Top Picks for the Mobile Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$374 to US$1059, with accessories.

Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.

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  Nintendo Switch from US$290;
  ~$374 with accessories

  The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet.

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  by Consoles standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  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: 0.40 kg

  detailed info

  from US$280.37

  • US$280.37 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:26:38, EDT
  • US$284.9 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:27:25, EDT
  • US$284.9 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:28:34, EDT
  • US$284.91 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:27:18, EDT
  • US$284.93 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:33:08, EDT
  • US$284.93 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:27:35, EDT
  • US$284.93 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:29:09, EDT
  • US$284.93 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:33:16, EDT

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  Apple iPad 9.7 (early 2018) from US$290;
  ~$469 with accessories

  The 2018 version of the iPad is almost identical to its predecessor but features slightly improved performance and now support the Apple Stylus, if desired.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  0/5

  Does not meet software's minimum requirements

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10

  Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.47 kg

  detailed info

  from US$284.19

  • US$284.19 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:33:42, EDT
  • US$309.68 from Costco (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:32:56, EDT
  • US$321.68 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:35:42, EDT
  • US$321.68 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:29:48, EDT
  • US$322.43 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:29:33, EDT
  • US$322.43 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:29:57, EDT
  • US$322.43 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:30:13, EDT
  • US$322.43 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:31:56, EDT
  • US$322.43 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:38:25, EDT
  • US$322.43 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:33:08, EDT

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  Apple 10.5" iPad Pro from US$580;
  ~$1059 with accessories

  The 2017 iPad pro is an impressively powerful tablet and a great fit for drawing, digital painting, and note taking away from the desk... Read More about the MQDT2CL/A

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10X

  Graphics: Apple A10X Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.5"

  Screen Resolution: 2224×1668

  Dimensions: 25.06 x 17.41 x 0.61 cm

  Weight: 0.47 kg

  detailed info

  from US$577.36

  • US$577.36 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-03-16 15:24:30, EDT
  • US$581.13 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 14:53:23, EDT
  • US$591.63 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 14:09:40, EDT
  • US$599.13 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:29:40, EDT
  • US$599.87 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 06:41:13, EDT
  • US$652.36 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 07:32:28, EDT

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  Apple iPhone 8 from US$620;
  ~$874 with accessories

  Offering impressive performance, the iPhone 8 is a great choice if you run a lot of apps of your phone and enjoy having a lot of accessorizing options.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A11 Bionic

  Graphics: Apple A11 GPU

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 4.7"

  Screen Resolution: 750×1334

  Dimensions: 13.84 x 6.73 x 0.73 cm

  Weight: 0.15 kg

  detailed info

  from US$614.12

  • US$614.12 from Freedom Mobile (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:31:39, EDT
  • US$614.12 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:32:07, EDT
  • US$614.84 from Videotron (New)
    as of 2019-03-16 13:13:51, EDT
  • US$633.61 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:30:42, EDT
  • US$633.61 from Sasktel (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:22:59, EDT
  • US$633.62 from Telus (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 12:35:21, EDT
  • US$636.62 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:28:12, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" from US$530;
  ~$789 with accessories

  This tablet has a high-quality HDR display and is ideal for digital painting on the go and movie watching. It also has pretty good potential for productivity... Read More about the SM-T820NZKAXAC

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 820

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 530

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 1536×2048

  Dimensions: 23.73 x 16.90 x 0.60 cm

  Weight: 0.43 kg

  detailed info

  from US$524.14

  • US$524.14 from Costco (New)
    as of 2019-03-13 14:00:37, EDT
  • US$524.89 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 07:27:45, EDT
  • US$524.89 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 07:28:13, EDT
  • US$524.89 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 06:46:13, EDT
  • US$524.89 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 07:17:23, EDT
  • US$524.89 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 14:29:01, EDT
  • US$558.58 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 12:30:17, EDT
  • US$617.87 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:40:18, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy S8 from US$5307% cheaper than usual
  ~$755 with accessories

  A great phone to take with you on life's many adventures, the Galaxy S8 will do a great job capturing your best moments while enduring the splashes and long hou... Read More about the G950W

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

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.8"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

  Dimensions: 14.89 x 6.81 x 0.80 cm

  Weight: 0.16 kg

  detailed info

  from US$524.89

  • US$524.89 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:42:36, EDT
  • US$524.89 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:23:39, EDT
  • US$637.36 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:25:31, EDT
  • US$712.35 from Telus (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:23:00, EDT
  • US$712.35 from Koodo (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 12:23:16, EDT

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  OnePlus OnePlus 6T from US$580;
  ~$769 with accessories

  With a fingerprint sensor built right into the screen, a long-lasting battery and fast charging, the Oneplus 6t offers a lot of value for the price. Its notch i... Read More about the

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

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

  Memory: 6.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.41"

  Screen Resolution: 2340×1080

  Dimensions: 15.75 x 7.48 x 0.82 cm

  Weight: 0.19 kg

  detailed info

  US$576.63 from OnePlus (New) as of 2019-03-19 12:22:18, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8" from US$2905% cheaper than usual
  ~$470 with accessories

  Very thin, light and capable. The Galaxy Tab S2 makes a great tablet featuring one of the best screens around. If you'd want your iPad to run android instead, t... Read More about the T710

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 5433

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 420

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 19.86 x 13.48 x 0.56 cm

  Weight: 0.27 kg

  detailed info

  from US$284.93

  • US$284.93 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 07:01:45, EDT
  • US$284.93 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 07:03:28, EDT
  • US$380.57 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 14:30:48, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" from US$300;
  ~$490 with accessories

  Very thin, light and capable. The Galaxy Tab S2 makes a great tablet featuring one of the best screen around. If you'd want your iPad to run android instead, th... Read More about the SM-T813NZDEXAC

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 5433

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 420

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 23.73 x 16.90 x 0.56 cm

  Weight: 0.39 kg

  detailed info

  from US$299.93

  • US$299.93 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 14:07:03, EDT
  • US$299.93 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-03-15 10:04:52, EDT
  • US$299.93 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 07:03:18, EDT
  • US$299.93 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:34:53, EDT
  • US$299.93 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 07:16:53, EDT
  • US$530.64 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 13:42:30, EDT

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