Best Android Tablets Bigger than 10-inch

Other Tablets with Bigger Than 10-inch Display

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 10.5-inch
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5-inch
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4-inch
5. HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 with 10.4-inch
6. Huawei MediaPad M5 10 10.8-inch
7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch
8. Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5-inch
9. Samsung Galaxy TabS 10.5-inch
10. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch 
11. Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2-inch
12. Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2-inch
13. HP Pro Slate 12 12.3-inch
14. Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13.3-inch
15. Toshiba Excite 13 tablet 13-inch
16. HP Slate 17 All-in-One 17.3-inch
17. Samsung Galaxy View 18.4-inch
18. HP Slate 21 Pro All-in-One 21.5-inch

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+

Also, while low in numbers, the previous generation Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ are now on offer.  So, grab yourself a bargain if you do not mind having a previous generation device. Both displays offer silky smooth stutter free motion with a high 120Hz refresh rate. There is a catch however, the 11-inch S7 uses an LTPS LCD panel while the S7+ has a more superior Super AMOLED display. Both offer plenty of details at 276ppi and 266ppi respectively, brightness and wide colour gamut.

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Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform, you have the option of choosing between WiFi, 4G or the ultra fast 5G connectivity, with a price premium on the 5G model. And to carry you through your day is a high capacity 10,090mAh battery enough for up to 14/15 hours (S7+/S7) on a single charge.

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On the back of the tablet is a pair of camera, a 5MP camera with ultra wide F2.2 lens and a main 13MP camera with wide-angle lense. Both cameras are capable of recording up to 4K resolution video at 30fps. Use the different shooting modes for best results; single take, night mode, night hyperlapse, front and back conversation recording, scene optimiser and AR doodle.

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It also offers PC-like DeXmode and multi-window support for multi-tasking. Pair this with the optional Book Cover Keyboard with onboard touchpad and you have yourself a laptop replacement.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 10.5-inch

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While no longer available, the Galaxy Tab S6 is a premium tablet with a 10.5-inch device. The tablet comes with a new stylus that latches onto the tablet magnetically much like the new iPad Pro and features narrow bezels all round but no rounded corners on the display. As for the stylus, it charges by latching on to the back of the tablet, an odd place but with the smart cover comes with a moulded storage to keep it in place.

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The flagship tablet features Samsung’s vibrant AMOLED display wrapped in an all metal chassis. There is also an on-screen optical finger print scanner under the display. Overall, it looks very much like the Tab S5e below but is powered by a flagship Snapdragon 855 chip and comes with more memory and double storage. But what also makes it stands out from other tablets is the use of a dual main camera, a first on a tablet this size.

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Key Features and Details

RELATED: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 10.5-inch vs Apple iPad Air 10.5 on Colour My Tech

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5-inch

Taking cues from the new generation iPad with slim and even bezels throughout, the new premium Galaxy Tab S5e has a big 10.5-inch display built in a small frame. The tablet is quickly becoming the crowd’s favourite with a stunning new design, powerful processor, high resolution Super AMOLED display, quad firing speakers and long lasting battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e on Amazon

Powered by Qualcomm’s SDM670 Octa-Core Processor clocking in at 1.7 GHz and 2.0 GHz, the tablet is available with 4GB RAM memory and 64GB ROM storage or 6GB RAM memory and 128GB ROM storage. For additional storage of up to 512GB, use the microSD slot. But what strikes us the most is the stunning new premium design. Measuring only 5.5mm thin, it is thinner than the iPad Pro’s 5.9mm, weighing less too at 400 grams compared to 468 grams (11-inch iPad Pro).

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Like its predecessor, the Tab S4, the new Tab 5e has a quad firing speaker setup tuned by audio manufacturer AKG and powered by Dolby Atmos technology for incredible 3D surround sound. It also shares the same pair of cameras; 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera for selfie, web chat and facial recognition. The one thing that sets it apart aside from the usual spec bump is the added fingerprint sensor on the power button.

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However, while it supports a productive interface like a PC with Samsung DeX, it does not come supplied with a stylus like the Tab S4.

Key Features and Details

• 10.5-inch SuperAMOLED Quad HD 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
• Qualcomm SDM670 Processor Octa-Core (2GHz, 1.7GHz)
• 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM or 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM
• 7040mAh battery up to 15 hours battery life with quick charging
• Dimensions: 245.0 x 160.0 x 5.5 mm and Weight: 400grams

RELATED: Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5-inch Tablet Review on Colour My Tech

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4-inch

A new generation tablet in the A series known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is now available. It comes with a slightly bigger 10.4-inch display with higher 2000 x 1200 (WUXGA+) resolution, faster CPU and even thinner 7mm ultra-thin metal body is now available for an affordable price. Using the formula that made the previous Galaxy Tab A such a success, the Galaxy Tab A7 is good value for money, stylish and fast. But unlike its predecessor, it now comes with even bezel and rounded corners and an even bigger 7040mAh capacity battery to keep you going all day with support for 15W fast charging.

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HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 with 10.4-inch

In true Samsung and Apple fashion, a Pro slate is never complete without a ‘standard’ edition. Such is the case with Huawei’s MatePad Pro 10.8 above. To complete the dual slate offering, Huawei brings us the MatePad 10.4. If nothing else, dropping the “Pro” label brings the price tag down to only 40%. But of course, something has to give with such a huge saving. It also uses the open source version of Android 10 and Huawei’s own Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) in place of Google Mobile Services (GMS). Two versions are on offer, the base with 3GB memory and 32GB storage and a higher model with 4GB memory and 64GB storage. Both limited to WiFi only for connectivity and comes with a 2K FullView 2000 x 1200 pixel LCD display with immersive surround sound and powerful processor in the form of Kirin 810. Eventhough it is not immediately obvious, the cheaper MatePad 10.4 does support Huawei M Pencil, the same pencil used on the Pro model. You just have to buy the stylus and charger separately.

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Key Features and Details

• 10.4 inches, 2000 x 1200 px
• HUAWEI Kirin 810
• RAM: 3/4 GB ROM: 32/64 GB
• 7250 mAh (typ.) up to 12 hours battery life
• HUAWEI Histen 6.0 Sound Effect
• In the box: Tablet (built-in battery) Charger Type-C to 3.5 mm audio adapter cable Type-C cable Eject pin Quick Start Guide Warranty card
• 245.2 mm x 154.96 mm x 7.35 mm. 450 g

Huawei MediaPad M5 10 10.8-inch

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The MediaPad M series is a mid to high range tablets from Huawei while the MediaPad T series is the entry level variety. The M5 is the biggest tablet in our line-up with a sizeable 10.8-inch display. Wrapped in an all metal curved chassis and 2.5D glass, the panel offers plenty of detail at 2K resolution with ClariVu technology, intelligent algorithms that adjust unclear frames or drops in contrast ratio to deliver a better viewing experience.

Huawei MediaPad M5 on Amazon

For audio, the tablet uses quad firing digitally amplified speakers to deliver high quality sound tuned by Harmon Kardon. It supports the industry standard Hi-Res audio pumping out crisp high notes and more powerful bass minus the distortion.

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The high capacity 7500mAh battery does not last as long as the Samsung tablets but long enough with up to 12 hours on a full charge. It supports quick charging taking only 2.9 hours to fully recharge.

Key Features and Details

• 10.8-inch 2K screen resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels, Enhanced ClariVu display
• Kirin 960 Series Chipset
• 4GB RAM memory with 32GB/for 64GB ROM storage
• 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
• Quad stereo speaker with HUAWEI Histen sound effect, Harman Kardon certified audio and Hi-Res Audio support
• 7500 mAh capacity battery up to 15 hours usage with quick charge support
• Width: 258.7 mm, Height: 171.8 mm, Depth: 7.3 mm, Weight: 498grams

RELATED: Huawei MediaPad M5 Tablet 10.8-inch: Big ambition with a big screen on Colour My Tech

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) shrunk in size. From a display measuring 10.5-inch, this latest iteration now spots a smaller 10.1-inch display. Samsung tries to cover all market segments and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A is one for the entry level range. Available in black, silver and gold, this latest offering from Samsung uses the new screen ratio of 16:10 vs previous Tab A 9.7-inch at 4:3 distancing itself from the likes of the iPad. The 10.1-inch display is packed with plenty of pixels. At Full HD or 1200 x 1920 pixels, it is a much welcomed upgrade.

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The tablet is powered by a mid range processor the Exynos 7904, an octa-core processor with speeds up to 1.8Ghz. It also just features a standard LED panel with IPS technology instead of Samsung’s Super AMOLED panel, a cost cutting move. Still, the display now has narrower bezel wrapped in premium metal chassis, not common on budget devices. To bring it inline with today’s tablets, it received a memory and storage boost, up to 3GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Battery is at a much respectable 13 hours a WiFi plus Cellular (4G) model is also available.

Key Features and Details

• Processor: Dual 1.8GHz + Hexa 1.6GHz Exynos 7904
• Screen: 10.1-inch Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1200 pixels LCD display
• Memory: 2GB/3GB DDR3 – MORE MEMORY
• OS: Android 9.0
• Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB eMMC storage
• Expansion: MicroSD card expansion up to 512GB
• Cameras: Front 5MP and rear-facing 8MP cameras with 1080 FullHD video capture support
• Battery: 6,150 mAh Li-ion battery with up to 13 hours usage (Internet) – GOOD BATTERY LIFE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5-inch – STYLUS

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e may already be out but the Tab S4 is stronger than ever. Together with the included S-Pen Stylus and optional purchase keyboard cover, the capable tablet can be turned into a hybrid laptop with a PC-like user interface using DeX. You will also be glad to know that the included S-Pen is a full life size Pen and not a pokey pointer.

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The premium tablet is designed to take on both productivity and entertainment tasks. Samsung DeX that first appeared on the Galaxy smartphones works nicely here without the need for a DeX station or the DeX Pad. All you need is a HDMI adapter to connect to a big screen, keyboard and mouse for a full desktop experience complete with task bar, quick launcher, desktop multi-tasking and multi-window interface.

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Even on standby, the screen can be used as a scratch pad for notes using the Screen-Off Memo feature. Jot down your notes quickly using the included multifunctional S-Pen. When at home, turn it into a smart home display to show time, weather, calendar, favourite photos and access Google Assistant or Bixby Voice.

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Beyond productivity applications, the Galaxy Tab S4 is Samsung’s premium tablet with super crisp 10.5-inch SuperAMOLED display at QHD, slim bezel although not as slim as the Tab 5e and quad speaker setup tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos for a true cinematic surround experience. Two storage configurations are available, 64GB or 256GB with WiFi only or WiFi and LTE options.

Unlike the Apple Pencil, the S-Pen stylus is battery-free and requires no charging but still capable of hover and click functions with dedicated Air Command productivity tools.

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Key Features and Details

• 10.5-inch 16:10 ratio sAMOLED display 2560×1600 pixels with minimal bezel
• Powerful Octa-Core (2.35Ghz Quad core + 1.9GHz Quad core) processor
• 4GB RAM memory and 64GB or 256GB ROM with up to 400GB extra storage using MicroSD slot.
• Quad speakers tuned by AKG that automatically rotates to offer real stereo output based on use
• 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera with UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps capture capable
• 7,300mAh big capacity battery for up to 16 hours of video playback, 200 minute fast charge
• Dimensions: 249.3 H x 164.3 W x 7.1 D mm Weight: 483 grams

Samsung Galaxy TabS 10.5-inch

Next we look at the Samsung tablets below, putting this side by side to try and make sense of Samsung’s move to introduce three relatively similar tablets for the high end segment at the same time.

Samsung GalaxyTab S 10.5 vs Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 vs Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2

Samsung started off the big screen Android tablet race with Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2-inch and the Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 12.2-inch both high end Android tablets in early 2014. They then decided to release another high end tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display. Such is the demand for big screen tablets in the market with manufacturers offering not one but three big ones with very similar specs or is Samsung trying to carve out a niche for itself. While 10.5-inch may not sound very big from the standard 10.1-inch screens, that .4-inch actually translate to a bigger area.

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All three tablets while one having a smaller screen at 10.5-inch and the others at 12.2-inch displays packs 4MP resolution or 2560 x 1600 pixels (WQXGA). Other than that however the tablets are not very different as you will see from the quick comparison tablet below. The only obvious difference is that the Note PRO has an S-Pen stylus option and the Tab S has a high contrast and dynamic Super AMOLED display. The true to life colour reproduction of the display is claimed to be 94% of Adobe RGB colour gamut compared to normal LCDs at 73%.

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All three Samsung Galaxy tablets are built on the same Octa-Core processor a marriage between a Quad-core 1.9GHz Cortex-A15 and a Quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 (Exynos 5420). The power management system and processor is clever enough to switch between the different cores depending on what you do on the tablet. While storage size options may be different, they each have 3GB of memory which is plenty for a tablet and shares the same cameras, a 2MP auto focus front facing camera and an 8MP (3264 x 2448) auto focus rear facing camera with Full HD video capture capability, geo-tagging, dual camera operation, panorama and HDR.

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Size wise, both 12.2-inch tablets spots the same profile and body with very similar weight. The Note PRO weights some 16 grams more at 750 grams and we can attribute this to the S-Pen stylus. As for the Tab S with its smaller screen at 10.5-inch, it is the lightest, smallest and thinnest when compared with the others. The only disadvantage with the Galaxy Tab S is , it only comes with 16GB of on board storage while the Galaxy Tab PRO and Galaxy Note PRO both starts with 32GB of storage, doubles that of the Galaxy Tab S with 64GB storage option also available. All three tablets run on Android 4.4 KitKat OS.

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A quick comparison

Note: Battery Life between charge is based on browsing the Internet via WiFi. See Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Samsung Galaxy Tab S to learn more about the Tab S.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch – FAMILY FRIENDLY

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2018 is the company’s entry level tablet priced at only around a third of the premium Tab S series. Even so, it comes with a huge 10.5-inch display albeit at a lower resolution and not a Super AMOLED panel, wrapped in a slim bezel and accentuated with quad firing speakers that support Dolby Atmos surround.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A on Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is very good value, family friendly and will suit most users’ needs as an all round tablet for consuming streaming media, playing games and using apps.

The tablet is designed for the family and home with features like Kids mode and Daily Board for smart home display. It supports multi-user mode allowing for each member of the family their own tablet experience. Using a separate account with support for up to eight extra users, each user can change and save settings according to their own preferences.

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It has the same 7300mAh high capacity battery seen in the Tab S4 with up to 15 hours of video playback on a full charge and supports 3.5 hour quick charging. Elsewhere, you get a 8MP main shooter and a 5MP front shooter, WiFi only or WiFi and LTE. The new 2019 edition has a smaller 10.1-inch display and an even smaller frame and still spots the same family friendly interface with Kids Home and Family Group Sharing.

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Key Features and Details

• Octa Core 1.8GHz processor
• 10.5-inch 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) TFT display
• 3GB RAM memory, 32GB ROM storage and up to 400GB via microSD slot
• 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera with FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps video recording
• Dimensions: 260.0 x 161.1 x 8.0 mm Weight: 534 grams

HP Pro Slate 12 12.3-inch

With a slightly bigger 12.3-inch display, here is HP’s latest commercial grade Android Tablet for those who mean business. The tablet runs Android Lollipop with native Work Profiles, a feature of Android for Work.

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It has hardware-enabled security and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor with integrated HP Duet Pen, a stylus that also doubles as high fidelity digitiser for capturing writing on paper. It also comes with front firing stereo speakers with DTS Sound+ and dual integrated audio microphone.

What You Need to Know

• Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 800 (2.3 GHz, 4 cores) Quad Core Processor
• 2GB RAM Memory, 32GB Storage expandable with MicroSD up to 32GB
• 12.3-inch UXGA Screen with Corning® CT-40 FIT  Concore Glass and anti-smudge coating, 10 point capacitive touch solution (1600 x 1200), 4:3 aspect ration.
• Cameras: Front 2MP FHD video recording with low light capability, Rear 8MP Auto Focus support FHD video recording with HDR low light capability.
• Battery: 12.5 hours, 37WHr Li-ion Polymer battery
• Dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Glonass, micro USB
• Dimension and Weight: 300.3 x 7.99 x 221.95 mm, 850 grams
• Available Colour: Grey – soft touch back panel with UV protective coating
• Android 5.0 Lollipop with native Work Profiles (Android for Work)

Check on Amazon: HP Pro Slate 12 12.3-inch

Also available: HP Pro Slate 8 with a 7.86-inch display at a resolution of 2048 x 1536 [image below]

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CML Rating: 4.5 Stars

What We Like

• GOOD BATTERY LIFE
• STYLUS WITH DIGITIZER PEN FUNCTION

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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13.3-inch

Next, we have the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro with the biggest screen at 13.3-inch among the big Android tablets listed here. Following the success of the Yoga 8 and Yoga 10, here is the same formula and profile applied to an even bigger screen.

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The multi-mode tablet with it’s rolled edge on one side used to store a high capacity battery is also a chamber for a pair of stereo front firing 8W Premium JBL speakers with sub woofer. Not holding back on the premium sound, it not only supports the Dolby surround sound system, it also has Wolfson Master HiFi audio processing codec.

Multi-mode because you can use the tablet with its built-in kick stand and rolled edge in four different modes; hold, tilt, stand and hang. Yes, the last option is a new mode with a hole cut through the kick stand to let you conveniently hang the laptop on a hook or stand.

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Another first for a tablet is the built-in projector at one end of the rolled cylindrical edge capable of projecting up an image in a dark room up to 50″ on any wall or screen. Great for business users looking to do a site presentation and don’t want the fuss of carrying and setting up a separate laptop and projector.

What You Need to Know

• Intel Atom Z3745 Processor Quad-core 1.33GHz Turbo Boost to 1.86 GHz with 2MB L2 Cache
• 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage expandable with MicroSD up to 64GB
• 13.3-inch IPS LED LCD Touch screen at 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution (220 ppi) and Integrated Projector for image up to 50-inch
• Cameras: Front 1.6MP Auto Focus, Rear 8MP Auto Focus with f2.2 wide-aperture lens, advanced glare-reducing glass, and a BSI 2 sensor
• Battery: 15 hours, 9500 mAh Li-Cylindrical 3 Cell battery
• Dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Glonass, micro USB
• Dimension and Weight: 223 x 333 x 3.6-12.6 mm (H x W x D), 960 grams
• Available Colour: Platinum
• Android 4.4 KitKat

CML Rating: 5 Stars

What We Like

• BEST BATTERY LIFE
• BUILT-IN PROJECTOR

Toshiba Excite 13 tablet 13-inch

Following the highly specified Toshiba Excite 7.7 and Excite 10, Toshiba has introduced an even bigger tablet, the Excite 13. While it may not have the high resolution you will find on the Lenovo or Samsung we have seen this far, it is still quite impressive at 1600 x 900 pixels.

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However we cannot say the same for the size and weight of this device. With considerably bigger bezel all around the screen, this is by no means compact big tablet weighing nearly 1 kg double that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S. It only good point we can find on this tablet is that it is powered by a tried and proven Tegra 3 quad core processor from NVIDIA. The Quad Core processor includes a fifth battery saving core and coupled with a strong GPU, the ULP GeForce this makes a power combination for gaming. But if you are really after a gaming tablet, check out NVIDIA’s own SHIELD.

What You Need to Know

• Tegra 3 Processor Quad-core up to 1.7GHz single core, up to 1.6 GHz quad core 1MB L2 cache
• 13-inch LCD display at 1600 x 900 pixel resolution (138 ppi) on Corning Gorrila Glass
• Cameras: Front 2MP Auto Focus, Rear 5MP Auto Focus with LED flash
• Battery Life: up to 9 hours, 37.2Wh battery
• WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Glonass, Micro-USB, SD card slot, micro-HDMI, charging port and Stand included
• Dimension and Weight: 13.5 x 8.5 x 0.40 inches or 342.9 mm x 215.9 mm x  10.2 mm , 2.2 lbs (998 grams)
• Available Colour: Silver
• Android 4.0 ICS

CML Rating: 4.0 Stars

What We Like

• THE TEGRA 3
• NOT MUCH ELSE

HP Slate 17 All-in-One 17.3-inch – BIGGER TABLET

A tablet meant for sharing; share your videos, photos, games, apps and more with this big 17.3-inch portable tablet. Ideal as a home bound mobile device, we would not recommend lugging this out but if you absolutely have to, you will definitely need a new case as the tablet has a big foot print and weighs approximately 2.5 kilos.

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Dual firing front facing stereo speakers designed with BeatsAudio gives an added dimension to entertainment, with not only bigger image but richer sound. With dual integrated kick stand, the tablet can be proped up at 120 degrees or reclined at 170 degree or simply lay it flat perfect for work and play. Even with a screen this big it can still manage nearly 8 hours battery life enough to power through the day.

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What You Need to Know

• Intel® Celeron® N2807 processor with Intel HD Graphics (1.58 GHz, 1 MB cache, 2 cores)
• 2GB DDR3 RAM and 32GB Solid-State Drive with3-in-1 Memory Card Reader
• 17.3-inch diagonal FHD IPS WVA anti-glare 10-point touch-enabled LED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
• Integrated Webcam with Microphone, Beats Audio High Performance Dual 2Watt Speakers
• Battery: 7.45-hour battery life 3-cell 43 Wh Li-ion battery.
• Dual Band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (1×1) and Bluetooth® 4.0 combo (Miracast compatible), USB2.0, headphone combo, HDMI
• Dimensions and Weight: 41.8 x 1.59 x 28.3 cm, 2.46 kg 
• Available Colours: Sweet Yellow, Snow White
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat

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CML Rating: 5 Stars

What We Like

• BIG IPS DISPLAY
• GOOD VIEWING ANGLES AND BRIGHT
• SOUNDS GOOD TOO
• PERFECT COUNTER TOP TABLET

Samsung Galaxy View 18.4-inch – BIGGEST TABLET

Here is Samsung’s first foray into the big screen Android tablet category since the Galaxy TabPRO and the Galaxy NotePRO at 12.2-inch. It is not until now that they have exceeded that screen size by introducing the Galaxy View with a whooping 18.4-inch touchscreen display.

The tablet is being marketed as a home entertainment device and one can easily see how this will work in a family where each individual can exercise their viewing or streaming preference on a bigger screen. The Full HD 1080p display is bound to be a favourite and while the device is big it is still portable and easy to move around with a built-in handle and stand.

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What You Need to Know

• 18.4-inch 1080p Full HD Display 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
• Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa-core 1.6GHz Processor
• 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM
• Cameras: 2.1MP front facing F2.2 camera with 4x digital zoom, Full HD digital video recording and playback
• Battery Life: Up to 8 hours of mixed use, Li-ion 11.3v 5700mAh
• Dual Band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz + 5GHz VHT80, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, HSP) GPS, GLONASS
• USB 2.0, 3.5mm Stereo socket, Microphone, Rich Stereo Sound from powerful speakers with Audio Streaming Music Player
• Dimensions & Weight: 17.79″ x 10.86″ x 0.47″ (452mm x 276mm x 11.9mm) and 5.84lb (2.65kg)
• Android 5.1 Lollipop

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CML Rating: 5 Stars

What We Like

• GOOD BATTERY LIFE
• BUILT-IN KICK STAND THAT DOUBLES AS HANDLE FOR EASE OF MOVING
• PERFECT COUNTER TOP TABLET FOR APPS AND STREAMING VIDEO

All-in-One Desktops

HP Slate 21 Pro All-in-One 21.5-inch – PC PROFILE

This is not really a tablet but a commercial-grade desktop slate. the HP Slate 21 is not portable nor slim but we love the idea of a big touch screen device that you can operate with or without a keyboard and mouse. This is an attempt by HP to turn a friendly and familiar tablet based on Android OS into a Desktop PC they dubbed the All in One (AiO). Who would not since the same OS is being integrated into Cars, Homes, Printers, Media Centers and Smart White Boards.

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Powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GPU, the AiO has a 21.5-inch Full HD Touchscreen at 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution making it great for streaming 1080p videos, viewing photos and browsing the web. We have seen this used as an information kiosk in shops and offices. The built-in stand props the AiO in standing mode or near flat in ‘surface’ mode (between 15 – 70 degrees).

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What You Need to Know

• Nvidia Tegra 4 Quad-Core T40S Processor⁵ (1.66 GHz – Dual-Core/Single-Core mode up to 1.8 GHz)
• 2GB RAM Memory, 16GB Storage expandable with MicroSD up to 32GB
• 21.5-inch Full HD IPS Touch Screen 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution 16.:9 Aspect Ratio, 2 point optical touchscreen using 3 cameras, up to 178 degrees viewing angle
• Cameras: Front Webcam 720p 
• Battery: NA 
• WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi Direct, Integrated 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0 port x 3, HDMI input x 1, USB 2.0 upstream port x 1, HP USB Keyboard and HP USB Optical scroll mouse.
• Dimension and Weight: 53.1 x 8.25 x 36.6 cm, 5.97 kg
• Available Colour: Black or White
• Android 4.3 Lollipop with native Work Profiles (Android for Work

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ALSO: Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch

An alternative to the big screen Android tablets we have on our list is Apple’s big tablet offering, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch. Don’t let price put you if as it does come with lots of goodies, support for stylus and that distinctive Apple iPad design, build quality and premium look. The 2732 x 2048 pixel resolution screen at 12.9-inch is one of the highest resolution in our list and high end display could not get better than this as the screen has the same colour space as and wide color gamut including greater colour saturation than any previous iPads. Unlike its smaller counterparts, the iPad Pro 12.9 has 4 speakers, one in each corner of the tablet. Performance wise, it has the processing power to match even a workstation or PC yet capable of lasting up to 10 hours. Pair it with a keyboard and you have a Laptop and PC replacement machine; a truly portable 2-in-1 device.

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• 12.9-inch Retina display LED-backlit Multi-Touch display 2732-by-2048 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
• A9X chip with 64‑bit architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor
• 8MP iSight Camera with Full HD video recording capability, Slo-mo (720p at 120 fps), Video Image Stabilisation and more
• 1.2MP FaceTime HD Camera with 720p HD video recording
• Four speakers, dual microphone, Digital compass, WiFi, iBeason microlocation and for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model; Assisted GPS and GLONASS, Cellular
• Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor
• 10 hours battery life (WiFi), 9 hours (WiFi + Cellular models)

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While not many dare to venture beyond the gold standard 10.1-inch display size for an Android tablet, the trio of manufacturers; Samsung, Lenovo and Toshiba featured here have executed this quite well.

Our favourite is the Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2. The S-Pen on a screen this size turns the tablet into an effective sketch pad and graphics tablet. The 10-point multi-touch screen still works like any other tablets listed here which gives it an advantage.

Mulling over the Galaxy Tab PRO or Galaxy Note PRO, if you have absolutely no need for a stylus then go with the Galaxy Tab PRO, otherwise stick with the Galaxy Note PRO with all things considered.

The next best tablets in our mind is the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13.3. If you are considering a big tablet, why not go all the way with this, or one of the bigger HP Slate 17  and Samsung Galaxy View 18.4. What really got us excited is the integrated projector and dual firing premium sound system.

There are a few other prototypes in the making, ViewSonic has announced a 22-inch Android tablet a couple of years ago and Panasonic showed their prototyped 20-inch 4K tablet running Windows 8 but it is unlikely that these will hit the consumer market unless there is an appetite to carry a ridiculously big tablet. Would you have a 20 to 22-inch tablets?

If you know of any good big screen Android tablet and would like for us to include it here, please leave us a comment below.