Find the ideal tablet for your needs — from kids’ videos and watching series on the couch to gaming and working on a large screen.

For everyday use at home

The Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro handles everything you want from a tablet on the sofa: TV shows, YouTube, browsing, and video calls. The 12.1-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 gives you plenty of room to use two apps side by side, while the 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling through social media and web pages smooth.

The 12,000mAh battery lasts through hours of video playback between charges, and 33W charging reduces the wait when it runs out. You can expand the 128GB of storage with a memory card if you download movies to watch away from home.

For children

The Blackview Tab 20 Kids is designed for children: cartoons, educational apps and simple games. The 10.1-inch screen is large enough for your child to watch videos clearly from the table or car seat.

The 6,600mAh battery provides several hours of video playback per charge and charges via USB-C, using the same cable as most mobile phones. The 64GB of storage can hold their apps, and you can add a memory card for downloaded episodes.

For notes and drawing

The Lenovo Idea Tab 11 comes with the Lenovo Tab Pen included in the box, so you can take notes in class, write on PDFs and draw from day one without buying a stylus separately. The 11-inch QHD display keeps text clear, even when you zoom in on a page to write in the margins.

With 8GB of RAM, you can keep your textbook and notes open at the same time. Connect a keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth to write your assignments on it, while the 7,040mAh battery lasts for hours of studying.

For internet without Wi-Fi

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G connects to a 5G network using its own SIM card, so you can check emails, watch shows and make video calls on the train, at the beach or at your holiday home without sharing your phone’s internet connection. With built-in GPS, you can also use it for navigation on a large screen.

The 11-inch Full HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate is ideal for maps and documents, and at 482 grams, it fits easily in your bag. It also has a headphone jack, so you can watch videos on public transport without having to charge another device.

For gaming

The Xiaomi Pad 8 features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with 8 cores running at up to 3.21GHz, so you can play demanding 3D games with higher graphics settings. The 144Hz display with a resolution of 3200 x 2136 clearly renders fast-moving action in shooters and racing games.

The 256GB of storage can fit several large games at once, while the 9,200mAh battery and 45W charging get you back in the game quickly. At 5.75mm thick and weighing 485 grams, it feels comfortable to hold during long gaming sessions.

For working with multiple windows open

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ has a 13.1-inch display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800, giving you room for an email, a document, and a video call side by side without making the text smaller. It offers the closest experience to a laptop you can get from an Android tablet when working from the sofa or while traveling.

The Exynos 1580 with 8GB of RAM lets you switch quickly between apps, while the 10,090mAh battery provides many hours of work away from a power outlet. It unlocks with a fingerprint and supports a memory card for your files.

For the best possible picture quality in movies

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 features a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that delivers deep blacks and vivid colors in dark scenes, making movies and shows look closer to the director’s original vision. With a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and a 120Hz refresh rate, fast-moving scenes stay clear.

The Dimensity 9400+ with 12GB RAM also handles photo editing and drawing when you’re not watching a movie. The 8,400mAh battery supports 45W charging, and at just 5.5mm thick and weighing 469 grams, it’s comfortable to hold while lying down.

Tablet buying tips: What to look for

Size and resolution:

One of the most important features, since it determines how easy it is to carry, its weight, and also the size of its screen. A tablet can range in size from a large smartphone to a small laptop. 

Specifically, the screen is measured in inches and the number refers to its diagonal. So, a tablet with a 7 - 8 inch screen will be ideal to take with you everywhere, as it will be small and light, but it will not offer the best viewing experience if you want to watch movies or videos in general often. 

On the other hand, a larger 10 - 12 inch screen will be more suitable for multimedia consumption, but you will have to sacrifice portability as the size increases. 

Operating system:

Continuing, the operating system will determine the apps you can use as well as how long it will take you to get used to using it. Most of the market mainly offers Android, as it is the most widespread software, found on many manufacturers' devices, such as Samsung.

Just make sure that the model you choose was released within the last 3 years, so it can receive updates.

At the same time, there is also iPadOS, which is Apple's software, and you may prefer it if you have other Apple devices such as an iPhone, or if you want a huge variety of compatible apps.

Finally, there are also the familiar Windows, which however are found on a very limited number of devices, usually from Microsoft.

Hardware:

Hardware determines how high the tablet's performance will be, which unlike a PC or even a laptop, cannot be changed or upgraded, so special attention is needed when making your choice.

The main hardware is:

• Processor or CPU: The processor determines the speed at which various processes will run.

• RAM memory: RAM is the temporary memory and determines the amount of information and parallel tasks that can run simultaneously at a given time. In combination with the processor, it determines how efficiently the tablet can perform various tasks. 

• Hard drive: The storage space you have for your files and apps. At the same time, some tablets also accept an external memory card to expand their storage space.

So, depending on your needs, you can give extra weight to a specific feature, or if you want to be able to do many different tasks, find a model with fairly balanced specs.

Battery life:

If you are going to be away from home for a long time, then the battery is a very important factor in your decision, as your needs will be greater.

As a general rule, the larger the tablet, the larger its battery, so you will need to find a balance between portability and battery life. 

For ease of comparison, most 10" tablets come with a 5000mAh battery, which corresponds to about 8 hours of normal use. If you estimate that your needs require more, then choose above 7000mAh.

Finally, don’t forget to combine the purchase of your new tablet with the essential accessories, such as a case and screen protector.

Before you decide, think about what you’ll use your tablet for most often: watching shows on the couch, taking notes in class, playing games, or working. This will help you figure out what screen, how much memory, and what type of connectivity you need.

This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.