8 best tablets for students to use in 2022
Tablets are becoming an increasingly popular gadget among students for studying, and with good reason – a good tablet can be used for multiple purposes including reading, note-taking, attending online lessons, and doing assignments. Continue reading to find out the best tablets for students to purchase in 2022!
The best tablet for reading: The iPad Mini 6
As a tertiary student, you will have to complete multiple readings, and the iPad Mini 6 is the best tablet for you to do that! Its relatively light build makes it especially portable, and with its long battery life of up to 10 hours, the iPad Mini 6 is extremely suitable for students. Additionally, the iPad Mini 6 also contains the A15 Bionic Chip, making it a lot faster than the previous iPads!
However, the iPad Mini 6 is priced a little higher at $739, making it the ideal tablet for students looking at higher-end tablets. The tablet also does not come with any headphone jack, so students will either have to own or buy their own wireless earbuds.
Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
Weight: 294 grams
Display: 8.3-inch (2266 x 1488 pixels) Liquid Retina
CPU: Hexa-core (2× 2.93 GHz Avalanche and 4× 1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Storage: 64GB, 256GB
Ports: USB-C
Battery: 5,124mAh (Supports fast charging)
Camera Resolution: 12MP (front and rear)
The most portable tablet: The iPad Air
With Zoom classes becoming more and more frequent, a tablet that can support keyboards definitely serves as an advantage, making the iPad Air especially attractive for students. Containing the A14 Bionic chip, students can be assured of fast speed for all your Zoom classes! It’s support for the Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio also makes it the most portable tablet for students to bring out with them to study.
The best tablet to bring out with you on a study date, the iPad Air can also last up to 10 hours, and is compatible with the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil, so students can take notes during their online lessons with ease. However, this tablet is priced on the pricier side at $879, making it ideal for students looking for higher-end tablets.
Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 0.24 inches
Weight: 455 grams
Display: 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640 pixels) Liquid Retina
CPU: 1.4 GHz dual-core 64-bit
Storage: 64GB, 256GB
Ports: USB-C
Battery: 8,827 mAh (Supports USB-PD fast charging)
Camera Resolution: 7MP (front), 12MP (rear)
The best Android tablet: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
The best Android tablet around, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite can last up to 13 hours, making it perfect for students who love to study outside of their homes.
The Android tablet, priced at an affordable $559, also comes with a S Pen, which makes it much easier for students to take notes and do their readings for classes. The S Pen is also attached to the tablet magnetically, which significantly reduces the chances of you losing it. Although this tablet may be slower compared to the rest, its affordable pricing as well as long-lasting battery life definitely makes up for it!
Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
Weight: 455 grams
Display: 10.4-inch, 2000 x 1200 pixels
Storage: 64GB , 128GB
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Memory: 4GB Ram
Ports: USB-C, Headphone Jack
Battery: 7040mAh
Camera Resolution: 5MP (front), 8MP (rear)
The most affordable tablet: The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is the best tablet for any student on a budget. Priced at only $228, it is relatively cheaper than other tablets. It’s sleek and lightweight design makes it extremely portable and ideal for students who often study outside.
However, students will have to be a tad more patient with this tablet, which possesses a relatively slow speed compared to its competitors. Although the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite can also last up to 10 hours, it is not the best for online classes, as it has a relatively poor camera resolution of only 2MP for the front camera.
Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.3 x 4.9 inches
Weight: 370 grams
Display: 8.7-inch, 1340 x 800 pixels
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Storage: 32GB, 64GB
Memory: 3GB, 4GB RAM
Ports: USB-C, Headphone Jack
Battery: 5100 mAh
Camera Resolution: 2MP (front), 8MP (rear)
The best tablet for note-taking: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Most students choose to purchase a tablet as an add on to their laptop – but what if you can combine both devices? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is a tablet-computer, making it easier for students to condense their work on one device. This tablet can be transformed into either a laptop or tablet, at your choice!
Although this attractive tablet is a little on the pricier side at $848, the device can last up to an amazing 15 hours, and also includes an S Pen, so students do not need to make an extra purchase. The tablet is not only speedy, but also has fast charging, making it ideal for students constantly on the move while working and studying.
Dimensions: 0.3 x 6.3 x 9.8 inches
Weight: 500 grams
Display: 11-inch, 2560 x 1600 pixels
CPU: Octa-core (1×3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
Storage: 128GB
Memory: 6GB, 8GB
Ports: USB-C
Battery: 8,000 mAh
Camera Resolution: 5MP (front), 13MP (rear)
The best value for money tablet: The Microsoft Surface Go2
Priced starting from $587, the Microsoft Surface Go2 is a mid-range tablet that can last up to 10 hours. Students will find the kickstand design of the Microsoft Surface Go2 useful, especially when browsing the Internet for their assignments or taking notes.
Although it is a little heavier compared to the rest of the tablets, the Microsoft Surface Go2 also comes with a keyboard cover, and with its speed, is suitable for students to attend online lectures and classes with it.
Dimensions: 7.98 x 10.82 x 1.89 inches
Weight: 550 grams
Display: 10.5-inch, 1920 x 1280 pixels
CPU: Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4425Y 8th Gen Intel® Core™ m3 Processor
Storage: 64GB eMMC, 128GB SSD
Memory: 4GB, 8GB RAM
Ports: USB-C
Battery: 8,000 mAh
Camera Resolution: 5MP (front), 8MP (rear)
The best convertible tablet: The Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Another tablet-laptop, the uniqueness of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 lies in its 3 ports, which includes a USB-C and USB-A to connect to display screens, and a Surface Connect to enable faster and more efficient transfer of data.
Although the price of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7, at $1,188, may not make it the most attractive tablet for students, its kickstand design and fast charging are functions that students on the move will appreciate. However, despite its price, it must be noted that the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 only has average speed, making it less captivating compared to its competitors.
Dimensions: 11.5 in x 7.9 in x 0.33 inches
Weight: 775 grams
Display: 12.3-inch, 2736 x 1824 pixels
CPU: Intel Core i3-1005G1, i5-1035G4, i7-1065G7
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB SSD
Memory: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB RAM
Ports: USB-C, USB-A, Surface Connect
Battery: 5,702 mAh
Camera Resolution:5MP (front), 8MP (rear)
The best tablet for design: The Wacom Cintiq 22
Design students (or aspiring ones!) will be no stranger to Wacom, the company well-known for making the best tablets for drawing and illustration. Although priced at $1,499, the Wacom Cintiq 22 grants you a clear display and HDMI cables to connect the tablet to your laptop to see your illustration in detail.
The Wacom Cintiq 22 also comes with the Wacom Pro Pen 2, a pen holder, and even an adjustable stand! The tablet also has an anti-glare surface, so students need not worry about reflections on the tablet surface when drawing.
Dimensions: 16.2 x 10.4 x 0.7 inches
Weight: 1,500 grams
Display: 5-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Conclusion
There are many different ways to use tablets for studying, and we hope you have a better understanding of which tablet is the best for you after reading this article.
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