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8.2
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
Samsung · Android 12 · 12.4"
13 critic reviews
Screen
12.4"
Battery
10,900 mAh
8.2
LG G Pad 8.3
LG · Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean · 8.3"
33 critic reviews
Screen
8.3"
Battery
4,600 mAh
Pros
+
Excellent display
+
Slim design
+
Good battery life
Cons
−
Inconsistent performance
−
Overabundance of LG apps in UI
−
No 3G or 4G cellular data
Pros
+
Fast, lag-free performance
+
ProMotion tech for smooth, snappy scrolling
+
Sharp, vibrant display
Cons
−
Unwieldy to hold in hands
−
High price tag
8.2
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony · Android 4.4 KitKat · 10.1"
27 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,000 mAh
Pros
+
Vivid display
+
Excellent design
+
Fast performance
+
IP55/IP58 ratings
Cons
−
Screen resolution
−
Reflective screen
−
Price
−
Battery life
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
8.2
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
Samsung · Android 10 · 12.4"
43 critic reviews
Screen
12.4"
Battery
10,090 mAh
8.2
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Sony · Android 4.4 KitKat · 8"
21 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Battery
4,500 mAh
Pros
+
Incredibly thin and light
+
Excellent battery life
+
Snappy performance
+
Water- and dust-proof
Cons
−
PS4 connection feature laggy and often crashes
−
Camera images lack detail and proper contrast
−
Display colors oversaturated
8.2
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Samsung · Android 12 · 14.6"
23 critic reviews
Screen
14.6"
Battery
11,200 mAh
Compass Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s massive screen and powerful chipset make it a beast. It has tons of potential for multitasking and accessories to help it replace your laptop. If, however, you’re looking for something solely to watch media on or play games, then this one might be a bit too much.
Pros
+
Massive AMOLED screen
+
Powerful processing
+
S-Pen included
+
Thin design
Cons
−
Very expensive
−
Heavy and Awkward
−
Android is only so optimized for screens this large
8.1
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Microsoft · Windows 10 Pro · 12.3"
31 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
Pros
+
Beautiful display
+
Very thin and portable
+
Fast performance
Cons
−
Pricey
−
Android tablet support is so-so
8.1
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
8.1
Panasonic Toughbook A3
Panasonic · Android 9.0 Pie · 10.1"
4 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,400 mAh
8.1
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
8.1
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
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