Mobile devices - smartphones and tablets - each of us uses at our own discretion. Most often, with their help, they browse the Internet, read books, check mail and social networks, and play games. For those who are interested in the last point, this article is being written. In it, we will provide a list that includes the best gaming tablets. And before that, we will describe what exactly is required from a “gaming” device, what features it has.
Purpose
Since we are talking about gaming computers and tablets, it is logical that they are mainly designed to run games. Of course, these are not the most basic “tic-tac-toe” or “filwords”, but the most colorful and realistic products: Asph alt Urban, Dead Trigger2, Clash of Clans and others. All of these and many other games are cumbersome, because they require a significant amount of resources and the high ability of the device's graphics to transmit an image in order to play at their best. Only powerful tablet computers can provide them - these are exactly what we will be looking for in the framework of writing this article. In addition, special attention should be paid to the battery. This is a significant factor that determines how long your device can last.
Graphics
Let's start with what the most “falls oneyes”, - from the picture that the user sees. Of course, the more colorful the game, the more interesting it is to play. Therefore, computers that are bought to work with this type of content should show high graphical performance.
The most colorful displays are deservedly recognized as those installed on “apple” devices. Therefore, most likely, the industry leader in terms of image quality is the iPad Air Pro, which runs on Apple's video processor. Together with it, these gaming tablets are equipped with the world-famous Retina display, capable of displaying the maximum number of colors. It's no surprise that playing on this device is a pleasure!
Of course, there are other devices that can be categorized as “quality gaming pads” in terms of graphics capabilities. For example, this is the Korean Samsung Galaxy Tab S, Sony Xperia Z3 and even the budget Google Nexus 7 of 2013. However, they all lag behind the Apple product (according to customer reviews). In practice, it is difficult to compare some devices because they have different models of graphics chips and processors.
Performance
The other essential component of a tablet that would be considered ideal for playing games is the processor. The “heart” of the device ensures its smooth operation. As expected, the TOP of gaming tablets includes such devices that do not “slow down” when switching between tabs or under increased load onCPU. Their processing power is usually enough not to disrupt the game.
There are several options regarding what “stuffing” is used on the market. For example, Apple, again, has its own A7 processor. Some tablets use Nvidia Tegra 4, while others use Qualcomm and MediaTek. Finding out which of these processors is better is quite simple. Pay attention to what clock speed Samsung, Apple and other brands are capable of showing. The higher this number, the faster the device works. For Chinese low-cost models, it is an order of magnitude lower than for the flagships mentioned above.
Battery
When you think about how to find the best gaming pads, think about the battery. When you think about it for the second time, it will be too late to do anything, since the tablet will be in your hands. Therefore, look in advance at the capacity of the battery supplied with the device. It is measured in units of mAh (milliamp hours). The logic is simple: the larger this number, the longer your device will last. This, again, depends on the charge consumption. For small 7-inch devices that consume relatively little power, 3.5-4 thousand mAh of charge is enough; whereas larger gaming pads (10 inches) need higher performance.
Operating system
An important role is played by the OS with which the tablet works. It is obvious that now the market leadership (if we take a numerical expression) is held by Android - a platform on which more than 60-70% of all smartphone users andtablets. It is followed by Apple with its iOS - a less popular, but also a very good operating system.
In principle, the user has a sharp choice between these two alternatives. There's also the Windows Playground, but it's available on fewer tablets. The number and availability of games in thematic directories (Google Play and Appstore) depends on which OS is used. Not all games are published to both stores.
Rating
So, after analyzing the above information, you can make a kind of rating of models, consisting of 10 tablets. We sort it just according to the criteria described above.
First place is occupied by Apple iPad Air 2 (more precisely, now Air Pro can take its place). The tablet is equipped with powerful processors and a high-quality screen, it is a real pleasure to play on it.
Next comes another flagship, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S. The price is not much lower, but the quality of the device makes it a real gaming tablet: powerful, durable in terms of battery and with a colorful screen.
Three should, logically, close the NVIDIA Shield device. You may not have heard of it, but it is a specialized platform designed to play games. It is presented in the form of a console with a joystick for control and a 5-inch display; and the powerful Tegra 4 processor from NVIDIA allows you to run anything without freezing. The only problem is that the device is not as versatile as tabletsin the first two places. Therefore, we place it only in the third position.
In fourth place in our ranking is a new product from Sony - Xperia Z Tablet Compact. Since the device came out recently, its price is quite high - this is the only negative. Otherwise, it is ahead of its competitors, because it has a colorful screen with sharp features (Bravia technology), a powerful processor, low weight and dimensions (which is also important). Another thing to mention is the waterproofness of the gadget.
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HTC's Nexus 9 tablet (which replaces the 7th generation Nexus) and the compact iPad Mini 3 are on the 5th and 6th places in our ranking. Both devices have an attractive design and high performance, but you cannot place them at the beginning of the rating - their small size does not allow them to be hardy. Plus, again, the price of both the “apple” and the new product from HTC is somewhat overpriced.
In 7th place we place Samsung Galaxy Note Pro - a very powerful and versatile device, which is also used by designers. The large screen will also appeal to gamers who want to experience the most realistic sensations. The device can also be used for watching movies, surfing and more.
8th and 9th positions were occupied by budget tablets: Nexus 7 and Xiaomi MiPad. The first is an older generation of Google Nexus developed by Asus. Equipped with 4 cores, 2GB of RAM and costs only about $200. The same applies to MiPad, only this is the brainchild of a young Chinese company with an affordable price and even more powerful technical parameters. Games on them simply “fly”, despite the low price of devices and small dimensions.
Closes our "TOP" Lenovo Yoga Tablet - a well-known transformer that has a special changeable body for working from different positions. But not only does this tablet play. Again, a high-tech display and a high clock speed of the processor - this allows us to attribute it to such gadgets that make it possible to run any game without any problems!
How to choose?
Well, you will say: yes, the article shows different gaming tablets (a photo of some of them is also present), but how to make a choice? How not to miscalculate and purchase such a device that will best meet your requirements?
First, pay attention to the price. Still, the range of models is quite wide, you can find a gadget for any wallet. Secondly, identify a couple of attractive devices for yourself and read reviews about them, look at the reviews. Then the choice will come by itself and will be obvious to you.
