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Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:9 inchesChipset:Rockchip RK3188

Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7/10

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

90%

4.6

Technical score

10%

5.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of tablets
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.1

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 97%
5.6

User score

User score
5.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 97%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
1GB + 8GBCheck price
Other versions:
1GB + 32GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.1

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

4.6
User score
User score
5.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

5.6
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 4.3 points, which is higher than 53% of Tablets.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.3
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
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Chipset
Rockchip RK3188
This tablet uses the Rockchip RK3188 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 95.4% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
800×480
This tablet has a screen resolution of 800×480 which is lower than that of 99.2% of tablets and equal to that of 0.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
104 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 104 ppi which is lower than that of 99.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
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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
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,300 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,300 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 94.6% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% 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
6.5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 91.1% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
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.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% 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.
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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.
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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
480 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 480 g which is lighter than 53.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 1.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% 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: <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
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£90 vs £260).
    £90 vs £260
  • 52 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (148 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    148.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 27.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (148 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    148.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£90 vs £260).
    £90 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 52 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (148 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    148.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 27.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (148 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    148.0 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.
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 3.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    800×480 vs 1920×1200
  • 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
  • 49.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 53.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (104 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    104 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 42.2% lower user score
    User score
    5.6/ 10
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    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
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    Archos 90 Neon
    the average tablet
    Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (5.63 vs 8.000).
    5.63 vs 8
  • 12.4% worse value for money
    Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.31 vs 7.1).
    6.31 vs 7.1
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 30% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 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 (800×480 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    800×480 vs 1920×1200
  • 53.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (104 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    104 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 117 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (104 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    104 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 1.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 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 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 burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 3.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 49.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,300 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.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 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)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • 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 HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% 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
  • 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 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 voice command support
    This tablet does not support voice commands, the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets include voice command support.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 3.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    11.6 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 5 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    January 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lesmobiles.com
03/02/2014
Summary of the review
Archos Neon : une nouvelle gamme de tablettes accessibles
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F
fwd.nl
29/01/2014
Summary of the review
Archos introduceert Neon-serie budgettablets met Android 4.2
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F
fwd.nl
01/08/2012
Summary of the review
Archos lanceert eReader 90 met 9 inch display
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB)

  • Affordable price point, often cited as a good value for the cost
  • Includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 64GB
  • Larger 9-inch screen compared to many other budget 7-inch tablets
  • Comes with pre-installed useful software like OfficeSuite Viewer and Archos Media Center
  • Open bootloader allows for user-end customisations or flashing alternative ROMs

What customers don't like about Archos 90 Neon (1GB + 32GB)

  • Extremely low screen resolution (800x480) for its size, leading to poor clarity and potential eye strain
  • Poor viewing angles and generally low-quality LCD panel
  • Frequent touchscreen unresponsiveness and lag
  • Subpar build quality often described as 'cheap plastic' and not very durable
  • Hardware is slow and can struggle with modern apps or multi-tasking
  • Inconsistent charging, with reports of faulty chargers or poor-fitting ports
  • Poor camera quality, primarily suitable for basic needs only

Verdict

The Archos 90 Neon is a budget-oriented 9-inch Android tablet powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, designed primarily for basic multimedia consumption. It features a 9-inch capacitive touchscreen with an 800 x 480 resolution, a 0.3MP front-facing camera, and integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. While this specific configuration highlights 32GB of internal storage, it also includes a microSD slot for further expansion and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Its main advantages are its large, bright display for its price bracket, reliable performance for simple apps like Kindle or Spotify, and the inclusion of specialized Archos Media Center applications. However, significant drawbacks include a very low pixel density of 104 ppi, the absence of a rear camera and GPS, and an outdated operating system that limits compatibility with modern applications.

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