5 reasonable tablets worth considering in 2023

Tablets are quickly becoming essential to every household as it often acts as a secondary smartphone, but more of a smart device than a phone. With a bigger screen, it acts as a better tool for viewing content, playing games and doing some light work. Parents can also appreciate how tablets can effectively distract their children when out in public.

Users are even looking at how they can transform their tablets into entertainment hubs, keeping their primary device distraction-free. If you have yet to experience the benefits of getting a tablet, here are 5 mid-range tablets that do not cost a bomb but will give you a more than satisfactory tablet experience.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (from RM2,099)

Fresh in the market is the Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE. FE or Fan Edition devices are Samsung’s flagship but not-quite series featuring elements that are premium with a number of pare-downs to minimise the cost. A notable feature from this series of tablets is the included S-Pen and IP68 rating, allowing you to keep up with your favourite dramas, even in the shower.

The Tab S9 FE also features DeX that allows you to perform your tasks in a desktop format. Across most tablets, Samsung offers one of the closest experiences to using a laptop. This along with a microSD slot makes it a reliable efficiency powerhouse. 

Xiaomi Pad 6 (From RM1,399)

In terms of specs on an Android and price, the Xiaomi Pad 6 is tough to beat. It has an astounding 144Hz refresh rate that outclasses any other tablet, quad stereo speakers, and a Snapdragon 870 processor.

It also has an 8840 mAh battery that can pretty much last you an entire day and then some. The downside is that accessories are not included and the productivity interface could use work. As an entertainment device however, this is the monster you’re looking for.

iPad Mini 6 (From RM1,799 at Shop.CompAsia)

While Apple may be credited for making tablets great again, the spec sheet seems to indicate otherwise. With only a 90Hz refresh rate, trickling charging speeds, non-expandable memory and no included accessories, the main advantage of the iPad Mini is the Apple ecosystem. 

Many tablet apps are also optimised for Apple, as iPads are the tablet of choice for most artists. If you’re already sold by the Apple ecosystem, the iPad Mini 6 is perhaps one of the best entry-level iPads you can get.

Realme Pad 2 (From RM1,299) 

The Realme Pad 2 is probably the closest you will find to the Xiaomi Pad 6. For about RM100 cheaper, you get an LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate, quad speakers and 8360 mAh battery. The Realme Pad 2 also has a Mediatek Helio G99 Processor that is newer than the Xiaomi Pad’s Snapdragon although performance tests seem to favour the Snapdragon 870. 

OPPO Pad 2 (From RM2,599)

If you’re looking for one of the more affordable flagship level devices, the OPPO Pad 2 may be of interest to you. It features a 144Hz refresh rate, a flagship Mediatek Dimensity 9000 processor and an incredibly massive 9510 mAh battery that charges at 67W. This gives you all-day usability with minimal downtime. 

You can even consider sorting out some light work with this device as it has some productivity feature that could contend with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab.

Conclusion

Ultimately the tablet you get should align with the brand of smartphone that you use. As more brands build their ecosystems, seamlessness and continuity is what takes the tablet experience to the next level. No longer are tablets, laggy media players for babies but fully fledged machines that will elevate your work and play.

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