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34 critic reviews
Screen
13"
Battery
52 WHr
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Camera
Main:
10MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Face detection, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512 GB
Speed:
4200MHz
Display
Size:
13" Color
Res:
1920 × 2880
PPI:
267 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
51 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
889g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Graphite, Platinum,
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat · 10.5"
20 critic reviews
Screen
10.5"
Battery
7,900 mAh
Pros
+
Excellent display
+
Plenty of battery life
+
Light weight
+
Thin, comfortable to hold design
+
Multi-user mode with parental controls
Cons
−
Finicky fingerprint scanner
−
Simple Clicker case attachments are tricky
−
Occasional performance delays
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Panorama, White balance
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1900MHz
Display
Size:
10.5" Color
Res:
2560 × 1600
PPI:
287 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,900 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
465g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Titanium Bronze, Dazzling White
Fingerprint:
Yes
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, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
9 critic reviews
Screen
11"
Battery
29 WHr
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Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
12MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Flash:
Yes (Quad LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Red-eye reduction, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple M1 Octa-core
RAM:
8/16 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512/1000/ 2000 GB
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1668 × 2388
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
28 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
466g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Space Gray
Fingerprint:
No
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, HFP
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Fast performance
+
Battery life
+
Good display quality
+
Supports Apple accessories
Cons
−
Not enough storage at base level
−
Does not support USB-C
−
Outdated design
Camera
Main:
8MP f/2.4
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) Hexa-core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32/128 GB
Speed:
2500MHz
Display
Size:
10.2" Color
Res:
1620 × 2160
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
32 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
495g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Space Gray, Gold
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP
USB:
USB Type-C
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony · Android 4.4 KitKat · 10.1"
28 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
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Quad core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1920 × 1200
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
439g
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, HSP, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.0
Front:
8MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (Dual LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
6 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2960MHz
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
275 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,720 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
511g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Pearl White, Cosmic Gray
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
Compass Verdict
In a world of multitasking and all-in-one devices, the price asked for the reMarkable 2 left some reviewers conflicted. That being said, it’s certainly a unique experience and if you’re looking to eliminate distractions, the reMarkable 2 has its benefits over other more-capable options.
Pros
+
Extremely thin design
+
Palm-rejection
+
Long battery life
Cons
−
Expensive
−
No backlight
−
Limited capabilities
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
ARM A9 Dual-core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
8 GB
Speed:
1200MHz
Display
Size:
10.3" Monochrome
Res:
1404 × 1872
PPI:
226 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Battery
Capacity:
3,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
403.5g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT No
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Samsung · Android 12 · 14.6"
24 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
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:
8/12/16 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512 GB
Speed:
3000MHz
Display
Size:
14.6" Color
Res:
1848 × 2960
PPI:
240 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
11,200 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
728g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Graphite
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT 5.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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
Pros
+
Fast, lag-free performance
+
ProMotion tech for smooth, snappy scrolling
+
Sharp, vibrant display
Cons
−
Unwieldy to hold in hands
−
High price tag
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
7MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (Quad LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Apple A10X Hexa core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/256/512 GB
Speed:
2380MHz
Display
Size:
12.9" Color
Res:
2048 × 2732
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
41 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
677g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Lightning
Pros
+
Excellent display
+
Slim design
+
Good battery life
Cons
−
Inconsistent performance
−
Overabundance of LG apps in UI
−
No 3G or 4G cellular data
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
VGA (640 x 480)MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, White balance
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16 GB
Speed:
1700MHz
Display
Size:
8.3" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
273 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
4,600 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
338g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
White, 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
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
Samsung · Android 10 · 12.4"
43 critic reviews
Screen
12.4"
Battery
10,090 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
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:
12.4" Color
Res:
1752 × 2800
PPI:
446 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
10,090 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
575g
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
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet
Sony · Android 5.0 Lollipop · 10.1"
12 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,000 mAh
Pros
+
Beautiful display
+
Fast performance
+
Super lightweight
+
PS4 Remote Play
+
3G/4G LTE models
+
MicroSD support
Cons
−
Plastic chassis
−
Large screen bezel
−
Mediocre cameras
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Octa core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32 GB
Speed:
2000MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
2560 × 1600
PPI:
299 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
393g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.1
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
Samsung · Android 12 · 12.4"
13 critic reviews
Screen
12.4"
Battery
10,900 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
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:
12.4" Color
Res:
1752 × 2800
PPI:
266 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
10,900 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
572g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Pink Gold, Graphite
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT 5.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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