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Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 2 T20

Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 23 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB)
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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%

4.7

Technical score

30%

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

25%

4.7

Reviews score

10%

4.7

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 98% of tablets
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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%

3.7

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

5.4

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

3.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 95%
4.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.7

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (23)
16 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 11 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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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~ £260
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 8GB1GB + 16GB1GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 13 · 7

Reviewers love the generous full-size ports, but most find it heavy and thick, with weak apps and a mediocre screen.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 138 owners sharing their experience in online comments

46%positive5%mixed49%negative

Owners value the versatile hardware and screen, while dated software, rooting trouble, and reliability problems frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the root steps often do nothing: the flash tool stalls on 'waiting for device to boot', or pressing 1 to root has no effect.13
  • Outdated software blocks updates and apps7
  • Owners say after rooting the tablet kept rebooting, went black, or restarted every time the screen was touched.6
  • Owners say it feels very slow, lags at times, even in some games, and is sometimes slower than a phone.4
  • Owners say the speakers are too quiet even at full volume, even with every sound enhancement turned on.4
  • Owners report the glass cracks after a drop, even in a case, and the plastic lip around the screen breaks at the corners.4
  • Owners say the touch screen stops responding, the display stays black, and one says it charges but the screen will not turn on.4
  • Owners say some USB drives and a 500 GB hard drive are not recognised, and an SD card and USB stick do not work together.4
  • Owners say the tablet freezes or force-closes every app they open, sometimes with an 'application has failed' message.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

22%

3.7

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

5.4

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

3.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.7
Reviews score
4.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 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
Market range: <4 nm – >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
8 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, which is less advanced than 70.5% of tablets and equal to 2.6% 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
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 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
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
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
2,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 2,200 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 99.5% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 30 W, which is faster than 71.2% of tablets and equal to 3.2% of tablets.
Battery life
11 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 11 hours, which is longer than that of 60.8% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
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
725 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 725 g, which is heavier than 89% 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
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
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 Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 66.7% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1404:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,404:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1404:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,404:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 66.7% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 32.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    16 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 11 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.0
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 66.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 32.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 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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    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    16 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 11 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.0
  • 37.3% lower sentiment score
    4.7 vs 7.5
  • 13.8% worse value for money
    Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.63 vs 7.6).
    6.63 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 83.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    2.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    July 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 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
  • 64 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (337 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    337 nits vs 401 nits
  • 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
  • 63 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (337 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    337 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 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 burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 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.
  • 66.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,200 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,200 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 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
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    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.
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    Toshiba Thrive WiFi
    the average tablet
    Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB) 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.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 48% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (725 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    725 g vs 490 g
  • 8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (16 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    16 mm vs 8 mm
  • 97.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (273 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    273 mm vs 175.3 mm

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
13/07/2011
Hands-on test · Heavy Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is a heavy, thick Honeycomb tablet whose full-size ports and removable battery make up for its bulk.
7.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
13/07/2011
Review · Port-packed Android tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is chunky and heavy, but its SD, USB, HDMI and mini-USB ports give it more flexibility than most tablets.
7.0
time.com
≈ estimated
19/07/2011
Hands-on review · Connectivity-first tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is a thick, heavy tablet whose full-size ports make up for clunky looks and cluttered preinstalled apps.
7.0
arstechnica.com
✓ explicit
18/07/2011
Review · Connectivity-focused Android tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is a heavy Honeycomb tablet that lets you plug in SD cards, drives and keyboards without adapters, though it's Wi-Fi only.
9.0
edtechmagazine.com
≈ estimated
01/11/2011
Review · Business tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is simple to use and suits business users, with built-in encryption and a file manager, though its sound is a bit weaker than rivals'.
7.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
10/08/2011
Review · Heavy tablet with ports
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is bulky and heavy, but its full-size ports, swappable battery and expandable storage suit buyers who want a laptop-like tablet.
7.0
allthingsd.com
≈ estimated
13/07/2011
Review · Laptop-style tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is a good iPad alternative for people who value a full USB port and a removable battery, but it crashes and runs down fast.
6.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
19/07/2011
Review · Full-size port Android tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is an attractive, well-connected Android tablet, but short battery life and sleep problems hold it back.
4.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
20/07/2011
Opinion · Bulky, port-heavy tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is a bulky tablet with the most ports on the market, but its cluttered software and awkward size make it a hard sell.
8.0
mobiletechreview.com
≈ estimated
07/07/2011
Hands-on review · Expandable Android tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is a thick, heavy Android tablet whose full-size USB, HDMI and SD ports and removable battery suit buyers who want to expand it.
9.0
edtechmagazine.com
≈ estimated
06/12/2011
Hands-on review · Business use
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is easy to use and suits offices, with a PIN lock and full-size ports, though its sound is weaker than rivals.
6.0
smallnetbuilder.com
≈ estimated
01/08/2011
Hands-on review · Ports and battery
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive performs like every other Tegra 2 tablet, so its full-size ports and swappable battery are its main draw.
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liliputing.com
25/07/2011
≈ estimated
8.0
Summary of the review
Toshiba Thrive Android tablet review: full-sized ports make a difference - Liliputing
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uk.pcmag.com
17/05/2014
≈ estimated
7.0
Summary of the review
Toshiba Thrive (Wi-Fi) - PCMag.com
R
reviewed.com
13/07/2011
≈ estimated
7.0
Summary of the review
Toshiba Thrive Tablet Review - Reviewed
8.4
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
16/11/2011
Lab test · Port-rich tablet
Verdict
The Toshiba Thrive is a port-rich tablet whose plastic body feels poorly finished, with a dim screen that is hard to read outdoors.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

  • Full-size connectivity: Includes a full USB port, full HDMI port, and a full-size SD card slot.
  • User-replaceable battery: Rare among tablets, allowing users to swap batteries easily.
  • Effective file management: Comes with a built-in file manager that simplifies finding and moving files.
  • Responsive screen: Features a sharp 1280x800 display that responds well to touch.
  • Aggressive pricing: Often cited as a high-value option compared to competitors like the iPad.

What customers don't like about Toshiba Thrive WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

  • Bulky and heavy: Significantly thicker and heavier (1.6 lbs) than market leaders of its time.
  • Wake-from-sleep issues: Many users reported the tablet having difficulty coming out of sleep mode.
  • Distracting indicator lights: LED status lights on the bezel cannot be turned off and can be bothersome.
  • Subpar audio: Built-in stereo speakers are frequently described as sounding thin or tinny.
  • Awkward button and camera placement: Volume and power buttons are considered counterintuitive, and fingers often block the rear camera lens.

Verdict

The Toshiba Thrive is a 10.1-inch tablet featuring a 1280x800 resolution display and running on Android 3.1 Honeycomb. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, further expandable via a full-sized SD card slot. Its primary characteristics include a unique array of full-sized ports—HDMI, USB 2.0, and mini-USB—alongside a user-replaceable battery and a slip-resistant rubberized back. Main pros include its laptop-like connectivity and the ability to easily swap batteries or expand storage without adapters. However, the device is notably bulky and heavy compared to its peers, and it lacks a camera flash, which limits low-light photography.

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