Tablet Sizes Guide: an elaborative overview

Regular tablet sizes range from 7-inches to 12-inches and above. Each size is suitable for a specific purpose. Some tablets are best for productivity, whereas others are well-known for gaming, entertainment, and general use. Tablet size is something that most of us find difficult to decide. Our guide on tablet sizes tells you what size is preferable for various uses, along with its dimensions, price range, and popular tablets from that size.

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Tablet Size Comparison Chart

Size	Avg. Weight	Price Range
7-inch tablets	0.5 lbs – 0.7 lbs	<$100 – $200
8-inch tablets	0.6 lbs – 0.81 lbs	$100 – $300
9-inch tablets	–	–
10-inch tablets	0.85 lbs – 1.0 lbs	$400 – $700
11-inch tablets	1.0 lbs – 1.13 lbs	$500 – $1000
12-inch & above tablets	1.2 lbs – 1.8 lbs	$700 & above

Common Tablet Sizes

1. 7-inch Tablets

Tablets featuring a 7-inch screen size are known for their ultraportable nature. These tablets are slim, lightweight, and generally weigh around 0.7 pounds. This is why they can easily fit into your jacket pocket, bag, or purse and can be comfortably carried. 7-inch tablets are quite popular among budget users because they are the most affordable among standard tablet sizes. Some budget models come under $100, but typically, their price ranges up to $200.

Furthermore, a 7-inch screen size is great for reading eBooks and other routine tasks like browsing, watching videos, low-end gaming, etc. On the other hand, they are not good for running productivity apps and high-end gaming because of their small display. Due to their economical prices, they are housed with low storage memory and slow chipsets. Still, for normal multitasking, the 7 inch tablets are excellent. Among many 7-inch tablets, some of the most popular are the Apple iPad mini (2019), Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2016), and Lenovo Tab M7 3rd Gen (2021).

2. 8-inch Tablets

8 inches screen size tablets are considered the best mid-size tablets. Because they offer great portability and, at the same time, provide a large screen for maximum productivity. These tablets are easy to tote around due to their 8-inch display size and lightweight design. For folks, who are always on the go and want mid-size tablets, 8 inch tablets are a good option. The average price of these tablets ranges from $100 to $300. Also, you can check the weight and price of these tablets in the tablet size comparison chart for better understanding.

In addition, the 8-inch tablets come with a larger screen area compared to the 7-inch. That’s why they are superb for gaming and productivity, along with everyday tasks like e-reading, note-taking, web browsing, and media consumption, etc. Some of the well-known 8 inch tablets are Apple iPad Mini (2021), Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020), Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020), Microsoft Surface Duo, and Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite.

3. 9-inch Tablets

Tablets with 9 inch screen sizes were manufactured by many well-known tech companies like Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and Asus, etc., a few years ago. 7 and 8-inch tablets are quite portable while 10-inch and above tablets are best for productivity, but 9-inch tablets were neither portable nor productive. That’s why these tablets became less popular, and manufacturers rarely release 9-inch tablets.

4. 10-inch Tablets

10-inch tablets were considered outstanding full-size tablets for years. But with the growing popularity of 11 and 12-inch tablets, the 10 inch tablet screen size now falls in the mid-size tablets category. Although the screen size of these tablets is smaller than laptops but still large enough to offer a laptop’s display-like viewing experience. Further, these tablets are more portable than laptops, but due to the tablet dimensions, they will not easily fit into a purse. However, you can comfortably carry it in your backpack. The average price of 10-inch tablets is up to $600 and $700, though some of them are pretty affordable.

Tablets in this category are famous for their performance and productivity. They are great in handling intensive multitasking, including high-end gaming, and efficiently running productivity and business applications. Due to these reasons, 10 inch tablets are the favorite of business users. Some of these tablets support external keyboard attachment. So, if some users want to use it as a laptop, they can easily do this by connecting the keyboard with the tablet. Some of the popular 10 inch tablets are Apple iPad 10.2 (2021), Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020), Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Apple iPad Air (2019), Lenovo Tab M10 Plus, Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus, and many more.

5. 11-inch Tablets

10-inch tablets grew powerful because manufacturers equipped them with high-end configuration. As a result, folks started using tablets for certain tasks along with their laptops. This is where manufacturers realized that a larger display would better suit powerful hardware in tablets. Since 12-inches and above tablets resemble a laptop and are not fit for use along with your laptop as a secondary gadget, this is where the 11-inch tablet size kicks in.

Along with productivity, the 11-inch screen tablets provide good portability, and you can easily carry it around in your backpack as the average tablet weight is around 1.13 pounds. The price of these tablets ranges from $500 to $1000 and above, which is not much considering their impressive large displays and solid performance. Among the best and latest 11 inch tablets, Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021), Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (2020), Lenovo Tab P11 Pro, and many others are popular.

6. 12-inch & Above Tablets

Tablets with 12 and 13-inch display sizes are perfect alternatives to a laptop. Along with the large screen, they are configured with robust and excellent internals, making these tablets to deliver a laptop-like performance. Along with this, the 12 and 13-inch tablet sizes also feature a detachable keyboard that allows you to use them as a laptop for maximum productivity. So, if you want to completely ditch your laptop, you can entirely rely on these large-screen tablets, and they will never disappoint you in terms of performance and productivity. That’s why these tablets are ideal for business users content creators, and any work related tasks.

These tablets may not offer portability like the smaller screen size tablets, but they are way more lightweight and portable than standard laptops. This means that you can effortlessly carry them to college, library, office, coffee shops, etc. Prices of tablets in this category generally start from $700 and go up from there. Some of the latest, powerful and popular 12 and 13-inch tablets are Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021), Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, Lenovo Tab P12 Pro, Microsoft Surface Pro 8, Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 and Microsoft Surface Pro X, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes do tablets come in?

Standard tablet sizes range from 7-inch to 12 and 13 inches. However, the tablet size mainly depends on the usage of a person. If you want a portable tablet for everyday multitasking and gaming, 7 and 8-inch tablets would be better. Whereas 10-inch tablets are suitable for productivity, high-end gaming, and other routine tasks. But if you are looking specifically for an excellent tablet that features a larger display and which you can also use as a laptop for intensive multitasking, then 11-inch or 12 inches and above tablets are the best options.

What is the largest tablet screen size?

Currently, 13-inch screen size tablet is the largest one in the market. The tablet sizes change with time with regards to their usage and importance. Previously, 10-inch tablets were considered the largest screen tablets. Then 11 and 12-inch display sizes came to the market as big-screen tablets. Now, some tablets from Apple and Microsoft have either touched or crossed the 13-inch size. Maybe we see even larger consumer slates with time.

How much does a tablet weigh?

A tablet’s weight depends on the tablet dimensions. Dimensions include the length, width, and depth of a tablet. So, if a tablet has higher dimensions, it will weigh more and be less portable. But if a tablet has lower dimensions, it will be lightweight, portable, and easily carried around.

How to measure tablet size?

When measuring the size of a tablet, you need to remember two things; tablet size and tablet screen size. There is a huge difference between these two terms. Tablet size means the overall dimensions of a tablet, i.e., length, width, and depth/thickness. While tablet screen size means only the display without the bezels, it is measured diagonally across the tablet using a ruler or tape measure. Now, for manually measuring the tablet size or dimensions, first, measure the length of a tablet, then width, and lastly, the depth or thickness with the help of a ruler. Thus you will know the overall dimensions of your tablet.