Best Gaming Experience for Small Tablets

Best Gaming Experience US$270 - US$400

For games, graphical power is your main concern and the following small 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.

• #7, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Nintendo Switch Lite from US$200;
  ~$350 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.5"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 9.14 x 20.83 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.277 kg

  detailed info

  from US$196.7

  • US$196.7 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 12:53:13, EDT
  • US$196.7 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 12:43:06, EDT
  • US$196.72 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 12:44:12, EDT
  • US$196.72 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 12:33:58, EDT
  • US$196.72 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 04:59:50, EDT
  • US$196.72 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 05:05:31, EDT
  • US$196.72 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-24 05:09:10, EDT
  • US$226.98 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-10-25 06:44:27, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #9, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Nintendo Switch from US$310;
  ~$400 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  by Consoles standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.2"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$302.65

  • US$302.65 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-22 09:07:20, EDT
  • US$302.65 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 07:59:42, EDT
  • US$476.11 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 04:33:11, EDT
  • US$476.11 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 04:40:36, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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• #8, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$140;
  ~$270 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 429

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 504

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 21.00 x 12.44 x 0.80 cm

  Weight: 0.345 kg

  detailed info

  from US$136.19

  • US$136.19 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 07:12:51, EDT
  • US$136.19 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-10-25 06:41:40, EDT
  • US$136.19 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2020-10-25 13:57:10, EDT
  • US$151.32 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-13 11:31:06, EDT
  • US$171.75 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 06:15:29, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×