The best Windows tablets 2018: all of the top Windows tablets reviewed
In 2018, the best Windows 10 tablets keep getting more and more compelling. They’re not just great tablets for consuming content, but because of their lightweight and powerful nature, they make for some of the best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy today. The top Windows tablets are truly the best of both worlds.
The best Windows tablets are so adaptable that they cover a ton of varying use cases. From power-heavy beasts like the Surface Pro, to portable devices that you can just watch some Netflix on, like the Acer Switch 5 – the best Windows tablets really do have something for everybody. And, if you were waiting for a cheaper Surface device, you might want to take a look at the Surface Go. Plus, the Surface Pro 6 is right around the corner, and starts off at a lower price than past Surface Pro devices.
That’s why we went ahead and gathered up all the best Windows tablets you can buy today., No matter what you need to do, you’ll find the best Windows tablet for you right here on this list. So, ahead of Black Friday 2018, let’s dive into everything the best Windows tablets can do.
It might not be the newest Pro on the block, but the sequel to the extremely successful Surface Pro 4 is definitely worth your time. Not only does the 2017 Surface Pro see massive battery gains in the battery life department – up to 32% – but it now features an updated Kaby Lake processor, too. Plus, even though it’s no longer included, the Surface Pen now has a whopping 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 some work done, Microsoft has packed in everything they could in a device at a low price point. If you’re a student, or just someone that wants to consume some media while traveling, you can’t go wrong with the Microsoft Surface Go – you can even play some of the best laptop games on an airplane.
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 features a 6th generation Intel processor, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is a knockout 12-inch tablet that manages to be thinner and lighter than most Windows tablets. It also has a beautiful AMOLED screen 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 watch some Netflix on, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is the best windows tablet for you.
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S
The HP Spectre x2 was originally created to be a budget version of the Surface Pro. However, HP has redesigned this Windows tablet to vie for Microsoft’s premium crown. In many ways, we have to admit it succeeds. The HP Spectre x2 rocks a 7th-generation Kaby Lake Core i7 processor at a lower price point – it even looks cooler. It gets better – the Active Pen and keyboard come with the HP Spectre x2, which is more than can be said for the Surface Pro.
Read our full review: HP Spectre x2
Gabe Carey has also contributed to this article
