It is the beginning of 2020, and tablets are holding their positions as strongly as ever. Being light, powerful and even equipped with keyboards, they are perfect to enjoy your daily media consumption, do some gaming, talk to your friends or use on go while traveling. Here are some options for the best Windows 10 tablet, that could be suitable for different wishes and wallets.
Painful price, but great device – best high-end Windows tablets
1. Windows Tablet – Lenovo Yoga Book C930
One screen is good. But to screens, no doubt, are even better. Exactly this feature is the reason, why Lenovo Yoga Book C930 is one of the most wanted Windows tablets of 2020. It has a thin and light body and it is perfect for those, to whom the tablet is a drawing space. Plus it can also transform into a laptop.
Downside – this tablet is quite up there in price and low on RAM – only 4GB. But, if you are into all of its features, it is definitely worth its price. It is fully flexible and bendable, allowing you to adjust screens position, for example, while watching a movie.
With a double-tap, you can pop open the lid – visually it’s a cool party trick or conversational ice breaker. Not the best for video editing due to lack of dedicated graphics. Also, not the best gaming, because you have limited ports to connect accessories and it is not as responsive so you can catch yourself yelling at it for a lost move. Although it promises 9 hours of battery work, realistically it comes to about 6-7.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Very well-built aluminum case; | Touchscreen keyboard isn’t great for longer typing; |
| Thin and light; | Lacks SD card reader; |
| Dolby Vision display. | Quite expensive. |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel Core i5-7Y54 |
| Graphics: | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| Memory: | 4GB |
| Display: | 10.8-inch |
| Storage: | 256GB |
| Ports: | 2x USB 3.1 Type-C |
| Camera: | 720p |
| Weight: | 1.71 pounds (780 g) |
| Size: | 7.1 x 10.25 x 0.39 inches / 180 x 260.35 x 9.91 mm |
2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Windows Tablet
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet has a bright and vivid 3K, responsive display. Its brightness goes above categories average, with 415 nits, while, for example, Microsoft surface PRO has 387 nits. This tablet also has a great color gamut with 120 SRGB. That is especially important for creative professionals. The great thing – ThinkPad tablet’s pen PRO, as well as a keyboard, both are included in the original price.
It is also great for those of us, who love watch movies, as it has an integrated projector. Unfortunately, the audio of this tablet is quite weak. Dual thunderbolt ports ensure faster windows transfer. Although it is a little bit bulkier, it is still quite stylish and altogether a great device.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Strong processor performance | Smudge-prone materials (especially the keyboard) that can bother cleaning freaks |
| Long battery life | Will make a notch in your wallet |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Up to 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8650U |
| Graphics: | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory: | Up to 16 GB |
| Display: | 13-inch |
| Storage: | Up to 1 TB SSD |
| Ports: | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 4-in-1 MicroSD card reader |
| Camera: | Rear 8 MP, Front 2 MP |
| Weight: | 1.96 pounds (890 g) |
| Size: Tablet: | 11.96 x 8.88 x 0.35 inches / 304 x 225.56 x 8.9 (mm) |
3. Dell Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet
You know how sometimes you tend to find your self in the middle of a snowstorm, rain showers and maybe even some extreme crying over the movie? Dell claims that this windows tablet will perform equally in any unpleasant circumstance form blinding sunlight, driving snow, extreme heat to even biting cold (battery keeps holding a charge). It has an amazingly bright polarized screen, so you can experience everything you are doing, anywhere you are doing it, in the highest possible quality.
Also – if you are a bit clumsy person, this windows tablet is perfect for you. According to Dell’s tests, this tablet can survive a drop from 4 feet while it’s off, or 3 feet while you’re using it.
That said, this windows tablet doesn’t have the best cameras along all of our contestants. But still – 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera with flash are decent metrics. The sound is as good as you can expect from a tablet that mostly focuses on its durability.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Drops don’t seem to matter. | Keyboard cover is a pricey extra |
| Weather also doesn’t seem to matter | Relative bargain amongst other rugged competitors |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Up to Intel Core i3-7100U |
| Memory: | 8 GB |
| Display: | 11.6-inch, outdoor-readable LCD with gloved multi-touch |
| Storage: | 128GB |
| Ports: | Mini serial RS-232, USB Type-C, USB 3.0, |
| Camera: | 5MP HD front, 8MP Rear |
| Weight: | 2.82 pounds, 1.28 kg |
| Size: | 0.96 x 12.3 x 8 inches; 24.38 x 312.42 x 203.20 mm |
4. HP ZBook x2 Tablet PC
We know that a lot of us don’t want to spend a lot of money on tablets, but sometimes it’s worth it. Especially if this tablet can replace your everyday laptop. One of these tablets – so-called the beast – is HP ZBook x2. So, first and foremost – The 14-inch 4K touch display. It doesn’t ask for a lot of comments – it is big, it has amazing quality and it is a joy to use. Whit its powerful Quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U this device is meant to be in a kit of professionals and creatives, complete with pen input and Adobe Creative Cloud optimizations. Just keep in mind – with all of its features, HP ZBook x2 is not the lightest one – 4.78 pounds – so you won’t be able to carry it in one hand as easy as other tablets. But again – it doubles as a laptop, so it is forgivable. One comfortable feature is a magnetically attached keyboard that turns the tablet on a laptop. Or you can reconnect it via Bluetooth for use while separated.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Tablet – the beast – with the incredible built quality and 4K display | Very pricey – can make your bank account hurt |
| Made for professionals | Quite heavy |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel Core i7-8650U |
| Memory: | up to 32 GB |
| Display: | 14-inch, 4K display |
| Storage: | 1TB Toshiba NVMe SSD |
| Ports: | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C, 1x USB A, HDMI, headphone, SD Card |
| Camera: | Dual webcams, front with Windows Hello facial recognition |
| Weight: | 78 pounds, 2.17 kg |
| Size: | 75 x 14.35 x 8.94 inches / 19 x 360 x 227 mm (with keyboard) |
5. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Tablet
Yes, we know what you think – we already looked at Surface Pro 6. Why do we need to look at also the other one? Well, let call this a bit more advanced (and yes, bit more expensive) older brother. It offers a premium design and features a high-resolution 12.6-inch screen, 10th generation processor and 4GB to 16GB of RAM. Also, the graphics beat other competitors in our list, including Surface Pro 6 and Surface Go. It can be amazing tool in your everyday multitasking. This will also be great for those, who use their tablet for picture and video editing, as video editing apps like Adobe Premiere Pro and Premiere RushBoth run super smoothly. Type Cover and the Surface Pen stylus are excellent and comfortable helpers in your everyday life, but unfortunately you need to purchase them separately.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Fast Intel Core processors | Price, price and price |
| Beautiful design | Just two ports, and no Thunderbolt 3 support |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Up to Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 Quad-Core |
| Graphics: | Intel® Iris™ Plus (i5, i7) |
| Memory: | 4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB RAM LPDDR4x |
| Display: | 12.3-inch |
| Storage: | Up to 1 TB SSD |
| Ports: | 1 x USB-C™, 1 x USB-A, 1 x jack 3,5 mm, 1 x Surface Connect, 1 x microSDXC |
| Camera: | 8 MP rear, 5 MP front |
| Weight: | 1,74 pounds, 790 g |
| Size: | 11,5 x 7,9 x 0,33 inches, 292 mm x 201 mm x 9 mm |
Good in all departments – best mid-range Windows tablets
6. Microsoft Surface Go Tablet
This is a dream come true for a woman with smaller bags, that at the same time can satisfy wishes of some serious tech guys who want to do some work on the go. If you expect from this device a relatively low tablet to go with a relatively low processor, you might be pleasantly surprised. This budget surface device is thin, light, portable and elegant. If you use simple apps and need this for your everyday work support, it will be just fine. Also, the keyboard that you can buy with it is a joy to use, even if its smaller size than usual. This also has a solid 6 hours of battery life with active use, which is quite a good performance and it charges quite quickly. If you like to modify pictures, videos and play high-intensity games, this might not be your best choice. Overall, it is a great device for someone, who wants an everyday friend for some basic work and leisure.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Friendly price | No standard USB ports |
| Best-in-class typing experience for the size | Small storage capacities |
| Great sound system |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4415Y |
| Graphics: | Intel® HD Graphics 615 |
| Memory: | 4GB or 8GB RAM |
| Display: | 10-inch PixelSense™ 1800 x 1200 (217 PPI) |
| Storage: | eMMC drive: 64GB or 128GB SSD |
| Ports: | 1 x USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1 x Surface Connect port, 1 x micro SDXC card reader |
| Camera: | 5MP front, 8MP rear |
| Weight: | 1.15 pounds, 522 g |
| Size: | 9.65 x 6.90 x 0.33 inches, 245 x 175 x 8.30 mm |
7. Acer Switch 5 Tablet
This is a device that a lot out there compare to Microsoft Surface Pro. But let’s not forget to not only compare technical parameters but also compare the pricing – it is quite cheaper. But it is still the device that will be excellent for your everyday use, as it works excellent while typing emails, documents, watching some videos or movies or browsing web. This device could be suitable, for example, for students or workers who need to take notes or make some sketches. Cool thing – it comes with a snap-on keyboard, that works also as a keyboard cover. The Switch 5’s 12” screen sports 2160 x 1440 resolution, providing sharp text and images. Unfortunately, it is not the best while using outside in direct sunlight or watching darker scenes in movies, as the screen is quite reflective. Also, the battery life is quite impressive, with the working time up to 8.5 hours.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Great overall construction and build quality | Not the best speakers and screen brightness |
| Great battery life |
Product specifications
| Processor: | 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-7200U |
| Graphics: | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Memory: | 8GB DDR3 |
| Display: | 12-inch |
| Storage: | 256GB Intel PCIe SSD |
| Ports: | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C, audio, MicroSD |
| Camera: | 3MP rear, 1MP front |
| Weight: | 2.79 pounds, 1.27 kg |
| Size: | 11.49 x 7.94 x 0.62 inches, 292 x 201 x 16 mm |
8. Microsoft Surface Pro X Tablet
This is a tablet not only for those who care about inside but also outside of your device. Surface Pro X has a sleek, elegant look and it is also thin and light – 7.33 mm thin and weighs only 1.7 pounds. This tablet can be proud of Microsoft’s first-ever original processor, the SQ1, which it co-developed with Qualcomm. It has a huge 13-inch display with a screen resolution of 2880×1920. Although it doesn’t have the strongest battery for its price – only up to seven or eight hours – thanks to the ARM processor, when you put your tablet to sleep, it spends close to none of the battery. Unfortunately, the keyboard and pen for this laptop come separately, but if you make this additional purchase, typing and drawing experiences are excellent. Overall, this is a great tablet for businessman/woman, that wants the sleek, representable and powerful device.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Powerful Dolby Audio Premium speakers | No audio jacks |
| Beautiful design | Not the best battery life |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Microsoft® SQ1™ processor |
| Graphics: | Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU |
| Memory: | 16GB |
| Display: | 13-inch |
| Storage: | 256GB SSD |
| Ports: | 2 x USB-C 3.1; Surface Connect port; nano SIM slot |
| Camera: | 5 MP webcam, 10 MP rear camera |
| Weight: | 7 pounds, 774g |
| Size: | 3 x 8.2 x 0.28 inches, 287x 208 x 7.3 mm |
9. Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Windows Tablet
Bright, vivid and pure pleasure to use. This is how we could describe Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 display. 12-inch, 1920×1280 display is great for anyone who works on the web or with spreadsheets. It is brightest of all concurrent in similar price range, with 542 nits, while ThinkPad X1 Yoga has 477 nits and the Microsoft Surface Pro – 396 nits. Intel Core i5-8350U CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB NVME SSD can handle more than 20 open tabs in your browser, making it an excellent helper for busy people. Battery will also last you up to 9 hours, so for the whole working day, you won’t need to have accidents with battery dying at the most important moment. Also, the 2560 x1440 webcam will be great to have work-related calls or just talk to your beloved ones. Tablet comes together with keyboard and Dell Active Pen. This is the one to choose if you need your tablet to be relatable, powerful and as determined to work as you are.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Great screen and web-cam | Quite poor speakers |
| Long battery life | Fingerprint sensor on the back is not the most comfortable |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel Core i5-8350U quad-core 3.6GHz |
| Graphics: | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory: | 8GB |
| Display: | 12.3-inch |
| Storage: | 256GB |
| Ports: | 2 x DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.1, micro-SIM slot, microSD slot, smart card reader, Noble Wedge lock slot, headset/mic combo jack |
| Camera: | 5MP front, 8MP, IR camera |
| Weight: | 9 pounds, 860g |
| Size: | 5 x 8.5 x 0.58 inches, 292 x 216 x 14.91mm |
For smaller budgets – best budget Windows tablets
10. ASUS T102HA-C4-WH Transformer Book 10.1
ASUS is one of the companies that think about all of our wallets. Including the ones, that are a little bit emptier, but still want to treat ourselves for some nice and useful stuff. Although this tablet was inspired by Microsoft Surface Pro 4, don’t expect it to do the same things. But do expect it to cost at least twice less. At this price, it doesn’t have a lot of competition, although we have to admit – on Intel Atom x5-8230 CPU Windows 10 runs quite slow. However, it still works perfectly in a light use mode. It is great for checking emails, reading the news or even writing some documents. This tablet, as it is quite light – 1.18 pounds – so can be great for the people on the go. Taking in fact limited budget, screen brightness is outstanding, even better than in a lot of tablets that cost double the price. Also, it is silent and has excellent battery life. Overall, this is a great purchase to those of us on the budget, that want a tablet for basic everyday activities.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Very good screen | Not the fastest one |
| One of the best in the low budget category | Lacks in storage |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel® Cherry Trail Quad-Core Processor |
| Graphics: | Integrated Intel HD Graphics |
| Memory: | up to 4 GB SDRAM |
| Display: | 10.1-inch, LED-backlit WXGA |
| Storage: | Tablet 64 GB, up to 128 GB EMMC |
| Ports: | 1 x COMBO audio jack, 1 x USB 3.0 port(s), 1 x Micro USB, 1 x micro HDMI, 1 x micro SD |
| Camera: | 2 MP web camera |
| Weight: | 1.18 pounds, 535 g |
| Size: | 6.7 x 10.2 x 0.5 inches, 170 x 260 x 12,7mm |
12. Lenovo Miix 630 2 in 1 Windows Tablet
Lenovo Miix 630 is one of the best mid-range tablets out there. Two outstanding things in this tablet are its on-the-go connectivity and battery life. It has a SIM card slot, so you can be connected to the internet every time and everywhere. Also, even in sleep mode, this 2-in-1 can still sync emails, notifications, and messages. But let’s talk about battery life – it can last up to 20 hours (yes yes, you read it right), making it excellent for longer travels. With high-definition 1920X1080 resolution and wide-angle viewing, the Miix 630 gives you great details and image clarity, considering its price point. The same goes for colors – they are nicely saturated. Tablets Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU has good speed, although sometimes it is running slow.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Incredible battery life | Not the most comfortable keyboard |
| Stylish design | Processor restricts which apps run well |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Graphics: | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Memory: | 4 GB |
| Display: | 12-inch |
| Storage: | 128GB, SSD |
| Ports: | 3 x USB 3.0 |
| Camera: | 5 MP web camera |
| Weight: | 3.1 pounds, 1.39 kg |
| Size: | 8.27 x 11.54 x 0.3 inches, 210 x 293 x 7.3 mm |
13. Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Tablet
Microsoft Surface line has set quite a high bar that other Windows tablets should strike for. Although Surface Pro 6 came out in 2018, it is still counted as one of the strongest tablets in the market. This particular one doesn’t have any astronomical features in comparison with its predecessors, but it is still one of the best tablets out there. Surface Pro 6 has more powerful hardware – Intel Core 8th Gen i5-8250U. Much improved performance, new and attractive color options – joy to use. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have USB type C-port, which does not allow to add external GPU and make it gamers’ dream. So, if you already have a surface line, it is not the best to update. If you are a clumsy one – be aware that it scratches quite easily, but it can be protected by D brand skin. Tablet is silent, because it is fan-less. Although it can get warm. This is the reason why it is not the best if you are into gaming, as well as photo or video editing. Brightness is on top of the category with 479 nits compared to, for example, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet with 387 nits.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Powerful Internal Components | No USB-C or ThunderBolt 3 Ports |
| Excellent Display | Intel UHD 620 graphics |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel Core 8th Gen i5-8250U |
| Graphics: | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| RAM: | 8GB |
| Screen: | 12.3-inch |
| Storage: | 16GB |
| Ports: | Mini DisplayPort, 1 x Surface Connect port, Surface Type Cover port |
| Camera: | 8 MP rear, 5 MP front camera |
| Weight: | 1.73 pounds, 780 g |
| Size: | 7.9x 11.5x 0.3 inches, 200 x 292 x 7.6 mm |
14. CHUWI HI10 AIR
Well, although the name of the brand sounds a bit similar to Chewbacca from Star Wars, this tablet is another bang for the buck. First of all, it is super light – only 1.24 pounds – that makes it perfect for work on the go. Also, the screen is appropriate for some quality work – a 10-inch display that operates natively at 1920×1200. It has a one glass solution (OGS) full lamination touchscreen, which should provide improved touch accuracy and color reproduction. The Chuwi HI10 also supports a detachable keyboard cover and pen, sold separately, that turns the tablet into comfortable art and type machine. It also has an Atom Z8350 Intel processor, which can operate some light office work and web browsing. This isn’t the best choice if you’re planning to do any heavy work, like editing photos or videos, but it is great if you want a Windows 10 tablet for office work.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Great price | Not appropriate to extremely intensive work |
| Full HD display | Not the fastest one |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel Z8350 Quad Core Up to 1.92GHz |
| Graphics: | Intel HD Graphics Gen8 |
| Memory: | 4GB DDR3L RAM |
| Display: | 10.1-inch |
| Storage: | 64GB SSD |
| Ports: | 1x Micro USB, 1 x type C USB, 1x 3,5mm jack,1 x TF card slot |
| Camera: | 2MP rear, 2MP front |
| Weight: | 1.15 pounds, 520 g |
| Size: | 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches, 262 x 167 x 8.5 mm |
15. Nextbook Flexx 9 Windows Tablet
Yes, maybe it is not the most popular brand, but it doesn’t mean that this is not the tablet to consider, if you are searching for a cheap Windows tablet, with cost only a little bit more than 100 dollars. Well, let’s be honest – we can’t expect a lot from this price, but if you are short on the budget or need a first tablet for your kids, that drop everything out of their hands, this can be just fine. Using an Intel Atom Z3735G quad-core processor and including 32GB of built-in storage, it lacks RAM with just 1GB of memory. But a micro HDMI port lets you attach the tablet to a larger screen, and the microSD card slot gives you a removable storage option. The 8.9-inch touch screen on the Nextbook Flexx 9 has a 1280×800 resolution, providing a bright screen. The keyboard is small but fairly comfortable to type on for short periods. So, as already mentioned – it won’t be the best performing device out there, but for this price, it is great for the specific public.
Summary of Pros & Cons
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Lowest price in the market | Small amount of memory |
| Nice screen | Quite slow and for sure not for multitaskers |
Product specifications
| Processor: | Intel® ATOM™ Quad-Core 1.84GHz (Z8300) |
| Graphics: | XXXX |
| Memory: | 1GB |
| Display: | 8.9-inch |
| Storage: | 32GB |
| Ports: | micro HDMI, MicroUSB, Proprietary, USB 2.0, HeadphoneCamera: 2MP rear, 0.3MP front |
| Weight: | 2.6 pounds, 1.18 kg |
| Size: | 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches, 226 x 147 x 7.6 mm |
Conclusion
Our days tech-market has different offers for different needs and price ranges. But of course, you need to be prepared, that with less budget most of the time you need to have a little bit of lower expectations. Although it doesn’t mean that you can’t find amazing deals and devices in any price range. To find your best table, we would suggest at first define your comfortable budget and most important tasks, you usually perform on your tablet and go from there – what screen size you need, what memory capacity will be the best for you? Should your processor need to be a super-power machine or you can easily get away with the less powerful devices? Anyway, do your research and you will be able to find your best helper!
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