Originally conceived as mini-computers, touch tablets today have evolved to compete with each other in ingenuity and technology to deliver the best performance. Whether used at home or in the office, in addition to their functionalities, touch tablets offer obvious practicality and ease of use, allowing them to be used absolutely everywhere!
We, therefore, invite you to find our comparison to find out which is the best 5-inch shelf and other ultra-quality materials. You will then be able to go, at the end of the article, to the buying guide to know how to choose.
1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
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Let’s start strong with a first model whose price puts it in the top range, but whose performance amply justifies it! Its large 10.5-inch screen is beautiful, coming with a Super AMOLED panel offering solidity and high resolution. This quality screen is coupled with high performance, since it benefits from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, which is efficient for all types of applications, including the most demanding, such as video games. The 8GB of dedicated RAM ensures that speed is not compromised.
And if Samsung brings out the heavy artillery in terms of performance, it also knows how to play it with finesse: so the slim design of the touchpad is accompanied by reduced weight, at only 420g. As far as the photo module is concerned, Samsung has a good idea to include two sensors on the back – quite an innovation that even allows you to take advantage of the ultra-wide angle. Note that for this angle, the 5 Megapixels appear relatively few and therefore offer a rendering not very accurate.
Finally, let’s finish with the autonomy, which if it is up to the task in view of such performances (about 15h), remains lower than the previous model of the brand, which is over 20h. Similarly, if the quick charge is still present, it is a little less powerful – so count on average 2h30 for a full charge.
Advantages
- It's quality of construction and finishes
- Ergonomics and lightness
- The performance of the Snapdragon 855
- The Super AMOLED screen
Disadvantages
- Reduced autonomy compared to the previous model
- The ultra-wide-angle module for the photo is not in focus
2. Apple iPad Air
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Another manufacturer of genius: Apple which, with this model, offers for once a formidable price-quality ratio, the model is more than 200 euros cheaper than the previous one. Available in several versions – colors, storage, with the intelligent keyboard… – the touchpad confirms the reputation of the apple manufacturer. While the 10.5-inch Retina screen offers a high resolution with impeccable colorimetry, performance is assured thanks to the A12 Bionic chip. The A12 Bionic chip is highly effective in all types of applications, including video games.
We understand its popularity with customers, who emphasize its style as much as the quality of its screen or the durability of the machine. The Apple Pencil is also regularly praised for its precision and the feeling it offers, whether for simple note-taking or drawing. At this price, we can only regret its relatively limited autonomy – 10 hours compared to 15 hours for the previous model – as well as its too limited storage capacity, of “only” 64Gb.
Advantages
- High quality Retina screen
- The performance of the A12 Bionic chip
- Quality of construction
- The Apple Pencil
Disadvantages
- Autonomy a little short
- More storage would have been appreciated
3. Lenovo Tab E10
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Now we’re moving away from the high end to a more affordable price point, as Lenovo’s Tab E10 demonstrates. For just over 130 euros, the machine offers HD resolution and comes with a Qualcomm APQ8009 Quad-Core processor. Let’s not expect performance similar to the previous model; with a basic clock at 1.3GHz, the most demanding games won’t run smoothly, especially since only 2GB of RAM is dedicated to it. The photo, if it has the interest to exist, shows a fair quality with a 2MP sensor on the front and 5MP on the back.
It is therefore clearly on its value for money and its accessibility that it is adored by consumers because although the device does not take advantage of the latest performance technologies, these are not necessary given the use that the touch tablet allows. Finally, if the storage space seems too limited, you can add an SD card.
Advantages
- Its undeniable quality-price ratio
- Its balanced performance
- Ergonomic device and practical format
- Its lightness
Disadvantages
- The average quality of the photos
- The little storage dedicated to RAM
4. Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab - The tablette Assistant Google
Characteristics & Notices
Designed to be more than just a tablet, the Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab is sold as a “Google Assistant”. The idea is to mix the tablet and Google Nest Hub, the connected screen of Google working as a simple Google Nest pebble (formerly Home), but this time with visual interactions.
It’s best suited for families looking for versatility, and it’s clear that its Snapdragon 439 (2Ghz) processor is a bit outdated and its 4GB of RAM doesn’t help to launch the latest Android games either. But that’s not what we’re asking here, and on this site, it does its job very well. The Wizard works perfectly, and reading sites, newspapers, magazines or videos is very comfortable. That’s also the advantage of a 10-inch tablet: being able to take advantage of online press service.
The autonomy of this Yoga Smart Tab is quite average since it does not exceed 10 hours of video playback. But it’s “tablet to put” format (like the Google Nest Hub) finally allows you to charge it regularly without it being very natural.
Advantages
- The Google Wizard side works very well
- JBL speakers work well for video content
- Ergonomics well thought out for reading as well as watching a video
- The versatility of the product
Disadvantages
- Its dated processor
- Anecdotal camera
- The somewhat limited autonomy
5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
Characteristics & Notices
Let’s now go back to a manufacturer that we saw in top 1: Samsung! We find it here with the Tab S5e, the model just below. But frankly more accessible, since it is almost 2x cheaper than the S6. And yet, the quality of construction is there: the design is finely crafted and the aluminum finishes give it an unprecedented charm.
Once is not customary: Samsung ensures the performance and quality of its components, equipping the machine with a super AMOLED screen with perfect colorimetry, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor coupled with an Adreno 615 GPU dedicated to gaming, even for the most greedy licenses.
We are also impressed by the quality of the photo module, even if it is at half-mast at night or due to lack of brightness. Finally, let’s appreciate the camera’s monster autonomy, quite simply one of the longest of this comparison (about 20h). One hell of a success that confirms Samsung’s reputation as a talented manufacturer!
Advantages
- Excellent value for money
- Worked and solid design
- Good CPU and GPU performance
- Impressive autonomy
Disadvantages
- Photo quality drops greatly at night
