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Welcome to our list of the best business tablets of 2018
These mobile wonders are powerful, yet portable, and they can help you keep productive while out on the road, without having to lug around a
big laptop.Android and Apple tablets have a host of apps that allow you to work on them, and of course, with Windows 10-powered business
tablets, you can run any app or program you'd usually run on a traditional laptop or desktop PC.Add a Bluetooth keyboard, and you'll be able
to work comfortably on these best business tablets for hours on end.For the sake of clarity, we will only look at pure tablets, and
detachables when it comes to convertibles
2-in-1 hybrid models are closer to traditional laptops as their keyboard can't be totally detached.1
Microsoft Surface ProCPU: Intel Core m7, i5 or i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615/620/ Iris Plus 640 | RAM: 4 - 16GB | Screen: 12.3-inch,
2,736 x 1,824 | Storage: 128GB - 1TB | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front | Weight: 1.69 pounds |
Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33-inchBrilliant battery lifeComfortable Type CoverSurface Pen stylus not includedOnly Core i7 model compares to
iPad Pro's powerWhile Microsoft didn't call this year's tablet the Surface Pro 5, in many ways it's a sequel to the Surface Pro 4
(which also features on our list of the best business tablets), with a 32% increase in battery life - according to our benchmarks - as well
as a refined design that remains thin and light, while also providing plenty of power
The new and improved Surface Pen and Type Cover makes this a brilliant business tablet that can be used as a laptop replacement, and it
comes in a range of specifications, which makes choosing the right model for your business (and personal) needs easy.Read the full review:
Apple iPad ProThe biggest tablet Apple's ever made CPU: Apple A9X | Graphics: Integrated | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 12.9-inch, 2,732 x 2,048 |
Storage: 32GB | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 | Camera: 8MP iSight (1080p HD), 5MP FaceTime (720p) | Weight: 1.57 pounds |
Dimensions: 8.68 x 12 x 0.27-inchExpansive, usable screenHugely powerfulLarge footprintBattery life could be longerApple took the iPad into
The iPad Pro's optional accessories add to the cost of the tablet, but the keyboard cover and Apple Pencil stylus make the iPad even more
suited for business and creative users
The iPad Pro also debuted Apple's new split-screen multitasking
It is, quite simply, a massively powerful tablet which can certainly turbocharge your productivity away from the desk thanks to a wide array
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 TabletFor diehards of the Big Blue era CPU: Intel Core m7-6Y75 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 8GB | Screen:
12-inch, 2,160 x 1,440 | Storage: 256GB | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 8MP rear, 2MP front | Weight: 1.8 pounds |
Dimensions: 11.45 x 8.97 x 0.20-inchModular design is coolA plethora of portsExpensiveAverage battery lifeThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is
probably one of the best designed convertible devices on the market, and one where engineers clearly had a great time building a slate that
crams in so many features that it's hard to believe that the X1 is so thin and portable
It bears all the hallmarks of a signature ThinkPad device: the finish, the red colour scheme, the Trackpoint, the shape of the Accutype
keys, everything down to the ThinkPad logo at the back
Microsoft Surface Pro 4The tablet that can replace your laptop CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 8GB
| Screen: 12.3-inch, 2,736 x 1,824, 3:2 aspect ratio | Storage: 256GB SSD | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: 8MP
rear-facing (1080p HD), 5MP front-facing (1080p) | Weight: 1.73 pounds | Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.93 x 0.36-inchHigh screenVastly improved Type
CoverType Cover still sold separatelyIntel Core m3 at entry levelA higher resolution screen, a thinner design and a move to Intel's more
powerful Skylake processors all help to make this portable tablet a capable replacement for your laptop
Sadly, the Type Cover keyboard is still optional, but in reality it's a necessity for this laptop replacement; come on Microsoft, bundle
review: Microsoft Surface Pro 45
Lenovo Miix 510A 2-in-1 Surface competitorCPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-7200U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 12.2-inch,
1,920 x 1,200 | Storage: 128GB SSD | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 5MP rear-facing, 2MP front-facing | Weight: 1.94
pounds | Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.07 x 0.39-inchGreat priceUSB-C portNo microSDAverage battery lifeLenovo shows it is just as good at making
2-in-1 devices that are excellent business tablets with the Lenovo Miix 510, a follow up to the Miix 700 (yes, we know, confusing) with a
new latest-gen Kaby Lake version of the Core i5 and a strong central pairing of 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD
It comes with a detachable keyboard and costs a lot less than Microsoft's Surface Pro line of business tablets, and for the most part it
offers similar functionality
This is definitely a business tablet worth considering if your budget doesn't stretch to a Microsoft (or Apple) device.Read the full review:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3The best Android tablet to dateWeight: 429g | Dimensions: 237.3 x 169 x 6mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 9.7-inch |
Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: Snapdragon 820 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 6,000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MPGreat
premium designS-Pen stylus included in boxKeyboard is a costly extraHigh price tagThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is one of the best Android
tablets you can buy right now, and it proves that you don't need a tablet that runs Windows to be one of the best business tablets money can
buy.It's stuffed full of power, has an excellent display and features an iPad-Pro rivaling S-Pen stylus and optional keyboard.The price
tag could be a stumbling block, but if you're looking for the best Android has to offer in tablet form the Galaxy Tab S3 is the slate for
you.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S37
Asus Transformer 3 ProA better value proposition than the Surface Pro 4 CPU: Intel Core i5-6200U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM:
16GB | Screen: 12.6-inch, 2,880 x 1,920 | Storage: 256GB | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 13MP rear, 2MP front |
Weight: 1.7 pounds | Dimensions: 11.7 by 8.3 by 0.3-inch16GB RAM by defaultUltra-high resolutionNo cheaper versionAspect ratio might not be
for everyoneAsus threw down the gauntlet to Microsoft with the launch of the Transformer 3 Pro
The device, which is the only tablet we know of that comes with 16GB of RAM as standard, easily surpasses the Surface Pro 4 in terms of
sheer value for money although Microsoft's flagship tablet remains the better known (and probably more trusted) of the two
Other than the standard keyboard, the Transformer also has a docking station, a stylus and even a trusted platform module (TPM) for improved
security within an enterprise setting.Read the full review: Asus Transformer 3 Pro8
Getac RX10A tough tablet that fears nothing CPU: Intel Core m-5Y10C | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5300 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 10.1-inch, 1,920
x 1,080 | Storage: 256GB | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 8MP rear, 2MP front | Weight: 2.65 pounds | Dimensions: 11
x 9.65 x 0.74-inchBuilt like a tankLight and portableBattery life could be betterNot cheapGetac's RX10 dares to go where no other tablet
can thanks to its rugged design and bright screen
If your work takes you into the field, you'll be thankful that Getac equipped this slate with a screen that's readable even under direct
This slate will sustain a fair amount of hardship including being dropped, or assaulted with dust, water and much more
Plus it's also light and very portable, despite being such a tough customer
As expected on such a device, there are also plenty of expansion options including hot-swappable batteries as well as a barcode scanner and
an NFC/RFID card reader.Read the full review: Getac RX109
Fujitsu Stylistic R726A worthy Surface Pro 4 competitor with plenty of options CPU: Intel Core i7-6600U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 |
RAM: 8GB | Screen: 12.5-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 | Storage: 256GB | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 5MP rear, 2MP front |
Weight: 1.8 pounds | Dimensions: 12.55 x 7.91 x 0.37-inchFull-fat Core i7 CPUImpressive range of accessoriesNoisy fanMaximum 8GB of
RAMFujitsu certainly used the Surface range from Microsoft as its inspiration for the Stylistic R726, but then applied its own spin by
making this convertible far more enterprise-friendly with a surprisingly (relatively) low price tag
An impressive range of accessories Check
Extreme serviceability backed by a top notch aftersales warranty Check
A plethora of ports and connection options Check
Active stylus Wouldn't you know, that's here as well
The R726 also has a first-class docking station and its detachable keyboard is a rather good one, and quality accessories certainly don't do
its case any harm.Read the full review: Fujitsu Stylistic R72610
HP Elite x2 1012 G1This slate is impressive in the usability stakesCPU: Intel Core m7-6Y75 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 8GB |
Screen: 12-inch, 1,920 x 1,280 | Storage: 256GB | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 5MP rear, 2MP front | Weight: 1.8
pounds | Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.4 x 0.3-inchKickstand allows screen to tilt to almost any angleGreat keyboardTouchpad could be betterShort
battery lifeJust like the rest of the competition, HP took inspiration from Microsoft's playbook when building the Elite x2 1012, which
clearly targets the business market
Like Fujitsu, HP made sure that its product was designed with enterprise users in mind
It is sturdy, undergoing a 12-point stress test, is very easy to upgrade and comes with a number of security features
There's an active pen and a keyboard, and our reviewer said that typing on the latter was "as comfortable as it is on a real notebook"
Not everything about the design is perfect - such as the hinge - but overall this is a tempter with a great keyboard and screen.Read the
full review: HP Elite x2 1012 G1Chuong Nguyen, John McCann, Matt Hanson and Henry Casey also contributed to this
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