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| Global Score | |
| 59.5 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.0.4, 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| 10.18 x 6.59 x 0.35 inches | 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches |
| 20.46 ounces | 19.93 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 125.00 | $ 410.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1366 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 155 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z2760 chipset | -- |
| Saltwell (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB RAM | -- |
| PowerVR SGX 545 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.37 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.52 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Acer Iconia W511 has an overall score of 59.5, which is a little bit better than Galaxy Tab 10.1's overall score of 58.1. The Acer Iconia W511 construction is just a little thicker and just a bit heavier than Galaxy Tab 10.1. Acer Iconia W511 works with Windows 8 Pro operating system, while Galaxy Tab 10.1 counts with Android 4.0.4 operating system.
The Acer Iconia W511 counts with a quite superior processing power than Galaxy Tab 10.1. They have 2 processing cores. Acer Iconia W511 has a bit sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and although they both have a same size screen, the Acer Iconia W511 also has a bit higher 768 x 1366 resolution and a bit better pixels density.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 shoots slightly better photos and videos than Acer Iconia W511, although it has a camera in the back with a way worse 3 MP resolution. Acer Iconia W511 counts with much more memory for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has a SD memory slot that admits up to 64 GB and more internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 counts with a really longer battery performance than Acer Iconia W511, because it has a 92% bigger battery size.
The Acer Iconia W511 is not only the best tablets of the ones we compare here, but it's also by far the cheapest one, which makes it an obvious call.
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