In this article, we share a brief review on our top 5 tablets tested and compared on features, price and build quality. 

Apple iPad (2022)  

Apple’s most basic iPad has an updated design and still trumps most other 10-inch tablets. It uses the older A13 Bionic chip (which still outguns competitors) and now has USB-C so you can use a wider range of plug-in accessories. 10”, 498 g.
R10 500  

Xiaomi Pad 5  

The perfect size for learning, gaming and video bingeing, this near-4K screen also boasts 120 Hz fast refresh, so movies look great and socials scroll smoothly. 11” screen, 511 g. 
R8 000   

Nokia T20  

It’s light, cheap and cheerful, with a decent screen and solid build quality you can feel in hand. And Nokia promises years of Android OS updates. 10.4” screen, 465 g. 
R4 000   

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd gen)  

Its narrower shape makes it easier to handle. The sharper corners and the metal chassis and bodywork give it a businesslike feel, and the screen, although basic, looks better than on most budget tablets. Stereo speakers round out the multimedia offering. 10”, 460 g.
R4 800  

Microsoft Surface Go 2  

Designed as a full-strength business tablet, it runs proper Windows and has a USB-C port for plugging in add-ons, which road warriors will appreciate. 10” screen, 544 g. 
R10 000