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The best tablets are all about versatility, with most offering a decent keyboard and desktop-style experience to sound the death knell for

Windows makes an appearance too.We're picking from our top recommendations of iOS 11, Android and even Windows 10 tablets, all offering

thin-and-light designs and many with decent keyboard and desktop-style experiences.We rank tablets based on multiple factors, including

performance, battery life and screen quality, with price playing an all-important role in the final verdict.With all that in mind, below

we've put together a list of the top ten tablets you can buy right now

Bear in mind prices and availability may change from time to time depending on where you live, and we'll be sure to update this guide when

more tablets come out.1

iPad Pro 10.5Apple's latest flagship tablet is our favoriteWeight: 469g | Dimensions: 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm | OS: iOS 11 | Screen size:

camera: 12MP | Front camera: 7MPGreat speakers512GB versionScreen adds a lot of expenseiOS still isn't a good laptop replacementThe iPad Pro

10.5-inch is best for anyone who wants a serious tablet upgrade, even though the cheaper iPad 9.7 remains good enough for most

people.Apple's iPad Pro 10.5 has standout features that give it a productivity boost, including Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard

compatibility

With iOS 11 on board this tablet is even a suitable laptop replacement for certain consumers.The new ProMotion screen adds an impressive

layer of fluidity to daily use and the smaller bezels means you're getting far more display in a footprint not much bigger than the iPad Pro

9.7.It's an iPad for the professionals - but also one that media munchers will adore using.Read the full review: iPad Pro 10.52

10,891mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 7MPHuge, bright 12.9-inch screeniOS 11 is filled with tablet-focused perksExpensive at any

levelDimensions make it cumbersomeThis is the biggest and, to some, represents the best iPad that Apple makes

It's fast, powerful and a visual treat thanks to its fluid ProMotion screen with lots of feedback

That makes it ideal for multitasking and the Apple Pencil.Of course, that Apple Pencil, the Smart Keyboard Cover and new 512GB size all cost

This makes the iPad Pro 12.9 ideal for media professionals who want to be productive and entertained by a giant iPad display.Read the full

review: iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)3

New iPad (2018)The best iPad for anyone looking for the basicsWeight: 469g | Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm | OS: iOS 11 | Screen size:

Front camera: 1.2MPGood screen qualityPowerful for the priceApple Pencil costs extraNo 256GB optionFor most people on a budget, the best

tablet you can buy right now is the new iPad (2018)

Much like the 2017 edition, you'll get okay internals, a crisp 9.7-inch display and a lower price tag than all of the iPad Pro models.Inside

there's an A10 Fusion chipset, which won't blow away the iPad Pro models, but this one comes with Apple Pencil support, which brings it a

touch closer to the top-end products in the iPad range.You've got the choice of either 32GB or 128GB of storage, but there's no 256GB

option, which is worth bearing in mind if you wanted to pack this tablet full of media to take away and watch or play with when you're on

the go.Everything about the new iPad (2018) adds up, and while it may not come with the top-end features of the iPad Pro it's so much

cheaper that many people who just want to browse the internet and watch movies are going to be suitably happy with this.Read the full

review: New iPad (2018)4

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3A future-proofed tablet with a screen ahead of its timeWeight: 429g | Dimensions: 237.3 x 169 x 6mm | OS: Android Oreo

Battery: 6,000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MPIncludes the S-Pen stylus for freeHDR-ready future-proofed screenKeyboard is a

costly extraTablet multitasking can't replace laptopsYou're not going to find a better, more full-featured Android tablet than the Samsung

there's an S Pen stylus that's included in the box

You won't get a free keyboard cover though, which if you buy on top of the tablet helps make it a good on-the-go productivity tool.The

HDR-enabled 9.7-inch screen is also pretty useful, given that there are a lot of services out there using the improved quality - you can now

get Netflix in premium color and brightness quality, for instance.The price tag could be a stumbling block, but if you're looking for the

best Android has to offer in tablet form the Galaxy Tab S3 is the slate for you.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S35

iPad mini 4The best small-screen tablet Weight: 299g | Dimensions: 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1mm | OS: iOS 11 | Screen size: 7.9-inch | Resolution:

1.2MPBrilliant screenSleek designOlder chipsetNo 3D touchThe best 7-inch tablet at the moment is definitely the iPad mini 4

If you like the look of Apple's new iPad 9.7 (2018) and the iPad Pro range, but find them a) too big, b) too expensive or c) both, then

you're in luck as the diminutive iPad mini 4 gives you the best of Apple's tablet world in a form factor that's not only beautiful, but

highly portable.It lacks the Pro features of a keyboard or Pencil support (the latter would be really nice to have on this smaller display),

but overall it's got a decent screen upgrade and more than enough power to enjoy every day.Read the full review: iPad mini 46

Microsoft Surface ProThe Windows tablet that can replace your Windows laptopWeight: 768g/770g/784g | Dimensions: 292 x 201 x 8.5mm | OS:

128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | microSD slot: Yes | Battery: up to 13.5 hours video playback | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 5MPImproved Surface

PenIntegrated kickstandNo Surface Pen in packageNot as powerful as some rivals until Core i7Can a tablet really replace your laptop or home

refrained from calling this the Surface Pro 5, as it's a big upgrade on the 4 - although it is rather expensive, like many tablets in this

creative professionals, students and everyday folks alike, this is a top choice and one of the best Windows laptops we've reviewed.Read the

full review: Microsoft Surface Pro7

Asus ZenPad 3S 10A cheaper Android tablet that's worth looking atWeight: 430g | Dimensions: 240.5 x 163.7 x 7.2mm | OS: Android Nougat |

Battery: 5,900mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 5MPStrong, hi-res displaySwift responseMediocre battery lifeNot great build qualityWith

an iPad-like design, the Asus ZenPad 3S 10 is something of a direct rival to Apple's best tablets if you want something with an alternative

operating system.The screen is sharp and bright, and the power is decent - if not a well-known chipset running things

It's worth noting it's running Android Nougat software though, and Asus has yet to tell us if or when it'll get the latest Android Oreo

upgrade.The battery life and build quality aren't quite up to Apple's standards, but then again, neither is the price - a good option if you

want a larger screen for less.Read our full review: Asus ZenPad 3S 108

iPad (2017)Another great iPad if you're after the basicsWeight: 469g | Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 7.5mm | OS: iOS 11 | Screen size: 9.7-inch

camera: 1.2MPBeautiful 9.7-inch screenCheaper than predecessorThicker than Air 2No 256GB optionIt may have now been replaced by the higher

tech new iPad (2018), but the 2017 edition of Apple's iPad product is still a great buy and if you don't want to spend much it's a great

choice for your next tablet.You don't get to use an Apple Pencil with this slate, but it comes with a crisp 9.7-inch display and punchy A9

power

You can't buy it directly from Apple anymore, but we've still seen it on sale from third-party retailers in certain areas around the

world.There's no 16GB model, with this iPad kicking things off at a more reasonable 32GB, and if you need more space you can always opt for

the 128GB variant.Read the full review: iPad (2017)9

Huawei MediaPad M5 8.4A very good Android alternative to the iPad miniWeight: 316g | Dimensions: 212.6 x 124.8 x 7.3 mm | OS: Android Oreo |

Battery: 5,100mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 8MPSharp screen and designSuper-loud stereo speakersPoor gaming performancePedestrian

rear cameraThe Huawei MediaPad M5 8.4 has been one of our favorite Android tablets ever since its debut in early 2018, and it's an

especially great slate if you're looking for a multimedia option that can be held in one hand.It has a brilliant-looking 8.4-inch screen, a

options on this list

Take a look at this Huawei tablet if you're looking for an all-round impressive Android device.Read the full review: Huawei MediaPad M5

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Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 ProYou'll buy it for the integrated projectorWeight: 666.8g | Dimensions: 246.9 x 179.1 x 4.7mm | OS: Android Marshmallow

10,200mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MPIntegrated projectorGreat audio and screenHeavyGlitchy UIWith the Yoga Tab 3 Pro, Lenovo

10.1-inch screen is one of the bigger ones on our tablet list, but while it's great for multimedia consumption, that projector and all of

It's Android, but Lenovo's flavor of Android

But you're not going to get a more convenient tablet and projector combo anywhere else.Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 ProTablet

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