Stuff - UK (2020-05)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7

++++, from £699 / stuff.tv/SurfacePro7

Similar to the old model, but still one of the

few hybrids we’d be happy to work all day on.

Amazon Fire HD 10

++++, from £150 / stuff.tv/FireHD10

Amazon obliterates the competition at the

lower end of the tab market.

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The basic iPad remains the best entry-level tab

Apple iPad

from £349 / stuff.tv/iPad2019

If all you want a tablet for is consuming media

and typing up the occasional Word doc, this

is still the best option. iPadOS’s arrival also

makes this an ideal time to invest in a new

tablet if you haven’t done so in a while.

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An affordable, ultra-portable workmate

Microsoft Surface Go

from £379 / stuff.tv/SurfaceGo

Having this slinky Windows tab up your

sleeve (not quite literally) is like carrying

a mini PC on you at all times. The processor

is adequate for everyday tasks and the 10in

screen is lovely.

Apple iPad Pro

from £769 / stuff.tv/iPadPro

The iPad Pro isn’t cheap, but it’s a mobile powerhouse like no other,

with a diverse and rich app ecosystem, tons of power, a gorgeous

screen, and the kind of focus on creativity that just doesn’t exist

on other tablets. If you just want to faff on Facebook or Netflix it’s

massive overkill, so we’d recommend going for the iPad Air instead;

but even if you don’t actually need the Pro, you’re going to wa nt one

if you have it in your mitts for five minutes. Oh, and as you may have

noticed back on p8, there’s a new one coming...

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Apple remains way ahead of the pack with a stylish,

powerful tablet that’s full of creative potential

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This 2-in-1 console is the real deal

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A 4K monster held back by its game catalogue

Sony PlayStation 4

+++++£250 / stuff.tv/PS4

Haven’t got a 4K TV? This is the best way to

enjoy PlayStation’s brilliant exclusives.

Microsoft Xbox One S

+++++£250 / stuff.tv/XboxOneS

No longer our Xbox of choice, but the One S

remains a serious affordable option.

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro

£349 / stuff.tv/PS4Pro

Yes, the PS5 is coming... but for now, the PlayStation 4 is the best

gaming platform around – which makes the PS4 Pro the best of

the best. Games optimised for the console look stunning on a 4K

HDR TV, and are substantially improved by the extra grunt inside

this slightly bigger machine. Sure, it can’t match the Xbox One X

for sheer power or resolution, but it makes up for that with an

impressive line-up of games – including Death Stranding, God

of War and Dreams – and VR support.

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The system for console gamers who have a 4K TV

and want the best catalogue of games on offer

Nintendo Switch

£279 / stuff.tv/NintendoSwitch

Nintendo’s console earned a promotion in

our list after it impressed us with a growing

list of fantastic games. Plus, no other device

here offers the joy of portable gaming. Train

journeys will never be boring again.

Microsoft Xbox One X

£450 / stuff.tv/XboxOneX

There’s no doubt the Xbox One X is the

most powerful console here, capable of

producing stunning 4K visuals... but it simply

doesn’t have the line-up of games to usurp

the PS4 Pro from top spot.