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Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2760

Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 25 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB)
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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%

5.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.3

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 83% 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
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â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.3

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

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (25)
21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 83%
?

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
  • acer-iconia-w510-1666-2gb-64gb
acer-iconia-w510-1666-2gb-64gb
Where to buy
    N/A~ £440
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 W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB)

Based on 21 · 4

Reviewers praise outstanding battery life and light weight, but criticise the keyboard, trackpad and sluggish performance; the hinge splits opinion.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.3
Reviews score
5.3
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

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
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
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 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
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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
3,540 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,540 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 92.5% 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
10.5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10.5 hours, which is longer than that of 60% of tablets and equal to that of 0.6% of tablets.
video playback
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
?
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
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 W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB) 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (10.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    10.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (10.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    10.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 46.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,540 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,540 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    5.3

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

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (25)
    21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • 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.
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    5.3

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

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (25)
    21 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.3 vs 7.0
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.73 vs 7.6).
    6.73 vs 7.55
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB) 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (800:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 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
  • 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 HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • 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 backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 46.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,540 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,540 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 83.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (259 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    259 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

8.0
Ian Dixon
≈ estimated
07/07/2013
Hands-on review · battery, screen, keyboard and ports
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1666 is light with excellent battery life, but fiddly keys and a clunky dock hold it back.
6.0
Hands-On Tech
≈ estimated
20/02/2013
Hands-on review · dock, keyboard, battery and crash tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1666 is fine as a secondary device, but not a good primary choice given its dock and crashes.
8.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
30/12/2012
Hands-on review · Windows apps, stylus, camera and video tests
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1666 is a powerful Windows tablet and a good buy, though weak for pen notes and the camera app.
8.0
Windows Central
≈ estimated
18/05/2013
Product tour · ports, keyboard dock and battery life
Verdict
Acer Iconia W510-1666 is a nice compact option, though the dock and speakers need some care.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.5
cnet.com
✓ explicit
18/01/2013
Lab test · Detachable hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a well-built, responsive detachable tablet with excellent battery life, but its top-heavy keyboard half and slow Atom chip make it hard to recommend.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
23/01/2013
Lab test · Long-running hybrid tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a light tablet that runs all day and into the night, but its Atom chip is slow and storage is tight.
5.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
01/02/2013
Hands-on review · Windows 8 slate
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a light Windows 8 tablet with a sturdy hinge, but its cramped keyboard and weak chip suit only basic use or a second device.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
15/01/2013
Hands-on review · Atom Windows hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a light, well-built Windows 8 hybrid with excellent battery life, though its Atom performance and cramped keyboard hold it back.
7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
20/12/2012
Review · Detachable Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a light, fairly attractive tablet with a comfortable keyboard dock and long battery life, but netbook-level speed may not suit daily work.
6.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
09/02/2013
Hands-on review · Atom Windows tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a thin, quiet tablet that runs full Windows 8 programs, but its Atom chip and plastic build hold it back.
7.8
infoworld.com
✓ explicit
24/06/2013
Review · Keyboard dock tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a worthy alternative to the HP Envy X2 if the price is right, though the Envy is better built.
7.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
14/03/2013
Hands-on test · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a full Windows 8 tablet whose dock adds up to 18 hours of battery, though the cramped keyboard takes getting used to.
7.0
ibtimes.co.uk
✓ explicit
11/04/2013
Full review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a long-lasting Windows 8 tablet, but the keyboard and touchpad are poor enough that you'll often skip the dock.
8.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
05/01/2013
Full review · Windows 7 apps
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab W510 is an affordable, portable Windows tablet with a pleasant display and excellent battery life, but desktop programs lag and the keyboard is cramped.
6.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
30/03/2013
Full review · Dock and battery
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 has a secure keyboard dock and a day of battery, but its slow processor and tendency to tip over when docked hold it back.
8.0
windowscentral.com
≈ estimated
29/11/2018
Mini review · Keyboard dock
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 is a compact Windows 8 tablet whose keyboard dock lifts battery life to about 18 hours, but small keys and a 10.1-inch screen are a compromise.
pocketables.com
18/02/2013
Not graded yet
7.4
computerwoche.de
✓ explicit
22/02/2013
Hands-on test · Netbook-style tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 suits light office work, and its dock almost doubles battery life, but it slows with several tasks at once and is barely usable outdoors.
7.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
08/01/2013
Hands-on test · Windows 8 tablet
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 runs full Windows programs and feels responsive to touch, but Office is only a trial and the screen is too dim outdoors.
7.0
spiegel.de
≈ estimated
03/12/2012
Hands-on test · Windows 8 mini-notebook
Verdict
The Acer Iconia W510 works well as a typing machine with full Windows programs, but Windows 8 offers too few tablet apps for everyday touch use.
7.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
18/03/2013
Test report · Windows 8 mini-PC
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab W510 is a light, long-lasting Windows 8 mini-PC in tablet form, but tight keys, a stubborn touchpad and no mobile modem hold it back.
7.0
fwd.nl
≈ estimated
02/01/2013
Review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab W510 runs full Windows 8 programs on a light tablet, but its small keyboard, trackpad and screen that struggles outdoors hold it back.
6.0
techzine.nl
≈ estimated
10/01/2013
Review · Battery and keyboard
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab W510 is a full Windows 8 tablet with strong battery life and a good keyboard, but the factory reset fails and the touchpad misfires.
7.0
id.nl
✓ explicit
12/03/2013
Review · Keyboard dock
Verdict
The Acer Iconia Tab W510 is a bright, light, responsive Windows 8 tablet, but the heavy, cheap-feeling keyboard dock and netbook look let it down.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB)

  • Exceptional battery life, often cited as lasting up to 18 hours when used with the keyboard dock.
  • High portability due to its lightweight 10-inch design, weighing approximately 1.3 lbs as a standalone tablet.
  • Runs full x86 Windows 8, allowing it to support legacy Windows applications unlike Windows RT devices.
  • High-quality IPS display with good color saturation and wide viewing angles.
  • Sturdy hinge design that allows the tablet to be docked or rotated up to 295 degrees to act as a stand.

What customers don't like about Acer Iconia W510-1666 (2GB + 64GB)

  • Underpowered Intel Atom processor that struggles with multitasking, HD video rendering, and modern gaming.
  • Limited 2GB of RAM and slow eMMC storage interface compared to traditional SSDs.
  • Subpar trackpad that is often described as small, jittery, and lacking multi-touch gesture support.
  • Cramped keyboard dock that may be uncomfortable for extended typing sessions.
  • Stability issues, including reports of occasional system lock-ups and audio stuttering.
  • Dependency on 'micro' style ports (Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI) requiring adapters for standard peripherals.

Verdict

The Acer Iconia W510-1666 is a portable 10.1-inch Windows 8 tablet featuring an Intel Atom Z2760 dual-core processor (1.8GHz), 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal SSD storage. Its primary characteristics include a high-definition IPS multi-touch display with 1366 x 768 resolution protected by Gorilla Glass 2, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing webcam, and versatile connectivity via micro-HDMI, micro-USB, and a microSD slot. The tablet's main advantages are its exceptionally long battery life—lasting approximately 9 hours on its own and extending up to 18 hours when paired with its optional keyboard dock—as well as its lightweight 1.27-pound frame and ability to run full desktop Windows applications. However, it is hindered by an underpowered processor that struggles with heavy multitasking or modern gaming, limited onboard storage capacity, and the reliance on 'micro' ports that often require dongles for full-sized USB peripherals.

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