Acer Iconia Tab A510

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 32 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

20
Average:

6
Bad:

3

Pros:

Tegra 3 processor.
Android 4.0 (ICS) preinstalled.
Excellent performance.

Cons:

No dedicated USB port.
Tabet gets warm when gaming.

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Last revision on April 21, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Tegra 3 processor
Android 4.0 (ICS) preinstalled
Excellent performance
Well-built
Good wireless
Pleasing ergonomics
USB host with cable included
Long battery life
Ring interface offers helpful shortcuts
Good Dolby audio
Sturdy build and a grip-y texture on its backside

Reviewers Didn't Like

No dedicated USB port
Tabet gets warm when gaming
Lots of price competition
Clunky build
Sometimes a bit unresponsive
Expensive
Android still lacks tablet-oriented apps
A bit bulky
Uninspiring display
Awkward front camera placement
Gets hot when charging

Expert reviews and ratings

100

Arguably the biggest selling point of the A510 - apart from its appealing but now outdated Olympic connection - is its Tegra 3 chipset. This allows it to offer world-beating performance when it comes to watching HD video, playing 3D games and surfing...

By Know Your Mobile on October 05, 2012

The Tegra 3 platform that Acer's latest Android tablet is based on is stellar -- not only because of its blazing-fast performance, but also because of its battery life. The Iconia Tab A510, with its 32GB storage and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)...

By APC Magazine on August 17, 2012

A 32GB A510 will set you back £130 more than a 16GB Nexus 7. For the extra you get a larger screen, twice the storage, an expansion slot, an HDMI port and that handy USB adapter. On the downside the screen isn’t as good as the latest AMOLED and IPS...

By theregister.co.uk on August 06, 2012

The Iconia A510 might have Olympic branding, but it’s not an out-and-out champion. The design is unexciting, the screen is average and it lacks the premium look and feel of the leading Android models or the iPad 3. However, factor in the long battery...

By IT Pro Portal on July 25, 2012

The Acer Iconia Tab A510 isn't the best-built tablet currently available, nor is it the slimmest or the most attractive. Its screen can be bettered, and the main camera isn't great. On the plus side, the quad-core processor speeds things along, the...

By ZDNet UK on June 27, 2012

The Acer Iconia Tab A510 has excellent battery life, reasonable ergonomics and offers solid performance with only some minor software hiccups. This is a good tablet on the whole but simply being "good" isn't good enough at this price point. The Iconia...

By Good Gear Guide on June 27, 2012

A powerful tablet with decent stamina, but we're not sure it's worth the priceRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) In an Olympic year, pointless endorsements and sponsorships are inevitable. Everything from mugs and T-shirts to jewellery and bed linen will...

By Channel Pro on June 15, 2012

The Acer Iconia Tab A510 could be the perfect tablet for you if you're looking to score a powerful Android tablet without breaking the bank. It may cut some corners to achieve its lowly price-tag but is still a decent performer and is a great way of...

By TechRadar AU on June 14, 2012

The Acer Iconia Tab A510 lives up to its Olympic tag, with quad-core power and a sharp, nicely designed 10.1in display. It has a couple of quirks and the edge does heat up quite a bit, but nevertheless it’s a good all-rounder and will be particularly...

By 3G UK on June 11, 2012

A powerful tablet with decent stamina, but we're not sure it's worth the...

By PC Pro on June 09, 2012

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