Apple iPad Pro
from £769 / stuff.tv/iPadPro
The iPad Pro isn’t cheap, but it’s a mobile powerhouse like no other, with a diverse and rich app ecosystem, tons of power, a gorgeous screen, and the kind of focus on creativity that just doesn’t exist on other tablets. If you just want to faff on Facebook or Netflix it’s massive overkill, so we’d recommend going for the iPad Air instead; but even if you don’t actually need the Pro, you’re going to want one if you try it for five minutes. And this is just the old model – watch this space for the even better 2020 version (reviewed on p41).
Stuff says Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple remains way ahead of the pack with a stylish, powerful tablet that’s full of creative potential
2 Microsoft Surface Go
from £379 / stuff.tv/SurfaceGo
Having this slinky Windows tab up your sleeve (not quite literally) is like carrying a mini PC on you at all times. The processor is adequate for everyday tasks and the 10in screen is lovely.
Stuff says Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An affordable, ultra-portable workmate
3 Apple iPad
from £349 / stuff.tv/iPad2019
If all you want a tablet for is consuming media and typing up the occasional Word doc, this is still the best option. iPadOS’s arrival also makes this an ideal time to invest in a new tablet if you haven’t done so in a while.
Stuff says Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The basic iPad remains the best entry-level tab
4 Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Rated 4 out of 5 stars I from £799 / stuff.tv/SurfacePro7
Similar to the old model, but still one of the few hybrids we’d be happy to work all day on.
5 Amazon Fire HD 10
Rated 4 out of 5 stars I from £150 / stuff.tv/FireHD10
Amazon obliterates the competition at the lower end of the tab market.