Top 5 Best Tablets Of 2020–2021 To Consider In Every Segment.
Are you looking for a new tablet but don’t know which one to choose because of all the different available options? Yes, there are so many tablets in the market today. Lots of companies are launching their tablets each day making their consumers hard to decide which tablet to purchase. So to help you out, we have made the list of top 5 tablets considering their size, display, processors, cameras, storage capacities, battery life, and most importantly price vs performance considered in each and every price segment. Here’s the list from 5th to 1st rank of tablets from which you can choose that best suits you.
5. iPad Mini (2019)
Apple does not have the foldable phones yet but if it did have, it might look like the iPad mini 2019 unfolded one. Apple has not even changed the size of the iPad mini since 4 years but it seems that people love to have a small tablet too for regular use.
iPad mini is one of the best mini-tablets which is handy to carry. Take out the iPad, flip open the cover, scribble something, or write the notes, save it and keep it back into the bag without any hustle.
Though the design of the iPad mini is a little outdated with thick large bezels outlining the screen but the price to performance ratio, its sky high power processing in its segment, and its portability factor can easily attract people. Probably in my view, if you are searching for a mini or portable tablet then the iPad mini is the only one on the top of the list.
Detailed Dimensions:
Weight: 305g
Dimensions: 203.2*134.8*6.1 mm
OS: iPadOS
Screen size: 7.9 inches
Resolution: 1536*2048 pixels
CPU: A12 Bionic
Storage: 64GB/256GB
MicroSD slot: No
Battery: 5124mAh
Rear and Front camera: 8mp & 7mp
Pricing:
iPad mini (2019) 64GB: $399, with cellular: $529
Pad mini (2019) 256GB: $549, with cellular: $679
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
-Perfect portable sized iPad
-Amazing powerful specs
-Apple Pencil (1st generation) support
Cons:
-Thick chunky bezels
-Lightning port instead of Type-C
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (2020):
One of the first Android tablets in this list is the best tablet that Samsung has ever made giving a serious rivalry to the iPad Pro range.
Tab S7 Plus’ screen arguably has those slates beat, as it’s a 12.4 inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2800*1755 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It has definitely smashed iPad Pros in the display perspective having LCD screens that aren’t as good as AMOLED screens on Samsung tabs.
Not only the screen but this time Samsung has put the monstrous Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset in Tab S7 Plus making it the most powerful Android tablet of 2020. Also, it comes with a premium metal build and that too at an incredibly slim body of just 5.7mm thickness.
Still, the specs don’t end here. Do you want high-speed internet on the tab? If yes, there’s also a version of Tab S7 Plus that comes with 5G connectivity. What’s the use of a tablet if you can’t write on it conveniently right? Tab S7 Plus comes with a Samsung S Pen stylus in the box for free. Isn’t that a great gift by Samsung for the consumers while Apple pencils cost $129 extra.
Detailed Dimensions:
Weight: 575g
Dimensions: 285*185*5.7 mm
OS: Android 10
Screen size: 12.4 inches
Resolution: 1752*2800 pixels
CPU: Snapdragon 865 Plus
Storage: 128GB/256GB
MicroSD slot: No
Battery: 10,090mAh
Rear and Front camera: 13mp + 5mp & 8mp
Pricing:
Samsung Tab S7 Plus 128GB: $749.99
Samsung Tab S7 Plus 256GB: $779.99
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
-Stunning 12.4 inches Super AMOLED 120Hz screen
-Premium design
-Free Samsung S Pen stylus inside the box
Cons:
-Lack of Android optimized apps
-High value for money ratio
3. iPad 10.2 (2020 — 8th Generation):
Apple has made it possible for their fans by introducing the iPad number series to purchase it in an affordable price segment. The iPad 10.2 (2020) isn’t the most thrilling of updates compared to the last year’s iPad 10.2 (2019). Though the major difference remains in the chipset used in iPad 10.2 (2020) which is Bionic A12 with Neural Engine support while iPad 10.2 (2019) had Bionic A10 Fusion chip.
This difference makes iPad 10.2 (2020) is quite a bit faster than the older iPad 10.2 (2019) model. Also, the new iPad comes with a 20W fast charger inside the box which means it’s much faster at charging compared to its previous models.
iPad 10.2 (2020) is a great deal because it includes almost all the same great features you’d expect from the iPad Pro series with iPad OS software, Apple pencil support, Smart Apple keyboard support, and great battery life. In my opinion, one should definitely go for higher storage options available instead of the 32GB model because of the less price difference.
Detailed Dimensions:
Weight: 495g
Dimensions: 250.6*174.1*7.5 mm
OS: iPadOS 14
Screen size: 10.2 inches
Resolution: 1620*2160 pixels
CPU: A12 Bionic
Storage: 32GB/128GB
MicroSD slot: No
Battery: 8827mAh
Rear and Front camera: 8mp & 1.2mp
Pricing:
iPad 10.2 (2020) 32GB: $329, with cellular: $459
iPad 10.2 (2020) 128GB: $429, with cellular: $559
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
-Excellent value for money
-Strong powerful performance
-Apple Pencil (1st generation) support
-Fast charging support
Cons:
-Negligible change compared to last year’s iPad
-Poor front camera quality
2. iPad Air (2020–4th Generation):
This is the first time Apple had made an iPad that has the specs of a combination of iPad Pro series as well as iPad number/generation series. Yes, that’s iPad Air 2020. In fact, it actually has a newer Bionic A14 chipset that was used in the iPad Pro range first and then came in iPhone 12 series and that’s an exceptionally powerful chipset so far.
Along with the powerful chipset, it also has powerful hardware support, both with the Apple Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and thus it makes this iPad as good as a laptop replacement or general productivity device for the normal users.
Apple has also made this iPad Air (2020) with a variety of color variants this time instead of just 2 or 3 general color variants like Rose Gold or Silver. With these great specs, it became the first choice for a lot of people with just a single downside of having no more variants than 64GB one outside the USA. In USA — 64GB & 256GB variants are available.
Detailed Dimensions:
Weight: 458g
Dimensions: 247.6*178.5*6.1 mm
OS: iPadOS 14
Screen size: 10.9 inches
Resolution: 1640*2360 pixels
CPU: A14 Bionic
Storage: 64GB/256GB
MicroSD slot: No
Battery: 9720mAh
Rear and Front camera: 12mp & 7mp
Pricing:
iPad Air (2020) 64GB: $599, with cellular: $729
iPad Air (2020) 256GB: $749, with cellular: $879
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
-A full-screen display like the iPad Pro series
-Powerful processor
-Apple Pencil (2nd generation) support
Cons:
-64GB storage limitation outside the USA
-Comparatively higher price than the previous generation
1. iPad Pro 11 inch/12.9 inch (2020):
Undoubtedly Apple’s iPad Pro series takes a joint top spot in this list. They are expensive for sure, but they have exceptionally high-end powerful specs with the best design so far.
Apple has made it possible to have a laptop-like experience in design and performance, including the newer 2nd generation Apple pencil that charges by clipping it magnetically on the top of the frame of an iPad Pro. These device comes with dual rear cameras and also Apple has introduced their LiDAR scanning technology via these devices. It is embedded with a great screen to body ratio and superb quad speakers with stunning bass and it’s definitely hard not to fall in love with this finely crafted device.
However, Apple has made really a dramatic change in iPadOS compared to the iPadOS on previous versions iPads. Apple has really nailed the iPadOS either if you ask in hardware or software aspects. From multitasking to high-end video editing or high-end gaming, one thing is for sure that this device won’t let you feel regret for throwing a whole lot of money.
Detailed Dimensions:
Weight: 468g/632g
Dimensions: 247.6*178.5*5.9 mm/280.6*214.9*5.9 mm
OS: iPadOS 14
Screen size: 11 inches/12.9 inches
Resolution: 1668*2388 pixels/2048*2732 pixels
CPU: A12Z Bionic
Storage: 64GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
MicroSD slot: No
Battery: 7812mAh/9720mAh
Rear and Front camera: 12mp + 10mp & 7mp with LiDAR scanner
Pricing:
128GB: $799, with cellular: $949
256GB: $899, with cellular: $1049
512GB: $1099, with cellular: $1249
1TB: $1299, with cellular: $1449
128GB: $999, with cellular: $1149
256GB: $1099, with cellular: $1249
512GB: $1299, with cellular: $1449
1TB: $1499, with cellular: $1649
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
-Extremely high-end processors
-Can replace laptops with such intense power
-Easy to power up the pencil by just clipping on top
-LiDAR scanner on iPads
Cons:
-Can’t rely fully on iPads as laptops because of lack of app support
-Apple Pencil and Keyboard sold separately
