5 best tablets for gaming

While most smartphones are great for gaming, tablets will help enhance your experience thanks to their large screens. They can do so without compromising portability, making tablets ideal if you like to game while traveling.

Gaming tablets also have superior graphics and processors, so you'll have enough power to run the latest titles. However, choosing a tablet is not an easy task, especially with many things to consider such as screen size, battery, operating speed and resolution.

Here are the best tablets for gaming that you can buy today.

ASUS ROG Flow Z13

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If you don't want to spend time learning and just want the best gaming tablet money can buy, then the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is an absolute monster.

This is a combination tablet and laptop with a large 13.4-inch screen and equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900H processor. Running on Windows 11, ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers more gaming options than any other tablet on this list.

The high price of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 may put it out of reach for some buyers, and it's a bit more expensive than some alternatives. In terms of processing speed and pure gaming performance, this is the closest you can get to PC quality on a gaming tablet.

Apple iPad (10th generation)

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With its A14 bionic chip and large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, the Apple iPad (10th generation) is a great choice for a portable gaming tablet.

Its powerful processor delivers smooth performance thanks to its 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU, while its high-resolution 2360 x 1640 display with True Tone technology delivers sharp images with vibrant colors.

Running on the latest version of iPadOS, it provides access to a huge library of games on the App Store, including those optimized for iPad. Additionally, its compatibility with Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio offers even more flexibility.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is a reasonable and worthy choice for most people, especially those already in the Samsung ecosystem. It has a 10.5-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and has a 7,040mAh battery, suitable for longer gaming sessions.

With the option of up to 128GB of built-in storage and expandable memory via microSD card, this compact and lightweight tablet is ideal for casual gamers. Additionally, with access to Samsung Kids, it also brings a lot of fun to younger gamers.

Amazon Fire HD 10

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If you're looking for a budget-priced tablet that's still capable of playing games, the Amazon Fire HD 10 is definitely worth your attention.

It's equipped with a vivid 10.1-inch Full-HD display and has a powerful octa-core processor that delivers impressively smooth and lag-free performance, especially for the price.

Amazon Fire HD 10 is ideal for mobile gaming and provides access to Amazon's game library, so you'll never have to struggle to find something to play.

Apple iPad Mini (6th generation)

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With a smaller 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the Apple iPad Mini (6th generation) is a compact device compared to most other tablets. However, with the same A15 chipset as the iPhone 13 Pro, it is both powerful and efficient considering its small size.

iPad Mini (6th generation) can easily fit in a bag or backpack, and because it weighs just 0.3kg, you can easily take it with you, making on-the-go gaming convenient and plain.

The iPad Mini (6th generation)'s 5G capabilities mean it can support online multiplayer gaming. And access to Apple Arcade and the App Store's vast game library means there's no shortage of compatible titles to enjoy.

Lesley Montoya

Update 01 December 2023