- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Apple iPad 1
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer Infinity TF700
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime
- Samsung Series 7 11.6" Slate
Rated 100% by by Colby (May, 2012)3 days after X-mas, I dropped my brand new iPod 4G on a stone-tile floor (about 3-4 feet up) and it shattered (Apple replaced it free of charge :D), yet I'd still give the iPod 4G a 4.5/5 in durability.
- 10.1"
- 16 GB
- WiFi
- Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Released April, 2011
Rated 70% by by TrustedReviews (Mar, 2012)At least capturing HD video is easy thanks to its 5-megapixel (720p) camera.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Apple iPad 2 compared to the Acer Iconia Tab A500
“9.7
iOS 5
Rated 100% by by Sharon (Oct, 2012)I have had hours of enjoyment with it and I have a greatgrandson who plays for hours with the free games for him to play with.
10.1”
Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Rated 65% by by The Verge (Apr, 2011)The front-facing 2 megapixel camera is comparable to most of the others I've seen on other Honeycomb tablets.
screen size
9.7"
10.1"
iPad 2 by S.-JentschPeople loved the small size of netbooks, but the keyboards and displays were often too small.
Iconia Tab A500 by Carolyn-Work (Oct, 2011)It has a large clear screen that makes it great for watching movies or viewing the internet.
screen resolution
iPad 2 by S.-Lir (Feb, 2012)On another note, I am happy that Samsung manufactures the retina display for Apple.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 2 MP | 2 MP |
iPad 2 by Vincent-E.-Martin--Darkbard (Mar, 2011)The front camera can also be used for (VGA) video recording of up to 30 frames per second with audio, as well as still camera pictures.
Iconia Tab A500 by Elizandra-Cruz--US.ARMY-VETERAN (Aug, 2011)Front camera is half size since the camera is to the left instead of the middle so if you chat with someone they will see your side instead of your face you either have to turn your tablet in protrait mode or try to move to a specific area so you can be in the middle of the camera otherwise you will be to the side.
processor
iPad 2 by GabrielArg (Jun, 2011)I agree that because applications are similar and they both share the same iOS, the experience might not seem that different, but once you get your hands on it, the bigger screen, the dual core processor, larger memory and longer battery result in much much better overall experience.
Performance Real world tests of Apple iPad 2 vs Acer Iconia Tab A500
cpu speed
iPad 2 by Leo-StarkSpeed: the iPad is super quick with its A5 processor, running apps like a charm and browsing the Internet sometimes faster than my laptop.
Iconia Tab A500 by R.-Hebshie---BRANDhesive (Jan, 2012)The Nvidia Tegra2 processor is lightening fast and even though I am not a big tablet/phone gamer (I'm an Xbox guy on that front) I have been blown away by the graphics and game play on the HD games (a couple of which come free on the tablet).
sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark
battery life
10 hour
6.92 hour
iPad 2 by c|net (Mar, 2011)The iPad's device features, such as Bluetooth 2.1 (A2DP, EDR), Wi-Fi 802.11 n, 3G, and 10 hours of battery life, are all here, and in many cases are still the bar by which other tablets are judged.
Iconia Tab A500 by M.-Senecal--the-wrathful (Jun, 2012)The advantage to the not-usb charge thing is that it has a better battery life, and charges a little faster than you'd expect.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Acer Iconia Tab A500
| Significantly longer battery life | 10 hour | vs | 6.92 hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 40% longer battery life; surf the web longer without having to plug in | |||
| Significantly more storage capacity | 64 GB | vs | 16 GB |
| 4x more storage capacity; Holds more music, movies and photos | |||
| Supports 3G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; be online anywhere that has cell coverage | |||
| Smaller | 241 x 186 x 9 mm | vs | 259 x 178 x 13 mm |
| More than 30% smaller | |||
| Thinner | 9 mm | vs | 13 mm |
| More than 30% thinner | |||
Advantages compared to the Apple iPad 2
| Supported card formats | microSD | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports supported card formats | |||
| Much higher resolution front camera | 2 MP | vs | 0.3 MP |
| More than 6.5x higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Supports multitasking | Yes (Android 3.0 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Run multiple apps at once | |||
| Significantly higher resolution rear camera | 5 MP | vs | 0.92 MP |
| Around 5.5x higher resolution rear camera; Can be used like a point-and-shoot camera | |||
| Has a microphone jack | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Can use an external microphone for superior audio quality | |||
| Supports Adobe Flash | Yes (Android 3.0 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash | |||
| Has an open source operating system | Yes (Android 3.0 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Allows you the freedom to use your tablet however you like | |||
| Supports voice commands | Yes (Android 3.0 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Can be operated hands free | |||
| More RAM | 1 GB | vs | 0.5 GB |
| Twice as much RAM; Better able to run big apps with lots of content | |||
| Slightly bigger screen | 10.1" | vs | 9.7" |
| Almost the same | |||
| Sharper screen | 149 ppi | vs | 131 ppi |
| More than 10% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 800 | vs | 1024 x 768 |
| More than 30% higher resolution screen | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Apple iPad 2 | Acer Iconia Tab A500 | ||
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 | Rated by 1131 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Hernando-Hernandez (Nov, 2012) Rated 100% by by AmazonShopper (Sep, 2012) | Rated by 609 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Real-Iron-Man--Tech-Savvy-Bargain-Shopper (Jul, 2011) Rated 100% by by SteveO (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by S.-deBeaubien--Scotty (Feb, 2012) | |
screen
Apple iPad 2 64 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 83% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)If you've ever used an iPhone or iPod Touch, the iPad 2 will feel immediately familiar.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16 GB | Rated 100% by by sciencesuccess (May, 2011)The iPad 1's touch keyboard didn't run too well, while the iPad 2 had a much improved keyboard, and generally ran pretty well.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16 GB | Rated 100% by by cryinglion (Dec, 2011)I have an iPod Touch 4, and considered the option to pick up the iPad 2 somewhere down the line.
type
Apple iPad 2 64 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 80% by by gmez (Aug, 2011)I have no iphone or ipod touch, I have a imac 21.5, a white macbook and ipod classic, then this was my first experience with IOS, which is super easy to use.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16 GB | Rated 60% by by MattO (Feb, 2012)I love love love Android products but after owning the iPad 2, I believe Apple still has a stronghold on the tablet genre.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16 GB | Rated 80% by by Gary-Lai (May, 2011)With the Ipad2, you need a separate $39 adapter for this, plus the IPad 2 screen is a different aspect ratio than most HDTVs.-Android Honeycomb is way better than Apple iOS.
wifi
Apple iPad 2 64 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 20% by by discerningshopper (Jun, 2012)I ordered and paid for an AT&T 3G model with WiFi, thinking I would primarily use it on WiFi and then activate the 3G when needed.
Apple iPad 2 64 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Anup-S.-Nair (Jun, 2011)I have the 16GB white, Wifi+3g I use it for books, movies, games, news, banking, YouTube, surfing, location specific services, meetings, presentations, notes, comics, baby entertainment etc.The real estate is just right, extremely portable, the user interface design is very intuitive and simple, the apps are outstanding.
Apple iPad 2 64 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 40% by by AJ (Jul, 2011)I received the ipad 2 (Wi-Fi +3G) but without the SIM card slot, and they didn't accept to return it or replace it.
operating system
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16 GB | Rated 100% by by sciencesuccess (May, 2011)In addition, it was difficult to get the iPad 2 or the Asus Transformer, which were out of stock in many places, so that's also why I went ahead with the Acer Android tablet, as I don't like to wait to buy items.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16 GB | Rated 100% by by sciencesuccess (May, 2011)BACKGROUND:I've tried the iPad 1 and iPad 2 Tablets from Apple, the Xoom Android Honeycomb tablet from Motorola, and this Acer Android Honeycomb tablet is the first tablet I have actually bought.COMPARISONS WITH OTHER TABLETS.
web browser
Apple iPad 2 64 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 83% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)One sticking point in the original iPad that Apple hasn't addressed in the iPad 2 is Adobe Flash support for Apple's Safari Web browser.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16 GB | Rated 100% by by Mark-W.-Evans (Jul, 2011)It does web browsing better than Ipad 2, is better built than Asus Transformer, and is cheaper than Motorola Zoom.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPad 1 5-way tie: Supports 3G |
 | 4 | Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime 2-way tie: Longest battery life |
 | 5 | Samsung Series 7 11.6" Slate Largest amount of storage capacity |
 | 7 | Asus Transformer Infinity 2-way tie: Highest resolution screen |
 | 8 | Asus Eee Pad Transformer 6-way tie: Has a microphone jack |
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