Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 57.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Acer |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 8 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2012-06-04 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 10.18 x 6.60 x 0.35 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 20.46 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| $ 160.00 | $ 105.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 132 pixels per inch | 155 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | PowerVR SGX545 (533 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| 3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3540mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | -- |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is a bit better than the Acer Iconia W510, having a 60.5 score against 57.5. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comes with Android 7.1 Nougat OS, while Acer Iconia W510 has Windows 8 OS. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7's construction is notably newer, thinner and lighter than Acer Iconia W510.
The Acer Iconia W510 counts with a bit superior processor than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has an inferior number of cores (although they are faster), it also counts with a higher amount of RAM and an extra graphics co-processor. The Acer Iconia W510 counts with a sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a slightly higher resolution of 768 x 1366px, a bit bigger screen and a just a little better display density.
The Acer Iconia W510 features a greater storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a SD card slot that allows 64 GB smaller, it also counts with 32 GB internal memory. The Acer Iconia W510 captures slightly better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a way higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a camera with a much higher resolution.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a much better battery performance than Acer Iconia W510, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Acer Iconia W510, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Acer Iconia W510. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Acer Iconia W510, and give up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.