Compare tablets
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| Global Score | |
| 57.5 | 57.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Acer |
| Android 4.0, 3.1 | Windows 8 |
| 2011-04-26 | 2012-06-04 |
| 9.50 x 6.86 x 0.40 inches | 10.18 x 6.60 x 0.35 inches |
| 21.09 ounces | 20.46 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 795.00 | $ 105.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.4 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 161 pixels per inch | 155 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | -- |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX545 (533 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| SD, SDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3540mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | -- |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Sony Tablet S has a score of 57.5, which is just a bit better than the Acer Iconia W510's 57.5 global score. Sony Tablet S comes with Android 4.0 OS, and Acer Iconia W510 counts with Windows 8 OS. Even being the best we compare here, we must tell that it is also older, thicker and just a little heavier.
The Acer Iconia W510 counts with a better processing unit than Sony Tablet S, and although they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Acer Iconia W510 also has an additional graphics co-processor and more RAM. Acer Iconia W510 counts with a display that is very similar to Sony Tablet S's display, because although the Acer Iconia W510 has a bit less pixels per inch in the display, it also counts with a bit bigger display and a slightly better resolution of 768 x 1366.
Acer Iconia W510 counts with a little bit more memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Sony Tablet S, and although they both have equal internal storage capacity, the Acer Iconia W510 also has an external SD slot that supports a maximum of 64 GB. Sony Tablet S counts with a bit better camera than Acer Iconia W510, although it has a way worse resolution camera and a much worse video definition.
Sony Tablet S has a way better battery life than Acer Iconia W510, because it has a 5000mAh battery size.
Although Sony Tablet S is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Acer Iconia W510, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Acer Iconia W510. So if you need that extra features, you can buy Sony Tablet S, else you can save a couple dollars and get the Acer Iconia W510, letting go some features and specs.
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