So far in the comparative that we have dedicated to the new Iconia Tab 10 We have presented it as an inexpensive alternative to the best mid-range tablets of the moment, but today we are going to reverse the process and measure it with one of the most popular 10-inch tablets in the basic range: the Galaxy Tab E de Samsung. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? In which sections does it offer us the best Technical specifications the tablet of Acer? Is it worth the extra investment? Let's try to check it out.
Integrated
As these are two tablets where practical aspects prevail and maintain a low price, it is logical that we do not find premium materials or extras such as the fingerprint reader, but it must be said that, even so, both are solid and leave us good finishes. The main difference is that the tablet of Acer It is designed to be used in the landscape position (with powerful front speakers that remain on both sides if we use it like this) and the Samsung in portrait position.
Dimensions
Although this different orientation of each tablet makes its proportions a little different, what is most striking is the difference in size itself (25,9x16,7 inch against 24,19x14,95 inch) which is due to the fact that the screen of the Acer tablet is a bit larger, as we will see below. The difference in thickness (8,9 mm against 8,5 mm) and by weight (529 grams against 490 grams), however, it is not too large.
Screen
The different formats of these tablets that we have been talking about are the result of using two different aspect ratios (16:10, optimized for video playback, compared to 4: 3, optimized for reading) and it also has its impact in screen size, somewhat larger in the new Iconia (10.1 inches against 9.6 inches). Despite being larger, as its resolution is also higher (1920 x 1200 against 1280 x 800), the tablet of Acer expires in pixel density (PPI 224 against PPI 154).
Performance
The new Iconia also wins with the performance section, although the differences are relatively small, both in terms of the processor (four cores and 1,5 GHz versus quad cores and 1,3 GHz) as for what it does to the RAM memory (2 GB against 1 GB). One last point in your favor, in any case, is to already have Android Marshmallow.
Storage capacity
The leap we make to the mid-range with the tablet from Acer the storage capacity it offers us is also appreciated, which is double that of Samsung (16 GB against 8 GB), although the fact that both have a card slot micro-SD, will allow us to somewhat alleviate the difference by pulling external storage.
Cameras
The cameras section is not as relevant when it comes to tablets as when it comes to smartphones, but here, in any case, we have nothing that allows us to tip the balance from one side or the other: both have a main camera of 5 MP and another front of 2 MP.
Autonomy
Although the last word is, as always, the real tests of use, everything indicates that in autonomy we will find a new victory for the Acer tablet, which starts with an advantage thanks to a higher capacity battery (6100 mAh compared to 5000 mAh). It must be borne in mind, however, that consumption is also an important factor, and it could play in your contract, as it has a slightly larger screen with a higher resolution.
Price
The superiority of the new Iconia Tab 10 It can not surprise us because we already said at the beginning that we are comparing a basic-range tablet with a mid-range one. The important thing, in the end, is to relate that advantage in technical specifications with the price difference that we find between the two, something that we have to do each one according to what are the characteristics to which we give more importance: the tablet of Acer will be sold for about $200 while that of Samsung can be found already for around $160 at some dealers.