Best Tablets

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The best tablets are all about versatility, with several offering a decent keyboard and desktop-style experience which will be worrying news for the laptop world. Here are some 0f the best tablets.

1. iPad Pro 10.5

iPad Pro 10.5

Apple's latest flagship tablet is our favorite
  • Weight: 469g 
  •  Dimensions: 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm 
  •  OS: iOS 11 
  •  Screen size: 10.5-inch 
  •  Resolution: 1668 x 2224 
  •  CPU: A10X Fusion 
  •  RAM: 4GB 
  •  Storage: 64GB/256GB/512GB 
  •  microSD slot: No 
  •  Battery: 8,134mAh 
  •  Rear camera: 12MP 
  •  Front camera: 7MP
512GB versionGreat speakers
Screen adds a lot of expense
iOS still isn't a good laptop replacement
The iPad Pro 10.5-inch is best for anyone who wants a serious tablet upgrade, even though the cheaper iPad 9.7 remains good enough for most people.
Apple's iPad Pro 10.5 has standout features that give it a productivity boost, including Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard compatibility. With iOS 11 on board this tablet is even a suitable laptop replacement for certain consumers.
It's an iPad for the professionals - but also one that media munchers will adore using.

2. New iPad (2018)

New iPad (2018)

The best iPad for anyone looking for the basics
  • Weight: 469g
  •  Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm 
  • OS: iOS 11 
  • Screen size: 9.7-inch
  •  Resolution: 1536 x 2048 
  •  CPU: A10 Fusion 
  •  RAM: 2GB 
  •  Storage: 32GB/128GB 
  • microSD slot: No 
  •  Battery: TBC 
  •  Rear camera: 8MP 
  •  Front camera: 1.2MP
Powerful for the priceGood screen quality
Apple Pencil costs extra
No 256GB option
For most people on a budget, the best tablet you can buy right now is the new iPad (2018). Much like the 2017 edition, you'll get okay internals, a crisp 9.7-inch display and a lower price tag than all of the iPad Pro models.
You've got the choice of either 32GB or 128GB of storage, but there's no 256GB option, which is worth bearing in mind if you wanted to pack this tablet full of media to take away and watch or play with when you're on the go.
3. iPad Pro 12.9 
iPad Pro 12.9

Apple’s super-sized tablet is ready for multitasking
  • Weight: 677g 
  • Dimensions: 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm 
  • OS: iOS 11 
  • Screen size: 12.9-inch 
  • Resolution: 2048 x 2732 
  • CPU: A10X Fusion 
  • RAM: 4GB 
  • Storage: 64GB/256GB/512GB 
  • microSD slot: No 
  • Battery: 10,891mAh 
  • Rear camera: 12MP 
  • Front camera: 7MP
Dimensions make it cumbersome Expensive at any level
This is the biggest and, to some, represents the best iPad that Apple makes. It's fast, powerful and a visual treat thanks to its fluid ProMotion screen with lots of feedback. That makes it ideal for multitasking and the Apple Pencil.
Of course, that Apple Pencil, the Smart Keyboard Cover and new 512GB size all cost more than most people want to pay. 
It also has the same specs as the 10.5-inch version. This makes the iPad Pro 12.9 ideal for media professionals who want to be productive and entertained by a giant iPad display.

4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

A top Android tablet, now with a lower price
  • Weight: 429g 
  • Dimensions: 237.3 x 169 x 6mm 
  • OS: Android Oreo 
  • Screen size: 9.7-inch 
  • Resolution: 1536 x 2048 
  • CPU: Snapdragon 820 
  • RAM: 4GB 
  • Storage: 32GB 
  • microSD slot: Yes, up to 400GB 
  • Battery: 6,000mAh 
  • Rear camera: 13MP 
  • Front camera: 5MP

HDR-ready future-proofed screenIncludes the S-Pen stylus for free
Keyboard is a costly extra
Tablet multitasking can't replace laptops
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 may have been super-ceded by the Galaxy Tab S4, but with its lower price and more stable, simple approach it still comes in on top of the newer model.
It has a HDR screen for the ultimate contrast ratio, four speakers that sound as good as those on all the iPad Pro models and there's an S Pen stylus that's included in the box. You won't get a free keyboard cover though, which if you buy on top of the tablet helps make it a good on-the-go productivity tool.
The HDR-enabled 9.7-inch screen is also pretty useful, given that there are a lot of services out there using the improved quality - you can now get Netflix in premium color and brightness quality, for instance.
5. iPad mini 4
iPad mini 4

The best small-screen tablet
  • Weight: 299g 
  • Dimensions: 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1mm 
  • OS: iOS 11 
  • Screen size: 7.9-inch 
  • Resolution: 1536 x 2048 
  • CPU: A8 
  • RAM: 2GB 
  • Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB 
  • microSD slot: No 
  • Battery: 5,124mAh 
  • Rear camera: 8MP 
  • Front camera: 1.2MP

The best 7-inch tablet at the moment is definitely the iPad mini 4. If you like the look of Apple's new iPad 9.7 (2018) and the iPad Pro range, but find them a) too big, b) too expensive or c) both, then you're in luck as the diminutive iPad mini 4 gives you the best of Apple's tablet world in a form factor that's not only beautiful, but highly portable.
It lacks the Pro features of a keyboard or Pencil support (the latter would be really nice to have on this smaller display), but overall it's got a decent screen upgrade and more than enough power to enjoy every day.

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