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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 59.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Acer |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2011-03-22 | -- |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.18 x 6.59 x 0.35 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 20.46 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 125.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 155 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom Z2760 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Saltwell (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX 545 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.61 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3540mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Acer Iconia W511 is a bit better than Galaxy Tab 8.9, with a general score of 59.5 against 58.1. Acer Iconia W511's construction is extremely heavier and just a bit thicker than the Galaxy Tab 8.9. Acer Iconia W511 comes with Windows 8 Pro OS, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 OS. The Acer Iconia W511 has a better performing processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9. They have a Dual-Core processing unit.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a bit more vivid display than Acer Iconia W511, because although it has a little bit smaller display and a bit lower 800 x 1280 resolution, it also counts with a just a bit more pixels per screen inch. The Acer Iconia W511 features a superior storage for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have equal internal storage capacity, the Acer Iconia W511 also has a slot for SD memory cards that supports a maximum of 64 GB.
The Acer Iconia W511 takes much clearer pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot higher resolution back camera. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a really longer battery lifetime than Acer Iconia W511, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity instead of 3540mAh.
In addition to being the best tablet of the ones in this comparison, the Acer Iconia W511 is also a bargain compared to the other ones.
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