drawbacks, but it is still one of the best options at its suggested price.
7.0
TechLifePro
≈ estimated
03/04/2014
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 3G makes a promising first impression, and the Windows interface suits its 8-inch screen; full verdict still to come.
8.0
TechVideo
≈ estimated
05/01/2014
Hands-on review · camera, battery and Dell comparison
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 3G is preferred over the Dell, though its keyboard suits only short typing.
7.0
NewGadgets.de
≈ estimated
05/01/2014
First look · tour of design, ports and keyboard
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 3G has an attractive design and a readable screen, and its keyboard looks especially good.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
06/01/2014
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a decent Windows 8 tablet with a good screen and battery life, but slow performance and a thin choice of apps let it down.
7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2014
Lab test · 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a very capable Windows 8.1 tablet with a sharp display and long battery life, though its speakers are weak and its camera is dull.
7.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
28/04/2014
Hands-on review · Compact Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a clear step up from its predecessor, with good performance and HDMI, but its battery and display hold it back from standing out.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2014
Lab test · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a portable, good-looking Windows 8.1 tablet for basic work, but its processor is too weak for power users.
8.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
03/02/2014
Hands-on review · Affordable Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a capable Windows 8.1 tablet for everyday use and browsing, but it lacks the power to replace a laptop.
8.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2014
Lab test · Battery-focused Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 stands out for its long battery life and many ports, but its thick, heavy plastic body and dated screen hold it back.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2014
Lab test · Entry-level Windows slate
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a bright, compact Windows 8 tablet with Office included and almost 10 hours of battery life, but it has no GPS or mobile data.
6.0
techspot.com
✓ explicit
20/03/2014
Hands-on review · 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a solid 8-inch Windows tablet with wide viewing angles, but its low-resolution screen and easily blocked light sensor let it down.
6.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
20/02/2014
Hands-on review · Budget Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is an affordable Windows 8.1 tablet with a decent camera, but its dull screen and modest processor mean most buyers should look elsewhere.
9.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
15/04/2014
Lab test · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 suits long days: it lasts nearly eight hours, and its high-contrast screen reads well in daylight, but at 421 grams it is no lightweight.
6.0
netzwelt.de
≈ estimated
2014
Hands-on test · Compact tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a well-built, compact tablet that hardly registers in a backpack and expands with microSD, but its speakers struggle at high volume.
5.6
01net.com
✓ explicit
06/06/2014
Hands-on test · Mini Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 suits anyone who wants a mini PC in tablet form, with solid performance and battery life, though Windows 8 feels cramped on this screen.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB)

  • Excellent battery life often exceeding 8-10 hours of typical use
  • Full Windows 8.1 support allowing for legacy desktop applications
  • Integrated 3G connectivity for mobile data access
  • Micro-HDMI port for easy connection to external displays
  • Includes Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 in the box
  • Solid performance for basic productivity tasks thanks to the Intel Bay Trail processor
  • Improved viewing angles compared to the previous W3 model

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia W4 3G (2GB + 64GB)

  • Bulky and heavy design compared to competitors like the iPad Mini or Lenovo Miix 2
  • Low screen resolution (1280x800) feels dated and lacks sharpness
  • Loudspeakers are underpowered and lack rich sound quality
  • Cameras (front and rear) perform poorly in anything but bright light
  • The desktop interface can be difficult to navigate using touch on an 8-inch screen
  • Significant amount of pre-installed bloatware takes up limited storage space
  • Occasional screen flickering observed at lower brightness settings

Verdict

The Acer Iconia W4-821 is an 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet featuring an improved IPS display with 1280x800 resolution and Zero Air Gap technology for better outdoor visibility. It is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3740 processor (up to 1.8GHz) with 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage, expandable via a microSD slot. Notable characteristics include integrated 3G connectivity for mobile data, a micro-HDMI port for external displays, and a 4,960mAh battery providing up to 10 hours of use. Main pros are its solid battery life, the inclusion of a full version of Microsoft Office Home & Student, and much-improved viewing angles compared to its predecessor. However, cons include a somewhat bulky and plastic-heavy design, weak dual speakers, and a lack of high-end graphical power for demanding games.

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