Score One for Apple: Stiftung Warentest's Top Tablets Revealed
Premium tablets dominate Warentest's latest rankings
Pull up a chair, folks! You don't need to be a tech whiz to get hyped about the best new tablets on the market. And boy, does Stiftung Warentest know how to pick 'em! In their latest round-up of 21 fresh faces, guess who stole the top three spots? You guessed it, none other than the Apple empire!
The Cream of the Crop: Apple iPad Air Takes the Lead
Got a spare 908 euros laying around? This iPad Air might just be the upgrade you didn't know you needed. With a 13-inch display and an M3 chip, it's worth every penny. This bad boy bagged a quality rating of 1.7 and left testers astounded with its computing and graphics performance, not to mention that brilliant screen! It may not have the best battery life nor endurance, but it's still a strong contender that'll turn heads
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus: Playing Catch-Up with Apple
Three g's short of beating Apple's leading tablet, the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus comes in a close second with an overall score of 1.8. Now available for an average of 795 euros, this device boasts remarkable endurance and a host of other stand-out features. Need a keyboard or stylus to up your tablet game? Well, luckily, Lenovo's got you covered
Tied at the Tape: Four Tablets Duke It Out for Third Place
Apple's not the only one with multiple contenders in this race. Four tablets are locked in a fierce battle for third place! Here's a quick rundown of the competitors vying for the gold:
- The smaller iPad Air (668 euros) promises almost the same performance as its bigger sibling with an 11-inch display and a total quality rating of 1.9. It couldn't quite match its big bro when it came to battery life, but its portability and handling make it a nifty option.3
- The iPad Mini (576 euros) isn't far behind with good functions and solid performance, but its smaller rating in several categories makes it slightly less impressive.3
- The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is a worthy adversary, boasting very good endurance and consistently positive ratings across the board. This reasonably priced tablet won't break the bank at an average of 554 euros.3
- The pricey Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (1069 euros) recently joined the race, but its high cost doesn't translate to superior performance. It provides satisfactory battery life and four good ratings, but was it worth the exorbitant price tag?3
The Budget Winner: Apple's iPad, the Best Bang for Your Buck
Looking to splash out on a tablet that'll keep your bank account happy? Apple's got your back with the iPad (A16 chip), which scores a quality rating of 2.0! While it may not be quite as impressive as its more expensive counterparts, it boasts more than satisfactory functions, a display, endurance, and handling. Most impressively, it's available for a steal at an average of 390 euros
Footnotes:
[3]: Stiftung Warentest June 2022 tablet tests found that the Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th gen) is the overall test winner, followed closely by Apple's iPad Air (2022), with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra ranked high among Android tablets.
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