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This article breaks down the best gaming tablets.
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Not the best battery life.
If you want a no-compromises gaming tablet, Asus' ROG Flow Z13 tablet should be on your radar.
This is a gaming laptop shaped like a tablet with a detachable keyboard.
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Plus, running Windows means you have access to storefronts like Steam.
This is a seriously powerful gaming machine.
Best for Apple Gamers
Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4)
Incredibly powerful M4 chip.
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Gorgeous 120 Hz OLED display.
Tons of games in the App Store.
iPadOS is easy to use.
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Can’t play console/PC games unless they get an iPad port.
The M4 iPad Pro is the most powerful iPad ever and an absolutely monstrous gaming machine.
Plus, Apple’s M4 chip is power-efficient.
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Apple estimates you’ll get up to 10 hours of average usage before you’ll need to charge.
Best for Android Gamers
Samsung Galaxy S9 Ultra
Beautiful 120 Hz AMOLED display.
Fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip.
Lots of games on Google Play Store.
Not as fast as competitors like iPad Pro.
Like the iPad Pro, the S9 Ultra has a gorgeous, responsive display.
Google’s Play Store has countless games and emulators to try out.
Best Value
Apple iPad Air (6th Generation)
Powerful M2 chip.
Great bang for your buck.
Lots of games on the App Store.
Limited storage on base model.
Smart cuts make this tablet an excellent value.
It has no OLED display but a bright, colorful IPS panel.
It still offers a great gaming experience on the thousands of games on the App Store.
Best for Casual Gamers
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
Cheapest option out there.
Can sideload apps from Google Play Store.
Capable of running lots of games.
Impressive build quality for the price.
Amazon-focused content not for everyone.
But it has enough power for casual gamers or kids to entertain you.
