7 Best Low Cost 10 '' Tablets

Consider large tablets with a diagonal of 10 inches, and so that it is still inexpensive. Let's analyze which tablet is better to buy according to several criteria: processor, RAM size, battery capacity and type, and screen resolution. In terms of price range, these are models up to 15,000 rubles and a little more expensive - about 20,000 rubles.

Inexpensive tablets are popular because they are affordable and have good specs. They are taken for undemanding tasks, communication on social networks, surfing the Internet. Usually they are used for work matters, less often - for watching movies or installing simple toys. Large gadget manufacturers pay attention to budget lines, making models more functional and ergonomic so that they are not inferior to more expensive devices. The assortment of inexpensive tablets is stingier than the flagships, but there is plenty to choose from. To make things easier, we have compiled a ranking of the best models based on customer reviews.

The rating of the tablets was helped by the consultant of the electronics and gadgets store - Erokhin Vyacheslav.

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Which tablet should you choose?

Progress does not stand still, gadgets and technologies develop along with it. A tablet is not such a popular technology as a smartphone, but its choice should be carefully considered so that it will serve at least a few years before the time comes to replace it with something new. Therefore, it is important to understand the characteristics of the device, albeit in general terms, but understand how they affect the operation of the tablet:

• CPU... The chipset is the "heart" of the device, on which the performance depends. You can often hear a recommendation - the more cores, the better. This is partly true, but you should not blindly chase the cores and Hertz. Nowadays on the internet it is easy to compare one chipset to another just by looking at the comparison chart. It will become clear from it that more cores do not always mean better performance. For games, respectively, you need a more powerful processor capable of processing complex data. It is worth choosing devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon, HiSilicon Kirin, Samsung Exynos and Apple processors, you should not buy tablets with MTK (MediaTek) processor. They are unstable in tests and extremely unreliable.
• RAM size... The performance of the tablet also depends on this parameter. It should be said right away that about 600 MB of memory is allocated for the operation of the operating system of the gadget. But this figure will also add user processes - various applications, games, and so on. Here the rule is relevant - more memory is better. Minimum RAM - 2 GB;
• Battery... The larger the battery capacity, the longer the device will last without recharging. Battery life is highly dependent on the processor and display settings that require power. An excellent indicator will be from 6000 to 8000 mAh.
• Screen resolution... The quality and clarity of the picture displayed on the display depends on this parameter. The higher the resolution, the more comfortable it is to read information. For inexpensive 10-inch tablets, the optimal setting is 1280 x 800 pixels. More is possible, but not recommended - there is a possibility that the processor will not "pull" such a screen, which will cause the battery to run down much faster.

These are the main characteristics. Sometimes they include cameras, but a tablet is not a camera. Even if there is a photo module in it, it is simple, the maximum is to photograph a document.At the same time, there is a selfie camera in almost 100% of cases - for communication via Skype and similar messengers.

Rating of the best 10-inch tablets

The rating includes models from manufacturers Xiaomi, HUAWEI, Samsung, Lenovo, Digma. The tablets are sorted by price-quality parameter. We also took into account the technical characteristics of the devices and real user reviews taken from the Yandex.Market website.

The best inexpensive tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 SM-T595, with a 10.5 inch screen and an IPS matrix. Watching movies or YouTube videos from it is a pleasure. The tablet is made of soft-touch plastic. And it is very pleasant to the hands Equipped with a powerful mobile Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 8-core processor with the famous Adreno 506 graphics accelerator.

The tablet has 32 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded using a microSD card. Onboard nimble DDR3 random access memory (RAM) in the amount of 3 GB. Therefore, the speed of work of applications (even several at the same time) is high. Most importantly, despite the non-top processor, when using the tablet, there are no lags or freezes.

Unfortunately, the Snapdragon 450 is far from gaming, it allows you to play at medium settings in WoT: Blitz at medium graphics settings. PUBG can only be played comfortably on the lowest graphics settings.

The main camera is 8 megapixels, the front camera is 5 megapixels. You shouldn't expect miracles, the first task is to fix documents, the second is used for video calls.

The advantage is support for 4G LTE (you need to install a SIM card).

Autonomy for the budget class is good, the battery capacity is 7300 mAh, which is enough for 7 hours and 21 minutes of continuous FullHD video playback (with Wi-Fi turned off). If the tablet is taken for games, then without recharging it will easily last 6 - 7 hours. Charging time to 100% with a complete charger is 4 - 5 hours.

Features:

• good processor;
• bright and large IPS-screen;
• confident autonomy;
• high-quality assembly (body made of high-quality soft-touch plastic with thin frames);
• availability of LTE module.

Galaxy Tab is a stylish tablet with an aluminum back cover. Because of this, it looks like an iPad. The bezels around the screen are thin, making it compact. The case is 7.5 mm thick, and there is also a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The budget in it gives out a small supply of its own memory - 32 GB (it is better to immediately expand it with a microSD card) and the quality of the speakers. For an inexpensive model, the sound is not bad, but there is no stereo effect, which reduces comfort when watching movies not through headphones.

The screen matrix with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels is made using LCD technology. It's already common practice at Samsung to use OLED, but not in this case, so you shouldn't expect deep blacks. Despite this, there are no questions to the screen - it is bright, with rich and natural colors, and gives a detailed picture.

Where the tablet let us down is in performance. Processor - Exynos 7904, video chip - Mali-G71 MP2, RAM - 2 GB. This is not enough for games, and when working in applications, the brakes sometimes slip. Of course, if you want to play it will work, but it is better to immediately set low graphics settings so as not to spoil the mood.

There are no questions to the cameras. The main module is 8 Mp, the front one is 5 Mp. In comparison with analogs, they are really good, they even have autofocus, which is rarely found in tablets.

The installed battery capacity is 6250 mAh. According to the manufacturer, this volume will be enough for 13 hours of use.

Features:

• lightweight, with a pleasant to the touch metal body;
• large detailed screen with thin bezels;
• slots for a SIM card, microSD;
• hardy battery;
• Type-C connector for charging;
• high-quality sound (bottom 2 speakers + in the settings you can enable Dolby Atmos).

Media Pad T is a line of devices aimed at those buyers who do not want to spend a large amount on a purchase, but expect to get the most: decent autonomy, performance and a large, detailed screen.

The back cover of the tablet is made of aluminum. The device is resistant to prints, pleasant to the touch. In addition to support for SIM cards, there is a slot for microSD memory cards. For fans of listening to music, a 3.5 mm minijack for headphones was left. At the bottom of the case is a pair of Harman Kardon stereo speakers, providing quite decent sound.

Screen - 10.1 inches, FullHD, IPS-matrix. The resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels will be an advantage for those who prefer to read books from a tablet - the font looks clearer, more detailed. With reserves of minimum and maximum brightness everything is normal - the screen is comfortable to read in the dark or in the sun. At the same time, there is an oleophobic coating that is resistant to fingerprints.

The performance, albeit not up to the mark, but decent - the Kirin 659 chip, 3 GB of RAM and the Adreno 630 video accelerator. This is enough to run most demanding games with medium graphics settings. Everything is normal with the interface and the work of the programs - there are no lags and slowdowns.

The cameras are simple: the main one is 5 megapixels, the front one is 2 megapixels. Suitable for video communication and photographing documents. The battery capacity is 5100 mAh. Although this is less than that of competitors, Huawei knows how to increase battery life. The Media Pad T5 10 tablet will confidently hold out for 10 hours when watching a video in FullHD.

Features:

• fingerprint-resistant metal case;
• high-quality IPS-screen with thin bezels;
• decent performance (suitable for games);
• Harman Kardon stereo speakers;
• autonomy;
• stylus included.

The body of the tablet is made of durable plastic with rounded edges. The back panel is tactilely soft-touch. The bezels of the screen are of medium thickness, but it is also convenient to hold the device with one hand. The top edge of the device has built-in stereo speakers. And taking into account support for Dolby Atmos, the tablet gives out a good surround sound.

The screen is the familiar 10.1-inch Full HD with an IPS matrix. Color reproduction is natural, contrast is sufficient. There is enough stock of brightness, but on a sunny day, the display glares, since it has a glossy surface.

As for performance, this is not a new Snapdragon 450 processor, in conjunction with 3 GB of RAM and an Adreno 506 video chip. For everyday tasks, these characteristics are enough for you - watching videos in any quality, surfing the Internet, working with applications. It will turn out and play, you just have to set medium-low graphics settings.

The battery capacity is 4850 mAh. This is about 5 hours of active work (everything is individual, depending on applications, brightness settings). In general, you won't have to live near the outlet.

From the chips of the tablet: support for SIM cards and LTE. There are also built-in GLONASS and GPS modules that "turn" the tablet into a full-fledged navigator.

Features:

• high-quality assembly;
• FullHD IPS screen;
• built-in 4G module and support for SIM cards;
• front stereo speakers;
• the width of the frame allows you to hold the tablet by the corner
• almost "naked" Android 8.1.

The younger brother of the previous model. The case is also plastic, with a soft-touch coating. Despite its size, the device weighs 480 grams, and its thickness is 8.1 mm - it is convenient to take it with you, placing it in a backpack or bag.

Although the display is made using IPS technology, it has a lower resolution than the competitors from the rating - 1280 x 800 pixels.And there are no screen settings either, so you have to be content with what you have.

The peculiarity of this tablet is that it is optimal for children. This is evidenced by the additional package "Kid'sPack", which includes a shock-resistant case and a children's mode of operation (specially selected and constantly updated content).

The device is not gaming due to its characteristics: Snapdragon 429 chip, Adreno 504 video accelerator, 2 GB of RAM. However, for watching movies and undemanding applications, its power is enough. But there are 2 front speakers supporting Dolby Atmos technology for an immersive experience.

The battery capacity is 4850 mAh. If we take into account the simple "hardware", the autonomy is enough for a day of moderate use.

Features:

• very smart, despite the characteristics;
• support for LTE, SIM cards;
• a large screen, albeit with a lower resolution;
• high-quality sound from speakers;
• suitable for children.

The device looks solid - a metal back cover, rounded edges, high-quality assembly. The charging connector here is microUSB, which is slightly surprising, because now almost all manufacturers have switched to Type-C.

The screen is decent - large, with an IPS-matrix and a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The resolution can be reduced by software, the "night mode" is also set there, which reduces the load on the eyes. In general, the screen is decent, the viewing angles are large, the picture is of high quality and rich. There is no oleophobic coating, however, so it quickly collects prints.

Performance is average with Kirin 659 chip, 2GB of RAM. For games, this may be enough (however, sometimes you have to set medium-low graphics settings). But in the menu and when launching applications, brakes are noticeable - apparently, something is wrong with the optimization. And its own memory is not enough - 16 GB, since there is the possibility of expansion with a microSD card.

What the tablet is good at is the sound - yes, there are no well-known Harman Kardon stereo speakers here, but the existing ones produce good sound, which will be an advantage when watching movies.

You can also use the device as a "mobile phone". It supports 4G networks and SIM cards. In addition, it is also suitable for navigation, as it works with GPS and GLONASS satellites.

The battery capacity is 5100 mAh. This is 10 hours of active time (airplane mode, with Wi-Fi on). But it takes a long time to charge - about 6 hours.

Features:

• large detailed IPS screen;
• decent sound;
• confidently catches 4G, GPS;
• reliable build, metal body;
• stereo sound;
• pretty nimble, as for its class.

The body material of this simple tablet computer is black textured plastic with anti-slip coating. At the bottom of the device there are 2 stereo speakers providing stereo sound.

The screen is large, with a nice looking IPS-matrix, but low resolution - 1280 x 800 pixels.

The device is clearly non-gaming, as evidenced by its characteristics: a Spreadtrum processor with 4 cores of 1.3 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. Its memory is also not enough - 8 GB, since there is a slot for microSD (up to 128 GB). You can't play toys on it, but watching the video is just right. Responsible for image processing is the Mali-T820 graphics accelerator, which can easily download high-resolution videos, up to FullHD.

Of the features - support for 3G networks (it's a pity that not LTE, with its price) and GPS satellite systems. The manufacturer also left a 3.5 mm jack for music lovers. The connector for charging here is of the old model - microUSB.

The battery is 5000 mAh, which, taking into account the characteristics, will be enough for the rest of the day.

Features:

• large screen, easy to read;
• you can also play, but in simple casual projects;
• 2 SIM cards, 3G, GPS;
• high quality sound.

Conclusion

A tablet computer is a convenient device that you can always take with you on the road. As a rule, manufacturers offer devices with decent characteristics, and at an affordable price. Having a tablet available, you can watch videos, work with documents and play toys. It remains only to decide for what purposes it is needed, and only then select a suitable model.

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