Best tablets to buy for gaming in 2022

Whether you’ve got some dead time to fill on your daily commute, a long journey to get through or you simply need to unwind before drifting off to sleep in bed, game playing can be a great way to while away the hours and help you relax. But playing on a smartphone can be less than ideal because of its small screen and a full laptop can often be too cumbersome. That’s where tablets come in, offering a balance of portability, decent-sized, high-definition screen, ample battery life and processing power to play games such as those on Facebook, FIFA and even on this website. Here are our five top picks of tablets to buy for game playing right now.

Apple iPad Pro

Apple’s products are wildly popular for a reason. They look great and perform even better. If high-end is the name of your game, then the iPad Pro could be a winner. The M1 chipset, which normally features on Mac laptops, means this tablet is unbeatable on power. It has a vast 2GB storage capability, so more than you could ever need for your games, videos and photos. The screen boasts 2048 x 2732p of resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,600 of brightness, so your games really will be shown in their best light. A worthwhile investment no doubt.

Apple iPad Air 4

The fourth generation of the iPad Air is also well worth a look, in particular, it features the A14 Bionic chipset which should be more than powerful enough for all your gaming needs. Plus a 10.9-inch liquid retina display with a resolution of 1640 x 2360 pixels will make any game you’re playing look incredible. Not quite big enough? You also have the option to add an additional display using the USB-C input. Sorted.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

If you’re not an Apple fan, then the best option to go for in the Android market has to be the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. Here you can find an immense 12.4-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset that can definitely keep up with your fast gaming pace. What’s more, is it has a substantial battery life in its 10,090mAh power bank – so no need to get anxious about running out of charge.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Looking for a top-notch experience that can virtually match gaming on a laptop but has the portability of a tablet? Then the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 could be the one for you. Under the hood you’ll find an Intel 10^th-gen Quad Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM plus a 128GB SSD, so nothing need slow you down. It’s even powerful enough to play some lower-end PC games. And you have the option to add a keyboard and mouse if you so desire. Mind you, this premium product comes with a premium price tag. Better get saving!

Amazon Fire 7

Not everyone wants to splash out on a special device for gaming. So, for those on more of a budget, the Amazon Fire 7 is not to be sneered at. For a fraction of the cost of others out there on the market, this gaming tablet delivers very decent power with a quad-core processor and a more than reasonable seven-inch screen which makes it perfect for travelling with. And you needn’t limit yourself just to gaming, it can also be used for streaming and reading books – a sturdy, everyday option you’ll even be happy to let the kids have a blast on.

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