The best Windows tablets 2018: all of the top Windows tablets reviewed
Now that the Back to School 2018 season is upon us, the best Windows tablets are more compelling than ever before. They’re not just great for consuming content, but they’re also lightweight and powerful enough to carry around campus and get some work done.
Due to their flexibility, the best Windows 10 tablets are capable of covering a wide variety of different use cases. From power-heavy behemoths like the Surface Pro to economical featherweight Windows tablets like the Acer Switch 5, there really is a Windows tablet for everybody. Plus, anyone who’s been waiting for a budget Surface Device will be happy to know that Microsoft has announced the Surface Go, which comes out soon.
That’s why we went ahead and gathered up all the best Windows tablets you can buy today. There are obvious choices, like the Surface Pro, alongside more budget friendly options, like the the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. No matter your preference, you can be sure that you’ll get a great Windows experience out of any of these tablets.
The Surface Pro is the massively successful Surface Pro 4’s sequel – we know, it’s confusing – and it deserves to have a number attached to it. This is because the latest version of the Surface Pro not only sees massive battery improvements up to 32%, but it now features an updated Kaby Lake CPU, too. Plus, even though it’s unfortunately no longer included, the Surface Pen now has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Pro
People have been asking for a budget Surface device for years and thankfully, the wait is finally over. The Microsoft Surface Go, simply put, is the best Windows tablet for anyone on the go. Thin, light, portable and elegant without sacrificing the ability to get basic work done, Microsoft has packed in everything they could in a device at this price point. If you’re a student, or just someone that needs to travel a lot, you can’t go wrong with the Microsoft Surface Go – it can even play some of the best laptop games in your downtime.
Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Go
If you want the versatility that the Surface Pro offers, but don’t want to pay the exorbitant price that a competent model asks, you might want to check out the Acer Switch 5. You’ll lose a bit in screen resolution and sound quality, but you’re saving hundreds of dollars. The Acer Switch 5 is one of the best Windows tablets for any students or professionals who need to get work done on the go, and save some cash at the same time.
Read the full review: Acer Switch 5
While it’s rocking a 6th-generation Intel processor, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is a knockout 12-inch tablet that manages to be thinner and better built than most Windows 10 tablets. It also offers a gorgeous Super AMOLED display that you won’t find on any other Windows device, plus a pair of high-quality speakers that sound better than most other tablet speakers. The keyboard is a bit iffy, but if you’re looking for a tablet to consume media on, you won’t do much better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S.
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S
Originally designed as a budget alternative to the Surface Pro, HP has redesigned the Spectre x2 to vie for Microsoft’s crown. In many ways, we have to admit it succeeds. The HP Spectre x2 rocks a 7th-generation Kaby Lake i7 CPU at a lower price point – it even looks better than the Surface Pro. It gets better, the Active Pen and keyboard come packaged in – which we still wish was the case with the Surface Pro.
Read our full review: HP Spectre x2
Gabe Carey has also contributed to this article
