The 17 Best Tablets of 2018

Tablets offer features of both smartphones and computers. Like smartphones, tablets use high-resolution displays and touch screens to produce stunning images and provide a great user experience. And the connectivity of tablets is similar to computers. For example, tablets allow communication over wireless interfaces such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and wired connections such as USB. And tablets, like computers, can connect to various accessories such as keyboards, mice, styluses, wireless game controllers, and headphones.

That said, not all tablets are created equally. Before moving on to the important specifications of the 17 best tablets of 2018, we will explain some key features of tablets.

Screen Size - the size of the screen of the tablet measured diagonally

Screen Type - there have been several types of screens used on tablets in the recent years, but Super AMOLED displays are regarded as the best

Screen Resolution - the number of pixels of the display of the tablet

Internal Storage - the built-in storage space of the tablet that can be used to store files, media, etc.

Expandable Storage - the maximum storage space of the tablet; most tablets allow the storage space to be expanded via a Micro SD card or other removable memory card

Memory - the size of the tablet RAM or memory used by the operating system for temporary storage and other tasks; this type of memory cannot be increased

Battery - the type and capacity of the battery used in the tablet; the capacity of the battery is specified in milliamp hours (mAh)

Camera - the number of cameras in the tablet and the maximum image resolution of each camera; the maximum image resolution is the maximum number of pixels in an image taken with the tablet camera

Max Video Resolution - the maximum number of pixels in a video frame captured with the tablet camera at a given frame rate (specified in "fps" or frames per second)

Inputs and Outputs - can be used to charge the tablet, transfer data with other devices or systems, and listen to music played by the tablet

Wi-Fi Connectivity - the type of Wi-Fi connection supported by the tablet; IEEE 802.11ac is newer and offers higher bandwidth than IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

Bluetooth - allows connection of accessories to your tablet such as keyboards, mice, wireless game controllers, and headphones; Bluetooth connections can also be used to transfer data and content

OS Version - the version of the operating system shipped with the tablet; the OS can often be upgraded

Stylus - a pen used with the tablet similar to a mouse; depending on the software installed on the tablet, the stylus may also be used for taking notes, drawing, and other functions

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