Best Gaming Experience for Large Tablets

Best Gaming Experience US$290 - US$1319

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, Tablets ($500 - ∞)

  

  Microsoft Surface Pro 7 from US$650;
  ~$1140 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  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

  from US$643.14

  • US$643.14 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 07:47:33, EDT
  • US$729 from B&H (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 04:42:45, EDT
  • US$755.88 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-10-21 12:15:57, EDT

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• #1, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$270;
  ~$350 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	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$264.82

  • US$264.82 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-10-25 04:31:35, EDT
  • US$264.82 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-10-25 05:24:31, EDT
  • US$302.65 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-25 06:59:12, EDT

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• #3, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$160;
  ~$290 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  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

  from US$151.32

  • US$151.32 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 12:45:49, EDT
  • US$151.32 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 12:46:31, EDT

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• #4, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$200;
  ~$350 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  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: 29.20 x 20.60 x 2.60 cm

  Weight: 0.778 kg

  detailed info

  from US$196.72

  • US$196.72 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-17 14:25:24, EDT
  • US$196.72 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 07:05:49, EDT

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• #2, Laptops ($575 - $925)

  

  Asus Chromebook Flip C434 from US$44012% cheaper than usual
  ~$590 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core m3-8100Y

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.10 x 20.20 x 1.57 cm

  Weight: 1.450 kg

  detailed info

  from US$431.28

  • US$431.28 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 05:50:59, EDT
  • US$491.81 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-10-26 05:32:24, EDT
  • US$528.89 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 05:18:25, EDT
  • US$528.89 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 04:26:17, EDT
  • US$529.64 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-10-25 14:44:17, EDT
  • US$529.64 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 05:10:50, EDT
  • US$544.7 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:53:49, EDT

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• #10, Laptops ($925 - $1625)

  

  Google Pixelbook from US$990;
  ~$1319 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7Y54

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2400×1600

  Dimensions: 28.96 x 22.10 x 1.02 cm

  Weight: 1.100 kg

  detailed info

  US$982.87 from Google Store (New) as of 2020-10-26 12:32:22, EDT

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