Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 59.5 | 58.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Sony |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.1.1, 4.0.3 |
| -- | 2012-08-29 |
| 10.18 x 6.59 x 0.35 inches | 9.44 x 6.87 x 0.47 inches |
| 20.46 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| $ 125.00 | $ 275.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.4 inches |
| 1366 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 155 pixels per inch | 161 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z2760 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L chipset |
| Saltwell (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (1333 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR SGX 545 GPU | ULP GeForce (416 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | SD, SDHC, SDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 10.02 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP |
| 6.38 | 5.94 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Acer Iconia W511 has a global score of 59.5, which is a bit better than the Xperia Tablet S's 58.9 general score. Acer Iconia W511 is a incredibly thinner and a bit lighter tablet than the Xperia Tablet S. The Acer Iconia W511 counts with Windows 8 Pro OS, and Xperia Tablet S comes with Android 4.1.1 OS.
The Sony Xperia Tablet S has a bit faster CPU than Acer Iconia W511, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, it also counts with an extra graphics processing unit and a higher number of cores (but slower). The Acer Iconia W511 has a little more vivid screen than Xperia Tablet S, because although it has a little lower pixel density, it also counts with a little bit higher resolution of 768 x 1366px and a bit bigger screen.
Xperia Tablet S features a little bit more storage capacity to install applications and games than Acer Iconia W511, and although they both have equal 64 GB internal memory capacity, the Xperia Tablet S also has an external SD slot that supports up to 128 GB. The Acer Iconia W511 features a superior battery performance than Xperia Tablet S.
Acer Iconia W511 counts with a slightly better camera than Xperia Tablet S. They have a same resolution back camera.
Despite of being the best tablet of the ones we compare here, the Acer Iconia W511 is also very cheap compared to the other tablets, making buying this tablet an easy decision.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.