Product comparison · 2 tablets

Acer Iconia W4-821 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet

40specifications compared
20differ
20identical
94known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Iconia W4-821:20.3 cm (8")
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:17.8 cm (7")
Panel type
- Iconia W4-821:IPS
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:TFT
Display resolution
- Iconia W4-821:1280 x 800 pixels
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:1024 x 600 pixels
Processor cores
- Iconia W4-821:4
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:2
Processor frequency
- Iconia W4-821:1.33 GHz
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:1.7 GHz
Internal memory
- Iconia W4-821:2 GB
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:1.5 GB
Internal storage capacity
- Iconia W4-821:64 GB
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:16 GB
Front camera resolution (numeric)
- Iconia W4-821:2 MP
- Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet:1.3 MP

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Comparison of W4-821, SM-T217TMKATMB
134 specifications	A Acer Iconia W4-821 Model W4-821 View product	B Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet Model SM-T217TMKATMB View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	20.3 cm (8")	17.8 cm (7")
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	TFT
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel Atom®	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	Z3740	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	1.86 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	1.7 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1M5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Bay Trail	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	32-bit, 64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	17 x 17 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	B2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	90 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	LPDDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size	64 GB	64 GB
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Rear camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video recording modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	1.3 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 MP
GeotaggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Mobile network connection	Yes	Yes
Mobile network generationDiffers	3G	4G
3G standardsKnown for one	HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+, HSUPA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone out	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factor	Slate	Slate
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Device type	Mobile tablet	Mobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
PlatformDiffers	Windows	Android
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2.2, Jellybean
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	18.6 Wh	4000 mAh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs	8 h	7 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	218.9 mm	111 mm
DepthDiffers	134.9 mm	9.9 mm
HeightDiffers	10.8 mm	189.7 mm
WeightDiffers	415 g	309 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard included	No	No
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
2G standardsKnown for one	Edge, GPRS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1380	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	76759	Unknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
E-mailKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Media formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MIDI, MP3, MP4, OGA, OGG, OTA, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV

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