OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Tablets Methodology v1.0
Tablets Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Tablets Methodology v1.0

Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8735

Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB)
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

5.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of tablets
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 72%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

4.3

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 81%
5.5

User score

User score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

4.5

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 97%
  • archos-70b-1gb-8gb-4g
  • archos-70b-1gb-8gb-4g
  • archos-70b-1gb-8gb-4g
archos-70b-1gb-8gb-4g
archos-70b-1gb-8gb-4g
archos-70b-1gb-8gb-4g
Where to buy
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Tablets model ranking

Ranked #611 of 1,145 models in Tablets (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tablet Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

4.3

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

5.1
User score
User score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

4.5

Number of reviews

5.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) has a popularity of 4.5 points, which is higher than 51.5% of Tablets.
4.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
MediaTek MT8735
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8735 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 87.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
Show more
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi which is lower than that of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
Show more
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
Show more
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 2,800 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 97.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
?
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
Show more
LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
Show more
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
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 include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
Show more
IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
330 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 330 g which is lighter than 86.7% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% 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
Show more
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
Show more

Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 32.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (330 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    330 g vs 490 g
  • 61.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (114 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    114.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 32.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (330 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    330 g vs 490 g
  • 61.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (114 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    114.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 57.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (2,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    2,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 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
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 5 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    1 vs 6
  • 44.2% lower user score
    User score
    5.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Archos 70b 4G
    the average tablet
    Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (5.55 vs 8.000).
    5.55 vs 8
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.63 vs 7.1).
    6.63 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 5 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    1 vs 6
  • 87.5% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 71.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 24.1% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 21 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (380 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    380 nits vs 401 nits
  • 51 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 20 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (380 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    380 nits vs 400 nits
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 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 touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 57.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (2,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    2,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% 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 split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    5.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Archos 70b 4G
    the average tablet
    Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    11.0 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 7 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    January 2012
    2012 vs 2019

Video reviews

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

Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

kitguru.net
28/04/2016
Full review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Archos 70b Helium is a small, light budget tablet with quick everyday performance and near-stock Android, but its camera and colour-shifting screen let it down.
L
laptopmag.com
24/05/2012
Summary of the review
Archos 70b Review | Tablet Reviews
t3.com
23/02/2012
Full review · Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Archos 70b is a solid-feeling, small Honeycomb tablet with a useful kickstand and long battery life, but middling performance makes it a second device.
P
pocket-lint.com
16/04/2013
Summary of the review
Archos 70b eReader review
E
expertreviews.co.uk
29/03/2011
Summary of the review
Archos 70b eReader review
T
trustedreviews.com
09/03/2011
Summary of the review
Archos 70b eReader Review
K
kitguru.net
28/04/2016
Summary of the review
ARCHOS 70b Helium Tablet Review Clarification on Models
H
hardwarezone.com.sg
25/05/2011
Summary of the review
First Looks: Archos 70b eReader
E
ebook-fieber.de
16/05/2011
Summary of the review
eReader im Test: Archos 70b eReader mit WLAN und 7" Farb-Touchscreen
(Translated)Show original
A
app-entwickler-verzeichnis.de
29/10/2014
Summary of the review
Archos 70 und Archos 101 - Tablet PC Test
(Translated)Show original
C
computerbild.de
03/03/2011
Summary of the review
Tablet-PC im Test: Archos 70 Internet Tablet Android
(Translated)Show original
A
android-user.de
08/02/2024
Summary of the review
Im Test: Archos 70 mit Android 2.2.1
(Translated)Show original
H
hifitest.de
21/04/2011
Summary of the review
Archos 70 - Tablets im Test - sehr gut
(Translated)Show original
0
01net.com
04/01/2012
Summary of the review
Test : Archos 70 b eReader, la tablette à l’excellent rapport qualité-prix
(Translated)Show original
A
actualitte.com
01/01/2012
Summary of the review
Test de l'Archos 70b eReader : lecture numérique, confort
(Translated)Show original
X
xataka.com
23/01/2012
Summary of the review
Archos 70b Internet Tablet con Honeycomb a prueba
(Translated)Show original
X
xatakandroid.com
22/01/2012
Summary of the review
Archos 70b Internet Tablet con Honeycomb: lo analizamos
(Translated)Show original
B
batista70phone.com
31/05/2016
Summary of the review
ARCHOS lancia 50d Oxygen Plus e strategie per il mercato Italiano
(Translated)Show original

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB)

  • High affordability and value for money in the budget category
  • Compact and lightweight design (278g) making it highly portable
  • Stock Android experience with minimal bloatware improves real-world responsiveness
  • Solid battery life for its size, often lasting up to 2 days with casual use
  • Built-in kickstand for convenient hands-free video viewing
  • MicroSD card slot available for expanding storage up to 64GB

What customers don't like about Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Poor camera quality (2MP rear) with no manual focus and high image grain
  • Mediocre screen resolution (1024x600) with disappointing viewing angles and color shift
  • Noticeable lag when switching between portrait and landscape modes
  • Hardware can run hot, even when idling
  • Unreliable internal Wi-Fi that occasionally drops signal during use
  • Sluggish startup time, sometimes taking over a minute to power on
  • Limited system memory (1GB RAM) restricts heavy multitasking

Verdict

The Archos 70b 4G (Helium) is a compact 7-inch budget tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 IPS display and 4G connectivity, powered by a 1.0 GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). Its primary advantages include its highly portable design, dual-SIM support with full phone call functionality, and a relatively clean Android Lollipop 5.1 interface that lacks heavy bloatware. However, it is hindered by a slow startup time, a low-quality 2MP rear camera lacking autofocus, and a modest 2,800mAh battery that may require frequent charging during heavy use.

Compare Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) with other tablets

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Archos 70b 4G (1GB + 8GB) and other tablets

No results found