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Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom x7-Z8700

Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 31 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB)
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.0

Reviews score

10%

5.0

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 95% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Software

5%

5.8

Design

3%

6.6

Audio

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.0/ 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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5.0

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%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (31)
23 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 8 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 91%
?

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
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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 + 32GB
Other versions:
2GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB)

Based on 23 · 8

Reviewers love the display and speakers and find performance strong, but battery life disappoints; opinions split on haptic feedback.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Software

5%

5.8

Design

3%

6.6

Audio

5.0
Reviews score
5.0
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

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
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process, which is smaller than 44.6% of tablets and equal to 8.5% 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 x7-Z8700
This tablet runs on Intel Atom x7-Z8700, which is less advanced than 73.4% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% 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
283 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 283 ppi, which is higher than 84.4% of tablets and equal to 3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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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/2.5
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.5, which is narrower than 87.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
4,420 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,420 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 79.7% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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
2.67 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 2.67 hours, which is shorter than that of 99.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
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
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% 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
354 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 354 g, which is lighter than 80.4% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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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
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% 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 Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 28.1% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 20% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 27.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (354 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    354 g vs 490 g
  • 12 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (16 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    16 vs 4
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 20% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 12 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (16 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    16 vs 4
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom x7-Z8700 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 28.1% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 27.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (354 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    354 g vs 490 g
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 7.33 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (2.7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    2.67 hours vs 10 hours
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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 91% of models

    5.0

    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%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    23 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 8 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.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 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
  • 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
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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 91% of models

    5.0

    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%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    23 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 8 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.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 33.3% lower sentiment score
    5.0 vs 7.5
  • 13% worse value for money
    Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.68 vs 7.6).
    6.68 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 4 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • 105 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (296 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    296 nits vs 401 nits
  • 104 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (296 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    296 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • Narrower color gamut
    This tablet supports a narrower color gamut than the average tablet (NTSC vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    100% NTSC coverage reported.
    NTSC vs sRGB
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (949:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    949:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 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
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 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
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 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.
  • 7.33 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (2.7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    2.67 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 33% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,420 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,420 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • 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 location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 42.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (218 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    218 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 0.7 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    8.7 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
SwirlingOverCoffee
≈ estimated
29/05/2016
Hands-on review · gaming tests and battery life
Verdict
Acer Predator 8 is a great gaming and video tablet, held back mainly by battery life and lack of mobile data.
8.0
Android Authority
≈ estimated
09/09/2015
First look · hands-on impressions
Verdict
Acer Predator 8 is recommended as a gaming tablet, with good audio and haptics but unimpressive cameras and some bloatware.
7.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
02/09/2015
First look · quick gaming test
Verdict
Acer Predator 8 has a nice display and good performance, with gaming making a good first impression so far.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
androidcentral.com
≈ estimated
04/04/2017
Hands-on review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Predator 8 has loud speakers and smooth gaming performance, but its poor battery life and Android 5.1 hold it back.
6.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
27/01/2016
Hands-on review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 has strong front speakers and vivid colors, but sharp edges make it awkward to hold and its battery life is only average.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
29/01/2016
Full review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Predator 8 is a solid, affordable Android gaming tablet with strong vibration feedback and speakers, but its short battery life is the main drawback.
6.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
26/01/2016
Benchmark review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a loud, colorful gaming tablet with solid speed, but short battery life and heat make the Nvidia Shield Tablet a better choice.
4.0
androidpolice.com
≈ estimated
03/02/2016
Daily-use review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 has a strong display and loud speakers, but awkward corners, weak Wi-Fi and poor battery life let it down.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
17/02/2016
Full review · Nvidia rival
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a loud, vivid tablet, but its Intel chip trails the Nvidia Shield Tablet in games and it lasts under 10 hours on battery.
8.0
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
30/11/2015
Overview review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is an eye-catching tablet with a metal-backed build and vivid screen, though the review unit's speakers could not be fully tested.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
02/09/2015
Full review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a good tablet with a vivid screen and strong speed, but its gaming extras, like vibration, do little to make it stand out.
7.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
07/09/2015
Hands-on review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a thin, light tablet with loud speakers and a bright screen, but its gaming extras are modest and the design will divide opinion.
8.0
coolsmartphone.com
≈ estimated
15/05/2016
Hands-on test · Gaming demo
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a good fit for gaming on the go, with an 8-inch size that suits gamepad-style play, though its grip feels awkward in landscape.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
≈ estimated
04/09/2015
Hands-on impressions · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a vivid, loud gaming tablet, but its flashy styling will put many off and Nvidia's Shield Tablet offers more gaming extras.
8.0
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
30/11/2015
Full review · Design and sound
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is an eye-catching gaming tablet with four loud speakers and EZ productivity tools, but it is crowded with preinstalled apps, some needing an Acer account.
8.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
03/02/2016
Review · Audio and haptics
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a bold gaming tablet whose four front speakers and tactile Asphalt 8 feedback set it apart, though its casing is mostly plastic.
6.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
11/04/2016
Lab test · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Predator 8 is a colorful gaming tablet that plays games smoothly, but it runs out after about 3.5 hours of video and uses old Android 5.1.
5.0
nextpit.de
≈ estimated
13/03/2016
Hands-on test · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Predator 8 has a bold look and good battery life, but stuttering games make the Nvidia Shield K1 the better gaming pick.
6.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
20/09/2023
Lab test · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Predator 8 runs games smoothly with good speakers and screen, but its battery drains so fast that it rarely lasts a full day.
6.5
lejsl.com
✓ explicit
20/04/2016
Hands-on test · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Predator 8 is a slim tablet with a good screen that runs games well, but its weak battery and cameras leave it behind the Nvidia Shield K1.
9.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
11/04/2016
Full review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Predator 8 is a good, light gaming tablet with strong speakers, but short battery life and the cheaper Nvidia Shield K1 make it hard to recommend.
9.0
puregaming.es
≈ estimated
07/09/2016
Full review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 is a fluid gaming tablet with a vivid 8-inch Full HD screen, loud four-speaker sound and haptic feedback, mainly suited to mobile gamers.
6.5
akihabarablues.com
✓ explicit
14/07/2016
Detailed review · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Acer Predator 8 has a good screen and games run without slowdowns, but weak Wi-Fi, a flat back and heavy preinstalled apps hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB)

  • Vibrant and sharp 8-inch Full HD display with high color accuracy
  • Exceptional audio quality from four front-facing stereo speakers
  • Immersive haptic feedback (TacSense) enhancing supported games
  • Solid multitasking performance with the Intel Atom x7 processor
  • Generous 32GB internal storage with microSD expansion up to 128GB
  • Unique, aggressive 'gamer' aesthetic that stands out from typical tablets

What customers don't like about Acer Predator 8 (2GB + 32GB)

  • Critically short battery life, often lasting less than 3 hours under load
  • Uncomfortable ergonomics due to sharp, angular speaker corners
  • Significant amount of pre-installed bloatware that consumes storage
  • Inconsistent Wi-Fi connectivity and performance at longer distances
  • Lackluster front and rear cameras that produce grainy, soft images
  • Poor software support, remaining stuck on older Android 5.1 Lollipop

Verdict

The Acer Predator 8 (GT-810) is a gaming-centric Android 5.1 tablet featuring an 8-inch IPS Full HD (1920x1200) display with 100% NTSC colour gamut and an Intel Atom x7-Z8700 quad-core processor (up to 2.4GHz). This specific model includes 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot up to 128GB. Main characteristics include its aggressive 'gamer' aesthetic with red accents, four front-facing speakers for virtual surround sound, and dual haptic 'TacSense' motors for vibration feedback during gameplay. Its primary pros are its vibrant, high-contrast screen, exceptionally loud and clear audio output, and smooth performance in graphically demanding games. However, notable cons include significantly below-average battery life (roughly 2.5 to 5.5 hours depending on use), mediocre 5MP rear and 2MP front cameras, and a design with sharp corners that can be uncomfortable during extended handheld sessions.

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