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Camera
Main:
13MP f/1.8
Front:
8MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 990 (7 nm+) Octa-core
RAM:
6/8 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512 GB
Speed:
2860MHz
Display
Size:
10.8" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
280 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,250 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
460g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Pearl White, Midnight Grey, Orange, Forest Green
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
If you’re looking for a well-designed productivity or media consumption device for both work and play, the Surface Go is a great pick — just be sure to consider the added price of the Type Cover keyboard.
Pros
+
Bright, crisp display
+
Sturdy design
+
Compatible with Windows Software
+
Ultra portable
+
microSD support
Cons
−
Keyboard case not included
−
Only one USB port (and it’s USB Type-C, not Type-A)
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus
Performance
Chip:
Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y
RAM:
4/8 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
1600MHz
Display
Size:
10" Color
Res:
1800 × 1200
PPI:
217 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
522g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
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, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
A balanced, mid-range tablet that offers a good blend of design and performance.
Pros
+
Bright, vivid display
+
Long battery life
+
Fast performance
+
Sharp design
+
Competitive pricing
Cons
−
Lacks fingerprint scanner
−
Limited software updates
−
Mixed audio quality
−
Sole color option
−
Accessories sold separately
Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
8MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
3050MHz
Display
Size:
11.61" Color
Res:
2000 × 2800
PPI:
296 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
9,510 mAh
Fast charge:
67W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
555g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Halo Green
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Huawei MediaPad M2 10
Huawei · Android 5.1 Lollipop · 10.1"
2 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,660 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
5MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 930 Octa core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1920 × 1200
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,660 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
500g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Moonlight Silver, Luxurious Gold
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Compass Verdict
While there are some issues with the pen lagging in certain applications, it wasn’t enough to throw reviewers off. Between having the ability to access the Google Play Store and using the Max Lumi as a second PC monitor, there’s a lot of potential use for the tablet outside of just reading and note-taking.
Pros
+
Massive display
+
High refresh rate mode
+
Included stylus
+
Google Play compatible
Cons
−
Expensive
−
Stylus support hit-or-miss
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragong 636 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
1800MHz
Display
Size:
13.3" Grayscale
Res:
1650 × 2200
PPI:
207 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Battery
Capacity:
4,300 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
570g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
A budget-friendly tablet that suits media consumption and web browsing with no fuss.
Pros
+
Bright, colorful display
+
Light and portable design
+
Long battery life
+
Good sound quality
+
Affordable price
Cons
−
Poor camera quality
−
Slow processor
−
Screen attracts fingerprints
−
No quick charging support
−
Limited storage on base model
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.4" Color
Res:
1200 × 2000
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,040 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
477g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Gray, Silver, Gold
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Samsung · Android 10 · 10.4"
30 critic reviews
Screen
10.4"
Battery
7,040 mAh
Pros
+
S pen stylus included
+
Affordable
+
Good battery life
Cons
−
Palm rejection feature is glitchy
−
Sluggish
−
No fingerprint scanner
Camera
Main:
8MP f/1.9
Front:
5MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 9611 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
10.4" Color
Res:
1200 × 2000
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
7,040 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
13h
Design
Weight:
467g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Oxford Grey, Angora Blue, Chiffon Rose
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
8MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
4/6 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
11.0" Color
Res:
1200 × 2000
PPI:
212 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
12h
Design
Weight:
490g
IP:
IP52
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Slate Grey, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Waterproof
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HFP, HSP
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Multi-shot, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
12" Color
Res:
1200 × 2000
PPI:
194 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
7,250 mAh
Fast charge:
22.5W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
520g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Blue Hour
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Intel Pentium 4425Y Dual-core
RAM:
4/6 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
1700MHz
Display
Size:
10.5"
Res:
1920 × 1280
PPI:
220 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
544g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 works well for anyone looking to replace an older tablet or their first Android tablet. However, you might be better off hanging onto the S7 if you already have one, as this one doesn’t have a lot of new things on offer.
Pros
+
Nice design
+
Powerful processor
+
Vibrant display
+
S-Pen included
+
Great audio
Cons
−
Book cover accessory feels cramped
−
Not a significant upgrade over the previous generation
−
Still can’t compete with an iPad for finish or performance
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.0
Front:
12MP f/2.4
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
6MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
8/12 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
3000MHz
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
276 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,000 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
507g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Pink Gold, Graphite
Fingerprint:
Yes
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
Eee Pad Transformer
Asus · Android 3.2 Honeycomb · 10.1"
16 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
24 WHr
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
1MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Performance
Chip:
Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1000MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
24 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
680g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 2.1
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
USB:
Yes
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
Samsung · Android 12 · 10.1"
1 critic review
Screen
10.1"
Battery
7,600 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP f/1.9
Front:
8MP f/2.0
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 SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
6 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1920 × 1200
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,600 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
674g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.2
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Beautiful display
+
RealSense camera features
+
Battery life
+
Design
Cons
−
Price
−
Front camera placement
−
Picky rear-facing camera
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
3D, Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom Z3580 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
8.4" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
359 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,900 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
305g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black
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, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro
Samsung · Android 9.0 Pie · 10.1"
2 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
7,600 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
8MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,600 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
653g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Unknown
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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