DETROIT – Gamers now spend an average of more than seven hours each week playing video games. While players once had to wait until they got home and boot up their gaming hardware to play their favorite game, mobile gaming has made access a whole lot easier.

As technology has developed, mobile gaming has meant that players can now have a game of poker or try out the latest video gaming title that’s just been released on the go. Whether it’s on the daily commute, while out and about or from the comfort of the players own sofa, the likes of cloud technology and streaming platforms have given a world of new opportunities to gamers.

Smart phones have got more sophisticated and are able to handle the graphics and high processing requirements of these games, yet no one wants to be running down the battery on their phone. For the best mobile gaming experience, it’s best to invest in a gaming tablet.

Let’s take a look at some of the best gaming tablets currently available.

Apple iPad Pro 11

The apple Ipad Pro 11 was revolutionary at its time of release, with Apple claiming that it’s more powerful than 80% of notebooks on the market. This tablet harnesses a huge amount of processing power and is designed to replace the need for a desktop device. Combining mobile technology with the sheer power of larger devices, it makes the ideal gaming companion.

Spec

Getting down into the details, the Ipad 11 Pro features an 11 inch screen, or for those that want something a little larger still, it also comes in a 12.9 inch display too. As for graphics, the Ipad features true tone color technology and has a resolution of 2388 x 1668 pixels. That’s incredibly sharp for a tablet.

Pros

The Apple iPad Pro 11 has up to 10 hours of battery life, making it the perfect tablet for people who spend plenty of time commuting and are planning on using their tablet to stave off the boredom. If you’re playing online games like these at this Michigan online casino, you can count on the Apple iPad Pro 11 to see you through.

Cons

One of the only drawbacks of this device is that it doesn’t have a headphone jack, meaning you may need to invest in some wireless headphones.

 Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Not an Apple fan? The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 delivers a similar level of performance while running Windows. If you’re looking for a tablet that can replace your main computing device then this could be an option as it features more processing power than a lot of laptops on the market. Pack it in your bag to take to work, but then also pull it out on the train to enjoy your favorite games.

Spec

The Surface Pro 7 features an 8GB RAM, an Intel 10th Generation Quad Core i5 processor and a 128GB SSD, providing incredibly fast loading speeds. What’s more, this model has the capacity to run games designed for a PC. While it has its limitations as to which games can be played, it’s still pretty impressive for a tablet.

Pros

Featuring ultra-usability, this tablet allows you to connect a keyboard and mouse for everyday or office use, which can then easily be disconnected when you’re on the go. In this sense, it’s certainly one of the more versatile models out there. Coming in at an average price of $960, it’s also quite a bit cheaper than the iPad Pro models.

Cons

The large price tag could be off putting for gamers that have already invested in the gaming equipment that goes with their usual computer, however if you want true versatility then it’s worth the price compared to other Microsoft devices. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite is Samsung’s all new tablet that comes in a much sleeker design. It is considered to be the equivalent of Apple’s lower end tablets and unlike the other Samsung Tab models, this one doesn’t feature any one screen buttons, instead the sleek screen is controlled by on screen buttons and smart hand gesture technology.

Spec

This model features a 10.4 inch display which comes in a slightly smaller than the other models, but is still ideal for on the go use. It’s powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset, combined with Mali-G72 to offer some impressive processing speeds. There’s also 64 GB of storage, which can be upgraded to one TB with a MicroSD card.

Pros

Surprisingly for a tablet, the Tab S6 Lite has some impressive speakers, tuned by  AKG/HARMAN. This helps to provide a highly immersive gaming experience, even when on the go.

Cons

While it’s a great overall gaming tablet, this tablet probably wouldn’t cut it if you’re looking to become the next YouTube streaming star as the camera and video recording capabilities are only average.

Overall, the above three models represent some of the best options for gaming tablets on the market, Whether you’re a die-hard apple fan or prefer to stick with Microsoft or Samsung, these tablets have an impressive processing ability, second to none graphics and the all important ability to play your favorite games while on the go.

This guest column was provided by Luke Windsor.