Top Picks for the Mobile Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$276 to US$590, 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;
  ~$380 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	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  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$284.74

  • US$284.74 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 08:02:44, EST
  • US$284.75 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:56:47, EST
  • US$284.75 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 08:02:22, EST
  • US$284.75 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:53:27, EST
  • US$284.78 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:43:06, EST
  • US$284.78 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:56:05, EST
  • US$284.78 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:42:57, EST

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  Apple iPad 9.7 (early 2018) from US$290;
  ~$470 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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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$284.78

  • US$284.78 from Amazon (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:35:45, EST
  • US$313.25 from Costco (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:32:47, EST
  • US$314.01 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:35:12, EST
  • US$321.5 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:36:53, EST
  • US$321.5 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:27:54, EST
  • US$322.25 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:28:25, EST
  • US$322.25 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:29:04, EST
  • US$322.25 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:29:26, EST
  • US$322.25 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:29:41, EST
  • US$322.25 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:31:15, EST
  • US$322.25 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:33:03, EST

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  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from US$270;
  ~$446 with accessories

  It might not be the most capable laptop out there, but as a netbook or tablet, it's a great fit for casual use for a minimal investment... Read More about the CB5-132T-C7R5

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from US$266.92

  • US$266.92 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:43:46, EST
  • US$277.28 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:20:55, EST
  • US$299.01 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:20:27, EST
  • US$299.76 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:57:45, EST

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  BlackBerry DTEK60 from US$340;
  ~$505 with accessories

  Bundled with a security suite and Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box, this is a premium smartphone for the security-conscious.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

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

  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: 5.5"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1440

  Dimensions: 15.39 x 7.54 x 0.70 cm

  Weight: 0.17 kg

  detailed info

  from US$337.24

  • US$337.24 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:38:27, EST
  • US$357.94 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 08:08:07, EST
  • US$397.2 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:09:52, EST

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  Apple iPhone 6 from US$170;
  ~$276 with accessories

  The iconic iPhone's latest installment is a great performer and offers one of the better-designed experience one can hope from a smartphone. It gets out-perform... Read More about the A1549

  • the Mobile Photographer
  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

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

  performance in Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A8

  Graphics: Apple A8 Graphics

  Memory: 1.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 4.7"

  Screen Resolution: 750×1334

  Dimensions: 13.81 x 6.70 x 0.69 cm

  Weight: 0.13 kg

  detailed info

  US$165.62 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-01-23 07:36:55, EST

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8" from US$30011% cheaper than usual
  ~$490 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	0.5/5

  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 Small Tablets standards

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

  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: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 19.86 x 13.48 x 0.56 cm

  Weight: 0.27 kg

  detailed info

  from US$299.76

  • US$299.76 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-18 07:16:24, EST
  • US$299.76 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-18 07:17:43, EST
  • US$380.36 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:47:26, EST

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" from US$340;
  ~$540 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	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  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
  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$337.24

  • US$337.24 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:36:35, EST
  • US$337.24 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:28:06, EST
  • US$337.24 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:25:27, EST
  • US$337.24 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:21:20, EST
  • US$412.18 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 13:00:20, EST
  • US$530.34 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:44:03, EST

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  BlackBerry KEYone from US$300;
  ~$455 with accessories

  With a physical keyboard and long battery life, this phone delivers old-school productivity while being compatible and secure with today's technology.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  performance in Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  0/5

  Does not meet software's minimum requirements

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 625

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 506

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 4.5"

  Screen Resolution: 1080×1620

  Dimensions: 14.91 x 7.24 x 0.94 cm

  Weight: 0.18 kg

  detailed info

  from US$299.76

  • US$299.76 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:06:37, EST
  • US$318.5 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:41:00, EST
  • US$412.17 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:45:06, EST

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• 

  Asus 14-inch Touch Screen Chromebook from US$380;
  ~$590 with accessories

  Not quite a convertible netbook, but this Chromebook can run Chrome OS, and Android (even Linux if you're comfortable trying beta features) and is quite versati... Read More about the C423NA-RH91T

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Pentium N4200

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 505

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 32.26 x 22.80 x 1.66 cm

  Weight: 1.20 kg

  detailed info

  US$374.71 from Staples (New) as of 2019-01-23 06:05:00, EST

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