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Pros
+
Large display great for media consumption and split screen multi-tasking
+
Fast performance during all tasks
+
Zero latency with Apple Pencil
+
Good battery life
Cons
−
Keyboard and stylus sold separately
−
No true multi-tasking abilities
−
Keyboard does not have trackpad
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A9X Dual core
RAM:
4 MB
Storage:
32/128 GB
Speed:
2260MHz
Display
Size:
12.9" Color
Res:
2048 × 2732
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
38 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
713g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Gold, Space Gray
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HFP, PAN
USB:
Lightning
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Camera
Main:
1MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Intel Core i5-4200U Dual core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/128/ 256/512 GB
Speed:
1600MHz
Display
Size:
10.6" Color
Res:
1920 × 1080
PPI:
208 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
907g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Dark Titanium
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Yes
Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Sony · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean · 10.1"
23 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,000 mAh
Pros
+
Durable
+
Attractive design
+
Good screen
Cons
−
Poor battery performance
−
Performance stuttering
−
Pre-installed software bloat
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1500MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1920 × 1200
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
6,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
495g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Asus Transformer Pad (TF701T)
Asus · Android 4.2 Jelly Bean · 10.1"
11 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
31 WHr
Pros
+
Excellent screen resolution and viewing angles
+
Fast, generally lag-free performance
+
Excellent battery life
Cons
−
Top-heavy tablet section when docked with keyboard
−
Back plate gets uncomfortably hot
−
Poor bright light viewing
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, ISO, White balance
Performance
Chip:
NVIDIA Tegra4 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
1900MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
2560 × 1600
PPI:
299 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
31 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
585g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 3.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Yes
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
A4
RAM:
256 MB
Storage:
16/32/64 GB
Speed:
1000MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
25 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
680g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 2.1
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
USB:
No
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity
Asus · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich · 10.1"
21 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
25 WHr
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Panorama, White balance
Performance
Chip:
NVIDIA Tegra 3 T33 Quad-core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16/32/64 GB
Speed:
1500MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
25 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
586g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Champagne Gold, Amethyst Gray
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Yes
Panasonic Toughbook A3
Panasonic · Android 9.0 Pie · 10.1"
4 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,400 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,400 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
Yes
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
885g
IP:
IP65
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Yes
Compass Verdict
If you’re looking for a tablet that’s designed more for learning or work, the Onyx Boox Note Air is an excellent middle-ground between full-featured tablets like Apple’s iPads and the more pared-back features of e-readers. It checks all of the boxes for what a professional or a student might need when reading, writing and note-taking, even including the availability of installing the Google Play store. It’s a great tablet and very well rounded.
Pros
+
Premium design
+
Nice pen with magnetic storage
+
Suitable format and app support
Cons
−
Not waterproof
−
So-so third-party app support for pen
−
Low refresh rate means no second monitor use
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32 GB
Speed:
1800MHz
Display
Size:
10.3" Grayscale
Res:
1404 × 1872
PPI:
227 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
3,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
420g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Blue
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Beautiful display
+
Very thin and portable
+
Fast performance
Cons
−
Pricey
−
Android tablet support is so-so
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.0
Front:
8MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) Octa-core
RAM:
6/8 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
3000MHz
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
274 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
502g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Bronze, Phantom Navy
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Microsoft · Windows 10 Pro · 12.3"
32 critic reviews
Screen
12.3"
Battery
42 WHr
Pros
+
Sharp, beautiful display with vibrant colors
+
Speedy performance
+
Extremely portable and light
+
Improved Touch Cover for excellent typing experience
+
Responsive touch screen
Cons
−
Type Cover sold separately
−
Poor battery life
−
Core package comes with lower processor than the Pro 3
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Intel Core m3
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
900MHz
Display
Size:
12.3" Color
Res:
2736 × 1824
PPI:
267 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
42 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
766g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Yes
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4
Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat · 8.4"
11 critic reviews
Screen
8.4"
Battery
4,800 mAh
Pros
+
Crisp display due to high pixel density
+
Excellent brightness and color balance
+
10 hour+ battery life
Cons
−
Small screen not ideal for Multi-Window feature
−
Performance issues when flicking through homescreens
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1900MHz
Display
Size:
8.4" Color
Res:
2560 × 1600
PPI:
359 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
4,800 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
331g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
Samsung · Android 5.0 Lollipop · 9.7"
3 critic reviews
Screen
9.7"
Battery
6,000 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm APQ 8016 Quad core
RAM:
1536 MB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
1200MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Res:
768 × 1024
PPI:
132 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
6,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
449g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Smoky Titanium, Smoky Blue, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HSP, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1
Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat · 10.1"
9 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
8,220 mAh
Pros
+
Manageable screen size
+
Excellent performance
+
Full HD display
Cons
−
Homescreen layout and customization can be confusing
−
Samsung software takes up 6.5GB of onboard storage space
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Multi-shot, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1900MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
2560 × 1600
PPI:
299 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,220 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
469g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 3.0
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Intel Core i3-1005G1 10th Gen Dual core
RAM:
4/8/16 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Display
Size:
12.3" Color
Res:
1824 × 2736
PPI:
267 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
775g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Matte Black, Platinum
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
Yes
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Front:
8MP
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
3200MHz
Display
Size:
13" Color
Res:
2160 × 1350
PPI:
196 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
10,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
803g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Shadow Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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