Top 10: The best tablets in the test

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
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Are you looking for a really good tablet? Here we present the ten best tablets we have tested.

Mobile computer for work and leisure

Tablets can be used in a variety of ways, for school and the office, but also for leisure entertainment. For use in video conferences, the front camera on the tablet is much more important than the rear camera. As a central element, the display is of course very important. The trend here is towards ever larger dimensions. This means there is plenty of space for displaying text or even large tables. But of course the large screen is also ideal for gaming and watching films, especially in combination with stereo speakers.

Tablet as a notebook replacement?

There are numerous accessories for most tablets, such as input pens or keyboards, which make working with the devices easier and can sometimes replace a notebook. External monitors can also often be connected, sometimes in conjunction with a special desktop mode.

Android or iOS?

As with smartphones, tablets are also a battle between Android and iOS, or iPadOS. Which operating system and manufacturer you choose often depends on which devices you already have at home. An iPad works seamlessly with an iPhone and MacBook. Samsung and Huawei also offer deeper integration of their respective devices, so it often makes sense to stay in the same ecosystem.

Expensive versions tested: There are cheaper options

By the way, our test field usually includes the most expensive equipment variants of the individual models. The radio module is almost always included. In addition, the largest storage variant is often tested. Those who can do without LTE/5G or need less storage often get away cheaper.

The best tablets in the test

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: very good (441 points) – available here
  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+: very good (433 points) – available here
  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: very good (432 points) – available here
  4. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch (2021): very good (430 points) – available here
  5. Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6: very good (427 points)
  6. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro: very good (427 points) – available here
  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+: very good (427 points) – available here
  8. Huawei MatePad 11: good (424 points) – available here
  9. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: good (424 points) – available here
  10. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+: good (418 points) – available here

We show you the strengths, weaknesses and special features of the ten top tablets. We present all ten models in the following picture gallery.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+Action Overlay

Comparison test

Top 10: The best tablets

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Testreform: So testet connect Tablets

In September 2021, we revised our testing procedure for tablets. The ratings have been adapted to modern standards, especially in terms of features and operation. We also keep our testing procedure up to date with regular changes and also retrospectively adapt the rating for older devices to the new weighting of the criteria. It can happen that the rating of a device in the best list differs from the original test.

Nothing has changed in the overall weighting of the categories. There is a maximum of 100 points for endurance, and a maximum of 175 points for features. There is a maximum of 125 points for handling, operation and handiness. There is still a maximum of 100 points for the measured values, which include the sound measurement and, above all, the display measurements.

Source: www.connect.de