12 best budget tablets

Portable devices are becoming more and more perfect - today they are full-fledged multimedia centers with the ability to play video, music and various games. In addition, these gadgets can fully perform office tasks. All these definitions fully apply to tablet computers.

These devices, combining a large screen, good performance and good autonomy have found application in many areas of our lives. Of course, their functionality directly depends on the cost, but even budget devices can surprise with their speed and characteristics. They are great for watching movies, listening to music and surfing the Internet. Also inexpensive models without problems "pull" the average game.

In the ranking, we collected the best budget devices, which, for a small cost, have worthy characteristics. For an objective assessment, we took a few of the most important characteristics when buying a cheap, budget tablet:

1. The operating system is at least Android 6.0
2. Processor frequency - at least 1200 MHz
3. The number of processor cores - at least 4 cores
4. RAM size - at least 1 GB
5. The maximum size of memory cards - a positive score is given if there is support for memory cards of 64 GB or more.
6. Screen (number of pixels per inch) - the number of pixels per inch must be at least 216.
7. Miracast support - the ability to wirelessly transmit audio and video signals between a mobile device and a TV or monitor.
8. A2DP profile - support for high-quality stereo transmission
9. Work in cell phone mode - the ability to make calls over the cellular network as a regular phone
10. Camera - the number of pixels of the rear camera must be at least 2 megapixels
11. Battery (operating time) - the tablet operating time from the battery must be at least 6 hours
12. Weight - preferably not more than 300 grams.

The best inexpensive tablets with the big battery

3 Huawei Mediapad T3 7.0 16Gb 3G

The tablet with a diagonal of seven inches with a long operating time. The manufacturer gave the model a 4100 mAh battery - a tablet with a modest performance and a small diagonal of such a powerful battery lasts for several days. The catch lies in the duration of charging - the cherished percentages are filled very slowly.

Also in the reviews, users complain about the sluggishness of the tablet. The model launches games and programs of moderate "gravity", but slowly and with low FPS. Three or four applications running in the background, are able to introduce the gadget into a stupor. But there is GPS, Bluetooth, a screen with a good sensor response. Two cameras - the front and the main - are represented by 2 Mp modules. The model entered the top of the best low-cost tablets with a powerful battery due to the optimal ratio of price and quality.

2 Irbis TZ150

A budget 10-inch tablet that can work in cell phone mode.The manufacturer installed a 4000 mAh battery in the device, the power of which is enough to provide several days of life for the Irbis TZ150 without electricity. The model is inexpensive, it justifies its cost, but it’s not worth waiting for something that goes beyond four thousand rubles from the Chinese creation - here is a frankly budgetary matrix that inverts colors with a minimum slope; processor with modest performance and lack of 4G.

In the reviews, the owners identified the main advantages of the tablet: a large screen, support for GPS and a powerful battery. Due to this set of indicators, the gadget is suitable as a navigator, an additional device, a tablet for children. This is one of the best affordable tablets with a powerful battery.

1 Huawei Mediapad T3 8.0 16Gb LTE

Eight-inch tablet with an inexpensive TFT IPS matrix, which boasts correct color reproduction and good viewing angles. In the reviews, users admire the duration of the cycle of the tablet without a socket - with active use (Internet, movies, games) resource 4800 mAh battery lasts for two days. In standby mode, the charge is spent slowly - it takes a few percent in five days.

The processor copes with routine affairs and will satisfy the wishes of gamers who love average toys for resource-intensive use (for example, Need for Speed ​​no Limits or Hill Climb 2). Adds joy and metal case. On top of Android 7, the manufacturer rolled its shell with pre-installed programs - many applications from Google and a utility like an office suite. This is the best budget tablet with a good screen, GPS correctly working and a powerful battery.

The best inexpensive tablets with good performance

3 LEXAND SC7 PRO HD

Starting from the end of the TOP-3 best budget tablets up to 7000 rubles gadget LEXAND SC7 PRO HD. Due to the presence of GPS support and car mount in the kit is positioned as a car tablet.

Among competitors it is difficult to praise him for something. It seems not the weakest processor, there is support for cellular communication and 2 SIM-cards, quite easy. In the rest - we get the most weak camera - only 1.3 megapixels, and one of the weakest batteries among competitors.

Given that the price of the device is far from the most democratic.

Advantages:

• Really smart processor - notes the majority of users.
• Supports multiple audio and video formats
• Despite the stated characteristics, the camera takes photographs acceptable

Disadvantages:

• There are complaints about the work of GPS
• Not the most capacious battery
• Bad speaker for receiving calls

2 Lenovo Tab 4 TB-8504F 16Gb

On board the device 2 GB of RAM and a processor from the "Dragon" of the 425th generation, accelerates its cores to 1.4 GHz. The 28 nm process technology hints at the absence of any energy efficiency, so a surprisingly powerful battery with a capacity of 4,850 mAh is enough for a mundane 10 hours of continuous operation or two days with active use in domestic mode.

As they write in the reviews, their popularity and the status of the best tablet among budget models Tab 4 TB-8504F 16Gb gained thanks to the high brightness of the eight-inch screen, amazing speed and a powerful battery. Wi-Fi is stable, the rear camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels far surpasses the competitors in the quality of the footage. As a fly in the ointment, the manufacturer has put in a set of a power adapter for only 1 A, which is why a large-capacity battery charges for a very long time.

1 Lenovo Tab 4 TB-7504X 2Gb 16Gb

A compact seven-inch tablet on Android 7. The quad-core processor from Mediatek and as much as 2 GB of RAM nominate this model in the first place in the top of the best low-cost and productive tablets. Speed ​​and power capabilities are limited in cost, which is why the device based on the MT8735 has become a leader. For this money it is difficult to find a model with such a volume of RAM, complete with not the most ancient platform.

In reviews, swear on a weak battery and a long process of charging. The fact is that the manufacturer puts in the box the power adapter for 1 A, which is why the replenishment rate of the battery life is low. Users recommend the use of two-ampere charging, especially since the battery capacity (3500 mAh) allows you to increase the current strength without harm to the latter.

The best inexpensive tablets with a good camera

3 BQ 7081G

Strange "Chinese" with a surprisingly low price, a good set of features and, most importantly, a good set of cameras. The main camera is implemented as an 8Mp module, front-facing - as 5Mp. There is no need to talk about highly aesthetic photographs, but the camera copes well with ordinary photos: it fixes the text in a readable state, creates quite good frames of landscapes and acceptable portraits in quality.

There is a module Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and GPS. RAM 1GB. The processor from MTK MT8321 provides not the most smooth operation of the tablet. The price of the device is too low, so the owners are “paying the price” by having to endure lags, microfreezes, software imperfection and the lack of oleophobic coating on the screen.

2 Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 7703X

The first representative of the family of tablets from Lenovo has a diagonal of seven inches. HD resolution. The picture quality is already noticeably better than the previous one. The body is made of plastic, but it lies well in the hand, does not slip, the controls are in place. Yes, and looks good.

The processor is not the most powerful, but the manufacturer inspires confidence - Qualcomm. Communication modules - the strength of the tablet. In addition to the 4G LTE module (you can use the tablet as a cell phone) there are two navigation systems: A-GPS and GLONASS. Judging from user reviews, the search for satellites is bright, the connection is of high quality. All this allows you to use the tablet as a navigator.

The battery has the smallest capacity in the class, but the battery life due to a good optimization is about 9 hours. Still, a small display saves energy well. The cameras are almost no differences from Arcos. 2 and 5 MP, no flash. The situation with quality is somewhat better only due to the best processing algorithms.

1 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 SM-T561N 8Gb

Almost a 10 inch inexpensive tablet with a pretty good camera. The main endowed with autofocus and shoots in a resolution of 5 megapixels. The text on the photo documents readable. Portraits and landscapes are satisfactory in quality - the color rendition is natural, there are no zamyleny, but the detail is weak. The front camera has received a two-megapixel module, so it cannot boast about the quality of the created images, but for Skype video communication there is enough permission.

This is an old model from Samsung, which has not lost its relevance due to an acceptable amount of RAM (1.5 GB), camera capabilities and a built-in accelerometer. In reviews, users complain about infrequent lags and hangs. But the camera here is much better than the competitors from the same budget category.

The best inexpensive tablets with a diagonal of 10 inches

3 Digma CITI 1508 4G

Chinese 10-inch device that can replace a smartphone - it works with SIM-cards and is able to receive calls. Here is the sixth version of Android on board and 3GB of RAM. A complete set of wireless interfaces, in addition to the contactless payment module NFC - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G, GPS is also in place. The manufacturer is not famous for the high quality of its creations, but this model is extremely successful - this is one of the best tablets of 10 inches in the budget category.

Judging by the reviews, Digma CITI 1508 4G's weak points are the absence of an oleophobic coating on the display, which is why the finger slips badly on the surface and leaves fingerprints; unstable GPS operation (often lost communication outside the city); color rendition with a bias in green tone. But the owners consider the purchase justified, since the listed disadvantages are leveled by the low price and stable operation of the device.

2 Prestigio MultiPad PMT3101 4G

Prestigio is a rather popular brand in our country. The model, which occupied the silver line TOP-3 10-inch tablets, is presented very recently. Display specifications are exactly the same as the previous participant. The filling is fully consistent with the cost - from slowdowns and long loads can not go anywhere. But with communication modules everything is great - there is even 4G LTE, which provides a very smart mobile Internet. Supported and work in cell phone mode. It is difficult to imagine a person talking on a 10-inch tablet, but the presence of the function pleases. There is also an FM radio. The battery is one of the most capacious in the class - 6000 mAh. Enough for a couple of days of intensive work.

The only relative disadvantage of the model is high mass. Yet, 545 grams is hard enough to hold in your hands for a long time. There are also questions about quality, but what else to expect from a Chinese tablet.

1 Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L 16Gb

Tablet from "Lenovo", which is included in the top of the best inexpensive models with a diagonal of 10 inches. Here, the TFT IPS matrix with a resolution of 1280x800, support for memory cards up to 128 GB and a relatively fresh axis is the seventh generation of Android. One of the main problems of budget tablets is the outdated version of the operating system. The manufacturer lowers the price of the old models, and they automatically go into the category of state employees. So users can get a good copy for cheap, but with an outdated OS version. But Tab 4 TB-X304L 16Gb already now pleases owners with current software and a pleasant price tag.

Under the case of 2 GB of RAM and a processor from the "Dragon" 425. All the necessary wireless interfaces are present, and a very powerful battery can withstand 12 hours of continuous operation or several days of life with quite active use. In standby mode, interest is spent economically - no more than 5% per night.

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