The Best Computer Tablets under $850
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
★ Top Choice
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From $669.99
Features
- Ultra slim and light, starting at just 1.7 pounds. Sensors : Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope.
- More power now with the new 8th Generation Intel Core processor.
- Pair with our signature type cover in luxurious Alcantara material and rich colors for a full keyboard experience.
- All day battery life, with upto 13.5 hours of video playback.
- A best in class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet.
Pros
- ⊕ Premium feel.
- ⊕ Great performance.
- ⊕ Good battery life.
- ⊕ Brilliant display.
- ⊕ Killer performance.
Cons
- ⊖ No USB-C.
- ⊖ Large bezels.
- ⊖ Limited ports.
- ⊖ Divisive keyboard.
- ⊖ Not ideal for in-lap use.
Specs
- Weight: 10.9 ounces.
- Storage: 64GB (starting).
- Display: 7.9-inch 2048 x 1536.
- Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches.
- Ports: Lightning, headphone jack.
- CPU: A12 Bionic chip, Neural Engine Embedded M12 coprocessor.
Mentioned
Best tablets in 2020 - laptopmag.com
Best Overall
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Best Windows Experience
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
♥ Runner Up
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From $727.98
Features
- More hours of power. With up to 15 hours1on a full charge, you can create and edit all day, plus enjoy continuous browsing and streaming. Then quickly recharge the Fast-Charging battery.Bluetooth v5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps). Camera resolution (front) - 8.0 MP.
- The 2-in-1 that’s your all-in-one. Instantly transform your Android tablet into a PC desktop experience when you attach the keyboard with built-in trackpad.
- Disclaimer - Based on laboratory testing. Battery life depends on usage. Compatible keyboard sold separately.
- All-new S Pen included. Now the included S Pen lets you pause and skip at the press of the button. Plus, you can still mark up papers, sign docs and take notes. The S Pen even attaches magnetically for easy storage and charging.
- Power to multitask. Thanks to the speed of the fast mobile processor, rapidly switch between apps and tasks or immerse yourself in graphic-intensive games. Plus, get PC-caliber internal RAM.
- Light on weight. Heavy on entertainment. With a spectacular edge-to-edge Super AMOLED display, superior graphics and quad speakers tuned by AKG, get drawn into immersive games—all on a 2-in-1 that only weighs about a pound.
Pros
- ⊕ Pen stylus.
- ⊕ AMOLED screen.
- ⊕ Fast performance.
- ⊕ Performance level.
- ⊕ Powerful speakers.
Cons
- ⊖ Expensive.
- ⊖ Cramped keyboard.
- ⊖ No headphone jack.
- ⊖ Samsung's One UI not perfect.
- ⊖ Samsung's One UI is divisive.
Specs
- Battery Life: 8.
- RAM: 6GB.
- SSD: 128GB.
- Weight: 0.95 pounds.
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855.
- Display: 10.5-inch, 2560 x 1600 screen.
- Ports: 1x USB Type-C, microSD memory reader.
Mentioned
Best tablets in 2020 - laptopmag.com
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
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From $788.98
Features
- Ultra slim and light, starting at just 1.7 pounds. TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security.
- More power now with the new 8th Generation Intel Core Processor.
- Surface Pro type cover has a new improved design with slightly spread out keys for a more familiar and efficient typing experience that feels like a traditional laptop; The two button trackpad is now larger for precision control and navigation.
- All day battery life, with upto 13.5 hours of video playback.
- A best in class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet.
Pros
- ⊕ Portable.
- ⊕ Snappy keyboard.
- ⊕ Fast performance.
- ⊕ New color options.
- ⊕ Laptop experience.
Cons
- ⊖ No USB-C.
- ⊖ Slow SSD.
- ⊖ Slow, expensive SSD.
- ⊖ 256GB SSD is a bit sluggish.
Specs
- RAM: 4GB/8GB/16GB.
- GPU: Intel Iris Plus.
- Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB.
- Size: 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches.
- Display: 12.3-inch, 2736 x 1824-pixel.
- CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5/Core i7.
- Weight: 1.7 pounds/2.4 pounds (with keyboard).
Mentioned
Best tablets in 2020 - laptopmag.com
ASUS ZenPad 3S
Runner-Up, Best Overall
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From $849.15
Features
- Easily handle games and speed up productivity with super-fast hexa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and IMG GX6250 graphics.
- Powerful dual Core ARM Cortex 2.1 GHz combined with quad Core ARM Cortex 1.7 GHz, 64 bit MediaTek processor. 10 hours Battery Life.
- Display: 400 nits.
- 8M/5M Dual Camera; 1 x microSD Card slot, support up to 128GB SDXC.Fast and accurate fingerprint sensor is the perfect blend of strong security and incredible convenience. Android 6.0 OS. Interfaces: 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Mic-in), Micro SD (SDXC)/ Max.128GB, Type C.Weight: 0.95 lbs.
- 9.7" 2K IPS Display (2048 x 1536) with ASUS TruVivid technology for better visual experience and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass for tougher and more damage resistant protection.
Pros
- ⊕ Good sound.
- ⊕ Lightweight.
- ⊕ Sharp display.
- ⊕ Sharp display.
- ⊕ Loud speakers.
Cons
- ⊖ Short battery life.
- ⊖ Short battery life.
- ⊖ Screen is reflective.
- ⊖ Screen is a bit reflective.
Reviewed
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Review - pcmag.com
Runner-Up, Best Overall
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