Many of you are probably looking for a new tablet with which replace your old device or, perhaps, what you want is buy your first tablet. Now is a good time, and how does it hit that renewing devices (back to school, back to work ...) but what tablet to choose?
The truth is that the market is full of options, many and varied, both in design, performance and, of course, also in price. That is why today we want to shed some light on this immense ocean of possibilities and show you some of the best tablets of 2017. Perhaps, finally, you will not opt for any of the ones that we propose but, without a doubt, it will be a good point to start from and will surely help you find the tablet that best suits you.
The 5 best tablets of 2017
The tablet that "best suits you." I quote myself because, although in terms of quality and components, performance, etc., some tablets are better than others, it is also true that the best tablet for each user is the one that best adapts to their specific needs. For example, if you are only going to use it to surf the internet, watch YouTube videos, check email and, in general, activities that require few resources, you may not have to spend a thousand or so euros on an iPad Pro top of setting. And if what you want is to take it everywhere because what you want is to devour electronic books, you still prefer a more compact tablet.
Similarly, if you are going to use your new tablet to work daily and also to manage your studies, take notes and more, you need a powerful device, with good multitasking and that does not get scared when you use two or three applications simultaneously.
That said, next we will see some of the best tablets of 2017 in absolute terms, that is to say, those devices that have enormous quality, power and performance, and that are equally useful for reading this post in the browser than for designing the plan of a home. We begin.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Presented during the last Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, there is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 It is one of the best tablets of 2017.
This device has a 9,7 inch and resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels, an ideal size both for those who want to take it with them everywhere and for those who want to use it at work and / or in studies.
Made of aluminum, it comes with Android 7 Nougat inside that is powered by a processor Snapdragon 820 quad-core accompanied by an Adreno 530 GPU, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB storage that you can expand using a microSD card of up to 256 GB, and a generous 6000 mAh battery with fast charging system and USB-C connector.
Their four AKG / Harman stereo speakers housed on the lower sides for an incredible sound experience.
And although with the tablet we do not usually take too many photos, we cannot forget its 13 MP main camera capable of recording video at 4K and 30 FPS.
Lenovo Yoga Book
Another of the best tablets of 2017 comes to us from this prestigious oriental firm. It's about the Lenovo Yoga Book, a device quite different from the rest of the tablets that we have available in the current market.
Although it is a tablet, the Lenovo Yoga Book is a kind of hybrid device In which you will find both a keyboard and an additional panel that is tactile and on which you will be able to write by hand, so it is very suitable for tasks such as taking class notes.
With regard to technical specifications, it has a 10,1 inch Full HD screen (1920 x 1200 pixels) and inside we find a processor Atom X5-Z8550, accompanied by 4 GB of RAM y 64 GB storage internal. In addition, its 8500 mAh battery promises up to 10 hours of use on a single charge, so you will be able to enjoy ample autonomy at work, at home or on your outings.
Along with all the above, it should also be noted that it is a comfortable and lightweight device, it barely weighs 690 grams, which includes a reader for micro SD cards, LTE connectivity, Bluetooth, WiFi, as well as an 8 MP main camera and a 2 MP front camera that, although they are not the best on the market, are quite decent for the use that is given to these types of devices.
Asus ZenPad 3S 10
We continue with another of the most recognized firms in recent years and its Asus ZenPad 3S 10, a tablet that, despite its name, offers a 9,7 inch with resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels and a density of pixels per inch of 264.
Made of aluminum, it is true that it brings a certain air to the Apple iPad, but inside it houses a MediaTeK processor MT8176 six-core accompanied by 4GB RAM, 64GB storage indoor, 5.900 mAH battery, microSD card slot, USB Type-C connector, and so on.
Its weak point may be its simple cameras, 8 MP the main one and 5 MP the front one, however, with its 430 grams of weight it is one of the lightest tablets in its category.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3
For those who prefer mobility and use the tablet more to surf the net, check mail, read and similar tasks, without a doubt one of the best tablets is this No products found. with 7,9 inch with 2560 x 1600 resolution and a weight of only 328 grams, inside which we find a MediaTek MTK8176 six-core processor accompanied by 4 GB RAM, 64 GB expandable internal storage, and a 6600 mAh battery that promises up to twelve hours of autonomy.
In the video and photography section, it has a 13 MP main camera with autofocus and aperture f / 2.2, as well as a 5 MP front camera with f / 2.0 opening.
And as you can imagine, being a Xiaomi product, its price will be more than interesting.
Sony Xperia Z4
And from China we went to the country of the rising sun, Japan, to tell you about this Sony Xperia Z4, a fantastic tablet that goes up to 10,1 inch screen With a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels that, due to size and quality, is suitable for both content consumption and work or studies.
This tablet is powered by a Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 810 accompanied 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage internal expandable thanks to its microSD card slot, and a 6.000 mAh battery.
In addition, with a weight of 389 grams, it is extremely thin and light, Waterproof, and houses an 8,1 MP main camera alongside a 5,1 MP front camera.
The best tablet of 2016
The truth is that we could still mention some tablets that could perfectly be part of this list of best tablets of 2017, even if they have not been launched on the market this year. Without going any further, the MediaPad M3 of Huawei with an 8,4-inch screen, the MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro, or the Spanish BQ Aquaris M10 They are strong candidates however, we abandon Android to talk about what it is The best tablet 2016: the Apple iPad Pro.
The first thing that will catch your attention is that I mention the previous generation of the iPad Pro (presented at the end of 2015 the 12,9 ″ model, and in spring 2016 the 9,7 ″ model), and not the current models. The reason is very simple: as much as Apple tries to sell us fantastic improvements, the second generation of the iPad Pro does exactly the same and just as well as the first generation, but the advantage is that you can get it at a much better price.
From the iPad Pro we can highlight its enormous 12,9 ″ Retina display, superior to that of many notebook computers, its 10 hours autonomy, its powerful A9X processor accompanied by the M9 motion coprocessor, Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, WiFi, optional mobile connectivity…. And all this without mentioning that it is a device that, despite its size, is incredibly light and thin, making it suitable to take anywhere although, obviously, it is not as portable as a 7,9 tablet. ″.
But what stands out about the iPad Pro is not the iPad Pro itself, but the combination of iPad Pro with iOS and its accessories. The operating system, especially iOS 11, takes productivity to a new level; now it is possible to work with the iPad, as is my case. The Smart Keyboard it combines perfectly with the device, and as you do not need bluetooth, there are no glitches, no delays, what you write appears on the screen as soon as you press its keys.
And lastly, the Apple Pencil, a true wonder for those who know how to draw (not like me) and to take notes and notes by hand: precision, imperceptible latency time, comfort, autonomy….
I bought my iPad Pro in early summer, just as the second generation was introduced, along with the Smart Keyboard and the Apple Pencil. As you can imagine, I saved a fortune on three things. Furthermore, since then I have been using iOS 11 (beta) which has allowed me to take full advantage of its potential from minute zero. So, if you are looking for among the best tablets of 2017, also the iPad Pro, in any of its sizes, and first generation, will surprise you.