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Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 3

Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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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%

5.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.2

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 84% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

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5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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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%

5.2

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

4.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

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5.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.2/ 10
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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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5.2

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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~ £220
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
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What reviewers say about the Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB)

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Technical Specifications of tablet Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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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%

5.2

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.7

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

4.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.2
Reviews score
5.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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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Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
1 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 3, which is less advanced than 64.8% of tablets and equal to 2.9% of tablets.
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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
60 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
149 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi, which is lower than 86.8% of tablets and equal to 9.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
3 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 3 MP resolution, which is lower than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.2 MP resolution, which is lower than 86.3% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
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
4,450 mAh
This tablet has 4,450 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 78.7% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% 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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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
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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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
639.6 g
This tablet weighs 639.6 g, which is heavier than 82.4% of tablets and equal to 0.1% 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
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
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 Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 10
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    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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    5.2

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.2 vs 7.0
  • 5 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (3 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    3 MP vs 8 MP
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 10
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    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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    5.2

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.2 vs 7.0
  • 7% worse value for money
    Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.06 vs 7.6).
    7.06 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
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 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.
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    December 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 20% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (520 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    520 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 32.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (811:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    811:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 5 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (3 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    3 MP vs 8 MP
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 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.
  • 32.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,450 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,450 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 (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 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)
  • 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. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi
    the average tablet
    Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% 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.
  • 30.5% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (639.6 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    639.6 g vs 490 g
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.2 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 86.3 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (261.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    261.6 mm vs 175.3 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
10/05/2013
Full review · Plastic-backed Android tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Excite 10 SE is a fine, fast Android tablet with a sharp display, but bloatware, a weak camera and no HDMI keep it from standing out.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
16/05/2014
Lab review · Jelly Bean tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Excite 10 SE is a solid tablet with a sharp screen and fast performance, but its bloatware and weak camera leave it unremarkable.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
21/03/2013
Full review · Browsing-focused Android tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Excite 10 SE suits basic web browsing with Android 4.1, but its soft HD video, weaker camera and missing HDMI hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB)

  • Fast and responsive performance for web browsing and standard apps
  • Crisp IPS display with wide viewing angles
  • MicroSD card slot for easy storage expansion
  • Micro-USB port used for both charging and data transfer, replacing proprietary connectors
  • Broad native support for various audio and video formats without extra codecs
  • Comfortable textured back provides a good grip

What customers don't like about Toshiba Excite 10 SE 16 GB WiFi (1GB + 64GB)

  • Cheap plastic build quality compared to the original metal-clad Excite 10
  • Significant amount of non-removable bloatware included in the stock software
  • Weak camera performance, especially in low-light conditions, with grainy image quality
  • Slow Wi-Fi reconnection speeds when waking the device from sleep mode
  • Suboptimal battery life compared to contemporary competitors
  • Lacks premium features like a micro HDMI port for TV connectivity
  • Priced too high at launch for a budget-tier device with a 'generic' feel

Verdict

The Toshiba Excite 10 SE is a 10.1-inch Android tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 resolution LED-backlit IPS LCD and an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. This specific model provides 1GB of RAM alongside 16GB of internal storage, expandable via a dedicated microSD slot, and operates on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Its primary characteristics include a lightweight plastic chassis with a textured finish for better grip, stereo speakers with SRS Premium Voice Pro, and a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera paired with a 1.2-megapixel front webcam. Main pros of the device are its responsive quad-core performance for general tasks, solid viewing angles on the IPS display, and roughly 8 hours of battery life for video playback. However, it lacks high-end features found in its predecessors, such as a micro-HDMI port and Gorilla Glass, and its cameras are noted for producing grainy images in low-light conditions.

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