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7.6
Lenovo Tab M10
Lenovo · Android 8.0 Oreo · 10.1"
2 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
4,850 mAh
Pros
+
Inexpensive
+
Long battery life
+
Great for Amazon users
+
Multiple user profiles
+
Excellent parental controls
Cons
−
So-so display
−
No Google Play access
−
Ad heavy
−
Limited app store
−
Sluggish
7.6
8 critic reviews
Screen
10.6"
Battery
7,700 mAh
Pros
+
Excellent battery life
+
Display offers crisp details and good viewing angles
+
Connects to 3G network without tethering
+
Good day-to-day performance
Cons
−
Slight lag when opening and using apps
−
Mediocre call quality
−
Bad bright light legibility
7.6
Asus Transformer Book T100
Asus · Windows 8.1 · 10.1"
6 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
31 WHr
Pros
+
Uses full version of Windows 8 operating system
+
Comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student pre-installed
+
Lightweight
+
Inexpensive
Cons
−
Keyboard dock lacks extra battery
−
Screen resolution is quite limited
−
Lacks a rear camera
7.6
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2
Samsung · Android 7.1.1 Nougat · 8"
5 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Battery
4,450 mAh
7.6
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021)
Huawei · Android HarmonyOS 2 · 12.6"
14 critic reviews
Screen
12.6"
Battery
10,050 mAh
7.6
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Samsung · Android 11 · 12.4"
20 critic reviews
Screen
12.4"
Battery
10,090 mAh
Compass Verdict
If you’re looking for an Android tablet, the mid-tier Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is capable but not without some compromises to reach its affordable price.
Pros
+
S pen supported (and included)
+
Decent battery life
+
Nice display
Cons
−
No fingerprint sensor
−
Slow charging out of the box
−
Sub-par performance
Pros
+
Compact size and thin profile
+
Decent overall specs and battery life
+
Affordable price
Cons
−
Lacks pre-packaged accessories
−
Screen resolution could be higher
−
Non-standard Windows button placement
7.6
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Samsung · Android 13 · 10.9"
8 critic reviews
Screen
10.9"
Battery
8,000 mAh
Compass Verdict
A well-built tablet that balances price and functionality, offering solid performance and a good display.
Pros
+
Reasonable price
+
Excellent build quality
+
Includes S Pen
+
IP68 water resistance
+
Bright display
Cons
−
Weak performance
−
No OLED screen
−
No headphone jack
−
Only USB 2.0
−
Mediocre cameras
7.5
Sony Tablet S
Sony · Android 3.1 Honeycomb · 9.4"
25 critic reviews
Screen
9.4"
Battery
5,000 mAh
7.5
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active
Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat · 8"
4 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Battery
4,450 mAh
Pros
+
Enterprise ready with Knox, SAP and Citrix certifications
+
Extended 3-year warranty
+
Rugged design
+
IP67 rating
+
Removable battery
+
Expandable storage
Cons
−
Heavy design
−
Mediocre resolution
−
Poor camera
−
Lack of cellular data support
7.5
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5
Samsung · Android 8.1 Oreo · 10.5"
8 critic reviews
Screen
10.5"
Battery
7,300 mAh
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