In this guide to purchasing touch tablets, you will find the best business tablets models of the moment. Android, Windows tablets, but also iPad corresponding to all uses. Not all of them have left this year, but we have selected the best and you will necessarily find the one that best meets your expectations.
Our selection of the best Business Tablets of 2022
Despite the drop in demand on the tactile tablet market, several manufacturers continue to renew their offer each year. It is still quite large and covers price ranges so varied that it is difficult to make your choice. Fortunately, some products stand out and it is precisely to them that we have decided to devote our selection.
All the business tablets you will find in this guide are recent products designed by known manufacturers. Whether you are looking for a tablet for uses like web browsing, watching movies and series, send messages and all that is most classic or that you are looking for a more business tablet, follow the guide.
iPad Pro M1
We begin our selection of the best tablets with the iPad Pro M1. As with the iPad Pro of the previous generation, two versions are available. The one with the 11 inch screen and the one with the 12.9 inch screen.
The 11 inch Liquid Retina screen incorporates ProMotion technologies, True Tone display and ultra-weak reflectance. Like the 12.9 inch model, Apple has equipped it with an anti-reflective coating allowing it to be used under all conditions as well as a wide range of P3 colors.
The 12.9 inch Liquid Retina XDR screen offers deep blacks (contrast rate of 1 000,000: 1) and higher brightness (1 600 nits against 600 nits for the Liquid Retina screen). It uses Mini-LED backlight technology. The resolution of the 12.9 inch screen is also higher: 2 732 x 2 048, either 5.6 million pixels against 2 388 x 1 668, or 3.98 million pixels for the 11 inch model.
The on-board RAM memory is 8 or 16 GB depending on the version chosen. For the rest, only the storage capacity between 128 GB and 2 To justifies the price difference of the different models, but also the wireless connectivity, with a Wifi model and another Wifi + Cellular. Finally, it is the same Apple M1 chip announced “1500 times faster” on the graphic part, which equips all iPad Pro 11 inches and 12.9 inches regardless of their configuration.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 +
With Tab S8 +, Samsung is a continuation of what he proposed with the Galaxy Tab S7 +. It is a high-end tablet equipped with the latest premium Qualcomm chip: the Snapgragon 8 Gen 1 compatible 5G. The chip is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM (128 GB or 256 GB of storage) or 12 GB of RAM (256 GB of storage).
For the rest, the Galaxy Tab S8 + shares several characteristics with the Tab S7 +. It has in particular an AMOLED screen of 10.4 inches (2800 x 1752 px) with a refreshment screen of 120 Hz. The photo part has been slightly improved. It consists of one of a double sensor: a wide angle module of 13MP and an ultra wide-angle sensor of 6 MP (against 5MP for its predecessor).
The selfie sensor goes from 8 MP to 12 MP. The Galaxy Tab S8 + is equipped with a battery of 10,000 mAh. It is compatible with the Style S Pen is delivered without additional cost. However, to benefit from the keyboard / cover, it must be purchased separately.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 +
The Galaxy Tab S7 + is a high-end tablet equipped with a Snapdragon 865+ chip with the 5G as a bonus. The standard Tab S7 Galaxy (see below), on the other hand, does not have a 5G option. The SoC is supported by a RAM of 6 Go (128 GB of storage) or 8 Go (256 GB or 512 GB of storage).
The Galaxy Tab S7 + has a 10.4 inch AMOLED screen in definition 2800 x 1752 px with a refreshment area of 120 Hz. The photo block is composed of a double sensor: a wide angle module of 13MP and an ultra wide-angle sensor of 5MP. The tablet is equipped with a battery of 10,000 mAh. It is delivered with a Style S Pen but the cover which also acts as a keyboard is sold separately as an option. Discover our Galaxy Tab S7 + test. It is one of the best business tablet
Xiaomi
In the list of business tablets The Mi Pad 5 from Xiaomi is an excellent Android tablet and one of the best on the market in 2022. It is equipped with a 11 inch screen in definition 2560 x 1600 pixels with a refresh rate of 120Hz. To animate it, we find a SoC Snapdragon 860 supported by 6 GB RAM and 128 or 256 GB of storage. The tablet thus offers comfortable performances in all usage situations and even for gaming.
Thanks to its 8720 mAh battery, it offers autonomy of up to 2 days. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is compatible with a Smart Pen stylus which is magnetically fixed on the side. It is sold separately. The tablet is available at a price of € 399. To go further, do not hesitate to read our Xiaomi Pad test 5.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Samsung high-end model, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 stands out from Tab S8 + by its less imposing screen: 11 inches against 12.4 inches. The slab is also of LCD and Non-AMOLED technology. However, it offers an excellent display quality that we know on Samsung screens, with an additional refresh rate of 120 Hz.
The main novelty compared to the previous generation is the integration of a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. It ensures comfortable performance in all cases. In addition, the Galaxy Tab S8 has 8 GB RAM (128 GB or 256 GB of storage) or 12 GB of RAM (256 GB of storage).
Its battery with a capacity of 8 000 mAh supports a rapid charge of 45W allowing a complete charge in approximately 1h and 20 minutes. The battery of the Galaxy Tab S8 offers a comfortable range of more than one day with normal use.
iPad Air 5 (2022) with chip M1
One year after the version the iPad Pro, the iPad Air 2022 evolves by integrating the chip M1. What to offer significantly improved performance and better energy efficiency. The tablet thus takes a big leap forward in almost all areas. Its SoC M1 which is supported by 8 GB of RAM allows a performance gain of 60% for the design speed and embarks a GPU 2 times faster than that of the previous generation.
The iPad Air 5 also retains the same design as the 4th generation model, including the 10.9 inch screen. It is inside that everything changes. Note that it is home to 5G connectivities and WiFi 6. For the photo part, the iPad Air 5 (2022) embarks a 12 MP wide-angle sensor (videos up to 4K @ 30 fps). For selfies, there is a 12 MP module (ultra large-angle) which offers a new functionality called centered frame. This automatically adjusts the subject filmed in the center when it moves.
9th generation iPad
If you are not interested in the Pro version, the iPad 2021 (9th generation) is a cheaper alternative. The tablet has a 10.2 inch Retina screen (2 160 x 1 620 pixels) and an A13 chip. Unlike the iPad Pro, it keeps the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. It is therefore the only iPad to keep the old design with wide edges on both sides.
Its rear camera is defined as 8 MP and has not changed from the camera of the 8th generation iPad. It was at the front that Apple integrated a new, much more efficient selfie sensor. We go from a 1.2 MP FaceTime sensor to an ultra-wide 12 MP module. The iPad 2021 also has stereo speakers, a Wi-Fi 802.11ac chip and 10 hours of maximum autonomy. Finally, the tablet is supplied with a Lightning cable to USB and a USB sector adapter.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is also includes in best business tablets. It is a light version of the Tab S7 +. It has a screen of the same size, ie 12.4 inches but it is here an LCD slab and not OLED. The tablet has a 750G Snapdragon SoC if you want the WiFi + 5G compatible version or a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 778G if you choose the WiFi version only. The chip is coupled with 4 GB of RAM (64 GB of storage) or 8 GB of RAM (128 Go / 256 GB).
The 10,000 mAh battery allows you to take advantage of up to 2 days of autonomy. On the software side, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE runs under Android 11 with overcoat One IU 3.1. It is eligible for the Android 12 update. To find out, we invite you to read our full test of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 was launched in France in early 2022. It is a very recent entry table which represents an alternative to the Tab S7 series if you are looking for a Samsung tablet with a price below € 300. The manufacturer does not specify the processor of the tablet except that it is 10% more efficient than that of its predecessor. We do know, however, that it is equipped with a Unisoc T618 chip.
It is composed of two Cortex-A75 hearts and six A55 hearts. The whole is accompanied by a GPU Mali-G52 MP2. Galaxy Tab A8 has 3 Go RAM (32 GB storage) or 4 GB RAM (64 or 128 GB storage). Storage is extendable up to 1 To. Finally, it should be noted that the tablet has an LCD screen of 10.5 inches in definition 1920 x 1200 px and that it carries a battery of 7040 mAh.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8
The new Microsoft Surface Pro 8 succeeds the already excellent Surface Pro 7 after a long career. The new model brings several evolutions including a revised design. The 13 inch screen (2880 x 1920 px) has finer edges and above all offers a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Microsoft has decided to get up to date on this plan.
To propel the tablet which can also be used as a Windows PC, there is a 11th generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. It is supported by 8 32 GB of RAM according to your needs. You can obviously add to the set a keyboard cover sold separately with or without stylus. To find out more, do not hesitate to read our full test of Surface Pro 8. This you can consider in your need of business tablet.
🤔 Why buy a tablet in 2022 ?
In 2022, business tablets allow you to do a multitude of things, similar to what smartphones offer. They offer the advantage of a wide screen that provides better comfort for multimedia entertainment or to watch Netflix. Some tablets are delivered with a stylus or keyboard, allowing increased productivity compared to the use of a smartphone.
📱 Which tablet to choose ?
It all depends on your needs. Samsung, Apple, Microsoft all offer quality, rather high-end business tablet with prices often above € 500. If you want an input / mid-range tablet with correct performance, these marks also have proposals. You can choose an iPad 9 less than € 400 rather than an iPad Pro or a Galaxy Tab S7 FE / Galaxy Tab A8 rather than a Galaxy Tab S7 +.
📏 How screen size for your tablet ?
If you are focused on multimedia and productivity, the minimum to make the most of your business tablets is a screen of 9 inches. Some models offer a screen of 8 inch or even 7 inch. Practices for people looking for a more compact, easy to take tablet.
Now you are aware about latest business tablets.
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