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Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3740

Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 14 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB)
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

35%

5.1

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.1

Reviews score

10%

5.1

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 93% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▼Worse than 93%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

▼Worse than 85%
5.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models

5.1

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
13 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
▼Worse than 88%
?

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
    N/A~ £310
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
2GB + 64GB2GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

Based on 13 · 1

Reviewers praise the connectivity and comfortable build, but many find it bulky and are split on running Windows programs.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

Based on 30 owners sharing their experience in online comments

37%positive13%mixed50%negative

Owners praise its speed and straightforward setup, while recurring screen, driver, and power problems undermine confidence.

What owners dislike

  • After installing Windows 10, owners say the screen orientation stops working or falls out of sync with the touch interface, and reinstalling sensor drivers did not fix it.5
  • After a Windows 10 install, owners report the touchscreen stops responding while the Windows home screen still works, and installing the support drivers did not help.4
  • Owners report headphones not working at first, and Word freezing once on first use, though it worked fine afterward.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

22%

4.6

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

3.9

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.7

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

5.1
Reviews score
5.1
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

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
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% 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
145 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 145 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 98% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3740
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3740, which is less advanced than 78.6% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% 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
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi, which is lower than 66.5% of tablets and equal to 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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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Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,200 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 62.4% 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
8.5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 70% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% 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
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
450 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 450 g, which is lighter than 66.1% of tablets and equal to 1.8% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% 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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Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 8.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (450 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    450 g vs 490 g
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 39.4 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (135.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    135.9 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3740 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 8.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (450 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    450 g vs 490 g
  • 39.4 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (135.9 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    135.9 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 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
  • 27.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    13 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    5.1 vs 7.0
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 27.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    13 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    5.1 vs 7.0
  • 32.0% lower sentiment score
    5.1 vs 7.5
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.73 vs 7.6).
    6.73 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
  • 80.1% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (145 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    145 points vs 729 points
  • 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.
  • 52.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (311 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    311 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 800 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • 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
  • 7% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.86 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 57 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (344 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    344 nits vs 401 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
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 69 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (331 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    331 nits vs 400 nits
  • 14.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (881:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    881:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch 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.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • 1.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 21.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,200 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
  • 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 widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.6% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 2.68 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.68 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
umpcportal.com
≈ estimated
03/01/2014
Full review · 8-inch Windows PC
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore WT8 is a capable 8-inch Windows PC for browsing and reading, but the desktop, slow-loading apps and patch reboots get in the way.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
06/03/2014
Lab review · Budget 8-inch tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore is a solid little 8-inch Windows tablet with nearly nine hours of battery life and an affordable price, but it is no replacement for a laptop.
6.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
31/03/2014
Review · 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore is a worthy 8-inch Windows tablet with practical extras, but its plain look and low-resolution screen make it hard to choose over rivals.
5.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
10/03/2014
Review · Budget 8-inch Windows tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore is a fair-priced 8-inch tablet with a decent screen, but its bulky, cheap-looking design, desktop slowness and occasional crashes hold it back.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
19/01/2014
Review · Full Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore WT8 is a compact, light Windows 8.1 tablet with all-day battery life, but Windows is clumsy at this size and it can't replace a laptop.
5.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
29/01/2014
Lab review · Budget Windows tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore is a budget Windows tablet that feels laggy under touch and has usable battery life, but the desktop is a poor fit on 8 inches.
6.0
windowscentral.com
≈ estimated
06/12/2013
Hands-on test · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore has a good-looking chrome-edged body and a rare HDMI port, but its weight and driver problems lose out to the Dell Venue 8 Pro.
7.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
01/02/2014
Test · Small Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore WT8-A-102 is a well-built 8-inch Windows tablet with long battery life, but its weak processor stutters on Full HD films and the desktop is fiddly.
6.9
computerwoche.de
✓ explicit
04/02/2014
Lab test · Budget Windows tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore is an affordable 8-inch Windows tablet that suits light Office work, but touch-only typing is slow without a keyboard.
8.0
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
06/01/2014
Hands-on test · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore WT8 is a good-value 8-inch Windows tablet with a responsive touchscreen and HDMI output, though its weight and glossy screen work against it.
6.8
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
28/01/2014
Review · Budget Windows tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore is one of the first affordable 8-inch Windows tablets, fast enough for most Windows programs, but typing with a finger is slow without a keyboard.
9.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
09/03/2014
Analysis · Bay Trail Windows tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore WT8 suits PC users moving to a tablet, with capable Windows 8.1 performance and a good screen, but its thick, plain design lets it down.
5.0
techzine.nl
≈ estimated
22/02/2014
First impressions · Windows 8.1 tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Encore works straight out of the box and beats the Acer Iconia W3, but its thick body and wide bezels make the first impression lukewarm.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

  • Full Windows 8.1 experience allows running legacy desktop programs, not just mobile apps.
  • Comes with a full, non-trial version of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013.
  • Strong battery life for its class, with many users reporting over 8-9 hours of active use.
  • Includes a micro-HDMI port, which is rare for 8-inch tablets and useful for external displays.
  • MicroSD card slot allows for easy and affordable storage expansion up to 64GB or more.
  • Solid performance for basic tasks like web browsing and office work thanks to the quad-core Intel Atom processor.

What customers don't like about Toshiba Encore WiFi (2GB + 64GB)

  • Bulky and heavy design compared to competitors like the iPad Mini or Nexus 7.
  • Low screen resolution (1280x800) results in visible pixels and difficulty navigating the Windows desktop mode.
  • Rear 8MP camera is often described as poor, producing noisy and muted images even in decent lighting.
  • Lack of a full-size USB port requires separate adapters (USB OTG) to connect standard peripherals.
  • The 2GB of RAM (or 1GB on some models) can lead to sluggish performance during heavy multitasking.
  • High standby battery drain (InstantGo) sometimes causes the tablet to lose significant power when not in use.

Verdict

The Toshiba Encore (WT8-A) is an 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3740 processor with 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 64GB of eMMC internal storage. Its main characteristics include an 800p HFFS/IPS multi-touch display, integrated Intel HD graphics, and a comprehensive port selection featuring Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB 2.0, and a microSDXC slot for expansion up to 128GB. Main pros include its ability to run full desktop Windows applications, a bundled license for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013, solid battery life of approximately 8–10 hours, and built-in GPS functionality. However, notable cons include a bulky and heavy plastic chassis compared to rivals, a relatively low-resolution screen with visible text aliasing, quiet stereo speakers, and a desktop interface that can be difficult to navigate via touch on a small display without a stylus or keyboard.

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