All Smart Devices
If it's got a "brain" it's listed here. You can, in theory, compare the processing power of a smartphone to a desktop computer. This category lets you do that. Is it a fair comparison? Hardly. So the ratings down here can be handy to see how different kinds of devices measure to one another. Just keep in mind that comparing devices within their own category is much more accurate.
-
#2, Laptops ($525 - $825)
Acer 14-inch Touchscreen Chromebook from US$460;
~$620 with accessoriesStronger than the average Chromebook, this model has a few appealing features like a Full HD touchscreen and extra memory to handle more tabs at once.
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i3-8130UGraphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.30 x 23.86 x 1.77 cmWeight: 1.501 kgdetailed info from US$454.91 - US$454.91 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-16 07:52:06, EDT
- US$492.83 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2020-10-19 07:55:23, EDT
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. × -
#3, Laptops ($525 - $825)
Acer Aspire 5 from US$5706% cheaper than usual
~$770 with accessoriesThis cost-effective laptop bundles quite a few attractive features such as a fast drive, a full HD screen and a processor capable of handling most productivity... Read More about the A515-55-55R6
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.34 x 25.05 x 1.80 cmWeight: 1.900 kgdetailed info US$568.65 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-19 06:00:21, EDTPricing 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 Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Chromebook 311 from US$270;
~$368 with accessoriesChromebooks excel as easy-to-carry travel companions for those of us who need to remain connected on the go with a focus on online resources and the cloud, and... Read More about the CB311-9H-C0Z8
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N4000Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.60 x 19.90 x 1.82 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info US$265.37 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-19 07:46:47, EDTPricing 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 Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Tablets (under $400)
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$160;
~$290 with accessoriesHere's an affordable tablet that doesn't compromise on software updates and long-term security. It's not the perfect product, but it's now a bit more powerful... Read More about the KFMAWI
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cmWeight: 0.504 kgdetailed info from US$151.64 - US$151.64 from Amazon (New)as of 2020-10-19 11:31:59, EDT
- US$151.64 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-19 11:32:52, EDT
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. × -
#3, Tablets (under $400)
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$200;
~$350 with accessoriesCost-efficient and kid-friendly, this tablet comes with a kid-proof case and a 2-year guarantee to match.
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 29.20 x 20.60 x 2.60 cmWeight: 0.778 kgdetailed info from US$197.13 - US$197.13 from Amazon (New)as of 2020-10-17 14:25:24, EDT
- US$197.13 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-19 08:25:20, EDT
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. × -
#16, Stationary Computers ($850 - $1600)
Apple iMac (21.5-inch, 2.3GHz i5) from US$1070;
~$1399 with accessoriesThis iMac is a compelling way to fit a capable computer in a small space while keeping the tangled wires to a minimum.
SpecsDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-7360UGraphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 21.5"Screen Resolution: 4096×2304Dimensions: 52.80 x 17.50 x 45.00 cmWeight: 5.660 kgdetailed info US$1060.74 from Apple (New)as of 2020-10-19 03:18:51, EDTPricing 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 Apple site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Tablets ($400 - ∞)
Apple iPad 10.2 (7th gen, 2019) from US$3107% cheaper than usual
~$489 with accessoriesThe 2018 version of the iPad is almost identical to its predecessor but features slightly improved performance and now support the Apple Stylus, if desired.
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Apple A10Graphics: Apple A10 GraphicsMemory: 3.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.2"Screen Resolution: 2160×1620Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cmWeight: 0.470 kgdetailed info from US$302.53 - US$302.53 from WestWorld Computers (New)as of 2020-10-19 03:18:42, EDT
- US$314.65 from The Source (New)as of 2020-10-19 03:56:36, EDT
- US$318.43 from Staples (New)as of 2020-10-18 04:59:31, EDT
- US$326.03 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-13 07:36:53, EDT
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. × -
#4, Tablets ($400 - ∞)
Apple iPad Air (2019) from US$4804% cheaper than usual
~$715 with accessoriesNot to be confused with the 2013 iPad of the same name, the 2019 model upgrades the "main" iPad line (i.e. not the Mini and not the Pro), but sadly, we... Read More about the
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Apple A12 BionicGraphics: Apple A12 GraphicsMemory: 3.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 10.5"Screen Resolution: 2224×1668Dimensions: 25.06 x 17.41 x 0.61 cmWeight: 0.456 kgdetailed info from US$473.88 - US$473.88 from The Source (New)as of 2020-10-15 03:57:17, EDT
- US$492.83 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-19 06:15:48, EDT
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. ×
