BEST PRO & CREATIVE TABLETS

While the iPad Pro remains the king of the tablet castle, if you can't pay the enormous price that Apple demands then one of its dozen rivals here may well tempt you

- Stuart Andrews

When they first emerged back in 2010, tablets promised to be the platform for a new way of computing: more personal, more focused, with user-friendly touch interfaces that made it quicker and easier to get things done. Some even predicted they would replace laptops and PCs altogether.

That prediction hasn't come true, but if anything the tablet has doubled down on those early advantages. When you want to keep your baggage weight down and your mobility up, it's the ideal device. Perfect for content consumption if all you want to do is relax or check the occasional email.

They're also even more capable of business and creative work thanks to the arrival of tablets with bigger screens. A plethora of styluses and keyboards have only added to the tablet's appeal, transforming it into a serious tool for getting work done on the go.

We're proving that again this month by tracking down the best recent tablets from the major manufacturers, pitting premium models from Apple and Samsung against competitive options from Lenovo, Huawei, Honor and TCL.

We've pulled in a range of different form factors and sizes, and asked to test accessories that transform the way these devices can be used.

Whether you're looking to take notes, edit photos, churn our documents or simply binge Netflix on the train home, you'll find the top tablets to suit your needs and budget.