Whether you’re on the lookout for a durable yet compact device for work or just a nice second screen to keep by the couch, a tablet will make a great purchase. But finding one that suits your needs can be tricky. To help you decide, we’ve put together a few options based on reviews and hands-on testing that you can consider purchasing.
Apple iPad 2021
When it comes to looks, the 9th Gen iPad and the 8th Gen iPad look similar. However, it is the A13 Bionic chip that boosts its performance, and the iPadOS 15 offers greater machine learning tricks like LiveText. The screen is bright, and the quality of the front-facing camera has also improved. What’s also great is that you still get a headphone jack, which is great if you use wired headphones.
Amazon Fire 7
If you’re on a budget, this Amazon tablet is a great option. It features a snappy quad-core 1.3 GHz processor. So, you can browse the web and use apps faster than you’d expect. The Fire 7 also includes voice triggers for Alexa. However, the tablet’s screen isn’t as sharp as the iPad, and there are multiple ads on its lock screen unless you pay an additional amount.
iPad Air
Apple’s iPad Air brings the best of the iPad Pro for a lower price. Not only does it support the Magic Keyboard, but its bezels are also super thin. The A14 Bionic chip is blazing fast, too, so it is capable of multitasking. You also get a 7-megapixel webcam and Touch ID in the lock button.
Microsoft Surface Go 2
With thinner bezels that accommodate a bigger screen, the Surface Go 2 comes with a 10.5-inch display. The biggest upside to this model, as compared to its predecessor, is its 11 hours and 39 minutes of battery life. The webcam is great with a 5-megapixel 1080p camera, so it’s super useful for online video calls, which have become the new normal.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7
This Android tablet is a worthy competitor of the iPad and is more affordable. The bezels are slimmer than Apple’s, and its battery life is brilliant, with 13 hours and 13 minutes of endurance. In addition, you can unlock the device with facial recognition.
