OnePlus Pad 2
New challenger
The OnePlus Pad 2 is a powerful 12.1-inch Android tablet with the latest Snapdragon chip, OnePlus' patented fast charging and strong battery life, and a fast-refreshing display offering plenty of space for multitasking. It's missing a lot of useful intangibles, but powerful hardware at this price point is a rare thing.
For
- Costs less than half as much
- Higher resolution and refresh rate
- Faster SUPERVOOC charging with brick included
- Newer Snapdragon CPU
- Open Canvas multitasking
- Four years of software support
Against
- LCD instead of AMOLED
- No haptics, microSD slot, fingerprint scanner, or water resistance
- Only one boring color
- Stylus sold separately
- Low-res selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Flagging flagship
While the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra had no major competition when it launched last year, its hardware is looking a little outdated compared to the Pad 2, especially since Samsung still charges an arm and a leg for one. This is still the tablet to buy if you want the most screen space possible for work, gaming, or streaming, but it's excessive for most people.
For
- Massive AMOLED display
- Water resistance and Gorilla Glass protection
- S Pen, fingerprint sensor, and microSD slot
- Better selfie camera
- Four years of software support left
Against
- Extremely expensive tablet and keyboard
- Too heavy to hold comfortably
- Older CPU & slower charging
- No Wi-Fi 7
