When it comes to tablets and their size, everyone has a different preference, and there has been plenty of discussion over which is the best or ideal screen size.
The beauty of 10-inch tablets is that they have a pretty decent and average screen size, it's marginally bigger than the size of a mini tablet (or sometimes the same) and a little bit smaller than the fully-fledged 12 and 13-inch models like the Apple iPad Pro. When it comes to screen sizes, 10 inches is pretty much the sweet spot.
Other advantages of choosing this screen size over a larger one is that it will be more lightweight and sleek, making it easier to transport.
Additionally, just because these tablets are mid-sized does not mean that they are any less powerful. All of the tablets on our guide have powerful processors, meaning they can run and support even some of the more demanding or intensive apps.
You'll be able to browse your social media, as well as complete all of your office and administrative tasks. All of these tablets have a pretty great battery life too, with most of them lasting at least 10 hours, so they're an excellent choice for any commuters or people who frequently travel too.
We understand that not everyone has the same price range when it comes to purchasing one of these devices, so make sure you check out our best budget tablets and best iPads for every budget guide.
The best 10-inch tablets:
Best 10-inch table
If you're looking for the best 10-inch tablet it doesn't get much better than the iPad Air 10.9-inch. Boasting an impressive resolution, a gorgeous retina display and a battery life with up to 10 hours, it's clear to see why it's made the top of our best 10-inch tablets guide. Additionally, thanks to its powerful A14 Bionic chip, it will easily be able to support and run simple as well as more intensive apps. It's incredibly versatile and can be used as a tablet for office tasks, to browse social media as well as to stream your favourite Netflix series.
Pros
- Excellent display
- Powerful processor
Cons
- Slightly expensive
| Display: | 10.9 inches |
| Resolution: | 2360 x 1640 pixels |
| Battery life: | Up to 10 hours |
| Camera: | Rear camera – 12MP, front camera – 7MP |
| CPU: | Hexa-core |
Best for value for money
A pretty respectable and impressive device, Huawei manages to bring a feature-packed tablet at an incredible price. It's got an HD resolution which will be great for streaming any series or movies. The 4GB of RAM combined with the 2.4 GHz processor will ensure that the device runs smoothly, with very few glitches. What's especially awesome about this 10-inch tablet is that it has a 7,500mAh battery providing anywhere up to 55 hours of life, depending on usage.
Pros
- Superb battery life
- Great price
Cons
- Average camera
| Display: | 10.1 inches |
| Resolution; | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Battery life; | Up to 55 hours |
| Camera: | Rear camera – 8MP, front camera – 8MP |
| CPU: | Octa-core |
Best for creatives
When it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, you're getting a pretty versatile tablet. It features a great resolution and a remarkable display with TFT technology which produces incredibly crisp and vibrant colours, so it's perfect for binging TV series. It's also ideal for any creatives out there, with pressure and tilt sensitivity features, which makes drawing on the tablet incredibly smooth and precise, it provides a very similar sensation to sketching on paper.
Pros
- Sturdy and sleek design
- Beautiful display
Cons
- Occasional S Pen technical issues
| Display: | 10.4 inches |
| Resolution: | 2000 x 1200 pixels |
| Battery life: | Up to 7 hours |
| Camera: | Rear camera – 8MP, front camera – 5MP |
| CPU: | Octa-core |
What we love about this tablet is that it manages to pack some pretty incredible specs for almost half the price of its competitors. Due to its powerful A12 Bionic chip, it will be able to run intensive apps, as well as handle any office or administrative work you may have to do. The 3 GB of RAM paired with it's Hexa-core CPU work very well together, ensuring that it runs smoothly and that it's stutter-free. There's no doubt that this is one of the best 10-inch tablets on the market.
Pros
- Impressive resolution
- Powerful processor
Cons
- Only 32GB of storage
| Display: | 10.2 inches |
| Resolution: | 2160 x 1620 pixels |
| Battery life: | Up to 10 hours |
| Camera: | Rear camera – 8MP, front camera – 1.2MP |
| CPU: | Hexa-core |
Best budget 10-inch tablet
When it comes to purchasing any device, we understand that not everyone has the same budget. So if you're looking for an awesome tablet at a very reasonable price tag, the Fire HD 10 Tablet might just be the one for you. Alexa is built-in, and the battery life lasts up to 12 hours.
Pros
- Great price
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Poor camera quality
| Display | 10.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours |
| Camera | Rear camera – 2MP, front camera – 2MP |
| CPU | Octa-core |
FAQS:
What is the best screen resolution?
The screen resolution shows how many pixels are on the screen. The higher the number of pixels, the clearer, sharper and better the images are displayed on the device. If you will be using your iPad for creative and work tasks, or watching series then you'll need an excellent screen resolution, and for this we recommend the Apple iPad Air 10.9.
What features should I look for?
This completely depends on what you will be using your iPad for, but a couple of key features to look out for is the screen resolution, the battery life and the camera quality.
All of the iPads in the above guide have a decent battery life apart from the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. If battery life is important to you we recommend the Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite 10-Inch as it can last up to 55 hours, depending on usage.
The camera quality will depend on how many megapixels or MP the device has. The higher the megapixel count, the better the quality of the videos and pictures will be.
Isabel Martins is a Commercial Content Writer for What's The Best, specialising in technology.
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