How to choose a tablet

Putting aside some small hesitation you had towards this type of device, in the end you decided to buy a tablet. You are not a great expert in the sector, so you thought you were buying the same tablet model that your friend owns, but looking at the store shelves you realized that there are many devices of this kind on the market with different prices and features.

How to do it then? How to settle in such a vast technological jungle, how to choose a tablet without risking cheating? I know, it may seem like a difficult thing but I assure you that if you follow some basic principles, like the ones I’m about to illustrate, you can get by and take home a good tablet at reasonable prices.

First of all, let’s clarify one thing: no matter how trivial such a statement may seem, there is no tablet better than the others in absolute terms. You have to evaluate your needs, establish a maximum budget to spend and then you can make decisions about the device to buy. In short, if you have given yourself a limited spending cap, do not expect to be able to take home a tablet with the same performance or the same build quality as the top of the range. Having made this necessary premise, let’s get down to business.

Index

• Hardware features
  • Display
  • Processor and RAM
  • Internal memory and expandability
  • Support 5G / 4G, calls and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Battery
  • Cameras
  • Audio
  • Doors
  • Fingerprint sensor and face unlock
  • Pen holder and other accessories
  • Tablets or 2-in-1 devices
• Operating system
  • Android
  • iPadOS
  • Windows
  • Dual-boot tablet
• Which tablet to choose?
  • Cheap tablets (max 200 euros)
  • Mid-range tablet (200-500 euros)
  • High-end tablet (over 500 euros)

Hardware features

What features must a tablet have to be considered a good model? Considering the growing hardware needs of operating systems, applications and games I would say that it is currently worth the money only for devices that can count on at least 4GB of RAM, an HD or Full HD display and a data storage capacity of 32GB or more. But let’s go in order and try to analyze all the features in more detail.

Display

The display is certainly one of the most important features of a tablet, so you have to analyze it and evaluate all its features carefully.

• Dimensions– as regards the size of the display, you have to choose the tablet that best suits your mobility needs and your needs in terms of work and use of multimedia content. The 10-inch tablets are great for creating content, reading digital magazine, Web browsing and use of the film, but maybe too bulky for those who need to hold them for extended time periods. The tablet 7 or 8 inches they are lighter and easier to handle, just as comfortable for reading Web pages or books and are also a good choice for games (especially in those titles in which the presence of a joypad is simulated on the screen). The less screen space, however, can be limiting in the production of content or in reading comics / digital magazines. The tablet from over 10 inches, for example 12 “ are to be considered as substitutes for notebook, in fact, they are often fitted with cover with integrated keyboard (eg. Microsoft Surface, iPad Pro etc.) And so they are a more appropriate choice for the creation of contents rather than for the use of the same. Almost needless to say that they are portable, but more or less as much as an ultrabook and not as much as a tablet of 10 ”or less.
• Resolution and density– resolution and density are two parameters that can help you understand how sharp the content displayed on the tablet screen is. The resolution is expressed in pixels (eg 1920 x 1080 pixels for tablets equipped with Full HD displays) and, as can be easily understood, the higher it is, the greater the clarity of the contents displayed on the screen. The density is instead expressed in ppi (pixels per inch) and indicates, precisely, the number of pixels reproduced on each inch of the screen. Again, the higher the number of pixels reproduced on the screen, the sharper the content displayed on it.
• Panel type– tablets can be equipped with IPS LCD or AMOLED / Super AMOLED type displays . The IPS LCD panels look pretty good in sunlight and have a very faithful color reproduction to natural hues. The AMOLED and Super AMOLED panels, unlike the LCD ones, do not need backlighting as they are composed of diodes that emit their own light: this allows for very deep blacks (as the black pixels are actually off) and reduced energy consumption. On the other hand, we have less faithful color reproduction than IPS and less visibility under sunlight. There are also some models with Mini-LED panels, which stand as a “middle ground” between LCD and AMOLED technologies, of excellent quality but currently with something less than OLEDs. Having made these generic considerations, it must be said that the quality of the panel can vary from tablet to tablet (especially as regards the LCD displays), so before buying any tablet, especially if it is of an economic range, look for confirmation about the goodness of its display, the responsiveness of the touch etc.
• HDR support– some high-end tablets have support for HDR technology, thanks to which it is possible to display shades of shadows and highlights that are not viewable on displays that do not support this technology. An interesting plus if you intend to watch a lot of high quality videos (in HDR format) on your tablet.
• P3 support– another technology that has now also arrived on not too expensive tablets is the one called P3 which improves the rendering of colors displayed on the screen, or rather, allows you to view a greater number of shades of color than standard displays.
• Refresh rate– this is how often the content on the screen is updated and is measured in Hz. The most advanced tablets, such as Apple’s latest iPad Pro models, have a monstre refresh rate of 120Hz (automatically dosed by the device) which allows you to scroll through web pages, play multimedia content and write on the screen with very fluid way without lag or jamming.
• Brightness sensor– without this component, which is now present on most tablets, you will be forced to manually adjust the brightness level of the screen every time the ambient light changes. If, on the other hand, you buy a tablet equipped with a brightness sensor, the brightness adjustment will take place automatically based on the brightness level of the surrounding environment.

Processor and RAM

As in desktop computers, notebooks and smartphones, processor and RAM tablets also play a fundamental role in the overall performance of the device.

The processor is a bit like the “brain” of the tablet and its power, expressed in GHz and core (where the GHz is the actual processor power and the cores the number of units that divide the calculations to be performed). The speed with which the device is able to perform all operations depends on this component.

RAM is the memory where data from running processes and applications is temporarily hosted. Its quantity is measured in GB and affects the tablet’s ability to manage multiple applications at the same time without slowdowns, freezes or forced refreshes. At the moment I would say that the minimum RAM for a decent performance on a tablet is 2 / 3GB, but better aim for 4GB or more for a good user experience.

Internal memory and expandability

The internal memory of tablets, the one that houses the operating system, apps and data, can be fixed or expandable. Tablets with expandable memory allow you to hold a microSD card stably in a special slot and transfer part of your data and apps to them. The tablets with fixed memory, on the other hand, do not allow you to keep data or apps on external cards, this means that you have to learn to manage the space offered by the device sparingly. You can buy external accessories, such as USB sticks to copy files to and from tablets with fixed memory but it is not the same as having an expandable memory via microSD.

Another important thing to underline is that the nominal value of the memory expressed by the manufacturers (e.g. 32GB) does not correspond to the real amount of memory available to the user: from this you must always remove some space already occupied by the operating system and app. installed by default on the device.

If you buy an Android tablet, also know that not all models with expandable memory (therefore a slot for microSD) allow you to set the microSD as the main storage unit. This means that not all tablets with expandable memory allow you to transfer all data and apps to external cards (there are some data that are always saved on the internal memory of the device).

In any case, there are solutions on the market that offer, for example, 128GB or 64GB of memory. By focusing on this type of tablet, depending on your needs, you shouldn’t have any particular problems in terms of available storage space.

Support 5G / 4G, calls and Wi-Fi connectivity

If you often travel or otherwise need to access the Internet in places and situations where Wi-Fi networks are not available, you must seriously consider purchasing a tablet compatible with 5G / 4G networks, then a tablet equipped with a SIM slot.

Tablets with 5G and 4G support, depending on the type of technology-supported, can ensure a different maximum download and upload speed. To give you a concrete example, the maximum download and upload values ​​change according to the category of LTE (the most popular type of 4G network at the moment) supported by the tablet. Below you will find all the categories of LTE and the speeds they allow you to reach.

• LTE Category 1– up to 10 Mbps in download and 5 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 2– up to 50 Mbps in download and 25 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 3– up to 100 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 4– up to 150 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 5– up to 300 Mbps in download and 75 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 6– up to 300 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 7– up to 300 Mbps download and 100 Mbps download
• LTE Category 8– up to 3000 Mbps in download and 1500 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 9– up to 450 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload
• LTE Category 10– up to 450 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload
• LTE Category 11– up to 600 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 12– up to 600 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload
• LTE Category 13– up to 400 Mbps in download and 150 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 14– up to 400 Mbps in download and 100 Mbps in upload.
• LTE Category 15– up to 4000 Mbps in download and 1500 Mbps in upload.

To make the most of the Italian 4G networks, which are currently the most widespread ( 5G is “in the making”, although it may already be interesting ), you should buy a tablet compatible at least with category 6 LTE technology: the one that many operators define LTE Advanced and that allows you to surf up to 300Mbps.

Another important thing to know is that not all SIM-supported tablets have telephone functions. In fact, while all 5G / 4G tablets support data SIMs and allow you to surf the Internet using the cellular data network, some models may not be able to operate on the voice network and therefore allow the execution or reception of calls. If you are interested in a tablet with telephone support, therefore carefully check the presence of this feature in its technical specifications.

In any case, as easily understood, tablets with 5G / 4G support are more expensive than those with Wi-Fi support only and generally also weigh a few grams more (quite negligible detail but which is good to know).

Finally, a mention of Wi-Fi connectivity: now all tablets are able to operate on classic 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks (those supported by the vast majority of routers on the market), but in some cases it may not be possible to take advantage of the networks 5GHz dual-band (which as known are less prone to interference and allow data to be transferred at higher speeds within the local network) and to make the most of standards such as wireless AC. I also remember that Wi-Fi 6 has also been reached, which improves bandwidth and is faster and more efficient in general.

Battery

Before buying a tablet, also carefully evaluate the autonomy offered by the battery. A good tablet must have an autonomy able to accompany you at least for the whole classic working day and a battery with a good amperage.

The milliampereora (mAh) are the unit of measure used to quantify the capacity of the batteries and a greater number of milliampereora (mAh) is equivalent to a potentially greater autonomy of the device. In fact, “external” components such as the degree of optimization of the operating system that drives the tablet and the energy consumption of the processor also play a fundamental role to affect the real autonomy of a battery.

With the same mAh of battery, a tablet with a well-optimized operating system ensures greater autonomy than one that uses a poorly optimized operating system. If you don’t want to get too technical, you can check the real autonomy of a light tablet by the reviews you find online and the comments of users on online stores (eg Amazon ).

Cameras

Taking pictures with the tablet is a bit uncomfortable, but now the market offers us tablets with good quality photographic compartments, so why not take advantage of it?

To evaluate the photographic performance of a tablet, check the specifications of the cameras with which it is equipped but, please, do not stop at the number of megapixels. The number of megapixels indicates only the number of millions of pixels from which the image obtained by a camera is formed, not the image quality. To take beautiful photos and make beautiful videos, cameras must have quality optics and a good lens aperture (this parameter is measured in f /, where a smaller number of f / corresponds to a greater brightness of the lens. image, then a higher quality image). They should also be equipped with a stabilizer(better optical than digital) able to avoid shaky photos and videos and should have a flash.

If you don’t want to get too lost in technical analysis, find the tablet you are interested in, look for online reviews and check out some “live” examples of photos and videos made with it.

Audio

Are you planning to use your next tablet to watch movies, TV series, or enjoy other multimedia content? Then pay close attention also to the audio sector of the latter.

Tablets can be equipped with one or more speakers and therefore guarantee different audio performances. As easily understood, tablets that have two or more speakers ensure a more enveloping sound and a higher volume, so they are preferred (even if they generally cost more).

Doors

Another feature to consider before buying a tablet is its provision of ports and slots.

To give you a concrete example, the Lightning input made known by Apple‘s iPads allows you to recharge the device, connect it to the PC and connect it to third-party accessories such as HDMI adapters and Lightning / USB sticks. A slightly different speech should be made, for example, for the iPads of the Pro range, which also offer a connector called Smart Connector that allows you to connect the tablet to the cover with keyboard produced by Apple and third-party accessories. However, there are also some models that have a USB Type-C connector (for example, 4th generation iPad Air). In short, even at Apple you have to pay a little attention to the available ports.

In any case, Android tablets and Windows tablets (many of which are 2-in-1, so they can be transformed into notebooks using keyboard bases or covers) offer a more varied set of inputs and outputs that can include presence. of the following ports.

• USB full size– these are the standard USB format (USB A) that we also find on most notebooks and desktop PCs. Allows you to connect keys, keyboards and other USB devices to the tablet. In Android tablets, for these devices to work properly, it is necessary to verify that there is support for OTG technology (USB on the go). Depending on the USB generation supported, they can guarantee different maximum data transfer speeds: the second generation USB 3.1 ports travel up to 1250 MB / sec, the first generation 3.0 or 3.1 ports up to 625MB / sec, while those 0up to 60MB / sec. On 2-in-1 tablets, the full-size USB ports are often located on the keyboard base.
• MicroUSB / MiniUSB– these are smaller sized USB ports that require special adapters to be used with USB sticks or other USB devices with standard plugs. They can also be used for charging the device. Again, the maximum data transfer rate varies depending on the USB generation supported by the tablet.
• USB Type-C– This is the latest USB port format and also the most versatile. It can be used to connect external devices and for charging. To use keys, keyboards and other USB devices with a standard connection (USB A), special adapters must be purchased.
• Audio jack– used to connect headphones via cable. Not all tablets have it, also due to the increasingly widespread wireless solutions.
• HDMI– this is the port that we also find on many notebooks and thanks to which you can connect your device to an external TV or monitor.
• micro HDMI / MiniHDMI– these are smaller HDMI ports. To use them and connect your tablet to the TV (or to an external monitor) you need to purchase suitable adapters.
• MicroSD slot– is the slot that allows you to use microSD cards in tablets with expandable memory.
• SIMslot – is the slot that allows you to use the SIM in tablets with 5G / 4G support.

Fingerprint sensor and face unlock

Some tablets have a fingerprint sensor that allows you to unlock the device and authenticate in various apps. It is a component that can be defined superfluous only until you try it: once you get used to the convenience of unlocking the device by placing your finger on the sensor (which is usually placed on the front door of the tablet, in the Home button), it really is difficult to return to PIN and password (which must be used anyway, fingerprint unlocking is an additional protection measure, not a replacement measure for PIN and password) In short, if you have the chance, you shouldn’t think twice. In any case, there are various technologies on the market: for example, there are tablets that make use of a fingerprint sensor positioned under the display. Also, you shouldn’t underestimate facial recognition as well, which allows you to unlock compatible devices in no time by simply framing your face. The unlocking technologies have now reached a certain maturity: therefore you shouldn’t have any particular problems even with less expensive tablets.

Pen holder and other accessories

Before buying a generously sized tablet (from 10 “up), it is also necessary to carefully evaluate the price, the quality and the variety of accessories available, such as covers, keyboard covers and pens for writing or drawing on the screen.

The pens that work best are the active ones, which work specifically for certain tablet models and have an internal battery, so they need to be recharged from time to time. To evaluate their degree of accuracy you have to look at the pressure levels they support, the response times they guarantee and the quality of the tablet screen on which they act. If you don’t want to get too involved in technicalities, look for online reviews about the pen tablet you’ve been eyeing and find out how the pen holder was rated by the reviewer. In the shops there are also “passive” pens, which work a little with all tablets and do not run on battery, but are extremely inaccurate (they are good for highlighting texts and performing other operations that do not require precision).

As for the keyboard covers, generally, the ones that work best are those produced by the same company that produces the tablet (eg Apple for iPad Pro or Microsoft for Surface Pro), but there are also very valid keyboard covers produced by third parties set off. In this regard, it must be said that many third-party keyboards are not bound to certain tablet models but work with all types of tablets (and all operating systems) through a simple pairing procedure via Bluetooth.

Tablets or 2-in-1 devices

I’ve previously mentioned 2-in-1 devices, also called convertible tablets, several times. But what exactly is it about? The answer is simple.

2-in-1 devices or convertible tablets are nothing more than tablets that can be transformed into notebooks by attaching them to a base or a cover with keyboard. Generally, they have dimensions from 10 ” upwards and can be equipped with various operating systems: Android, Windows 10 or, in the case of Apple’s iPad Pro, iPadOS. Their purpose is to transform a tablet from a device to use content into a productivity device and often they succeed (except for some limitations on the software side that still exist on Android and iPadOS).

If you intend to buy a tablet to use for work, I highly recommend that you consider the 2-in-1s: there are something for all tastes and budgets. Be careful though, keyboard bases or covers are not always included in the price.

Operating system

Now you know how to choose a tablet-based on the hardware, but what about the software? Currently, the platforms on which tablets are mainly based are three: Android from Google, iPadOS from Apple and Windows from Microsoft which is used a lot on convertible hybrid devices, tablets which, through the use of bases (or covers) with keyboards, can become notebooks.

Android

Tablets equipped with Android offer a wider range of choices: there are very accessible devices and other top-of-the-range devices that are much more expensive. It follows that you can find some of excellent quality and others decidedly poor. But be careful, because a low price does not always correspond to a low level of quality.

Personalization and a wide range of applications are the keywords for Android, whose strengths are now well known. In any case, in this context it is good to pay attention to the fact that there are tablets on the market without the Play Store and without Google services in general. The latter may not allow you to have all the applications you need, so be well informed before buying a device of this type. For more information on the matter, you can refer to my tutorial on how to install apps on Huawei.

For the rest, you should know that Amazon’s Fire OS is also widespread in the tablet field. The latter is nothing more than an operating system based on Android, which however does not have Google services and uses an internal Appstore. This OS can be just fine for a “basic” use, but if you are a bit more demanding user you may experience some “headaches” in finding certain applications. Therefore, find out how you should before aiming for a solution of this type.

iPadOS

Apple’s range of tablets needs little introduction: iPads are certainly among the most popular devices in this sector. Certainly the number of models on the market is smaller than the “vast worlds” of Android and Windows, but generally those who aim high in the tablet field are simply wondering which iPad to buy.

In any case, the operating system of these tablets, iPad’s, is less customizable than Android but Apple over the years has shown some commitment to protection from malware and the like. Furthermore, users generally believe that the average quality of apps is higher than that found on Android. For the rest, in case you were wondering: yes, updates usually arrive with the same punctuality as iOS, the operating system of iPhones. In fact, think that originally the iPad OS was called iOS, but then Apple decided to “rename” it to iPadOS also to try to give a new direction to the project, introducing different features than those related to the smartphone world.

Windows

As for Windows, there really isn’t much to say. Many tablets and 2-in-1 devices come with Windows 10, which is the “classic” version of Windows that we also use on our PCs. Thanks to this version of Windows it is possible to run both Modern applications downloaded from the Windows Store and classic desktop applications in exe format downloaded from external sites.

There are many companies that produce Windows hybrid tablets and devices, including Microsoft itself, which with the Surface tablet family offers the public devices designed to combine the hybrid tablet-notebook experience in the best possible way. To learn more, you can check out my post on tablets with Windows 10.

Dual-boot tablet

For the sake of completeness, you should know that some tablets, often made by low-cost device manufacturers, offer a dual-boot configuration. Put simply, you can run multiple operating systems on the same tablet (typically Android and Windows 10). You can choose from time to time which operating system to use having the opportunity to take advantage of the best of both platforms.

Which tablet to choose?

In conclusion, let us give you some advice on which tablets to consider in various price ranges. These are just some ideas that I hope will be useful to you. If you want a longer and more detailed list of tablets, I suggest you consult my buying guide dedicated to the best tablets currently on the market.

Cheap tablets (max 200 euros)

GOODTEL Tablet

How do you say? Are you on a tight budget and would like to be sure to find the Play Store? If so, you might be interested in taking a look at GOODTEL Tablet. In fact, the manufacturer highlights the presence of Google services, also leveraging the latter to attract the attention of potential buyers. In any case, the tablet has a MediaTek processor, flanked by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD). The battery is 8,000 mAh, while the IPS display has a diagonal of 10 inches and a resolution of 1200 x 800 pixels. There is no lack of support for Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 4.0 and the operating system is Android 10. It is certainly not the most valid tablet on the market, but the quality/price ratio is good and among other things a Sometimes the tablet is sold in combination with a Bluetooth keyboard (which can always be handy).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

If you are looking for a “basic” tablet for the whole family, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 could be a great solution. In fact, although it is not the most performing device on the market, the quality/price ratio is excellent and it is possible to easily carry out the classic daily operations. The operating system is Android 10, the battery is 7,040 mAh and the display is a TFT with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. For the rest, under the body there is a Qualcomm octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM and 32 / 64GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD up to 1TB). There is also support for Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac and Bluetooth 5.0, the main camera is 8MP and the front camera is 5MP. The tablet is available on the market in two versions: Wi-Fi and LTE.

Amazon Fire HD 8

In case your budget is rather small, it might be “wise” to go for the Amazon Fire HD 8. The latter is a tablet that is based on Fire OS, an Android-based operating system that does not have Google services. Instead of the classic Play Store there is in fact the Amazon Appstore, an official digital store that includes many well-known applications, but which cannot reach the level of the Google store (so be careful to inform yourself well about the available applications). Net of this, Fire HD 8 is a tablet that relies heavily on the experience offered by Amazon services: by connecting your account you can access personalized content and take advantage of, for example, Amazon Prime Video. In any case, it is a product for those who have few needs and simply try to spend as little as possible. By the way, Amazon’s tablets are generally of good quality for what they cost. The technical features in this case include 8-inch display with HD resolution (1280 x 800 pixels), quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 32 / 64GB of internal memory (expandable up to 1TB). There is no lack of support for dual-band Wi-Fi. The tablet is sold in two variants: with advertising (less expensive) and without advertising.

Huawei MediaPad T5 10

A particularly aggressively priced Android tablet is Huawei MediaPad T5 . The latter is considered a model with a good quality/price ratio, as it allows you to carry out all the classic daily activities without too many problems. Play Store and Google services are generally present, but be careful: since this is a constantly updated model (a 2021 version is out), the matter is a bit “intricate” and some specific models could focus on Huawei’s AppGallery digital store rather than on the Play Store. In short, get well informed on the model you are purchasing before proceeding. Net of this, the tablet offers an octa-core processor, 2 / 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. The screen is a 10.1 inch IPS with Full HD resolution. There are multiple variants of the tablet on the market, so you can also choose between Wi-Fi and LTE.

Mid-range tablet (200-500 euros)

Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab

If you are looking for something different than usual, the Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab could definitely catch your eye. It is in fact a model designed to be used in multiple contexts and in fact its design includes an integrated support that allows you to tilt, straighten, grab or hang the tablet. The operating system is Android 9, the processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 and there is no shortage of 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD). The screen is a 10.1-inch IPS with Full HD resolution and there is support for both Wi-Fi and LTE. The device also features an integrated soundbar.

Chuwi Hi10 X

You want something that is closer to a notebook than a tablet, right? In this context, an interesting solution is represented by Chuwi Hi10 X . This tablet has in fact the Windows 10 operating system and can therefore also be used to perform the classic operations that are performed from a PC. Under the body peep out an Intel Celeron Gemini-Lake N4120 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128 of internal memory (expandable via microSD). The display is a 10.1-inch IPS with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and there is no lack of support for Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac. The device can also be purchased in a bundle including keyboard and pen, useful if you want to use the model as a sort of “hybrid” between tablet and PC.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

One of the generally accepted mid-range tablets is Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. The latter allows in fact to take advantage of an excellent user experience in general and in some cases it is sold with the S Pen nib in combination, an unequivocal sign of the fact that it is also designed for that type of use. The display is a 10.4-inch TFT with 2000 x 1200 pixel resolution, while under the body there is an Exynos processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD). The operating system is Android 10, while the battery is 7,040 mAh. There are two variants on the market: Wi-Fi and LTE.

Lenovo Tab P11

If you are looking for a stylish tablet that falls in this price range, the Lenovo Tab P11 may be for you. It is in fact a device with a refined design, which offers performance suitable for most users. Under the body there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, 4 / 6GB of RAM and 64 / 128GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD). The operating system is Android 10, while the battery is 7,500 mAh. The screen is instead an 11-inch IPS with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. There is no lack of support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. Possibly there is also an LTE variant.

High-end tablet (over 500 euros)

Apple iPad Air 2020 (10.9 “)

One tablet that needs very little introduction is Apple’s 2020 iPad Air. It is a device that integrates a high-quality 10.9-inch display, which has a resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels, as well as support for True Tone and the wide color gamut on a P3 base. This model has also reduced the side frames, making the design more in step with the times. In any case, for the rest the quality offered by the Apple product is known: it is essentially a world apart, which dominates in the high-end tablet market via iPadOS. Under the body peeps out a performing A14 Bionic processor, while the estimated autonomy is equal to 10 hours of video playback. The memory cuts are 64GB and 256GB. There is no lack of support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 and there is also a Cellular variant (4G LTE) on the market.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Despite being often referred to as a laptop, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 can actually make a great tablet as well. In fact, the 12.3-inch PixelSense touch screen with 2736 x 1824 pixel resolution and the integrated stand allow you to use the model even without a keyboard, just like a tablet. As you can well imagine, the configuration under the body is closer to the PC world: you can choose between various Intel Core processors, 8 / 16GB of RAM and 128/256 / 512GB of SSD. The estimated autonomy is equal to 10.5 hours with video playback and there is no lack of Wi-Fi 6 support. The operating system is Windows 10. In any case, since it is a “configurable” device in various ways, I suggest you inform you well about the configuration you want to buy.

Apple iPad Pro 2021 (12.9 “)

If you want to aim for the top of the market, Apple‘s iPad Pro 2021 is certainly one of the best tablets available. The display guarantees a particularly high quality: thought that the technology of 10,000 Mini LEDs is used. In short, there are not many doubts about the 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen with 2732 x 2048 pixel resolution and ProMotion technology (120 Hz refresh rate). For the rest, under the body is the innovative M1 chip, which has already shown what it can do on Macs. For the rest, the available memory sizes are 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB. There are both Wi-Fi and Cellular versions: the latter also support 5G. The operating system is clearly iPadOS.

If you want to save some money, or are looking for a more compact device, you can also consider the 11 “ model, which however has no Mini-LED display, but the classic LED display, always of excellent quality, typical of Apple tablets. Read more here.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

Are you looking for a high refresh rate Android tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 might be for you. In fact, the device has an 11-inch TFT panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Under the body a performing Qualcomm processor peeks out, flanked by 6 / 8GB of RAM and 128 / 256GB of internal memory. There are both Wi-Fi and Cellular (4G LTE or 5G) variants of the tablet, so there’s a certain amount of choice as well. The operating system is Android and the battery is 8,000 mAh. There are not a few who believe that it is one of the best Android tablets in general.

 

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