Top 15 best tablet in India 2022 - For every budget!

Finding the best tablet in India for your needs can be hard, whether you're outfitting the kids with affordable, durable tablets for school or just wanting to stash a nice second screen on the couch.

To help you choose the right tablet, we've tested the best devices in our lab and in the real world. Overall, Amazon's tablets are great for kids and anyone on a budget. iPads are best for students and creative professionals, especially with the M1 chip and improved displays on Apple's 2021 iPad Pro.

Without further ado, here are the best tablet in India you can buy right now, based on our hands-on tests and ratings.

The best tablet in India you can buy today

1.Apple iPad Air (2022)

    

As good as the iPad Air 4 was, the iPad Air 5 superseded it. It strikes a happy medium between portability and performance. The new 2022 iPad Air is ideal for consuming and creating content, and its starting price of $599 makes it affordable for many people.

Thanks to the addition of M1, the iPad Air 2022 is almost on par with the iPad Pro. That's not to say the Air is a Pro replacement now, but the performance gap is significantly narrower. This, along with its relatively affordable starting price, could make this new iPad Air more appealing than the iPad Pro to budget-conscious buyers who still want the best iPad their money can buy.

Overall, the latest iPad Air is a near-perfect tablet. While there's still room for improvement, it's hard to part with this sleek and powerful slate. This is arguably the best tablet in India for most people.

2. Apple iPad 2021

     

The 9th gen iPad looks like the 8th gen update and is (mostly) fine. The A13 Bionic chip gives the iPad 2021 the performance boost it needs to keep cranking up the pace as iPadOS 15 brings more machine learning tricks like LiveText. The iPad screen is always bright and colourful, and that's what you need at this price point. Additionally, Apple is sticking with its first-generation Pencil and Smart Keyboard Folio for its compatible Apple accessories, which many may find easier to use than third-party Bluetooth options.

The stylus will be useful for Scribble-based annotations, and the keyboard will help take advantage of improved keyboard shortcut support. The sound is still good and so is the battery life, the only thing we don't like about the iPad is that the iPad mini and iPad Air make it even older than its design. Added support for Apple's slimmer accessories would be great, but it still has a headphone jack (no other iPad has that), which is a win for the crowd of wired headphones.

3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

      

The Galaxy Tab S8 is good at many things, but it better be a premium Android tablet. It's a snap to get up and running, but in my experience it's best as a quick all-purpose device to make work and play a little more enjoyable. It's great on the couch for playing games or reading comics, and at work it's nice to have a note taker or second screen, especially if you're going to bother investing in a laptop.

If you absolutely want the best and worst Android tablet possible, you probably want the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, but if you just need a great, premium Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S8 delivers while setting a new standard for what you get What can we expect from the category.

4. Amazon Fire 7

      

For many customers, price makes all the difference, which is why Amazon may have given in on the USD 50 Fire 7 tablet. Luckily, the latest version of the company's cheapest tablet packs a speedy 1.3-inch GHz quad-core processor that lets you browse apps and surf the web faster than you'd expect from a tablet. also economical. And where previous Fire tablets required you to tap to activate Alexa, which didn't make sense since she was supposed to be summoned with your voice, the Fire 7 finally added voice triggers for the digital assistant.

Don't expect the frills that come with more expensive tablets. The Fire Tablet 7's sub-HD screen isn't sharp enough for those used to an iPad, and the lock screen is cluttered with ads unless you pay extra. Still, it's a great option for kids looking for a media-consuming device.

5. Microsoft Surface Go 2

      

Sometimes it takes a second try before something works. Surface Go 2 targets all the weaknesses of its predecessor and completely eliminates them. First, the slimmer bezels make way for a bigger screen, arguably the most important part of a tablet. Surface Go 2 has a 10.5-inch screen, compared to 10 inches on the previous model.

The biggest upgrade is the Surface Go 2's battery life of 11 hours and 39 minutes, which is over 5 hours longer than the original Surface Go. Microsoft also answered my prayers for a laptop with an excellent webcam. The top 5-megapixel 1080p camera is ideal for the online video calling era, and the second front camera sensor adds Windows Hello biometric login. Finally, get the Surface Go 2 with the 8th Gen Intel Core m3 upgrade, it's a bit more expensive at USD629, but it's definitely the model for multitaskers.

6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

     

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (USD1,099) is the first tablet to literally cast a shadow over the iPad Pro. With its gigantic 14.6-inch OLED display, this Android slate makes the iPad Pro 12.9-inch cute in comparison. And with the optional keyboard accessory and improved multi-window mode, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra could potentially replace a laptop.

Samsung is clearly targeting home workers and hybrids with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, offering dual front cameras with support for video calls up to 4K resolution, as well as auto-framing to keep you in frame when you're on the go. displacements. There's also advanced noise reduction to ensure you're heard loud and clear.

Other Tab S8 Ultra highlights include a fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, low-latency S Pen experience, 45W fast charging, and improved integration with Galaxy S series phones. At USD1,099, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has an incredible bonus. But it offers a heady mix of size, speed, and versatility that makes it one of the best Android tablets out there.

7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

     

Android fans finally have a true iPad competitor at a much cheaper price. Priced at USD229 (and often much less), the Galaxy Tab A7 is an excellent 10.4-inch tablet for consuming content. Whether you're browsing the web or streaming movies, you can focus more on your content thanks to the ultra-thin bezels, which are slimmer than Apple's USD329 iPad. Oh, and it has endurance to spare, lasting 13 hours and 13 minutes in Tom's Guide battery test. Oh, and it also has an iPad Pro feature that Apple is charging you dearly for: facial recognition to unlock the device.

And just like Apple's more expensive tablets, the Galaxy Tab A7 charges via USB-C, so you can continue to eliminate non-reversible microUSB cables from your life. And while it's not as fast as the iPad and its screen isn't quite as bright, that's not a serious issue at this price either. Especially when Samsung gives you real Android with the Google Play App Store and not the watered-down Amazon Fire tablet experience.

8. iPad mini 6 2021

      

Take almost everything we know and love about the iPad Air, but boil it down to a super-light, one-handed size and weight, and you have the iPad mini 6 (2021), the iPad mini you've been waiting for. It's compatible with Apple Pencil 2 with a flat design, much smaller bezels, and pretty much everything we love about an iPad. Currently, Amazon has cornered the sub-10-inch tablet market with the price of its Fire slates, but the new iPad mini offers quality-minded folks an alternative worth investing in.

It also features the blazing-fast A15 Bionic system-on-chip that outperforms the iPad Air and every non-Pro iPad. Its display is also super bright (over 500 nits of brightness) and surprisingly good sound for such a small device. Oh, and speaking of its size, the iPad mini 6 has great battery life. The only thing that isn't small about the iPad mini-6? The USD499 price tag is a bit higher than the regular iPad, but that's another case of "you get what you pay for."

9. iPad Pro 2021 (11-inch)

      

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro might have the better screen, but the 11-inch iPad Pro is arguably better for more people. Not only is the battery life fantastic (over 13 hours in the Tom's Guide battery test), but it's also lighter and more in line with last year's Magic Keyboard. Plus, it's USD300 cheaper. You also get the blistering speed of the Apple M1 chip, which might be overpowered for most tablet apps, but it's called the iPad Pro for a reason: it's designed for users who need demanding editing and manipulation apps use videos. Pictures. . .

Of course, the 11-inch iPad Pro 2021 still thrives on the little things. Its bright, colorful display is sharp, its quad speakers deliver far more powerful sound than you'd expect from a device this slim, and. And when you're ready to spend the money, the amazing Magic Keyboard (optional) offers the smoothest, easiest tablet typing experience ever.

10. iPad Pro 2021 (12.9 inch)

      

The best just got better this year when Apple released its super powerful M1 chip in the already mighty 2021 iPad Pro. This chip sets new tablet records on Geekbench and Adobe Premiere Rush, and continues Apple's tradition of putting tons of muscle into its stylish tablets. . And this 12.9-inch model benefits from Apple's Liquid Retina XDR display, which offers much higher brightness, up to 1588 nits! Additionally, Apple is offering a new video conferencing trick called Center Stage, where the camera will track and follow you as you move around during a call.

Oh, and the basics are still great. The quad-speaker setup is on the rise, the optional Magic Keyboard offers a comfortable typing experience, and the battery life is better than last year (lasts hours longer than the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus). However, the super-bright XDR display needs HDR content to thrive, and that's not always available as Hulu and HBO Max haven't embraced it yet. Also, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021 is more expensive than the MacBook Air (and heavier when attached to its Magic Keyboard). Still, the iPad Pro 2021 is worth it for creative professionals who want the best tablet in India for their next masterpiece.

11. Microsoft Surface Pro 8

     

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is the latest in the line of 2-in-1 Surface Pro tablets from the company. This iteration features an 11th Gen Intel processor, a 13-inch 120Hz display, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a swappable SSD. Just as importantly, this 2-in-1 gives you Windows 11 right out of the box. You'll probably want to pay more for the detachable keyboard and Surface Slim Pen 2 stylus accessory, even if you don't do, This is the best Windows tablet you can buy right now.

Its small size and lightweight design make Surface Pro 8 ideal for use at home or on the go. The front and rear cameras are also fantastic, delivering sharp and detailed images. Unfortunately, the Surface Pro 8 disappoints as a gaming device and couldn't keep the promised 16 hours of battery life in our tests. Despite some of these quibbles, the Surface 8 Pro is arguably the best Surface Pro yet.

12. Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

     

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is an entertainment-oriented Android tablet with a stunning 13-inch display and high-quality speakers that make you feel like you're watching movies and shows on a proper TV instead of a bulky tablet. . Gaming is also a pleasure thanks to the fast Snapdragon 870 processor and 8GB of memory. The Slate can even double as a second monitor for your laptop or tablet, giving your 2K display even more versatility.

While it's great at what it does, it's not the most portable device out there. It is also almost impossible to find a protective case due to its unusual design. The lack of 5G support is also a disappointment, as is the lack of a headphone jack. However, if you're looking for an entertainment-oriented tablet that doesn't want to carry around a lot, the Yoga Tab 13 is a solid choice.


13. Remarkable 2

      

If you're a writer who likes pen and paper, you know that the iPad and its Apple Pencil don't really sit well. That's where reMarkable tablets come in, delivering a realistic writing experience with unique display technology that uses digital paper and a stylus that feels more authentic when you press its tip against the screen. However, the reMarkable 2 is a much more attractive device, now measuring 0.2 inches and replacing its plastic frame with a slimmer metal body.

Oh, and it's not just a notebook. Your documents sync to the cloud so you can read them on iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac and Android. reMarkable 2 also translates your handwriting into editable text, so you can share your notes with your whole team or turn your idea draft into manuscript. And the two-week battery life means you can leave it on your coffee table when inspiration strikes, rather than leaving it plugged in all the time.

14. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

     

Android tablets don't have the best track record, but when it comes to hardware, Samsung has caught up to the iPad with the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. This excellent tablet has massive battery life (over 12 hours on a single charge) and offers a sleek design with a bright screen and solid sound. All this is combined in an ideal tablet for consuming content. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's slim bezels help it stand out even more from the mid-range tablet crowd, making it look more like the iPad Pro than the iPad. Oh, and the S Pen, which offers low-latency drawing, comes standard and fits on top of the Tab S6 Lite, so you're less likely to lose it.

In terms of performance, however, the Tab S6 Lite won't blow people away when trying to multitask. There's also the matter of Android tablet apps, which might need even more love and attention from their developers.

15. Amazon Fire 10HD

    

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) takes an already good tablet and applies incremental updates, e.g. B. a slightly brighter screen, 1GB more RAM, and a smaller, lighter design. While it's probably not a must-have for anyone who bought the 2019 model, it's a great demonstration of Amazon's ability to deliver a budget tablet that suits many.

If you think slight performance lags will irritate you, consider shelling out an extra USD30 to get the USD179 Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus, arguably Amazon's best tablet in India yet. That said, the Fire HD 10 (2021) will still be ideal for people looking for a device for casual web browsing, reading eBooks, and watching videos. This keeps the Fire HD 10 among the best Android tablets and one of the best tablet in India you can buy, especially if you're on a budget. However, its main shortcomings are not new. In particular, Amazon's Fire OS is still app-challenged due to the lack of the Google Play app store, which means you won't be able to enjoy the full YouTube experience, for example, and you'll miss out on a lot of great apps that Amazon doesn't have. It is not available in the App Store.


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