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Acer Liquid E3 E380 Smartphone Review

2 in 1. The Liquid E3 Duo offered by Acer is a middle class smartphone, which has a Dual-SIM function. Customers who absolutely want to have this feature did not have a large selection up to now and they had to accept compromises. Does the manufacturer offer a suitable solution without neglecting other important features?

For the original German review, see here.

Acer continues its E-series with the Liquid E3. We have already tested the previous models E1 and E2. Could the disadvantages of the predecessors be removed and did the Taiwanese refine the product? The manufacturer already described the E1 and E2 as middle class cell phones with the Android operating system. Special features are the two SIM card slots, which are still rather rare among Android smartphones.

Next to the standard variant of only 1 GB RAM and 4 GB ROM, the tested Plus Version has twice the RAM (2 GB) as well as four times the ROM (16 GB). The test device is compared to the LG G Pro Lite Dual D686, which also has a Dual-SIM function, and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, which is in the same price range. 

Case

Wie wir testen - Gehäuse

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The front of the E3 is for all variants black. The rather simple look, which is typical for Acer, is improved through long, narrow indentations, which offer space for the red speakers. The back is offered in both black and titanium-gray.

For the casing, the manufacturer relies on a simple polymer surface. That choice does not contribute to a high quality appearance, on the other hand the device is well manufactured and with a weight of 135g (~0.3 pounds) acceptably light. No weak points could be identified for the casing and overall, the device lies comfortably in the hand. The smartphone has a depth of only 9 mm (~0.35 inches), but it is a closed design, which does not offer the possibility to disassemble the device and thus to change the battery.

An additional feature is the Acer Rapid Button in the middle of the back. Apps that can be activated by holding that button can be configured via the settings. In addition, the switch serves as a shutter release. 

150.25 mm / 5.92 inch 76.94 mm / 3.03 inch 9.43 mm / 0.3713 inch 163 g0.3594 lbs138 mm / 5.43 inch 69 mm / 2.72 inch 8.9 mm / 0.3504 inch 135 g0.2976 lbs127.2 mm / 5.01 inch 66.8 mm / 2.63 inch 9.57 mm / 0.3768 inch 126 g0.2778 lbs124.6 mm / 4.91 inch 61.3 mm / 2.41 inch 8.94 mm / 0.352 inch 107 g0.2359 lbs148 mm / 5.83 inch 105 mm / 4.13 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

Connectivity

Wie wir testen - Gehäuse

The tested device has a lower clocked quad-core processor, namely the Mediatek MT6589. It is clocked at 1.2 GHz. The device is also equipped with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU. In the tested Plus Version, RAM is 2 GB and internal memory is 16 GB.

There is no HDMI. However, a MicroSD slot on the bottom left next to the micro USB port is integrated. Both SIM card slots are on the right side. A plus: the slots are covered by lids, which fit directly into the casing. Headphones or headsets can be connected via a 3.5 mm jack on the top. 

Software

Up to the testing date, the Android operating system is only available in the 4.2.2 version. The manufacturer already announced a KitKat-Update to the 4.4 version. Besides, Acer has installed a highly suitable interface and various apps for daily life; there is however no particular innovation.  

GPS test
GPS test

Communications & GPS 

The device does not allow for LTE. Except for that, the usual frequency bands, quad-band GSM (850/900/1,800/1,900) and dual-band UMTS (900/2,100) can be received. Thus, maximum transfer rate within the mobile wireless network via HSDPA+ is 21.6 Mbit/s. In addition, the other two standard Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi b/g/n are implemented. During reception, no negative aspects could be identified.

The AGPS module does not deliver a convincing accuracy. Even in an open field, the receiver needs several minutes to find a satellite. The App GPS confirms the low reception quality. In comparison to the precise Garmin Edge 500, the position indicated by the E3 deviates sometimes from the actual position. 

Acer E3 overall
Acer E3 overall
Acer E3 forest
Acer E3 forest
Acer E3 bridge
Acer E3 bridge
Garmin Edge 500 overall
Garmin Edge 500 overall
Garmin Edge 500 forest
Garmin Edge 500 forest
Garmin Edge 500 bridge
Garmin Edge 500 bridge

Calling Functions and Speech Quality 

The telephone app has a simple design and is typical for an Acer. When being called, a cool feature pops up: a widget named Float Caller is opened, which offers the most important options for call handling (e.g. pick up, reject, silent and maximize).

Both voice recording and play while calling are nicely done. Unlike other devices, the clear audio response can score. The volume is also at a reasonable level; it is neither too quiet nor too loud.

Cameras & Multimedia 

The integrated camera on the back has a 13-megapixel resolution. The front camera, however, has as usual a lower resolution, namely only 2 megapixel. It is worth noticing that both cameras have a separate LED flash. Apparently, Acer wanted to appeal to young people who frequently take "selfies" with their front camera. Filming can be done in full HD resolution. The Acer camera app is not characterized by special features. The Acer Rapid Button can be used as a shutter release.

In comparison to the iPhone 5 and the Nokia 1020, one can notice a slight paleness of the shots. For a smartphone within this price range, the camera of the E3 Duo can compete with satisfactory shots. 

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Scene 1Scene 2Scene 3
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Accessories

The packaging come with modest accessories. They consist of a stereo headset, a USB-adapter and a USB-cable. The manufacturer offers a Flip Case with active Touch window, which can be purchased separately. 

Input Devices & Handling

The device uses the familiar and free Swype keyboard. Located below the display are three touch-sensitive keys for "back", "home" and "open Apps", which respond reliably.

Common multi-touch gestures such as zooming are captured precisely. All intended touches are easily recognized by the device due to the relatively large screen. Automatic turning of the keyboard is fast and smooth as well. All in all, the smartphone works smoothly in almost all situations. 

The standard Swype keyboard is both in portrait...
The standard Swype keyboard is both in portrait...
...and in landscape format a very good input device.
...and in landscape format a very good input device.

Display

Wie wir testen - Display

The integrated IPS display has a diagonal of 4.7 inches with an HD resolution of 720x1280 pixels and thus 320 dpi. Independent of the display size, the alternative G Pro Lite and S4 mini have a resolution of 940x560 pixels only. In terms of brightness, the display is outstanding in its price range: a maximum brightness of 483 cd/m² is a very good result. 

461
cd/m²
455
cd/m²
437
cd/m²
457
cd/m²
483
cd/m²
461
cd/m²
452
cd/m²
483
cd/m²
447
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 483 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 459.6 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 90 %
Center on Battery: 483 cd/m²
Contrast: 767:1 (Black: 0.63 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.32 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 6.39 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
Gamma: 2.26

There are disadvantages though. The black level has a value of 0.63 cd/m² and also a gamma value of 2.26 shows that there is still room for improvements. DeltaE values of 4.32 and 6.39 for color and gray range, respectively, are also not close enough to optimal. Despite the blue cast and the measurement results, the display is more than suitable for daily life. 

Color rendering
Color rendering
ColorChecker
ColorChecker
Grayscale
Grayscale
Color saturation
Color saturation

As can be seen in the picture, the Liquid E3 has no weak points in terms of outdoor use. The reason for that is a high brightness of 483 cd/m², which is obtained through automatic brightness control.

The IPS panel offers enormous viewing angle stability. Independent of the angle one has with respect to the display, the image remains almost unchanged.

Outdoors
Outdoors
Viewing angle stability
Viewing angle stability

Performance

Wie wir testen - Leistung

Processing power of the Liquid E3 is generated by a Mediatek quad-core SoC, the MT6589, which is clocked at 1.2 GHz and based on the Cortex-A7 architecture. With that, it counts among the starter models of smartphone processors. The graphics unit is called PowerVR SGX544 and 2 GB RAM are provided.

In the benchmark comparison, strong and weak points of the Acer smartphone become obvious. The CPU can convince with its four cores in terms of performance. However, graphics are underpowered and score badly within its class. On the contrary, ROM is much faster than that of competitors. Overall, performance is sufficient for everyday use since all apps are working smoothly.

3DMark
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
8383 Points
LG L70
4289 Points -49%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
3683 Points -56%
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2140 Points
LG L70
3545 Points +66%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
536 Points -75%
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2564 Points
LG L70
3687 Points +44%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
662 Points -74%
1920x1080 Ice Storm Extreme Physics (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
8002 Points
LG L70
4033 Points -50%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
6988 Points -13%
1920x1080 Ice Storm Extreme Graphics (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
1216 Points
LG L70
1995 Points +64%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
2597 Points +114%
1920x1080 Ice Storm Extreme Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
1498 Points
LG L70
2247 Points +50%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
3018 Points +101%
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Physics (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
8197 Points
LG L70
4062 Points -50%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
6860 Points -16%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
3650 Points -55%
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Graphics (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2529 Points
LG L70
4304 Points +70%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
5521 Points +118%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
672 Points -73%
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2988 Points
LG L70
4248 Points +42%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
5771 Points +93%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
821 Points -73%
AnTuTu v4 - Total Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
13847 Points
LG L70
12951 Points -6%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
8526 Points -38%
Geekbench 3
32 Bit Multi-Core Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
1098 Points
LG L70
608 Points -45%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
575 Points -48%
32 Bit Single-Core Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
327 Points
LG L70
325 Points -1%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
314 Points -4%
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1
System (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2372 Points
LG L70
1738 Points -27%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
2521 Points +6%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
1617 Points -32%
CPU Tests (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
8324 Points
LG L70
3466 Points -58%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
7195 Points -14%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
3492 Points -58%
Disk Tests (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
18416 Points
LG L70
3948 Points -79%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
6252 Points -66%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
4388 Points -76%
Memory Tests (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
1581 Points
LG L70
1498 Points -5%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
3178 Points +101%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
1484 Points -6%
3D Graphics Tests (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
749 Points
LG L70
591 Points -21%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
681 Points -9%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
506 Points -32%
2D Graphics Tests (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2138 Points
LG L70
2199 Points +3%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
3026 Points +42%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
2079 Points -3%
AndroBench 3-5
Random Write 4KB (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
0.96 MB/s
LG L70
0.63 MB/s -34%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
0.32 MB/s -67%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
0.78 MB/s -19%
Random Read 4KB (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
13.82 MB/s
LG L70
9.83 MB/s -29%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
9.37 MB/s -32%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
9.38 MB/s -32%
Sequential Write 256KB (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
22.34 MB/s
LG L70
6.82 MB/s -69%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
6.33 MB/s -72%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
13.93 MB/s -38%
Sequential Read 256KB (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
63.8 MB/s
LG L70
53.1 MB/s -17%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
50.9 MB/s -20%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
30.49 MB/s -52%

Legend

 
Acer Liquid E3 / E380 Mediatek MT6589, PowerVR SGX544, 16 GB SSD
 
LG L70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 8210, Qualcomm Adreno 302, 4 GB Flash
 
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8930AB, Qualcomm Adreno 305, 8 GB SSD
 
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686 MediaTek MT6577, PowerVR SGX531, 8 GB SSD

 

When it comes to the Browser benchmarks, the E3 cannot score high. Nevertheless, performance is easily capable of smooth Internet browsing.

Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
17170 ms *
LG L70
16461 ms * +4%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
18522 ms * -8%
Octane V2 - Total Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
1839 Points
LG L70
1746 Points -5%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
1993 Points +8%
Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
1434 ms *
LG L70
1170 ms * +18%
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195
1145 ms * +20%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
1345 ms * +6%
WebXPRT 2013
Offline Notes (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2360 ms *
LG L70
2485 ms * -5%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
1909 ms * +19%
Stocks Dashboard (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2466 ms *
LG L70
2379 ms * +4%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
2167 ms * +12%
Face Detection (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
3718 ms *
LG L70
5098 ms * -37%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
2787 ms * +25%
Photo Effects (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
2681 ms *
LG L70
1970 ms * +27%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
2100 ms * +22%
Overall (sort by value)
Acer Liquid E3 / E380
151 Points
LG L70
150 Points -1%
LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual D686
187 Points +24%

* ... smaller is better

Games

Field-testing the games Angry Birds Go! and Real Racing 3 confirms the graphics benchmark results. The games run smoothly with little detail. One should not expect special effects though, which is also shown by the EPIC Citadel benchmark. For modest games now and then, 3D performance is however sufficient. Commands via touchscreen, position and G-sensor are recognized without any problems. 

Current games such as Angry Birds Go! and...
Current games such as Angry Birds Go! and...
... Real Racing 3 work smoothly.
... Real Racing 3 work smoothly.
The EPIC Citadel Benchmark hangs in Ultra High Quality mode
The EPIC Citadel Benchmark hangs in Ultra High Quality mode

Emisisons

Wie wir testen - Emissionen

Temperature

During ordinary use, the smartphone does not heat up and no significant temperature increase can be noted, which is confirmed by the measurement of 30 °C (86 °F) in Idle-mode. With increasing performance, which is for example the case for 3D-games, the device heats up and reaches a temperature of around 37 °C (98.6 °F).

Max. Load
 40.1 °C
104 F
34 °C
93 F
34.8 °C
95 F
 
 42.9 °C
109 F
36.3 °C
97 F
36.3 °C
97 F
 
 42.3 °C
108 F
36.4 °C
98 F
34.9 °C
95 F
 
Maximum: 42.9 °C = 109 F
Average: 37.6 °C = 100 F
31.5 °C
89 F
34.6 °C
94 F
42.1 °C
108 F
32.4 °C
90 F
34.9 °C
95 F
42.4 °C
108 F
33.3 °C
92 F
35.2 °C
95 F
43.4 °C
110 F
Maximum: 43.4 °C = 110 F
Average: 36.6 °C = 98 F
Room Temperature 23 °C = 73 F | Voltcraft IR-350
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 37.6 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 32.7 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.9 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43.4 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.2 °C / 86 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.

Speakers

Even though Acer implements DTS front speakers, no outstanding sound could be noticed during the test. Overall volume is rather low, which implies that the integrated speakers are clearly audible only in quiet surroundings. Consequently, Acer could not solve this problem that is inherent to smaller speakers and there is no hope for robust bass. On the other hand, the clear sound should be emphasized: there is no whooshing while listening to music.

The same impression persists during calls; one can understand its caller very well. Additionally, there are DTS sound settings, which allow for further equalizing. Through the 3.5 mm jack, speakers or headsets can be easily plugged in. 

Energy Management

Wie wir testen - Akkulaufzeit

Power Consumption

Overall, power usage is moderate. While idling, average consumption is 1.4 Watts and lies, therefore in between the Galaxy S4 mini (0.9) and the LG Pro Lite Dual (1.8). 

Even during high performance, the power consumption of 3.3 Watts is acceptable. Again, this value lies in between the other two competitors. Due to its rather weak processors, the LG is most economical with a consumption of 2.8 Watts. Consumption of the Samsung is, with 3.4 Watts, slightly higher.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0 / 0.2 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 0.6 / 1.4 / 1.7 Watt
Load midlight 3.3 / 3.8 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Voltcraft VC 940
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Battery life

Acer implements a small non-removable battery with a capacity of just 7.4 Wh.

During our browsing test with adjusted brightness, Wi-Fi and cyclic accessing of websites, the E3 Duo lasts only 7:04 hours. In addition, minimum battery life with settings for maximum energy intake amounts to 3:17 hours only.

If you aim for a higher battery life, the G Pro Lite should be considered. It has a one-third higher capacity, and it lasts for 11:35 hours during browsing and 4:05 hours under full load. 

Battery Runtime
WiFi Surfing
7h 04min
Load (maximum brightness)
3h 17min

Wie wir testen - Fazit

Verdict

Tested: Acer Liquid E3
Tested: Acer Liquid E3

A key feature is definitively the Dual-SIM function. Unfortunately, there is no LTE. The large 4.7-inch HD screen can score in terms of resolution and brightness. On the other hand, system performance is rather decent, certainly sufficient for everyday use. With the camera, it is possible to shoot nice pictures. A problem might be the non-exchangeable 2000 mAh battery.

All in all, the current E-model of Acer is a good middle class device. If one can live with the mentioned disadvantages, the smartphone has a lot to offer and is worth the money.

When buying the device, one should go for the slightly more expensive Plus Version, since the relatively small extra costs are outweighed by 16 GB ROM instead of 4 GB. Also, going from one to two GB RAM can be considered beneficial. In comparison to its predecessor Liquid E2, the manufacturer could improve processing quality. Currently, the smartphone can be purchased from 220 Euros (~$299) upwards.  

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Specifications

Acer Liquid E3 / E380
Processor
Mediatek MT6589 4 x 1.2 GHz, Cortex-A7, Mediatek MT6589 1.2GHz Quadcore Cortex-A7
Graphics adapter
Memory
2048 MB 
Display
4.70 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel, Multitouch, IPS
Storage
16 GB SSD, 16 GB 
, 12 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm jack in/out, Card Reader: micro SDHC, Sensors: GPS, Position
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM, UMTS (HSPA)
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.9 x 138 x 69 ( = 0.35 x 5.43 x 2.72 in)
Battery
7 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 2000 mAh fixed battery, Talk time 2G (according to manufacturer): 360 h, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 240 h, Standby 2G (according to manufacturer): 250 h, Standby 3G (according to manufacturer): 250 h
Operating System
Android 4.2
Camera
Webcam: 13 MP main camera; 2 MP front camera
Additional features
Speakers: Front speaker, Keyboard: Virtual, Power adaptor, Headset, various Acer Apps, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
135 g ( = 4.76 oz / 0.3 pounds), Power Supply: 69 g ( = 2.43 oz / 0.15 pounds)
Price
249.99 Euro

 

We are testing the Acer Liquid E3 Duo.
We are testing the Acer Liquid E3 Duo.
"Duo" refers to the Dual-SIM function of the device.
"Duo" refers to the Dual-SIM function of the device.
While the front is black in both color variants,...
While the front is black in both color variants,...
...the back is either black or...
...the back is either black or...
...gray. The Acer Rapid Button is underneath the 13-MP-camera.
...gray. The Acer Rapid Button is underneath the 13-MP-camera.
It is used as a shutter release and quick-start for apps.
It is used as a shutter release and quick-start for apps.
Even the middle class has four cores by now.
Even the middle class has four cores by now.
The E3 is delivered with its own UI and various apps.
The E3 is delivered with its own UI and various apps.

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Pros

+Dual-SIM
+useful camera
+good processing
+reliable display
+good cost-benefit ratio
 

Cons

-no LTE
-weak battery
-low graphics performance

Shortcut

What we like

Sophisticated Dual-SIM-function with a reliable middle-class smartphone.

What we would like to see 

LTE and a stronger battery are desirable for the E3.

What surprises us

Acer delivers its own UI and many exchangeable apps. Why doesn't the manufacturer remove unnecessary software features and offer more powerful hardware instead?

The competition

LG G Pro Lite Dual

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

LG L70

Rating

Acer Liquid E3 / E380 - 06/25/2014 v4(old)
Ralf Pohl

Chassis
76%
Keyboard
65 / 75 → 87%
Pointing Device
86%
Connectivity
44 / 60 → 73%
Weight
94%
Battery
89%
Display
83%
Games Performance
51 / 63 → 81%
Application Performance
26 / 70 → 37%
Temperature
77%
Noise
100%
Audio
63 / 91 → 69%
Camera
68%
Average
71%
81%
Smartphone - Weighted Average
Ralf Pohl, 2014-07- 5 (Update: 2018-05-15)