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Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2760

Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 24 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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%

5.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.5

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 80% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.5/ 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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5.5

Mark 7.7 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%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (24)
19 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 12 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 79%
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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~ £440
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 19 · 5

Reviewers agree the battery lasts very long and Windows works well, but the keyboard, trackpad and performance disappoint.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

5.5
Reviews score
5.5
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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.2

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
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
1366×768
This tablet has a 1366×768 screen, which is less sharp than 65.6% of tablets and equal to 2.4% 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
155 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 155 ppi, which is lower than 84.5% of tablets and equal to 1.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is more durable than 78.3% of tablets and the same as 1.9% 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
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% 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
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
7,300 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 7,300 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 62.1% of tablets and equal to 0.6% 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
9 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.9% 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
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
yes
This tablet includes NFC. 89.3% 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
580 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 580 g, which is heavier than 70.9% of tablets and equal to 1.1% 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
?
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 W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 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 multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 10.6% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (7,300 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    7,300 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 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
  • 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
  • 21.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 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 79% of models

    5.5

    Mark 7.7 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%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (24)
    19 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 12 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.
    5.5 vs 7.0
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 29.9% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (155 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    155 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 21.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 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 79% of models

    5.5

    Mark 7.7 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%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (24)
    19 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 12 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.
    5.5 vs 7.0
  • 10.9% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.81 vs 7.6).
    6.81 vs 7.55
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 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
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 29.9% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (155 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    155 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 51 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1366×768 vs 1920×1200).
    1,366×768 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (945:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    945:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 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)
  • 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.
  • 18.4% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (580 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    580 g vs 490 g
  • 83.2 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (258.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    258.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    8.8 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Ian Dixon
≈ estimated
07/07/2013
Hands-on review · battery, startup and keyboard tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1620 is one of the best devices tried recently, though its dock is clunky and its trackpad is weak.
7.0
Hands-On Tech
≈ estimated
20/02/2013
Hands-on review · battery life, crashes and fit for use
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1620 is not a primary device for most people, but a nice companion; the choice depends on your needs.
9.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
30/12/2012
Hands-on review · Windows apps, pen and camera tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1620 is a real bargain and a very powerful tablet, but weak for pen notes and slow in the camera app.
8.0
Windows Central
≈ estimated
18/05/2013
Product tour · features, ports and keyboard test
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1620 is a really nice compact option, though it cannot do everything a laptop does.
Not graded
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
15/01/2013
Review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a great little Windows 8 tablet-laptop hybrid that is light and long-lasting, though its Atom chip and cramped keyboard limit it.
5.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
01/02/2013
Hands-on review · Keyboard dock tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a tablet, not a laptop: light and long-lasting, but its cramped keyboard and weak Atom chip suit only basic tasks.
6.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
09/02/2013
Review · Fanless Atom tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 runs full Windows 8 on a thin, fanless Atom body, but its flexible plastic build and washed-out screen show the compromise.
8.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
05/01/2013
Review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a light, affordable Windows tablet with a lovely display and long battery life, but desktop programs lag and the keyboard is cramped.
7.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
14/03/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is an attractive hybrid running full Windows 8, lasting up to 18 hours with its keyboard dock, though typing on it is cramped.
7.8
infoworld.com
✓ explicit
24/06/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a worthy alternative to the HP Envy X2 if the price is right, with long battery life but a weak touchpad.
6.0
mobilesyrup.com
≈ estimated
17/02/2013
Real-world review · Hybrid tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a light, long-lasting tablet for office workers and travelers, but Atom performance struggles with multitasking and Photoshop.
7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
20/12/2012
Lab test · Detachable hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 offers very long battery life and a useful keyboard dock, but it tips over easily on a lap and is somewhat pricey.
7.5
cnet.com
✓ explicit
18/01/2013
Lab test · Atom-based hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a tablet with excellent battery life, but the Atom chip struggles with heavy work and the docked laptop is top-heavy.
8.0
windowscentral.com
≈ estimated
29/11/2018
Mini review · Compact Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a compact Windows 8 tablet whose keyboard dock gives long battery life, though the keys are small and the speakers get muffled.
9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
11/12/2012
Review · 10-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is an easy-to-hold 10-inch Windows 8 tablet, and its keyboard dock lets it stand in for a notebook, though the app store is thin.
8.0
computerwoche.de
≈ estimated
22/02/2013
Hands-on test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is an affordable Windows 8 tablet that runs regular desktop software, but its Atom chip makes it a hard sell for real work.
8.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
18/03/2013
Short test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a light, handy Windows 8 mini PC in tablet form, with a battery-boosting keyboard dock but no mobile data modem.
7.0
spiegel.de
≈ estimated
03/12/2012
Hands-on test · Keyboard tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 blends a tablet and a mini notebook well, but with few touch apps for Windows 8, it is weak as a pure tablet.
7.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
08/01/2013
Review · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a flexible, well-equipped Windows 8 tablet with smooth touch control, but its Atom chip struggles with demanding work.
windows-phone-user.de
01/02/2013
Not graded yet
8.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
14/11/2012
First impressions · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a solid Windows 8 tablet whose keyboard nearly doubles battery life, but its small keys feel like a netbook.
5.0
eldiario.es
≈ estimated
02/04/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 convertible
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is mainly a Windows 8 tablet with a keyboard and extra battery, lasting about 15 hours but too heavy and slow for real laptop work.
7.0
fwd.nl
≈ estimated
02/01/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 runs full Windows 8 programs on a good IPS screen, but small keys, a dim display and a trackpad without multi-touch hold it back.
6.0
techzine.nl
≈ estimated
10/01/2013
Hands-on review · Keyboard dock hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab W510 is a tablet with strong battery life and good sound, but the touchpad is poor and Windows has no working reset option.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB)

  • Excellent battery life, especially when used with the keyboard dock which contains a second battery
  • Highly portable and lightweight design, making it easy to carry as a standalone tablet
  • Runs full Windows 8, allowing the installation of legacy x86 (desktop) applications
  • Bright, color-accurate 10.1-inch display with good viewing angles
  • Versatile 'stand mode' allows the keyboard to rotate 295 degrees for presentations or video viewing
  • Includes a good variety of ports for its size, including micro-HDMI, micro-USB, and a microSD slot

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia W510-1620 (2GB + 32GB)

  • Underpowered Intel Atom processor leads to sluggish performance in desktop mode and multitasking
  • The keyboard dock is cramped and shallow, making it difficult for long typing sessions
  • Touchpad is small, lacks multi-touch gesture support, and can feel stiff to click
  • Proprietary charging connector instead of a universal standard like micro-USB
  • System can feel top-heavy when docked in laptop mode, causing it to tip back easily
  • Limited 2GB of RAM is non-upgradeable and quickly becomes a bottleneck for modern software
  • Rear and front cameras provide grainy, mediocre image quality

Verdict

The Acer Iconia W510-1620 is a portable 10.1-inch Windows 8 tablet featuring a 1366 x 768 HD IPS display with 5-point multi-touch and 350-nit brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by a dual-core 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z2760 processor, 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM, and 32GB of internal eMMC storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. Its main pros include an exceptionally long battery life of up to 9 hours (extendable to 18 hours with the optional keyboard dock), high portability at just 1.27 pounds, and the ability to run full desktop Windows applications. However, significant cons include its underpowered processor that struggles with multitasking, limited internal storage capacity, and a keyboard dock that some users find cramped.

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