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

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

Acer Iconia W4 WiFi (2GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 28 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

35%

5.1

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.1

Reviews score

10%

5.1

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 92% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▼Worse than 93%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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 83% of models
Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

3.6

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

▼Worse than 83%
5.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.1/ 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 88% of models

5.1

Mark 7.8 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%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (28)
19 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 7 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 88%
?

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.
Available versions:
2GB + 32GBCheck price
Other versions:
2GB + 64GB

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

Based on 19 · 14

Reviewers praise long battery life and a good screen, but many find it heavy and the speakers weak.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia W4 WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

3.6

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.1
Reviews score
5.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.7
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/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% 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.
web browsing
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
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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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 WiFi (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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 27.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 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 88% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.8 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%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (28)
    19 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 7 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.
    5.1 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.
  • 27.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 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 88% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.8 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%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (28)
    19 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 7 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.
    5.1 vs 7.0
  • 32.0% lower sentiment score
    5.1 vs 7.5
  • 12% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia W4 WiFi (2GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.74 vs 7.6).
    6.74 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
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
    web browsing
    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.
  • 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 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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
06/01/2014
Hands-on review · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a decent Windows 8.1 tablet with a good screen and keyboard, but weak performance and few apps hold it back.
7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2014
Lab test · 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a sturdy 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet with a crisp IPS screen and long battery life, though its camera and speakers disappoint.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2014
Review · Portable Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a portable Windows 8.1 tablet with an excellent screen and free Office, but its modest processor and limited usable storage limit power users.
6.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
20/02/2014
Review · Budget Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a cheap Windows 8.1 tablet with a decent camera, but its washed-out screen and modest processor mean most buyers would be better elsewhere.
7.9
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
12/04/2014
Lab review · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a light, bright Windows 8.1 tablet that handles Office and entertainment at decent speed, but its single micro-USB port is its main drawback.
8.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2014
Benchmark test · Battery endurance
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 has top battery life among current Windows 8 tablets and plenty of ports, but its thick, heavy plastic body and dated screen let it down.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2014
Hands-on review · Entry-level Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a bright, light Windows 8 tablet for students and business users, though it lacks GPS and cellular and comes loaded with extra apps.
7.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
28/04/2014
Hands-on review · 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a big step up from the W3, but it doesn't stand out, with a weak screen and shorter battery life than rivals.
7.0
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
≈ estimated
07/11/2014
Hands-on review · Portable PC tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is essentially a portable PC for road warriors who need Windows apps, though desktop menus are fiddly on its 8-inch screen.
8.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
03/02/2014
Hands-on review · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is an all-day Windows tablet with plenty of apps and a good screen, but it lacks the power to replace a laptop.
7.0
digit.in
≈ estimated
28/12/2013
Review · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 suits Windows users willing to add a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, but not those seeking a pure tablet experience.
6.0
techspot.com
✓ explicit
20/03/2014
Review · 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 has a pleasant IPS screen with wide viewing angles, but its low 1,280 x 800 resolution and oversized bezel hold it back.
7.0
umpcportal.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Review · 3G Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 3G has one of the best screens on an 8-inch Windows tablet, but at 430 grams it is one of the heaviest.
4.0
indianexpress.com
≈ estimated
07/01/2014
Review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is not recommended, since Windows 8 feels poor on a touch tablet, though its battery is excellent.
8.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
21/03/2014
Benchmarked review · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 suits Windows fans: it is fast enough for most apps and lasts about three days of moderate use, but it is heavy and has weak speakers.
8.0
yugatech.com
≈ estimated
31/03/2014
Review · Netbook-style Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a netbook-style tablet for basic productivity, with full Windows 8.1, a built-in keyboard and long battery life.
7.9
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
08/04/2014
Lab test · Mini Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4-820 is a well-rounded mini Windows tablet for light office work, held back by its single micro USB port.
9.5
connect.de
≈ estimated
15/04/2014
Lab test · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 suits people who want a long-lasting Windows tablet, with almost eight hours of use and a high-contrast screen, though at 421g it is not light.
5.6
01net.com
✓ explicit
06/06/2014
Hands-on test · Windows mini tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W4 is a worthwhile mini PC for people who want Windows and free Office, though Windows 8 suits tablets less well than iOS or Android.

Third-party reviews

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

  • Excellent battery life, often lasting 8–10 hours of active use
  • Includes a full version of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013
  • Equipped with a diverse range of ports for an 8-inch tablet, including micro-HDMI and microSD expansion
  • IPS display provides much better viewing angles and color than the previous W3 model
  • Capable of running full x86 Windows desktop applications
  • Solid performance for day-to-day tasks from the Intel Atom Bay Trail processor

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

  • Plasticky, uninspiring design that feels 'clunky' compared to rivals
  • Heavier and thicker than many competing 8-inch Windows tablets
  • Lower screen resolution (1280x800) compared to newer HD or 'Retina' tablets
  • Significant amount of pre-installed 'bloatware' that consumes limited storage
  • Poor speaker quality and mediocre camera performance
  • Difficult to use standard Windows desktop mode with fingers on a small 8-inch screen
  • Some users reported occasional touch-screen responsiveness issues

Verdict

The Acer Iconia W4 is a compact 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3740 processor (up to 1.8GHz) and 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM. It features a high-quality 8-inch IPS LED-backlit display with 1280 x 800 resolution and Zero Air Gap technology for improved outdoor readability. This model includes 64GB of internal flash storage, expandable via a microSD slot, and is equipped with a micro-HDMI port, micro-USB, and dual cameras (5MP rear, 2MP front). Main pros include its excellent battery life of up to 10 hours, versatile port selection for productivity, and significantly improved viewing angles compared to its predecessor. However, it is noted for a somewhat bulky and plastic-heavy design, lower screen resolution than some Retina-class competitors, and performance that can lag when running multiple demanding desktop applications.

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