Best Gaming Experience for Large Tablets

Best Gaming Experience US$290 - US$1289

For games, graphical power is your main concern and the following large tablets have plenty in store. Be warned: this list was built with absolutely no regards for the price. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for gaming machines at below-average prices.

• #2, Laptops ($575 - $950)

  

  HP x360 14-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$500;
  ~$620 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-10110U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.15 x 20.60 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.650 kg

  detailed info

  from US$493.84

  • US$493.84 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-06-14 05:54:40, EDT
  • US$493.84 from The Source (New)
    as of 2021-06-15 03:26:26, EDT
  • US$658.45 from HP (New)
    as of 2021-06-14 11:27:04, EDT

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• #1, Tablets ($625 - ∞)

  

  Microsoft Surface Pro 7 from US$830;
  ~$1289 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-1005G1

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

  Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.07 x 0.84 cm

  Weight: 0.775 kg

  detailed info

  US$822.25 from Microsoft (New) as of 2021-06-13 22:49:37, EDT

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• #1, Tablets (under $625)

  

  Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$250;
  ~$330 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek Helio P60T

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 23.98 x 15.98 x 0.74 cm

  Weight: 0.449 kg

  detailed info

  from US$246.91

  • US$246.91 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2021-06-14 04:40:46, EDT
  • US$271.61 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-06-14 04:40:06, EDT
  • US$288.07 from Staples (New)
    as of 2021-06-14 04:25:05, EDT

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• #2, Laptops (under $575)

  

  Acer Spin 11-inch Convertible Chromebook from US$380;
  ~$468 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8183

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.00 x 20.60 x 1.88 cm

  Weight: 1.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$370.38 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-06-13 23:08:08, EDT

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• #2, Tablets (under $625)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$170;
  ~$290 with accessories

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8183

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm

  Weight: 0.504 kg

  detailed info

  US$164.57 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-06-15 04:58:56, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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