Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820

NETWORK
Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2015, April. Released 2015, May
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 213.9 x 127.7 x 9.5 mm (8.42 x 5.03 x 0.37 in)
Weight 355 g (12.52 oz)
SIM No
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Chipset Intel Atom Z3735G
CPU Quad-core 1.33 GHz
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 4550 mAh, non-removable (17.2 Wh)
Talk time Up to 8 h 30 min (multimedia)
MISC
Colors Black, White
Price About 180 EUR

Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 Overall Review

The Acer Iconia One 8 B1-820 is an Android tablet that was introduced in April 2015, blending affordability with adequate performance for everyday tasks. It features an 8.0-inch display, offering a comfortable size for media consumption, reading, and light gaming. The tablet’s screen has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, providing clear and vibrant visuals for its price range.

Under the hood, the Iconia One 8 B1-820 is powered by an Intel Atom Z3735G chipset, a quad-core processor that delivers sufficient performance for basic applications and multitasking, supported by 1GB of RAM. While not cutting-edge, these specs are appropriate for the tablet’s target market—casual users and families looking for an affordable device for entertainment and web browsing.

Storage is handled by 32GB of internal space, which can accommodate a fair amount of apps and media. Moreover, users can expand the storage via a microSD card, offering flexibility for those who need more space. The device is equipped with a 5MP primary camera, adequate for capturing spontaneous photos and video chatting.

Battery life is one of its strengths, thanks to a 4550mAh battery that ensures the tablet can last through a day of moderate use. Running on Android, the Iconia One 8 B1-820 provides a user-friendly interface and access to a wide range of apps and services.