In this post, I’ve listed some best tablets for college students to enhance their educational experience.
Technology has advanced to revolutionize our educational system, and the students have started to use cool tech gadgets to carry out their academic activities effectively.
They are allowed to use the portable device like the tablet to take notes, refer eBooks, share documents and to present their assignments.
In some colleges, teachers are using tablets as an electronic whiteboard to write on the white page, and display math formulas & graphs for the students.
With this striking gadget, the educators could add or delete the text fast & easy and moreover they can give access to the students who have tablets to show their assignments, materials, etc.
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I’ve already discussed the basics of tablets under the topic “Can tablet replace laptops?” and revealed its pros & cons.
In the year 2012, vast number of tablets has presented by top brands and they weren’t designed for students at that time. But today, the importance of tablets in education has enlarged and students show keen interest to buy a tablet for educational purposes because of its incredible features.
And therefore the tablet manufacturers have started to produce educational tablets for them. Whether they are at high school readings or college studies, they wish to get a tablet computer to improve their hypothetical performance. Portability, ease of use, attractive and fun learning process are the primary benefits of tablets in education.
Are you a student who are searching to buy a best college tablet? There are many tablet reviewing websites that could help you to find a top tablet, but I’ve itemized some best tablets for college students through this post. Before checking the top student tablets, I would like to instruct some tablet features to be considered at the time of buying an educational tablet.
Features of Educational Tablets
Consider the following functions while buying a tablet for college use.
1. Check its screen size (10” or below) and its weight (below 1 lb) to have high portability.
2. Look for tablets with user-friendly features and useful apps for education.
3. Battery life of the tablet should be mainly considered to run for the whole day (8 hrs battery life is good).
4. Verify its connectivity features like WiFi, Bluetooth, USB port, 3G/4G, etc.
5. Select tablet for education with a rugged design.
Best Tablets For College Students To Mend Skills
If you ask “Which tablet is best for education?”, then you may check this list of best tablets for college students.
1. Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet
Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet is one of the top rated tablets which is perfect for college students to take notes, record lectures and to use a variety of apps effectually. Thus, you can perform multitask with ease and connect & share with ports with it. It is a thinner, lighter and most productive tablet that has the ability to replace your laptop.
Specifications:
Third generation Intel Core i5 processor with HD Graphics
10.6 inches HD display screen with 1920 X 1080 pixel resolution
4 GB RAM and 128 GB hard drive
7 hours battery life
Two cameras, WiFi and Bluetooth with low energy technology, USB, and micro SDXC card reader.
2. Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 is the world’s slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet that has premium design features. With its fast processor, excellent graphics, and responsive screen, the students could successfully carry out their learning works. Availability of free education Wi-Fi apps for this multi-tasking tablet is a great benefit for students.
Specifications:
Quad core 2300 MHz, Krait 400 processor with Adreno 330 graphics processor
10.1 Inches IPS LCD multitouch screen with excellent protection techniques
16 GB built-in storage with 3072 MB RAM
Reasonable battery life runs on Android OS v4.4 version
Two cameras, WiFi, USB port, Bluetooth v4.0, 3G connectivity and digital noise cancelation feature.
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet
Samsung targets education market with its Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet and hence it is considered as a good tablet for college use. I would say that is a best tablet for note taking in college because of having enhanced S pen functionality and it allow the students to edit photos and documents quickly.
Powerful performance, expansive storage and productivity apps are the features that make this tablet best suitable for studying purposes.
Specifications:
1.9 GHz Exynos 5420 Quad core processor
10.1 inches screen with 2560 X 1600 pixel resolution, S Pen included
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS
3 GB RAM with 32 GB Hard drive storage
9 hours battery life
Two cameras, Bluetooth v4.0, USB port, WiFi, popular Google play apps and pre-loaded content are included.
4. Asus Transformer Pad TF701T Tablet
Asus Transformer Pad TF701T is a high-resolution tablet which has impressive hardware features. It works with optional mobile keyboard dock and supports Miracast mirroring technology. Additionally, it has extra useful apps, sharp screen, upright battery life & outstanding storage capacity and thus it is a best tablet for college use.
Specifications:
10.1 inches HD multitouch screen with 2560 X 1600 pixel resolution
Nvidia Tegra 1.9 GHz Cortex A-15 Quad core processor
Android Jelly Bean OS
2 GB RAM with 32 GB expandable memory storage
13 hours battery life
Two cameras, Bluetooth v3.0, micro USB v2.0, WiFi and ambient light sensor.
5. HP Omni 10 Tablet
HP Omni 10 is a lightweight, low-cost tablet that has specifically designed for higher education students to create interactive learning for them. Microsoft has joined hands with HP and Pearson to launch this productive Windows tablet to manage hectic work schedules of students.
It is one of the top tablets for college students as it has a powerful performance and pre-loaded eBook content to accomplish their academic tasks effortlessly.
Specifications:
10.1 Inches Diagonal FHD touch screen with 1920 X 1200 pixel resolution
1.46 GHz Intel Atom Z3770 processor
2 GB RAM, 32 GB Flash memory with Micro SD card support
8.5 hours battery life
Two cameras, Micro USB, Bluetooth, extended warranty, Unlimited software support from Answer Desk.
6. ACER Iconia W4-820 Tablet
Acer Iconia is an impressive tablet specially made for Indian students. It has latest Intel Atom processor to offer smooth performance and easy access to personal apps & settings. With MS Office Home and Student 2013, it would be more comfortable for the students to edit office documents and prepare excellent presentations.
This education tablet comes under the list of cheap tablets for students that contains good battery life, advanced display and pre-loaded office features.
Specifications:
8 Inches high-brightness IPS LCD multi-touch screen with 1280 X 800 pixel resolution
1.33 GHz Intel Atom Quad core processor
2 GB RAM with 64 GB internal storage
8 hours battery life
Two cameras, digital microphone, WiFi, in-built stereo speakers, Bluetooth, Micro HDMI and USB Port.
7. Google Nexus 7 Tablet (2013)
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Google Nexus 7 is Google’s second generation thinnest tablet with excellent battery life. With its crisp display, students can read without eye-strain for long hours. It is one of the best tablets for college students due to its portability, reliable battery with convenient wireless charging and stable performance.
Specifications:
7 Inches high-definition LED-lit screen with 1920 X 1200 pixel resolution
1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Processor
2 GB RAM with 32 GB memory storage capacity
Powerful battery with 9 hours life
Two cameras, Bluetooth, internal speakers, dual band WiFi, NFC, Micro USB Port and pre-installed apps.
Conclusion:
Technology is getting smarter and as a result, the computers are getting smaller in the form of tablets.
The tablet market has grown up because of its simplicity, lighter design & longer battery life and it seems to be a popular choice for college students to take notes, do assignments, unveil presentations and so on.
Tablets in education bring better engagement of pupils in learning and they would stimulate to enhance their knowledge with the latest technology.
College students show interest to interact with technology on a daily basis and hence the use of tablets in education has increased to finish their advanced tasks.
Some universities have a cloud-based system to allow the students to work anywhere on campus with their mobile device.
As the tablets are becoming more available, more schools and colleges to get serious about adopting the tablet computer.
Are tablets good for college students? What is your opinion about the use of tablet in education? Do you have tablet for academic use? Share your experiences that you’ve had with tablets in the classroom.
Also, I would like to know your views on the above listed best tablets for college students. Express all your thoughts related to this post through your comment.
Hi, Nirmala Mam,, I Have no words to say anymore..
When i saw this article link on Facebook.. I Thought make a suggestion to link an amazon affiliate program for this review. But you made it already..
That’s great ..
excellent review.Hope you will get more buyers now with this review..
Thanks..
Thanks for commenting promptly on my every post Rahul Suresh, I truly appreciate this activity 🙂
Am glad with your appreciation, but I’ve not included my affiliate link (am not an affiliate for any product till now). Just added the useful links in the post, so that the readers could get more details about that products and buy them.
As students are the main visitors for my blog, I’ve contributed this useful tech post for them.
Stay tuned 🙂
Nice range of tablets. Tablets and laptops have taken over conventional study materials and resources. There would come a day when little kids learn writing on tablets rather than slate and chalk! Just for today’s generation, being a college student I know the importance of tablets or laptops in studies.
Nice share Nirmala mam 🙂
Hi Mahaveer Verma,
Nice to get your comment after long days. Hope you’re doing good and busy at studies.
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts on tech gadgets here and yes, they play vital role in the filed of education 🙂
Hi Nirmala Santhakumar,
Am very first time at your blog…and feeling great!!!
No doubt now a days laptop has replaced by tablets.
From my point of view i would prefer to use sony tablets as its very robust & versatile.
thanks for posting.keep blogging.
Welcome to my blog Masonsmith, thanks for reading my post and sharing your opinions through comment.
I do agree with them, keep visiting 🙂
Hello Nirmala,
Well I’m not a college student but I’d certainly say that these tablets will surely suitable for college students for sure.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks
Hi Samir,
Thanks for including your comment. Tablet is a versatile gadget and it can be used for even professional use. I’ll soon review some best tablets for businesses, stay tuned 🙂
Hi Nirmala
You publish not very frequently but your every post proves the damned reason of your cautious posting schedule. 🙂
That is why people remember your posts longer than usual. I can tell without referring here and there that your previous post was on money making with photography. 🙂
This is proof of quality of your post that never miss from the mind of readers.
Now come to the topic. I have been using Google Nexus for the previous one year and have never faced any kind of problem while using it.
Secondly for purposeful users of tablet this is the best one because it is very simple to use and does not put several options to pick the best one for every move at its functionality.
Other tabs specially Samsung Galaxy is also very cool and getting much popular everywhere. But its cost is I think quite higher especially in my country Pakistan. Maybe in India there won’t be much price differential.
Otherwise Google Nexus is the most economical price wise here.
Once again thanks a lot for sharing such an informative post that really a need of students and people related to education sector. 🙂
Hi Mi Muba,
Many thanks for leaving your long comment with so much of kind words and appreciation. I was on vacation at my hometown, so not published posts for long. Yeah, my last post was about make money with photography and I do encourage your memory power.
Good to know that you’ve been using Google Nexus since one year and had good experience with it. I don’t think that there is large price difference of Samsung Galaxy Note between our 2 countries, there might be slight price difference.
Thanks for sharing your detailed thoughts on different tablets, keep showing your presence here 🙂
Hello,
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is my favorite tablet among all the tablets and I guess you’ve shared food for the though and I’m gonna soon pick a tablet among these.
Thanks for reading my post and commenting Rajkumar. Glad to know that you’re a great fan of Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. Sure, the tablets which I’ve listed has excellent specs and it is good to have any of these these tablet. Stay tuned!
Great info. These tablets are even good for everyone. I was looking for some good tab from long time. I say this post review. I am going to pick one from this list. Thanks.
Cheers with your appreciation sourabh 🙂
Thanks for getting time to read this tech post and I do agree with your views on Tablet. Keep showing your presence to leave your valuable thoughts 🙂
nice post. Android has a own a wide market demands of apps thereby making different categories of apps ranging from education to lifestyle etc. thanks for the good work.
Welcome to my blog Emmanuel and good to read your opinion on Android. Yeah, i’m accepting it, keep coming 🙂
Very Nice List of Best tablets for college students. Thanks for share.
Thanks for your encouraging comment Harshil 🙂
Hi,
There is no doubt that these tablets are simply awesome. But don’t you think that the price range of most of these tablets are at higher end. Though these tablets will enrich their education but not all students can afford them.
Welcome to my blog Guru and thanks for your visit.
Yes, I agree with your view on price range of tablets, but I feel that it is worth to spend a good amount of money for a reliable tech product.
Tablet has innovate features that would let the students to learn with interest.
I’m appreciating your thoughts, keep coming here to share them 🙂
Hi Nirmala,
Once again i find a wonderful post on your site.Really this tablet can helps for the college students for their study.
This is the very needful post for me…!!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Very nice post. Your list of tablets for students is amazing. Thank You.
Its really a useful article. Studies is the biggest asset in everyone life. Nowadays technology had improved vast to help students in many forms to enrich their studies. Hope this article will be very helpful for all students…keep it up
Hello Nirmala mam
The tablets you share here are really awsome and all of them are really usefull for the college students.
I like specially the Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet thanks for the great post.
Nice list!!! Education through these tablets will be much more easier. After the internet connection, students may access many online books and libraries. Many students really buy this because now Results are coming and parents rewards their child hard work by giving gifts. And a tablet in gift will bring a big smile on child’s face! Nice list… Keep writing…
Hi Nirmala,
Nice article regarding tablets. you gave such a keen explaination its easy to choose for students what kind they want actually. Thanks for sharing.
These tabs look good but some of the students might find them pricey… If I may, I would like to add Lenevo tab which is just under INR9K. I think it might be an affordable option for students since most of them haven’t started earning yet.
Hello Nirmala,
All seven are look great and useful for students but your list confused many to choose one of the best.
Hello Nirmala – This is an awesome list and a tablet for Students will help them to be on the cutting edge since there are going to be many educational apps and content being released specifically targeting tablet market. Your review on each of the best products will surely guide the students to choose the right product. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks Nirmala for revealing seven most popular tables for students. It is really great. Also thanks for highlighting the features which a college student must look for before buying any tablet for educational purpose.
Hi,
Good information about tablets their specification and features targeted for students.Reviews are also helpful to choose tablet for my budget.
Thanking You
Hi Mam,
Thanks a lot for sharing this article. I am searching this type article for a long time and today the wait is over. I am a student that’s why this post help me a lot and i have install some of them too !
Once again thank you mam. Keep sharing
Hello Nirmala, This is a list of awesome Tablets. We were looking to gift the tabs to some of our extra-ordinary students. Thanks for your post. It helped us.
nice range of tablets .. its going to be quite helpfull for the students who are willing to buy a new tablet..
thank u for sharing this info
Harish bali
Helpful article as I was already looking for a new laptop but was confused what to buy.
Thanks for the list of the tablet. i am a student so i want to buy and now I decide that which one is good for me.