If you’re looking for the best tablets for under RM2,000, you’ve come to the right place. Fatin from SoyaCincau BM has compiled five different tablets that would be able to suit whatever you need in one. So, whether you’re looking for something with a stylus pen, something light, or something with a powerful battery, these are what she recommends that won’t break the bank.
Huawei MatePad 11
The Huawei MatePad 11 is a great choice for something that costs under RM2,000, especially as it’s a tablet that comes with its own Huawei M-Pencil. With the pencil, you’re able to expand your tablet use by being able to draw and write down notes without typing anything. You can even pair it with the Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard that it comes with.
Powered by a flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 system-on-chip, the MatePad 11 is mated to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. However, as it is a Huawei device, it does mean that you won’t get Google Mobile Services on the MatePad 11. Instead, it’ll come with Huawei’s own HarmonyOS 2 and Huawei AppGallery.
The Huawei MatePad 11 is priced at RM1,999.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE WiFi
Of all the tablets listed, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE WiFi has the biggest battery, with a 10,090mAH capacity that is rated to last up to 13 hours of video playback. It’s also got a large 12.4 inch Quad HD+ LCD display that pushes a 2K resolution of 2560×1600 pixels—so you can definitely consider this tablet if you want to use it to binge-watch your favourite Netflix shows. Also, with no extra cost, the tablet also comes with an S Pen.
Under the hood, it runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and can be configured up to 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. However, since this is the WiFI version, it doesn’t get mobile data connectivity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE WiFi costs RM1,899.
iPad 10.2” WiFi (Gen-9)
The ninth generation of the iPad 10.2 inch WiFi comes with 3GB of RAM and starts with 64GB of storage. It can be used with the 1st Gen Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, but you’d need to purchase those separately. But the thing about using an Apple iPad is that you’re able to update the operating system on the tablet for years to come.
The iPad uses the iPadOS 15, which means that you can use it to its full potential for at least 5 years. Additionally, its got up to 10 hours of battery life for web browsing or video on WiFi, and uses a 10.2″ Retina Display that pushes 2160×1620 pixels resolution.
The iPad 10.2” WiFi (Gen-9) costs as low as RM1,499.
Xiaomi Pad 5
As a reasonably priced tablet, the Xiaomi Pad 5 has a pretty sizable battery of 8,720mAh, which can provide up to 16 hours of video playback. The tablet also supports Dolby Vision and DCI-P3, and gets a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support—which makes this tablet a great option for a mini portable entertainment system.
It comes with an 11″ QuadHD+ LCD display and runs on a 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor. Additionally, it supports the Smart Pen if you want to use it for notes.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 is priced from RM1,399.
Oppo Pad Air
The Oppo Pad Air has a light body, measuring at only 6.94mm. It’s weight is also just 440g, making it super easy to carry around you. So if you’re looking for great portability, the Oppo tablet is a good option—and the price is also closer to RM1,000 than RM2,000.
The tablet comes with a 10.36-inch LCD display pushing a 2000 x 1200p display, and features what Oppo are calling a ‘smart backlight’ with 2,048 dimming zones. Under the hood, you’ll find the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 system-on-chip, and that gets mated to 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. However, its battery is a measley 7,100mAh—which Oppo claims can will last you up to 12 hours while watching video.
The Oppo Pad Air is priced at RM1,099.
