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| Global Score | |
| 59.5 | 65 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| -- | 2012-09-28 |
| 10.18 x 6.59 x 0.35 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 20.46 ounces | 20.70 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| $ 125.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1366 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 155 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z2760 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Saltwell (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR SGX 545 GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 5.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 2.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 5.52 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) has a general score of 65, which is a little bit better than the Acer Iconia W511's 59.5 general score. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) has Android 4.1 OS, and Acer Iconia W511 works with Windows 8 Pro OS. Despite being the best we compare here, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) is a just a little heavier and just a little thicker device than the Acer Iconia W511.
The Acer Iconia W511 counts with a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), and although they both have a display of the same size, the Acer Iconia W511 also has a bit higher resolution of 768 x 1366 pixels and a quite higher display pixel density. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) has a processing unit that is just as good as the Acer Iconia W511 one, because although the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) has lesser RAM, and they both have 2 cores, it also counts with an extra graphics co-processor.
The Acer Iconia W511 counts with a superior memory for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because it has a SD extension slot that holds a maximum of 64 GB and 64 GB internal memory capacity. Acer Iconia W511 takes much better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because it has a lot more MP back facing camera.
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) counts with a way better battery life than Acer Iconia W511, because it has 7000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Acer Iconia W511, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Acer Iconia W511. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Acer Iconia W511, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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