The best tablets of 2017 included 10 models that scored the majority of positive ratings, both from buyers and experts. In the ranking, you can find gadgets from budget to premium elite. All devices have good performance and excellent technical characteristics.
10. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 16GB LTE
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 16GB LTE is a very popular gadget at the moment, due to its multifunctional features and affordable cost. The first and one of the main advantages of this model is its excellent display. It has a good chipset in performance, and it also has a good battery and is equipped with the latest version of Android. For 2017, this device, perhaps, has the best ratio both in cost and quality. On average, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 16GB LTE will cost the buyer 20 thousand Russian rubles.
9. Huawei MediaPad T3 10 16GB LTE
It is planned that Huawei MediaPad T3 10 16GB LTE in 2017 will be one of the most popular tablets in the budget price category. The device has a compact metal body, under which is hidden an excellent filling. It includes a version of Android Nougat that has proprietary EMUI firmware. The gadget is equipped with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, and also includes wireless interfaces, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The main camera here is designed for 5 megapixels, and the front camera for 2 megapixels. The model also has a fairly good 4800 mAh battery, but the minus is that the battery is non-removable. The average cost of a tablet today is 12 thousand rubles.
8. Digma CITI 1903 4G
Digma CITI 1903 4G is a budget model. The release of this gadget is a Russian company. It is equipped with Android 6.0, and also has a MediaTek MT8735 1000 MHz quad-core processor. The chip of this device is a powerful battery with a capacity of 6000 mAh, which provides eight-hour battery life. The model is equipped with a slot designed for 2 SIM cards. The main camera is 5 megapixels, and the front camera is 2 megapixels. The case of the model is made of high quality plastic. The average cost of Digma CITI 1903 4G is 7 thousand rubles.
7. Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus 16GB LTE
Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus 16GB LTE is the new product of this year, which is already starting to gain popularity among consumers. The gadget is equipped with an Android 6.0 operating system, as well as an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor 2000 MHz. The tablet’s RAM is 3 gigabytes and there is 16 GB of internal memory. The model supports wifi and bluetooth. A sufficiently powerful battery can provide an eight-hour operating mode. The model belongs to the middle price category. For 2017, the cost of the device is about 15 thousand rubles.
6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 32GB LTE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 32GB LTE is one of the most expensive models in this rating. Under the device’s body is a high-performance filling with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 1800 MHz processor and Android 6.0 operating system. New in the world of gadgets in many ways surpasses the analog iPad. The case of the tablet is made of soft-touch plastic, which is provided for the convenience of girth. The screen, having a diagonal of 7.9 inches, is made using the latest SuperAMOLED technology. This model has automatic brightness adjustment thanks to built-in sensors. The disadvantage of this device is not enough capacious battery with indicators of 4000 mAh. However, this drawback is covered by an energy-efficient chipset that provides long-term battery life. The average price for this device is 33 thousand rubles.
5. ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500KL) 32GB
ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500KL) 32GB is the choice of most buyers this year. The device is equipped with a 9.7-inch display and has a built-in LTE modem. a feature of the device is an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 650 MSM8956 1800 MHz. The device works on the Android 6.0 operating system. The RAM here is as much as 4 gigabytes, and the internal memory is 32 GB. ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500KL) 32GB supports Wi-Fi, like many modern devices. The main camera is 8 megapixels, and the front camera is 5 megapixels. The model is equipped with a powerful battery that lasts up to 16 hours.
4. Huawei MediaPad M3 32GB
Huawei MediaPad M3 32GB belongs to the category of devices in the middle price category, which has a good filling, as users themselves note. In addition, the model has excellent build quality: it does not play and creaks. The display has a good resolution, so it conveys all the splendor and variety of colors. The device is also equipped with high-quality speakers that transmit good sound. Even demanding applications do not slow down thanks to the excellent processor. Such a model will cost an average buyer 24 thousand rubles.
3. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 32Gb Wi-Fi
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 32Gb Wi-Fi belongs to the category of premium gadgets, which is eloquently evidenced by its characteristics and price. The model is equipped with the iOS operating system and runs on a dual-core Apple A9X processor. The gadget includes 4 gigabytes of RAM and 32 gigabytes of internal memory. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 32Gb Wi-Fi can work with a keyboard, which allows you to transform the device into a mobile and compact laptop. It has a huge 12.9-inch high-resolution screen. The cost of the flagship gadget today is about 55 thousand rubles.
2. Apple iPad Pro 9.7 32Gb Wi-Fi Cellular
Apple iPad Pro 9.7 32Gb Wi-Fi Cellular ranks second in the ranking. The case of the device is very high strength, as it is made of a metal alloy. Underneath is a high-performance filling with a dual-core processor and iOS operating system. The model has a 9.7-inch high-resolution screen providing vivid color reproduction. The gadget supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and also provides support for GLONASS and GPS. There are fingerprint, light, and accelerometer sensors. The cost of such a device for 2017 is an average of 49 thousand rubles.
1. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Core i5 4GB
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Core i5 4GB 128GB completes our short review of this year's devices. The filling includes Windows 10 OS and Intel Core i5-6300U 2.4 GHz processor. The model is equipped with a 12.3-inch high-resolution screen. Offline operation is 9 hours. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Core i5 4GB 128GB has a slim, elegant body. Such a gadget will cost about 55 thousand rubles.