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| Global Score | |
| 59.5 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Windows 8 |
| -- | 2012-08-29 |
| 10.18 x 6.59 x 0.35 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 20.46 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| Gray | Blue |
| $ 125.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1366 x 768 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | LCD |
| 155 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z2760 chipset | -- |
| Saltwell (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX 545 GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 6.38 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | -- |
| 2.9 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 5.52 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a global score of 69.2, which is much better than the Acer Iconia W511's score of 59.5. These tablets use Windows OS, but Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has an older 8 version while Acer Iconia W511 has Windows 8 Pro. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is a heavier and thicker tablet than the Acer Iconia W511.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 and Acer Iconia W511 both have extremely similar CPUs, both have 2 GB of RAM and 2 cpu cores. Acer Iconia W511 features a bit better looking display than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a little bit smaller display, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 768 x 1366 pixels, the Acer Iconia W511 also counts with a little more pixels per inch of display.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5's camera is very similar to the Acer Iconia W511 one, both of them have a 8 megapixels resolution camera in the back. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a slightly better storage capacity to store more games and applications than Acer Iconia W511, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 64 GB more internal memory capacity.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a bit superior battery life than Acer Iconia W511, because it has a 15% greater battery size.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is way more expensive than Acer Iconia W511, but you can get a better tablet for that few more dollars.
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