Despite the growth of the phablet segment, tablets remain incredibly versatile devices that are a pleasure to use at home and on the go. With them, you can comfortably surf the Internet, quickly view e-mail, watch TV shows and play games.
Updated rating: Best tablets of 2020 for price / quality.
But with hundreds of models in different shapes and sizes, it can be difficult to know which tablet to buy.
This is where our rating of tablets will help, based on user reviews on Yandex.Market and opinions of experts from sites PC Magazine, T3, Laptop Mag, etc. In it we tried to collect both inexpensive but good tablets, as well as tablets for children and premium models that are more similar in functionality to small laptops.
Best low-cost 7-inch tablets of 2019
3. Amazon Kindle Fire
The average price is 3,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 7 ″, 1024 × 600, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 8 GB, without slot for memory cards
- Android 2.3, 512 MB RAM, TI OMAP4430 1000 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi
- dimensions 120x190x11 mm, weight 414 g
- working time 8 h
- working time (video) 7.5 h
- accelerometer
If you don't feel like paying extra for a tablet from Apple, but there is no trust in the tablets of Chinese companies, then the Amazon Kindle Fire is the perfect compromise. It features excellent build quality, long runtime, and supports many text formats, making it an inexpensive alternative. best e-books of 2019.
But this model has no 3G support. Perhaps this is for the best, if necessary, you can give this tablet to your son or daughter without worrying that they will go to the mobile Internet without permission. However, if you wish, both they and you can still enter the Network, because Wi-Fi support is available.
pros: Scratch-resistant glass screen, IPS-matrix, surprisingly good sound from the speakers.
Minuses: no camera and microphone, no +/- buttons to adjust the volume, heavy, no support for the Russian language (solved by root access and installing the programs you need).
2. Prestigio Wize PMT3427C
The average price is 3,590 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 7 ″, 1024 × 600, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 8 GB, microSDHC slot, up to 32 GB
- Android 7.0, 1 GB RAM, 1300 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS
- cell phone operation
- rear camera 2 megapixels
- front camera 0.3 Mpix
- accelerometer
The Prestigio Wize display is capable of providing comfortable gaming and video viewing. Colors aren't the brightest when compared to premium tablets, but they do look a lot better than their competitors in this price range.
The body of this tablet is made of a pleasant and velvety plastic to the touch. The build quality is solid, there are no backlashes, and the plastic itself is not thin. The device is comfortable to hold with one hand.
Another advantage of Prestigio Wize is that its body almost does not heat up, even during prolonged work or games.
pros: good battery life, decent performance, bright and colorful display.
Minuses: front camera without flash, slow charging.
1. Digma CITI 7591 3G
The average price is 4,576 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 7 ″, 1280 × 800, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 32 GB, slot microSDXC, up to 64 GB
- Android 9.0, 2 GB RAM, MediaTek MT8321 1300 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS
- dimensions 108x189x11 mm, weight 280 g
- cell phone operation
- rear camera 2 megapixels
- front camera 0.3 Mpix
- accelerometer
We gave the first place in the top tablets to the new product of 2019, which has an ideal ratio of cost and quality. It is equipped with a bright screen with good color reproduction, the ninth version of Android, a lot of built-in and RAM. This is one of the few tablets with a diagonal less than 8 inches and more than 1 GB of RAM.
The quad-core processor MediaTek MT8321 cannot be called powerful, but its capabilities are more than enough for everyday tasks and mobile games at medium settings.
pros: good build quality, light weight, good performance.
Minuses: not too capacious battery 2800 mAh, outdated micro-USB connector.
Inexpensive but good 10 inch tablets of 2019
3. Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L 16Gb
The average price is 10,890 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 10.1 ″, 1280 × 800, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 16 GB, slot microSDXC, up to 128 GB
- Android 7.0, 2 GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 1400 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS
- dimensions 170x247x8.4 mm, weight 505 g
- rear camera 5 megapixels
- front camera 2 megapixels
- working time 12 h
- accelerometer
This model is great for surfing the web and watching movies and other long-term entertainment. It provides long battery life and good performance.
Another big advantage of the Tab 4 TB-X304L is the presence of Android 7.0 OS with a full suite of Google apps, making it one of the best tablets for those who need a lot of apps from Google Play.
pros: there is a slot for a memory card, there is support for Bluetooth 4.0 and 3G, a large battery, good color rendering, good stereo sound.
Minuses: very easily soiled screen cover, the problem is solved by purchasing a protective film.
2. TurboPad 1015
The average price is 5,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 10.1 ″, 1280 × 800, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 16 GB, slot microSDHC, up to 32 GB
- Android 8.1, 1 GB RAM, MediaTek MT8321 1300 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS
- dimensions 153x255x8 mm, weight 535 g
- cell phone operation
- rear camera 2 megapixels
- front camera 0.3 Mpix
- accelerometer
If you want to buy an inexpensive but good tablet with a large screen, then check out this ultra-budget model. It is equipped with a 5000 mAh long-playing battery, allows you to install two SIM cards at once and use the tablet as a mobile phone.
The screen, although not boasting a high resolution, provides good color reproduction and has good viewing angles. So watching movies will be quite comfortable, without blurring the picture.
The manufacturer TurboPad 1015 is generous with two speakers at once, which is a rarity in this price range. Therefore, the sound will be loud and clear enough.
The filling matches the price. Amazing multitasking is a dream, but most modern mobile games will run smoothly at low settings.
pros: the cheapest tablet with a 10-inch screen, battery life up to 8 hours in a row, good build, well-thought-out ergonomics, good IPS screen.
Minuses: Mediocre cameras with low quality, hard plastic to the touch.
1. Apple iPad (2018) 32Gb Wi-Fi
The average price is 19,450 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 9.7 ″, 2048 × 1536, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 32 GB, without slot for memory cards
- iOS, 2 GB RAM, Apple A10 2340 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- dimensions 169.5x240x7.5 mm, weight 469 g
- rear camera 8 megapixels
- front camera 1.2 Mpix
- working time 10 h
- accelerometer, gyroscope
It's not just one of the best tablets on the market, it's a king of the hill that beats its competitors in terms of speed and battery life. It is powered by the powerful A10 Fusion quad-core processor, and delivers an immersive augmented reality experience with a growing number of AR apps.
Another highlight is the support for the Apple Pencil, which makes it easy to take notes and sketch.
With this tablet, you can spend about 10 hours on the Internet or watching a video, and a high-quality 8 MP camera, if necessary, will take a picture or record a video of good quality.
In September 2019, sales of an updated (and more expensive) version of the Apple iPad started. It has acquired an enlarged 10.2-inch screen with a resolution of 2160 x 1620 pixels, an all-aluminum body and support for SD cards (a special adapter is required). And the cost increased to 27,990 rubles.
pros: large screen with good resolution, excellent performance, making the Apple iPad a replacement for a laptop when necessary for working with text and graphics editors and undemanding games.
Minuses: heavy, low sound, leisurely fingerprint scanner.
2019 premium tablet ranking
3.Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 10.5 SM-T860 128Gb
The average price is 43,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 10.5 ″, 2560 × 1600, Super AMOLED
- built-in memory 128 GB, slot microSDXC, up to 1024 GB
- Android 9.0, 6 GB RAM, Qualcomm 2800 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
- dimensions 159.5 × 244.5 × 5.7 mm, weight 420 g
- rear camera 13 megapixels
- front camera 8 megapixels
- working time (music) 105 h
- working time (video) 15 h
- accelerometer, gyroscope
The Korean tech giant could have dropped the white flag years ago and focused on Chromebooks. Instead, Samsung continues to put pressure on the iPad by updating its flagship Galaxy Tab line with exciting new features.
The novelty in the top tablets of 2019 is distinguished not only by its large screen size, but also by the latest version of Android, high performance, powerful speakers and excellent cameras.
The 7040 mAh battery will allow you to watch videos on your tablet almost all day. So you get tired faster than him.
While the Galaxy Tab S6 is not fundamentally different from the Tab S4, Samsung has made some improvements to the new model. Most notable is the shallow notch on the back where the magnetic S Pen is attached, perfect for taking notes and writing in various apps. A thin groove charges the stylus and holds it in place when not in use, much like the Apple Pencil attaches to the top edge of the iPad Pro.
A special feature of the S Pen is Air action, a feature first introduced in the Galaxy Note series. With it, you can perform certain actions by moving the S Pen through the air. For example, you can increase the volume of a YouTube video.
An interesting feature of the model is the 13/5 MP dual main camera. She takes such good pictures that she can rival many cameras. inexpensive and good smartphones.
pros: clear, loud sound, top performance, removable keyboard can be connected.
Minuses: high price, BookCover wireless keyboard will have to be purchased separately.
2. Microsoft Surface Pro 6 i5 8Gb 128Gb
The average price is 43,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 12.3 ″, 2736 × 1824
- built-in memory 128 GB, slot microSDXC
- Windows 10, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i5 8250U 1600 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- dimensions 201.4 × 292.1 × 8.5 mm, weight 770 g
- rear camera 8 megapixels
- front camera 5 megapixels
- operating time (video) 13.5 h
- accelerometer, gyroscope
If you want to use your tablet for any tricky job - editing 4K videos or playing the best mobile games, then the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is the best, albeit not cheap, option.
It is, in fact, a "two in one" device - a tablet and a laptop under one cover. It has a very bright (408 nits) high contrast display with excellent color reproduction. And the dual front-facing speakers on Surface Pro 6 deliver perfectly loud and clear audio. All this offers a great experience when watching movies or YouTube videos.
Compared to the previous version of Surface Pro, the 6th version has significantly improved performance thanks to an 8th Gen Core i5-8250U quad-core processor and 8GB of RAM. Even with 20-30 tabs open in the browser, the Surface Pro 6 performed smoothly.
Call it stubbornness, or just wanting to stick with its proprietary dock connector, but for some reason Microsoft refused to use USB-C on the Surface Pro 6. That means you can't use USB-C to charge or plug the growing tablet into the tablet. array of peripherals with USB-C.
pros: has face recognition, top performance, you can connect a bluetooth keyboard and use the Surface Pen stylus.
Minuses: high price, keyboard and stylus not included, touchpad press is quite loud.
1.Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus 64Gb LTE
The average price is 25,490 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 10.1 ″, 1920 × 1200, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 64 GB, slot microSDXC, up to 256 GB
- Android 8.1, 4 GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 2200 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE, GPS
- dimensions 149.1 × 245.6 × 8 mm, weight 485 g
- rear camera 13 megapixels
- front camera 5 megapixels
- accelerometer, gyroscope
The 2019 tablet rating is headed by a model from a Chinese company, which is not, perhaps, only engaged in the production of spaceships (and that is not a fact). The Mi Pad 4 has few real competitors, since the market for modern, well-equipped, compact and costing less than 30 thousand rubles Android tablets is small.
Xiaomi MiPad 4 has an all-metal body (except for a thin plastic frame around the screen), built-in 4G and a fingerprint scanner.
This model is equipped with a mid-range Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor. So you can easily play demanding mobile games at high frame rates.
pros: excellent performance, user-friendly and beautiful interface, attractive design.
Minuses: no support for active stylus, while there is no global firmware, only Chinese russified, no fast charging, mediocre camera quality.
Top tablets for kids
3. MonsterPad Zebra / Leopard
The average price is 3,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet for children 7 ″, 1024 × 600, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 8 GB, microSDHC slot, up to 32 GB
- Android 7.1, 1 GB RAM, RockChip RK3126 1200 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- dimensions 126x197x10 mm, weight 290 g
- rear camera 2 megapixels
- front camera 0.3 Mpix
- working time 4 h
- accelerometer
If you are wondering which tablet for a child is better to buy in 2019, then one of the best options is an inexpensive and cute design tablet from MonsterPad.
Its peculiarity lies in the presence of pre-installed children's software, such as educational games and educational programs.
Parental control in MonsterPad is implemented as a children's launcher. If you launch it once, it will be loaded when the tablet starts, and you can log into Android only from the parent's account version and entering a password. Also, with the help of parental control, you can divide programs into groups and set a schedule for launching the program depending on the group.
In the settings there is a preset list of sites prohibited for children, it can be edited manually.
MonsterPad is not worth waiting for, given the weak hardware and small amount of RAM / ROM. And applications open, to put it mildly, slowly.
pros: interesting design, bright screen, good sound, thoughtful parental control.
Minuses: it heats up during operation, the battery sits down in three hours, if you watch videos over Wi-Fi, it does not differ in any special shock resistance, despite the presence of rubber bulges at the corners. And if you drop it on the floor, it will break just like a regular tablet.
2. TurboKids 3G NEW
The average price is 3,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet for children 7 ″, 1024 × 600, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 8 GB, microSDHC slot, up to 32 GB
- Android 7.0, 1 GB RAM, MediaTek MT8321 1300 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS
- dimensions 108 × 188.4 × 10 mm, weight 290 g
- cell phone operation
- rear camera 2 megapixels
- front camera 0.3 Mpix
- working time (video) 3 h
- accelerometer
In terms of its characteristics, it is almost a complete clone of the previous model under review - the MonsterPad Zebra / Leopard. It also has preinstalled educational applications, thought out flexible parental control settings, identical cameras and "stuffing".
But there is also an important difference - the presence of 3G and the ability to work in smartphone mode. TurboKids 3G NEW supports the installation of two SIM cards, although it is not entirely clear why. A child is unlikely to need more than one.
pros: children's interface, bright screen, good sound despite the mono speaker.
Minuses: mediocre performance, little free memory, so you have to buy a memory card.
1.HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Lite 10 32Gb WiFi
The average price is 17,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- tablet 10.1 ″, 1920 × 1200, TFT IPS
- built-in memory 32 GB, slot microSDXC, up to 256 GB
- Android 8.0, 3 GB RAM, 2360 MHz processor
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
- dimensions 162.2 × 243.4 × 7.7 mm, weight 475 g
- rear camera 8 megapixels
- front camera 8 megapixels
- accelerometer, gyroscope
With this tablet you only have to worry about one thing - your child spends too much time playing games or reading e-books.After all, thanks to a 7500 mAh battery, the MediaPad M5 Lite has an impressive battery life of 13 hours of video playback. Which is impressive considering it has a crisp and bright 10.1-inch display.
If you combine this with the included stylus that Huawei provides, your child can fully express their creativity. For example, draw in the "Children's Corner" applications.
What makes the MediaPad M5 Lite unique is that you can enroll your child's fingerprint to automatically open the tablet in Huawei's Kids Corner mode. It has apps for kids with a conveniently customizable environment. Therefore, you do not need to always set up parental controls for your son or daughter. The downside is that you are limited to one child profile.
pros: bright, colorful high-definition screen, kid mode integrated with fingerprint input, stylus included.
Minuses: little entertainment for children, high price.