5 Best Tablets for Media Consumption in 2022 – All you need to know

Microsoft Surface Pro 8

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is by far the best Microsoft tablet. It features a nice, clean design with a very fast processor. This is of course reflected in the price as well, which is set a bit higher. However, I am convinced that this tablet is worth a few extra bucks. Surface Pro 8 combines the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, so it is for sure the best tablet for media consumption.

Build

Surface Pro 8 features a nice looking, premium design. This tablet is slightly larger than usual, but it feels nice in the hand and is still very easy to handle. The tablet comes with a built-in stand in the back, which nicely blends with the design. The tablet also features Thunderbolt 4, which is basically all in one port that allows you to transfer data, connect external monitors and other devices, and of course, recharge your device. Additionally, you can pair your tablet with Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, which pretty much feels like any other laptop keyboard. However, I think the best addition you can get is Surface Slim Pen 2, which allows you to be creative on the go.

Display

 Surface Pro 8 has a 13-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of  2,880 x 1,920. The resolution on this screen is absolutely gorgeous. There is also a 120Hz refresh rate, which will give you that super smooth effect. However, the refresh rate can drop to 60Hz to save the battery. In general, the content looks great and you will quickly get used to the bigger screen. Personally, I prefer to have a larger display since it makes it more enjoyable working with the tablet. It is also much better for watching movies.

Hardware & Memory

The tablet comes with preinstalled Windows 11 that features new tools that make it easier to be efficient. Mainly there are two versions you can buy. One has a Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 Processor and the other has a Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor. Both are very capable processors and can handle pretty much every task. This is some next-level, super-fast performance. Surface Pro 8 is using integrated Xe graphics. The tablet can deliver a decent gaming experience, even though it is not really a gaming tablet. However, it can be paired with gaming consoles to enhance this experience. Otherwise, this is a perfectly good tablet that will blow your mind.

In terms of memory, there are quite a few options regarding RAM. You can get a version with 8GB of RAM as well as a version with 16GB and 32GB of RAM. These are all great options, which will make sure your tablet works fast. It doesn’t really matter which one you get. They will all perform great. However, if you plan on executing more demanding tasks you will probably need more RAM. There are also many options when it comes to internal storage, even up to 1TB. That is more than enough for most people.

Camera

When it comes to the camera, Surface Pro can offer decent performance with its 10MP main camera and 5MP  front-facing camera.  The output looks good in general with nice colors and good contrast. You can make 4K videos with the main camera, and HD videos using a front camera. If you plan on using the tablet for online meetings, then this tablet will live up to your expectations.

Battery

Surface Pro 8 comes with a very good battery that can easily last the entire day. At normal use, the battery can last as much as 16 hours. However, heavy use will reduce this time. But no need to worry as you can have it back to 100% in no time, thanks to fast charging.

In general, this is a really good tablet that is appropriate for most users. It is fast, powerful, and can last through the entire day. It comes with Windows 11 and can be further paired with all sorts of cool devices. Therefore, I am convinced that this is a great tablet and is certainly one of the best tablet for media consumption.

Apple iPad Pro 11

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Apple iPad Pro is another great high-end and high-performance tablet that is more than capable of running difficult tasks. You can buy one with 8 or 16 GB of RAM, depending on how much internal storage you need. You will likely not notice the difference in performance though unless you run some performance benchmark tests.

You can get one with an 11 or 12.9-inch display, depending on your preferences. It is the lightest and the fastest iPad Pro yet. The battery life is also excellent and comes with a 20 W fast charger. Overall, I would say that this is definitely one of the best tablet for media consumption. It can be used for entertainment and work in general.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

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Samsung Galaxy FE products are known to put emphasis on the features that fans loved the most at regular Galaxy models and bring them in a new improved package.

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE combines the strong points of both Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus from the previous year.

It feels just as premium when you hold it as the previous models. It has a unibody made out of brushed aluminum and a 12.4 inch TFT LCD display.

This could actually be considered as a downgrade as the previous flagships featured an AMOLED display. However the colors are very accurate, the blacks are quite deep for an LDC and the brightness is pretty high too. So in fact this is still a great display even for drawing where the colors should be as accurate as possible.

The two front speakers have Dolby Atmos support and are tuned by AKG so listening to music and or watching videos is an absolute pleasure. The quality of the sound is rich and clear, even at higher volumes.

While the Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus are both powered by Snapdragon 865 Plus the FE version features a less powerful mid-range Snapdragon 750G. Overall experience is still smooth but honestly, if you want the best performance the previous models are notably faster. 

The tablet comes with Stylus support but the bundled S-pen is passive, not active. However, you still get all the features you will ever need. Let it be taking notes or drawing. The low latency of the pen makes it feel like you are drawing or writing on a real piece of paper. Impressive!

While the FE version cuts some corners it is much more affordable than the last year’s models. The Samsung Galaxy S7 FE is definitely one of the best tablets in terms of  “bang for the buck” and rightfully on the list of the best tablet for media consumption.