Most Recommended Large Tablets

Guillaume's top Picks US$290 - US$519

The following stood up to me repeatedly as gadgets I'd buy myself.

• #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	3.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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$263.6

  • US$263.6 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:39:15, EDT
  • US$301.26 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:37:47, EDT

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• #3, Laptops (under $525)

  

  Acer Spin 11 Touchscreen Chromebook - Silver from US$2506%, Best price yet!
  ~$418 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  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
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  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
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N4100

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.60 x 20.60 x 1.96 cm

  Weight: 1.188 kg

  detailed info

  from US$248.53

  • US$248.53 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-08-11 14:12:08, EDT
  • US$301.26 from Costco (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 14:11:37, EDT
  • US$338.91 from Acer (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 14:10:44, EDT

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• #2, Tablets ($500 - $925)

  

  Apple iPad 10.2 (7th gen, 2019) from US$330;
  ~$519 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10

  Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.2"

  Screen Resolution: 2160×1620

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.470 kg

  detailed info

  from US$323.1

  • US$323.1 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:22:08, EDT
  • US$323.1 from Apple (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:05:04, EDT
  • US$323.85 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:18:48, EDT
  • US$323.85 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:20:04, EDT
  • US$323.85 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:20:44, EDT
  • US$323.85 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:21:36, EDT

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• #2, 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	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	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	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	3/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  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$150.62

  • US$150.62 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:23:10, EDT
  • US$150.62 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 13:23:42, EDT

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• #3, Tablets (under $500)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$19019% cheaper than usual
  ~$330 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  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	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7904

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G71

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 24.52 x 14.94 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.469 kg

  detailed info

  from US$180.72

  • US$180.72 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:35:17, EDT
  • US$201.84 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:32:19, EDT
  • US$203.34 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:30:31, EDT
  • US$203.34 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:31:55, EDT
  • US$203.34 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:32:10, EDT
  • US$203.34 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:33:04, EDT
  • US$203.34 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:34:24, EDT
  • US$203.34 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-08-11 12:34:49, EDT

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