5G Cellular — 10 Tablets Compared

Decision table

5G Cellular: which one for what?

The 10 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Films & Video Students Battery Life Thin & Light

Leads for Films & Video: OnePlus Pad Go 281%

Leads for Students: Samsung Galaxy Tab S1179%

Leads for Battery Life: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra60%

Leads for Thin & Light: Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)72%

#6#5#5#2
Apple iPad Air 11 (M4)Apple
11" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
62% 60% 50% 70%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 464 grams
#4#6#6#4
Apple iPad Air 13 (M4)Apple
13" · Apple M4 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
68% 60% 50% 63%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
#2#8#8#5
Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5)Apple
11" · Apple M5 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
71% 60% 50% 59%
Why it ranks here
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 444 grams
#3#9#9#8
Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5)Apple
13" · Apple M5 · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
71% 60% 50% 53%
Why it ranks here
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#5#3#4#6
Apple iPad 11 (A16)Apple
11" · Apple A16 · Apple Pencil
62% 72% 50% 56%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#7#7#7#1
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)Apple
8.3" · Apple A17 Pro · Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
62% 60% 50% 72%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 293 grams
#10#4#10#7
Lenovo Tab K11 Gen 2Lenovo
11" · Dimensity 6300 · Lenovo Tab Pen
56% 72% 50% 54%
Why it ranks here
- 4 speakers
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
- Stylus support: Lenovo Tab Pen
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#8#1#3#3
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11Samsung
11" · Dimensity 9400+ · S Pen
62% 79% 53% 69%
Why it ranks here
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
- Stylus support: S Pen
- Stylus in the box
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 469 grams
#9#2#1#10
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraSamsung
14.6" · Dimensity 9400+ · S Pen
62% 74% 60% 50%
Why it ranks here
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: S Pen
- Stylus in the box
- 11600 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- 11600 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#1#10#2#9
OnePlus Pad Go 2OnePlus
12.1" · 10050 mAh
81% 57% 57% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 900 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- 10050 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- 10050 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.