The best tablets for the Internet

The tablet is a very convenient device for surfing the web. On the big screen, the pages are displayed either in the usual “computer” form or in a layout specially adapted for the touch interface. In addition, many tablets support multi-window mode, which greatly simplifies working with several applications — for example, with a browser and instant messenger — simultaneously.

We have compiled a rating of 10 tablet models that are ideal for working on the Internet.

How to choose a tablet for the Internet: 5 useful tips

In order for the tablet for the Internet to become a really useful and practical device that will provide convenient access to the mobile network from almost anywhere, it is recommended to follow a few tips when choosing.

1. Type of mobile internet - 4G LTE. Generations of the mobile Internet differ primarily in access speeds. If 3G delivers stable 500 kbit / s only near the tower (and it is advisable not to move yet), then 4G LTE “issues” at least 1 Mbit / s, even if the subscriber is driving. Moreover, in most tablets, generations are backward compatible. That is, if the tablet supports 4G LTE, then it will most likely be able to connect to 3G networks. But on the contrary - no. Of course, 4G LTE leads to increased battery consumption, but in many cases it is better to sacrifice battery life than speed and stability of the connection.
2. Screen - at least 8 inches. The “virtual DPI” of the tablet interface for the Internet depends on the screen diagonal. On devices that are equipped with a display with a diagonal of 7 inches or less, the "phone" display mode is enabled by default. As a result, using them for web surfing can be somewhat inconvenient. Only more or less “fresh” tablets running Android 7.0 Nougat and newer support DPI shift. However, despite the fact that outside the window of 2018, only a few manufacturers produce devices on current versions of the operating system.
3. Battery - at least 5000 mAh. Constant connection to the mobile Internet leads to the active consumption of battery power. Therefore, if you want the tablet for at least several hours not to “ask for the socket”, you should choose devices with a battery of at least 5000 mAh. But the battery for 6000-7000 mAh and above and does enough for the whole day of active use.
4. RAM size - at least 2 GB. Web pages that are displayed on the tablet screen are stored in RAM. In addition, this "temporary drive" is used by the operating system itself and running applications. As a result, when there is a shortage of RAM, the tablet can slow down, freeze and just “glitch”. The “minimally viable” RAM capacity of tablets for the Internet in 2024 is 2 GB. A smooth work without freezes is achieved only on devices equipped with 3-4 GB.
5. Amount of permanent memory - at least 16 GB.Everything is stored in the permanent memory (also known as “internal storage”): the operating system itself, which, depending on the intensity of the modifications, can take 3-8 GB of space; user-installed applications; different photos, music, downloaded data and much, much more. Therefore, in order for the device to work normally, a lot of permanent memory is required. At least 16 GB - and then this drive will have to be periodically cleaned. Better, of course, 32 or 64 GB of internal memory.
6. Other specifications and manufacturers. The remaining characteristics can be selected based on their needs. Lovers of mobile photography will need a tablet with a good camera; wishing to watch online movies and just videos - with a high-resolution screen; For those who are used to carrying the entire library with them - with support for microSD memory cards from 64 GB. Speaking of manufacturers, there are four companies - Huawei and Lenovo in the budget price segment; Samsung on average and Apple in the top.

The best inexpensive tablets for the Internet (up to 10,000 rubles)

Huawei MediaPad T3 8.0 16Gb LTE

Rating: 4.8

Why the first place in the ranking: The cheapest, and at the same time with more or less optimal performance.

Description: The ultra-budget tablet Huawei MediaPad T3 8.0 is a great solution for a purchase if you need a device to connect to the Internet, but at the same time the budget is very limited. The hardware platform of the device is based on the energy-efficient quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB on the internal drive. In general, the "necessary minimum."

In this case, the tablet is equipped with a very good screen. The 8-inch display is made using TFT IPS technology, which provides good color reproduction and wide viewing angles, while still having a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels — that is, 170 dpi.

The tablet supports 4G LTE standards used in Russia and the CIS countries, and can also work in 3G networks. The device battery has a capacity of 4800 mAh, however, due to the optimization of the hardware, its volume is enough for a day.

Lenovo Tab 4 TB-8504X 16Gb 4G

Rating: 4.7

Why second place in the ranking: A good combination of price and technical characteristics plus almost pure Android.

Description: A good alternative to the previous tablet. Both devices (Huawei MediaPad T3 and Lenovo Tab 4) are built on the same hardware platform, and therefore their technical characteristics are similar. This tablet is also based on a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The screens are also the same - 8-inch TFT IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels.

The main difference between the devices lies in the software. If the tablet from Huawei works on the proprietary EMUI operating system based on Android, then there are minimal interferences to the shell of the Lenovo device. This is practically “naked” Android 7.1 Nougat - unless the launcher is non-standard.

Also, the tablet from Lenovo is equipped with a slightly more capacious battery - at 4850 mAh. The battery will last for a day of mixed use.

Huawei MediaPad T3 10 16Gb LTE

Rating: 4.7

Why third place in the ranking: The same hardware platform as the 8-inch version, but lower pixel density on the screen.

Description: In fact, this is just a 10-inch version of the tablet Huawei MediaPad T3, which won first place in our ranking of ultra-budget devices for the mobile Internet. The hardware platform is the same as its predecessors - the energy-efficient quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, 2 GB of operational and 16 GB of permanent memory.

The main difference is the screen. Here it is 9.6-inch, although it retains a relatively low resolution for this diagonal of 1280 × 800 pixels. The points are visually noticeable, which can spoil the feeling of using the tablet for people accustomed to FHD-screens.

Even the battery here is the same as the first model - at 4800 mAh. And since there are no special changes in the hardware platform between the tablets, it provides exactly the same battery life - about 10 hours of mixed use.

The best tablets for the Internet for "price-quality" (budget up to 25,000)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T719 LTE ​​32Gb

Rating: 4.9

Why first place in the ranking: High performance and amazing screen.

Description: If you plan to watch videos (movies, TV shows or just videos) on the tablet, this model should be taken without hesitation. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is equipped with a very high-quality screen with excellent color reproduction. The 8-inch matrix is ​​based on Super AMOLED Plus technology, which provides realistic shades and deep black color. In addition, it has a Retina-like resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels. In addition, the pleasure of watching videos will bring stereo speakers.

With other technical characteristics of the tablet, everything is also good. It is equipped with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, which is complemented by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The tablet battery is relatively “small” - its capacity is 4000 mAh. But thanks to AMOLED-display and hardware optimization, the device can work from one charge up to 8-9 hours

Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 64Gb LTE

Rating: 4.8

Why second place in the ranking: High performance and a lot of permanent memory.

Description: MediaPad M4 - the flagship tablet from Huawei sample of 2016 is perfect for working on the Internet. During the time elapsed after the release, it retained its relevance, but lost in price, thanks to which it is now a bargain if you need a “smart” middle-class device.

In particular, the tablet is equipped with a proprietary eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz, which is complemented by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB on the internal drive. But the main advantage of the Huawei MediaPad M3 is the screen. With a diagonal of 8.4 inches, it has a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels and is performed using TFT IPS technology, which provides good color reproduction and wide viewing angles.

The tablet battery has a capacity of 5100 mAh and lasts for 1-1.5 days of work.Other features include stereo speakers, 8-megapixel cameras and 2 SIM-card slots, as well as support for microSD memory cards up to and including 128 GB.

Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X704L 64Gb

Rating: 4.7

Why third place in the ranking: High performance, but lower screen resolution than its predecessors.

Description: Tab 4 is Lenovo's flagship tablet for 2017. Therefore, it is equipped with the best components at the time of release. In particular, the hardware platform of the device is based on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz, which is complemented by 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB internal drive.

The screen of the device is a 10.1-inch IPS-matrix, which has a resolution above Full HD (amounting to 1920 × 1200 pixels). The manufacturing technology of the display provides good color reproduction and wide viewing angles. Also, the tablet is equipped with stereo speakers, providing high-quality surround sound.

The main advantage of the tablet - a huge battery. With a capacity of 7000 mAh, it provides up to 2 days of battery life in mixed use mode. The tablet supports fast charging via USB Type-C, thanks to which it “spends a minimum of time at the outlet”.

The best tablets for premium internet

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 128Gb Wi-Fi + Cellular

Rating: 5.0

Why the first place: the flagship professional tablet from Apple. Do you need more arguments?

Description: Apple iPad Pro is a special "professional" version of the tablet from the Cupertina company. Devices designed for creative professionals and corporate users are characterized by maximum performance and at the same time large size. So, the diagonal of the tablet screen is 12.9 inches. In this case, the display resolution is quite Retina, it is 2732 × 2048 pixels.

The tablet hardware platform is based on the Apple A9X proprietary processor, the technical characteristics of which, as is typical of the company, are not disclosed. But it is known that the RAM in the device is 4 GB. The capacity of the internal drive is 128 GB, which is enough to store, for example, almost the entire library from iTunes.

The battery capacity is 38.5 W × h, and the battery life of the tablet is about 9 hours of active use. Also iPad Pro is equipped with stereo speakers and an 8 megapixel camera.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 SM-T825 LTE 32Gb

Rating: 4.8

Why second place: The best alternative for iPad Pro - but only 32 GB of internal memory.

Description: Samsung's flagship tablet 2017. Like its predecessor, it received a Super AMOLED screen with a Retina-like resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels. At the same time, the diagonal of the display is 9.7 inches, which ensures a high enough density of dots so that they cannot be seen with the naked eye.

The tablet hardware platform is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 top processor, which has four cores and a 2.15 GHz clock frequency. This chip is supplemented with 4 GB of fourth-generation RAM and 32 GB internal storage. MicroSD card slot available.

In the unambiguous advantages of the tablet, you can also record the camera. Here it has a resolution of 13 megapixels.In addition, the device is equipped with a 6000 mAh capacity battery, stereo speakers, USB Type-C connector with support for fast charging and a NFC module for contactless payment.

Ranking of the best tablets for the internet with a good battery

Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L 32Gb

Rating: 4.8

Why the first place in the rating: 7000 mAh battery and excellent accessories.

Description: The main advantage of the tablet Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L - a long battery life. In active use mode, it is able to “stretch” 12 hours - and this means that it will have to be charged once every few days. At the same time, he is very “smart” - there is enough performance for the vast majority of “ordinary” tasks.

In particular, the tablet hardware platform is based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The screen of the device is made by TFT IPS technology, which provides high brightness and good color reproduction, has a diagonal of 10.1 inches and a resolution of 1280 × 800 megapixels.

Among other characteristics, you can select the stereo speakers and 5-megapixel main camera.

Lenovo Tab 3 Business X70L 16Gb

Rating: 4.7

Why second place in the ranking: The battery is also 7000 mAh, but slightly lower performance and only 16 GB of permanent memory.

Description: Lenovo Tab 3 Business is an exemplary tablet for the Internet of the middle class. So, its hardware platform is based on a quad-core MediaTek MT8735 processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. MicroSD card support is available, their maximum capacity is 64 GB.

Tablet screen - 10.1-inch, with a resolution slightly higher than Full HD: 1920 × 1200 pixels. It is performed using TFT IPS technology, has a good color reproduction and high brightness.

The battery capacity of 7000 mAh provides up to 1.5-2 days of battery life. Also, the device boasts stereo speakers and an 8-megapixel main camera.

However, the tablet has few sensors - only an accelerometer. Therefore, it does not have automatic brightness adjustment or display off when closing the case.