Stuff - UK (2020-11)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7

++++, from £799 / 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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Just enough power to be a genuine iPad rival

Microsoft Surface Go 2

from £399 / stuff.tv/SurfaceGo2

The Surface Go 2 feels less user-friendly

and slick than an iPad, but pair it with the

optional Type Cover and it turns into a neat

mini-laptop. It’s also a surprisingly good way

to play games.

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The basic iPad remains the best entry-level tab

Apple iPad (2019)

from £349 / stuff.tv/iPad2019

The new model on p9 of this issue brings

some worthy upgrades to the entry-level

iPad; but if all you actually want a tablet

for is consuming media and typing up the

occasional text doc, this one will still do fine.

Apple iPad Pro

from £769 / stuff.tv/iPadPro

The old iPad Pro was already our favourite tablet by miles, and

the latest update only makes it more desirable. As before, it isn’t

cheap; but with its huge and super-slick 120Hz Liquid Retina

screen, ludicrously speedy internals and double-lens camera

(like the one in the iPhone 11), this is one working device to rule

them all. Since Apple added cursor support to iPadOS, it’s also

the best tablet to replace your laptop – and a glimpse into the

near future of computing.

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Apple’s mega-tablet evolves into an outstanding

piece of kit and pulls even further ahead of the pack

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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

£335 / 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

£280 / 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

from £260 / 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.