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Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch
WT8-BAcer Iconia Tab A210
8 GB| Global Score | |
| 47.3 | 46.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Toshiba | Acer |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 4.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 0000-00-00 |
| 8.29 x 5.20 x 0.37 inches | 10.24 x 6.89 x 0.49 inches |
| 13.58 ounces | 25.10 ounces |
| Gold | Gray |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 125.00 | $ 115.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset |
| processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 5.94 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 4.62 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.93 | 0.55 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 3260mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer | Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch is a little bit better than Acer Iconia Tab A210, having a 47.3 score against 46.8. Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch comes with Windows 8.1 OS, and Acer Iconia Tab A210 counts with Android 4.0 OS. The Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch construction is notably thinner and way lighter than Acer Iconia Tab A210.
Acer Iconia Tab A210 has a much greater performance than Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch. Both have a 1 GB RAM and 4 cpu cores. The Acer Iconia Tab A210 features a bit sharper display than Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch, because although it has a little bit lower display density, and they both have an equal 800 x 1280px resolution, the Acer Iconia Tab A210 also counts with a larger screen.
The Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch takes much clearer photos and videos than Acer Iconia Tab A210. Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch has a much greater storage for applications and games than Acer Iconia Tab A210, because it has an external SD slot that admits up to 128 GB and 32 GB internal storage capacity. The Acer Iconia Tab A210 has a really longer battery duration than Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch.
Although Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch is a better device, it is a bit more expensive than Acer Iconia Tab A210, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Acer Iconia Tab A210. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy the Toshiba Encore 2 8-inch, otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the Acer Iconia Tab A210, resigning some features and specs.
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