The best tablets for gaming 2022

The gaming tablet is the most advantageous option for those who want to purchase a compact, cost-effective and at the same time powerful platform. We reviewed various models, compared them by characteristics and prices, and made a rating of the most suitable for you.

Today, many gamers are opting for gaming tablets. Compared to gaming PCs and laptops, a gaming tablet can actually be purchased at a lower price. Tablets have an important advantage over mobile devices – a wide screen. Vision is not strained when viewing, and touch control is more convenient due to the size of the screen. But then we decided on a bargain, we go to the store – and in front of us are a lot of tablets and … How to understand which one is gaming?

Tablets are considered gaming if they have a processor with a powerful clock speed (from 2,2 MHz or more) and a large number of cores (preferably at least eight). Leading gaming tablet processors include Intel, Samsung, Apple, Mediatek, Kirin, and Qualcomm. Almost all gaming tablets use the market-leading iOS operating system and its rival Android.

A powerful video processor (also known as a graphics accelerator) is built into the game tablet, the frequency of which should ideally be from 650 MHz or more. The quality of the graphics depends on it, as well as the ability to avoid problems, such as freezing the picture or not starting the game. The most suitable for gaming tablets are Adreno from the American manufacturer Qualcomm, PowerVR from the British company Imagination Technologies, Mali and Mitgard from the British manufacturer ARM, and GeForse and Tegra from the American company Nvidia.

Editor’s Choice

Apple iPad Pro 12.9

A model running on its own Apple M1 processor – on 8 cores with a frequency (3,20 GHz). Not every computer can boast such processor performance. This speaks to the ability to play very demanding games without any problems. 

Users note a very fast response to any manipulation with the tablet. The presented device has a very wide screen at 12.9”, but it is still comfortable to use. An even more attractive feature is 16 GB of RAM and 2048 GB of internal memory, which has a positive effect on performance. 

Despite the heavy weight, this model has a very fragile aluminum body. You need to handle it carefully so as not to break or purchase specialized covers for greater security.

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Top 12 best tablets for gaming in 2022 according to KP

1. Xiaomi Pad 5

Xiaomi has already established itself as a quality device company in the mobile device industry, and tablets are no exception. Pad 5 is designed specifically for gaming, while it keeps the average price tag in the market. Despite the obvious cheapness in comparison with its direct competitors-giants, the gaming tablet has excellent power and good performance (6 GB of RAM on a Snapdragon 860 processor with 8 cores, giving a total of 17 MHz of power). 

Xiaomi Pad 5 easily pulls very powerful games, except that due to the low RAM for games, it can lag at high settings. The manufacturer has seriously approached the sound – two powerful speakers are located on both sides and provide high-quality stereo sound.

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2. Lenovo Yoga Tab 11

Yoga Tab 11 is a combination of a medium power processor (8 cores with a total power value of 16 MHz) and 100 GB of memory. At medium settings, it can easily handle demanding games. The model uses the Mali-G8 video processor with a performance of 76 MHz. The tablet has a cellular connection, and you can manage several SIM cards at once thanks to two cells. 

The tablet is equipped with a convenient stand, thanks to which it can always be placed vertically for comfortable use. 

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3. HONOR Pad V6

A gaming tablet with average gaming performance at a low price. 6 GB of RAM allows you to fully use the processor with 8 cores. Also, this model has a powerful graphics accelerator, which allows you to increase the performance of the tablet by almost 40 percent compared to the previous model.

In general, a good package that will pull demanding games. The only important drawback is that despite the possibility of accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi, this model flatly refuses to work with Google services. This complicates downloading games and their updates. Also, the tablet does not have a mobile hotspot.

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4. HUAWEI MatePad New

A medium-powered processor (8 cores with a total power of 16 MHz) and a graphics accelerator with 380 GB of RAM give a balanced tablet designed for mid-range games. However, the model has too little built-in memory – the choice of the buyer are models with 4 GB and 8 GB. Such memory is not enough, it can only be compensated by a memory card. The model has a good screen size for games (diagonal 64”) with large frames, as well as wide functionality: built-in microphone and Wi-Fi and GPS adapters.

Among the shortcomings – many buyers note the poor quality of the cameras and the lack of Google services. However, the tablet company solves the last problem with its own analogue of the Google Market – Huawei Store. That is, downloading games and updating them directly through the tablet itself is available, just using another service. However, there are much fewer games and applications in comparison with Google Play.

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5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+

A powerful processor will make it possible to pass the most demanding games. A refresh rate of 120 Hz on the screen will speed up the reaction of the tablet to your actions and will have a positive effect on the speed of the picture. The tablet can be used both for games and for working with graphics and photography. Thanks to the bright screen, it is convenient to use even in the sun. 

Samsung has also corrected its past mistake with its progenitor, the S7. Many gamers complained that they felt the lack of 6 GB of RAM with such a powerful processor. In this gaming tablet, we were presented with a complete set with 8 GB of memory. Thanks to this, the balance has been improved, and the production of the device has increased.

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6. TCL 10 TABMAX

A gaming tablet with a good MediaTek MT8788A processor – 8 cores with a total power of 14 MHz. This model has a built-in microphone, a cell for a SIM card, as well as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. Despite the use of a good processor and a too good graphics accelerator, you can encounter many problems due to insufficient RAM, which cannot be expanded using regular methods. 

Also, some buyers were faced with constant heating of the device, which only emphasizes the poor combination of a small RAM assembly, a serious graphics accelerator and a medium-power processor. In general, in this model you can get wide working functionality for a good price, but when playing serious demanding games, you will often encounter picture freezes and crashes.

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7. Teclast M40 Pro

Despite the weak Unisoc Tiger T618 processor (8 cores with a total power of 14 MHz), demanding games run smoothly at minimum wages. Volumetric RAM of 800 GB and built-in memory of 6 GB have a positive effect on the performance of the tablet and download heavy games on it.

This model has a mobile hotspot and access to the Internet via a SIM card. The owners of the tablet note that its battery does not hold a charge for long – only 8 hours at best, and you need to always have a source of electricity at hand. Also, the tablet will be much harder to break than many other models – it has a very strong metal case.

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8. Alldocube KPAD

Not the most popular model, but nevertheless with good parameters. With 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in memory, the tablet has good performance and capacity. A weak processor and video processor in general will be able to pull games with average demands at minimum settings. 

The tablet has a cellular connection, Wi-Fi adapter, GPS and a cell for a memory card. It does not have the largest, but at the same time, the diagonal is quite optimal for games – 10.1”. The model has a strong metal case with plastic coating. 

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9. Nokia T20

This tablet has small RAM (4 GB) and built-in (64 GB) memory. The Tiger T610 processor (8 cores with a total value of 14 MHz) and the Mali G560 MP52 graphics accelerator (GPU 2 MHz) are also not very powerful, but thanks to this, the tablet does not exceed the performance norm and works quite tolerably. He is unlikely to pull demanding games, but, average at minimum wages, it’s quite. 

If you want to buy something harmoniously equipped, but with a low price tag, then this model is just your option. The model has such functional bonuses as an FM tuner (radio), light and Hall sensors. The latter reacts to the movements of the device in space. Such a sensor allows you to change the position of the screen with one turn of the case. There are games in which the control is just based on this sensor. This tablet does not have a mobile hotspot despite having a SIM card. This SIM card can only be used to access the Internet and download games.

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10. Blackview Tab 9

The Blackview Tab 9 has good performance, it will handle medium games at minimum settings, but there will be problems with demanding ones. This gaming tablet already has two slots for a SIM card. Quite a budget option for those who want to buy a tablet for games during breaks at school or work, but do not want to overpay.

The battery holds a charge when using the tablet for only 6 hours, for a more comfortable device and to eliminate this problem, it would be better to purchase an additional high-speed charger instead of the one that comes with the kit. The body of the tablet is made of aluminum alloy, the case is sold separately

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11. Prestige Grace PMT4791

Enough budget tablet for work, study and entertainment. The device is equipped with a 10,1-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, which reproduces colors and details quite realistically. High performance provides 8-core processor with 2 GB of RAM. Despite the low price, the body of the tablet is made of metal.

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12. BQ 8077L Exion Plus

Another budget tablet model suitable for gaming. The device is compact and lightweight, but at the same time the case is metal, which makes it very durable. Performance is provided by an octa-core Spreadtrum SC9863A processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of permanent storage, which is quite suitable for many games.

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What other gaming tablets should you pay attention to

1. Apple iPad Pro 11

The tablet is thin and light, the case is made of metal and has dust and moisture protection. This model copes with almost any task, as it has powerful equipment. High performance is provided by the M1 chip, thanks to which the tablet functions quickly and smoothly. The 8-core graphics processor allows you to use various applications and play any game with maximum speed and realism. The high-quality gaming experience is ensured by the Liquid Retina display, which supports all the latest graphics technologies. Also, the device has a powerful battery for long battery life.

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2. HUAWEI MatePad

A powerful tablet with a sleek design. The body has a metallic finish, rounded edges, and the 10,4-inch screen has no bezels. The high performance of the device is provided by the Kirin 810 processor and 4 GB of RAM. This model has an advanced audio system, which is important for the gameplay. Responsible for the image is the Mali-G52 GPU with GPU Turbo data processing technology, which ensures high performance even in multitasking mode.

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3. Lenovo Tab M10 Plus

This model is one of the most budgetary in the class with similar characteristics. The device has a metal body, as well as a 10,3-inch screen, which occupies 90% in relation to the display. High performance is achieved thanks to the eight-core processor of the Qualcomm Snapdragon family. The tablet has a powerful audio system, including two side speakers with support for Dolby Atmos technology.

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4. TurboPad 1016

A model from a Chinese manufacturer related to the budget segment. The case is thin, light, made of metal. The tablet is equipped with a 10.1-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280×800, which reproduces the image clearly and vividly. This tablet is suitable for “simple” games to add variety to your leisure time.

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Leaders of the Past

1. HUAWEI MediaPad M6

The tablet turned out to be successful precisely in the context of video games, you can play it at maximum speed not only in “tanks”, but also in more heavy games. Responsible for performance is an octa-core Kirin 980 processor and 4 gigabytes of RAM. What’s even more remarkable is that this tablet has a special “kids mode” as an advanced parental control option. He will take care of protecting the child’s eyesight by adjusting the screen mode optimally, offer educational applications and even recommend changing the position if, for example, a child or teenager plays lying down.

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2. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 i5

The famous tablet laptop from Microsoft. The body of the tablet is metal and ultra-thin, making it durable yet mobile. For comfortable work there is a built-in stand. The tablet is equipped with a 12,3-inch display with a resolution of 2736 × 1824, which allows you to create an immersive gaming process, and the IPS matrix provides excellent brightness and color reproduction. Attaching the keyboard, the user gets a full-fledged laptop. High performance is provided by the Intel processor, and a powerful battery provides long battery life.

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3. THIS IS THE TIME UBook X

The tablet is equipped with a bright and large 12-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 2160×1440. The device has a good supply of memory: 8 GB of RAM, and built-in – 256 GB on an SSD drive. The tablet has a U-shaped stand for comfortable use. Responsible for performance is the powerful Intel Celeron N4100 processor, which has integrated Intel UHD 600 graphics and is characterized by low power consumption.

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How to choose a tablet for games

When choosing any technique, buyers often stumble upon “pitfalls” that, over time, can ruin the entire experience of using the device. Here is a basic list of parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing a gaming tablet.

Memory Capacity

The performance of your tablet depends on the amount of RAM and permanent memory. If there is not enough RAM, you may encounter errors or “crashes” of the game. The RAM of a powerful gaming tablet should be 4 GB or more – this is the minimum acceptable value. Do not ignore the amount of built-in memory, which will depend on the ability to download heavy games on your tablet. Here the principle is simple: the more the better. Saving on device memory can play a cruel joke in the future.

Processor and GPU power

Another important point is the ratio of processor power and graphics accelerator. In order to save money, quite often manufacturers put powerful graphics accelerators and medium-power processors into gaming tablets. Because of this, we overpay for an integrated graphics accelerator, the potential of which will not be revealed even by half due to a weak processor, and games designed for a more powerful processor simply will not work correctly. 

Internet access

Having access to the network can also be a decisive moment. Firstly, it greatly simplifies downloading games. Secondly, through a tablet with this feature, you can play online games. Thirdly, you won’t miss a game update, what’s more, your games can even be updated automatically.

Display options

The display settings are also important. A tablet with a wide screen is a guarantee of convenience for viewing what is happening on it and controlling the game itself. The optimal diagonal for games is 10″ or more.

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