Rating of the best 7-inch tablets

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

7 inches is the most optimal diagonal for a tablet that you plan to carry with you all the time. Of course, such a screen will not fit as much information as a 10-inch screen (although most often it is not the physical size, but the resolution), but portability in this case plays a decisive role.

We have selected 7 models of 7-inch tablets that are definitely recommended for purchase.

How to choose a 7-inch tablet: what to look for

1. Screen diagonal is an important, but not the dominant parameter when choosing a tablet. The performance of these devices is largely determined by the characteristics of the hardware platform on which they are built. Therefore, the most important specifications when choosing are the following:

2. CPU. Despite common misconceptions, the number of cores and clock speed do not really matter. The fresh quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series is significantly faster than the 'not-so-fresh' 10-core MediaTek Helio X20. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to the year of manufacture of the chip or the tablet itself. Well, it's worth remembering that Qualcomm Snapdragon is preferable to MediaTek, but Rockchip, Allwinner and Spreadtrum are better to ignore altogether;

3. RAM. The speed of the tablet depends on it when performing several tasks at the same time. Moreover, background processes (for example, Telegram and WhatsApp messengers, as well as clients of social networks like VKontakte) should also be taken into account. Considering that Google Services alone consume 200-400 MB of RAM depending on the generation Android with the latest versions, it is not recommended to choose tablets with less than 2 GB of RAM;

4. Permanent memory. It is here that the operating system, applications installed by the user, their data, as well as other information are stored – taken photos, downloaded music, offline maps for the navigator and much more. Therefore, the more permanent memory, the better. It is desirable that it be at least 16 GB. And if you plan to use the tablet for watching movies, then you should pay attention to the models with a slot for a microSD memory card.

5. These parameters determine the performance of the tablet. Depending on the planned use, it is also worth paying attention to the device's support for mobile Internet, camera resolution, battery capacity, screen resolution and other parameters.

6. There is no consensus on the operating system. Android, iOS or Windows – this depends on personal preference.

7. If we talk about manufacturers, then tablets from Samsung are recommended for purchase, Lenovo, Huawei and, of course, Apple.

nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best low-cost 7-inch tablets: budget under 10,000 rubles	1	Huawei MediaPad	RUB 7990
	2	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 SM-T280 8Gb	7 490 RUB.
	3	Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30HC 16Gb	7 870 RUB.
The best 7-inch tablets in the middle price segment: budget up to 25,000 rubles	1	Apple iPad mini 3 64Gb Wi-Fi	–
	2	Huawei MediaPad T2 7.0 Pro LTE 16Gb	11,000 RUB.
	3	Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 7703X 16Gb	10 700 RUB.
The best 7-inch tablets in the premium segment	1	Apple iPad Mini 4 64Gb Wi-Fi + Cellular	37 990 RUB.

Best low-cost 7-inch tablets: budget under 10,000 rubles

Huawei MediaPad

Why first place: Excellent multimedia capabilities for up to RUB 10,000.

Description: The first tablet from the line Huawei MediaPad. Despite the fact that now it is quite old, there is simply no better device for watching movies and playing games in simple projects with a budget of up to 10 thousand rubles.

The tablet is equipped with a 7-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels (which is higher than standard HD), a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8200 and 1 GB of RAM. The operating system is relatively old – it is Android 4.0. But this is also the advantage – it and the installed applications with such a hardware platform run quickly and smoothly.

The tablet has only 8 GB of permanent memory, so it's better to upload movies to a MicroSD card – external drives with a capacity of up to 32 GB are supported. Also Huawei MediaPad is equipped with a slot for SIM-cards, can work in phone mode and go online via 3G; battery 4100 mAh, providing up to 6 hours of battery life; and stereo speakers.

Advantages

• Excellent multimedia capabilities (screen, camera, sound);

• Relatively 'nimble' processor and 3G support;

• High-quality assembly and metal body;

disadvantages

• Short battery life, you will need to carry a charger with you;

• Proprietary charger;

• Somewhat heavy;

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 SM-T280 8Gb

Why the second place: Average technical characteristics, but reliable.

Description: Ultra-budget tablet from Samsung. Despite the very low price, it offers very good technical characteristics. So, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.9 SM-T280 is equipped with a 7-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels, a proprietary quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz, 1.5 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage. This makes it a pretty good device for most everyday tasks.

There is not much permanent memory, but this is compensated by a low-resource operating system Android 5.1 and support for microSD cards up to 64 GB. But there is no SIM card slot, so the tablet can only access the Internet via Wi-Fi.

Other technical characteristics of the device include a 5-megapixel main camera (and a 2-megapixel front one) and a 4000 mAh battery, which provides up to 11 hours of battery life.

Advantages

• High battery life;

• Fast GPS cold start and reliable satellite connection;

• Good sound;

• Bright, saturated screen;

disadvantages

• Poor multitasking performance;

• No mobile internet;

• An old operating system that is not updated;

• Little permanent memory;

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30HC 16Gb

Why third place: Very average specifications, but 16 GB of internal memory.

Description: One of the first budget tablets of the company Lenovo. Despite its outdated specs by 2018, it remains highly productive and suitable for most everyday tasks, including games or working with documents.

Lenovo Tab 2 A7 features a 7-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1024 × 600 pixels (slightly less than standard HD), a quad-core processor MediaTek MT8382 clocked at 1.3 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal storage. Despite the fact that RAM is small, for the operating system installed on the device Android 4.2 ICS this is more than enough.

An important advantage of the tablet is its support for mobile Internet using the 3G standard. In phone mode, the device can also work. In addition, the tablet is equipped with a slot for memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB; stereo speakers and a 3500 mAh battery providing up to 11 hours of battery life.

Advantages

• Lots of permanent memory, you can even do without microSD cards;

• Optimal performance for most daily tasks;

• Charges quickly;

• Lightweight and compact;

disadvantages

• Cameras are added 'for show' and are completely unsuitable for shooting;

• There is no oleophobic coating on the screen and it is easily soiled.

• Weak and unstable GPS reception;

The best 7-inch tablets in the middle price segment: budget up to 25,000 rubles

Apple iPad mini 3 64Gb Wi-Fi

Why # 1: Simply the best tablet in its price range.

Description: The third generation of compact tablets from Apple combines miniature and high performance. Despite the fact that the objective technical characteristics of these devices are not the highest, deep optimization of the operating system and applications makes working with them smooth and pleasant.

But the main feature of this tablet is, of course, the Retina display. With a diagonal of 7.87 inches, its resolution is 2048 × 1536 pixels. This delivers unrivaled image smoothness.

Responsible for the tablet's performance is the Apple A7 processor with 2 processing cores, which is complemented by 1 GB of RAM. The internal storage is 64 GB, so you can watch movies or store a huge amount of information without MicroSD. And all this is complemented by support for contactless payment technology Apple Pay, so that the tablet can be used instead of a bank card in stores.

Advantages

• Retina display;

• Support Apple Pay;

• Huge internal storage;

• Optimal performance for most everyday tasks;

disadvantages

• No SIM card slot and no mobile internet support;

• TouchID (fingerprint scanner) performance is not always adequate;

• It is advisable to use with a case and protective film;

Huawei MediaPad T2 7.0 Pro LTE 16Gb

Why second place: A powerful tablet that's great for multimedia.

Description: An improved version of the tablet Huawei MediaPad T2 7.0 – Pro LTE – offers top-end specifications at the time of release in a compact body. It is powered by an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, complemented by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. This allows the tablet to maintain performance even under heavy load from many concurrent applications.

But the main advantage of the device is its multimedia capabilities. It is equipped with a high-quality IPS screen that has a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels; as well as stereo speakers and an excellent 13-megapixel camera with additional optimization.

Also, the tablet is equipped with a slot for microSD memory cards, supports mobile Internet at a speed of 4G LTE, and has a 4360 mAh battery, which is enough for an entire day of work with mixed use.

Advantages

• Great screen, camera and sound;

• High-quality assembly;

• High performance;

disadvantages

• Perceptibly heats up during operation and recharging;

• Screen without oleophobic coating;

• The fingerprint scanner does not always work well;

Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 7703X 16Gb

Why third place: Average specs, but relatively cheap.

Description: Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 7703X is a simple tablet for everyday tasks. It is built on a fairly 'average' tech platform, which is based on a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 processor clocked at 1.2GHz, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The tablet screen is made using IPS technology and has an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels.

The tablet is equipped with a SIM card tray and supports mobile Internet using 3G and 4G technologies; a slot for microSD memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB; main camera with 5 megapixels and a 3500 mAh battery, which provides up to 9 hours of battery life. Stereo speakers are also included.

The tablet works under a specially optimized operating system Android 6.0 MM, which is complemented by several proprietary services.

Advantages

• Excellent combination of price and quality;

• High-quality screen with realistic color reproduction;

• Optimal performance;

disadvantages

• Long GPS cold start – about a few seconds;

• Slow charging;

The best 7-inch tablets in the premium segment

Apple iPad Mini 4 64Gb Wi-Fi + Cellular

Why him: The most productive 7-inch tablet with a great screen.

Description: The latest generation of 7-inch tablets from Apple – iPad mini 4 – received the best specifications at the time of release. So, the device is built on the basis of a proprietary processor Apple A8, which is supplemented with 2 GB of RAM. The internal storage in this version is 64 GB, which is enough for many movies, installed applications and other user content.

But the main advantage of the tablet is the screen. It is made using IPS Retina technology, so it has a high resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels at a diagonal of 7.85 inches. This delivers unsurpassed picture smoothness, detail and color reproduction, making the tablet suitable even for on-the-go photo editing.

Other characteristics include a main camera with 8 megapixels, support for 3G and 4G mobile Internet, and a battery that provides up to 9 hours of operation.

Advantages

• High performance;

• Multi-window support;

• Portability;

• Stable connection to mobile internet and Wi-Fi;

disadvantages

• Multi-window support;

• Unstable software, especially on fresh firmware;

• Relatively short battery life;

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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