Tablets have virtually replaced laptops over the past 5-6 years. Newer tablets are becoming more sleeker & yet more powerful as well. The increase in functionality of the tablets along with their portability has had customers flocking to buy & replace them with their laptops. Since multiple manufacturers make tablets now, we thought it would be best to make a top 10 list for you to consider before buying.
10. Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (648$)
Specifications:Weight: 753g | Dimensions: 295.6 x 204 x 8mm | OS: Android 4.4 | Screen Size: 12.2-inch | Resolution: 2560 x 1600 | CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 9500mAh | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2MP
This tablet features an improved Samsung UI and a better lit screen. The quad-core processor has increased the system performance overall, and the model has been popular with digital artists. Having said that the product does not have very good build quality.
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9. Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ (409.29$)
Specifications:Weight: 615g | Dimensions: 261 x 180 x 8.1mm | OS: Android 4.3 | Screen Size: 10.1-inch | Resolution: 1200 x 1920 | CPU: Quad-core 1.6 GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16/32GB | Battery: 9000mAh | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front camera: 1.6MP
The battery life of this tablet is excellent. And as a bonus the cylindrical spine helps in gripping the tablet when in portrait mode and acts as a handsfree stand in landscape mode. The screen is not as sharp as some of the models from Apple & Samsung though.
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8. Samsung Galaxy Tab S(265$)
Specifications:Weight: 467g | Dimensions: 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6mm | OS: Android 4.4.2 | Screen Size: 10.5-inch | Resolution: 2560 x 1600 | CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16/32GB | Battery: 7900mAh | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2.1MP
The Galaxy Tabs is comparatively very light at 467g. But the best thing about the tablet is its wonderful display. The 4.4.2 OS complements the device well, but the overall experience is dampened by really small onboard storage.
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7. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (334.59$)
Specification: Weight: 439g | Dimensions: 266 x 172 x 6.4mm | OS: Android OS, v4.4.2 | Screen Size: 10.1-inch | Resolution: 1200 x 1920 | CPU: Quad-core 2.3GHz | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 6000mAh | Rear camera: 8.1MP | Front camera: 2.2MP
As the name suggest, this tablet is more lightweight and compact than others in the market. The small size we think helps in prolonging battery life as well, but the screen still has some work to do. We understand that Sony has utilized its Bravia technology, but it still feels as if it’s a stretched out smartphone screen.
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6. Nexus 9 (299$)
Specifications: Weight: 425g | Dimensions: 228.2 x 153.7 x 8mm | OS: Android 5.0 | Screen size: 8.9-inch | Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Dual-core 2.3 GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16/32GB | Battery: 6700 mAh | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front camera: 1.6MP
Google installed its latest Lollipop OS in this one. The new 8.9″ screen maintains an ideal aspect ratio of 4:3 and with 2GB RAM it provides a super user experience. Android 5.0 Lollipop in itself could be the one to thank for the increase in performance as the new OS is far more efficient than KitKat.
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5. Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (627$)
Specifications:Weight: 389g | Dimensions: 254 x 167 x 6.1 mm | OS: Android 5.0 | Screen Size: 10.1-inch | Resolution: 2560 x 1600 | CPU: octa-core | RAM: 3GB of RAM | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 6000mAh | Rear camera: 8.1MP | Front camera: 5.1MP
If Z3’s display was disappointing, then Sony have more than just made up for it in Z4. This tablet also features the Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, which increases the performance of device on a 3GB RAM. The tablet has excellent power management capabilities but loses its spark when you come to know that the memory is not expandable.
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4. iPad Mini 2 (213$)
Specification: Weight: 331g | Dimensions: 200 x 134.7 x 7.5mm | OS: iOS 7 | Screen size: 7.9-inch | Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Dual-core 1.3GHz | RAM: 1GB | Storage: 16& 32GB | Battery: 6470mAh | Rear Camera: 5MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
From our experiences, we can say that Mini 2 is almost as identical to Mini 3 apart from the fact that it does not have touch ID and comes in either 16 or 32GB now. But this iPad has seen a price drop that made us rank it so highly. Therefore for all those people who are just waiting to buy an Apple device for low cost this might just be it.
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3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (349.90$)
Specifications Weight: 256g/389g | Dimensions: 198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6mm/237.3 x 169 x 5.6mm | OS: Android 5.1 | Screen size: 8.0-inch/9.7-inch | Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Octa-core | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh/5870mAh | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2.1MP
This is the best Android tablet on the market. The tablet has two variants 8″ and 9.7″, both of which perform splendidly. The tablet is very thin which reduces weight & gives better battery life. Tab S2 has the best screen display of all Android tablets & it gives the iPads a run for their money.
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2. iPad Mini 4 (360$)
Specifications: Weight: 299g | Dimensions: 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm | OS: iOS 9 | Screen size:7.9-inch| Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 PPI pixel density) | CPU: Dual-core Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon | RAM: 2GB |Storage: 16/64/128GB | Battery: 5124mAh | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front camera:1.2MP
This is Apple’s best small tablet. As ever with Apple products you can notice that it was designed very carefully with the top quality finish. The new iOS9 complements the system well & the Display looks much sharper than the previous smaller tablets. Overall a good Apple product. You can get one here.
1. iPad Air 2 (399$)
Specifications: Weight: 437g | Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 6.1mm | OS: iOS 8.1 | Screen size: 9.7-inch | Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Triple-core 1.5 GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16/64/128GB | Battery: 7340mAh | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
It has to be said that Apple redesigned one of the most successful tablets brilliantly. The tablet is even thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Thanks to its A8X processor the screen has a much better display & you judge that by more vibrant colors. Surely one of the most powerful tablets ever made!
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Specifications Courtesy techradar.com