Tablets are still one of the gadgets of choice to support work and study from home in 2021. Vendors continue to issue new tablets to meet this demand.
A line of tablets launched in 2021 has various specifications and prices. Some are aimed at professionals, and some are designed to support children's education.
Here are the seven best tablets released in 2021. Keep in mind that this list is random and does not show rankings.
Xiaomi Pad 5
After a long time not releasing a tablet on the market, Xiaomi is back with its newest tablet Xiaomi Pad 5.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 uses an 11-inch IPS panel with a WQHD + resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There are also quad stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos, and the screen also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10.
For the brain, Xiaomi chose the Snapdragon 860 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage. The battery has a capacity of 8,720 mAh with 22.5W fast charging.
Xiaomi Pad 5 is also equipped with a 13 MP main camera that can be used to scan documents. The 8 MP front camera with 1080p resolution can produce clearer video quality during online meetings.
iPad Pro M1
The 2021 iPad Pro is even more powerful thanks to the M1 chip. Apple claims this chip delivers 50% higher performance than the previous generation.
Apple also pinned RAM up to 16GB. While the internal memory has a capacity of up to 2TB with performance that is twice as fast.
This tablet, which is intended for professionals, comes in two sizes, namely 11 inches and 12.9 inches. The 11-inch iPad Pro variant carries a Liquid Retina Display with a resolution of 2388 x 1688 pixels and supports HDR. While the 12.9-inch variant uses a Liquid Retina XDR Display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels.
iPad Pro M1 11 inch Wi-Fi variant and Wi-Fi and LTE variant. While the 12.9-inch iPad Pro M1 is sold in Wi-Fi variants and Wi-Fi and LTE variants.
Huawei MatePad Pro
Huawei MatePad Pro is one of the tablets that Huawei launched on the market this year.
On the market, the Huawei MatePad Pro comes in one screen size, which is 10.8 inches. This tablet has an LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels and a screen-to-body ratio of 90%. The Huawei MatePad Pro also supports HDR 10 content playback and features Harman/Kardon speakers.
Huawei embeds the Kirin 990 chipset in the MatePad Pro. This chipset is combined with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory. The Huawei MatePad Pro runs EMUI 11 based on Android 10.
The 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera complete the specifications of the Huawei MatePad Pro. The battery capacity is 7,250 mAh. This tablet supports M-Pencil stylus and Smart Magnetic Keyboard.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
In June 2021, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet in Indonesia.
The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has an 8.7-inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 1340 pixels. The screen has a 5:3 ratio and an 81.1% screen-to-body ratio.
Samsung powers this tablet with the MediaTek Helio P22T chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. A 5,100 mAh battery and 15W fast charging round out the performance.
On the back there is an 8 MP camera and on the front there is a 2 MP camera for work and online school needs. Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is also equipped with the Samsung Kids feature which provides parental control functions as well as educational functions to build children's creativity.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Still from Samsung, the next best tablet is the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE features a 12.4-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. Even though it only has a refresh rate of 60Hz, this tablet still supports the S-Pen with low latency. 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera complete this tablet.
This tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset with a choice of 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal memory which can be expanded with a microSD slot up to 1TB. The battery has a capacity of 10,090 mAh with 45W fast charging.
Samsung equips the Galaxy Tab S7 FE with a series of features that support productivity such as Multi-Active Window, App Pair, and Samsung DeX. There are also applications to channel user creativity such as Clip Studio Paint and Canva.
Huawei MatePad T10 Kids Edition
Huawei MatePad T10 Kids Edition is a tablet aimed at children. The design is also adjusted to make it look more attractive to children with bright colors and a silicone body case.
This tablet has several protective features, including child eye protection. There are also exclusive content from BabyBus and Azoomee which are not only entertaining but also educational for children.
The MatePad T10 Kids Edition has security features such as a Child Profile that can be used by parents to access their child's usage records. It allows parents to log usage time and apps used within a certain period.
Huawei MatePad T10 Kids Edition also supports the use of a stylus.
Advan Tab VX
For those who are looking for a fast but pocket-friendly tablet, the Advan Tab VX can be an option. This tablet is claimed to be smooth for playing games.
The Advan Tab VX is equipped with the Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset whose performance is mentioned above the MediaTek Helio G70. This chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 2TB.
The screen size of this tablet is 10.4 inch QUXGA +. This tablet screen display can adjust color temperature naturally, adjust brightness, increase dynamic image definition, and several other image quality adjustment features.
The Advan Tab VX is also equipped with an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. To enhance the experience of enjoying entertainment on this tablet, Advan provides & supports 4 True Stereo speakers. Not to forget, given a battery with a capacity of 6,200 mAh which lasts a long time.
