Whether for leisure or work, touch pads continue to gain popularity. Their formats, halfway between smartphones and laptops, make them increasingly versatile machines, from families to professionals and students who can also use them with a stylus. If you are looking for a tablet adapted to your needs and your budget, follow the guide.
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Apple iPad 9th generation (2021)
If the beautiful, all-new iPad 2022 is too expensive for you, the 9th-generation iPad, due for release in 2021, may be excellent value for money from Apple. It is true that it sports an outdated design with its large borders and its fingerprint reader on the front button, but it is extremely powerful and capable of responding to a large number of uses (video editing, demanding mobile games, streaming, productivity, etc.). Internet browsing, email, etc.). All with long battery life.
It comes in Wi-Fi and Cellular versions. The perfect model for those who want a tablet that is easy to handle thanks also to the ease of its operating system. Available as an option, the Apple Pencil (1st generation) lets you announce, draw, and write.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
With its gorgeous 12.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, the Galaxy Tab S8+ plays in the big leagues. An impression of power confirmed by its very solid performance provided by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. It’s simple: the South Korean manufacturer’s premium tablet never fails. The user experience, whether for professional tasks, daily use or playing video games, remains smooth and fluid.
Versatile, capable of acting as a graphics tablet or additional screen, the machine offers a wide range of uses. Also, the presence of the S Pen is a very nice addition for quick doodling or drawing. On the photography side, its double rear module takes very good shots, as long as you are in good light conditions. Finally, its 10,090 mAh battery guarantees autonomy of more than 12 hours (up to 14 hours at 60 Hz), which allows the device to be used throughout the day. The best equivalent of the iPad Pro under Android.
Apple iPad Air M1 (2022)
Apple has this ability to offer alternatives to its own products, sometimes to the point of blurring the messages and goals a bit. Equipped with the same M1 chip as the iPad Pro, the iPad Air 5 ignores some functions (digital and facial recognition, without a second photosensor or LiDAR), shows an almost identical screen (10.9 inches compared to 11 of the Pro more small), but slightly less bright and with slightly less contrast. Apple’s lightweight tablet sports the same straight design and comes in one color (blue, purple, pink, silver, and space gray).
The Apple Pencil 2 is supported and charging is also via USB-C (very fast for file transfers from external media). While the iPad Air is a great alternative to the iPad Pro (unless you want a big 12.9-inch mini-LED screen or the overwhelming M2 chip of the latest Pro models), you should know that it’s cheaper, but with only 64 GB of storage. The bill quickly adds up for 256 GB.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G
This Android tablet with premium finishes houses a well-calibrated 12.4-inch LCD panel. If you don’t have a high-end processor, the Galaxy Tab S7 is no slouch. Compatible with 5G, powered by the Snapdragon 750G chip, the device offers good performance overall and is more than enough to handle multitasking well. It doesn’t slow down when multiple apps are open, and it can run most of the games available on Google. Play store. His asset is also his choice of varied and fun colors. On the other hand, count on only 64 GB of storage for the basic version.
The presence of the S Pen stylus, pleasant to use, will be used above all to navigate on the tablet or to take some handwritten notes that will be converted into written text. Its 10,090 mAh battery guarantees autonomy for two days of use, but with an extended charging time in return. In summary, this tablet responds mainly to audiovisual, office and entertainment uses.
Lenovo Yoga Tab 13
The Yoga Tab 13 is immediately distinguished by its design: this tablet is equipped with a kickstand to stand upright without external assistance. This addition allows it to be used in landscape mode on a table or even possibly hung on a wall in a room. This accessory and its 13-inch LCD screen, a large format ideal for multiple uses, make it a very versatile machine. Plus, the addition of a mini HDMI port makes it a great secondary display for work and play. Also noteworthy is the quality of the panel that ensures authentic visual comfort and excellent fluidity for playing video games or watching movies on Netflix.
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The latter provides the necessary power to run this definitely entertainment-oriented tablet of all kinds (video, music, video games, etc.), smoothly. . And its initial storage space goes in this direction with 128 GB available and the possibility of opting for a 256 GB version In the audio section, four speakers signed by JBL, and compatible with Dolby Atmos, offer excellent listening in any circumstance . For the rest, it is possible to last two or three days without going through the recharge box in a fairly standard use (live streaming videosome games, navigation, miscellaneous applications, etc.).
oppo pad air
With its Pad Air, Oppo aims for efficiency. Compact, slim and relatively light, this small 10.36-inch tablet has a sober and discreet design associated with good build quality. Ergonomic due to its small size, its handling is pleasant. On the performance side, oppo has chosen a Snapdragon 680 processor which gives its product a good level of overall performance without peaking. Therefore, the Chinese tablet never has a problem for everyday activities (playing videos, browsing the web, viewing photos, etc.). On the other hand, it will be a little less comfortable for 3D video games that consume more resources.
Its autonomy is of a very good level and allows you to reach 20 hours without needing to recharge it. We also appreciate its expandable storage capacity via micro SD. The Oppo Pad Air comes across as a great family slate for unpretentious everyday use. It starts for less than 300 euros, but for only 64 GB of storage.
Honor Pad 8
Equipped with a 12-inch LCD panel, the Honor Pad 8 is a touch tablet that is flawlessly finished in this price range. It sports a very nice design and stands out above all for its relative compactness for a screen size of this type. The latter is also perfect for watching videos or browsing the web. Easy to use, easy to store and transport, it suits everyone’s needs.
Not to mention its Snapdragon 680 chip that ensures good fluidity and allows the device to work without latency in multitasking. Of course, the Pad 8 isn’t aimed at gaming enthusiasts. But its capabilities allow you to run simple titles, which consume few resources.
On a day-to-day basis, this tablet will suit the whole family, because it goes straight to the point, with no frills. It also has a fairly honorable autonomy since it exceeds 15 hours of intensive use before going through the charging box. It is not a small thing: it is offered with a storage of 128 GB.
Source: BFM TV
