Tablet for seniors. What is the offer and what to choose?

Despite the fact that companies like Apple are trying to suppress the use of tablets, they have not found a place in life for most ordinary users. However, for older users, they may be a better choice than a smartphone or laptop. Tablets offer the same capabilities and applications as smartphones, but in a larger design, but at the same time they are simpler and more compact than laptops. But which one to buy? Choosing an affordable but at the same time handy tablet for seniors may not be difficult even if you are not a technology expert.

We have prepared a quick guide for you to find your way around the specifications of the device when buying, along with the offer of the best available tablets.

How to choose a tablet for seniors?

Beware of too low a budget

In the specification tables we find a number of parameters, which of them are important when choosing a new device? When buying any electronics, the price often matters. The cheaper, the better. However, beware of extremely cheap devices, for which you will not pay a lot of money, but the quality of the experience of use will be significantly worse. This reduces the likelihood that the future tablet owner will be happy with it.

When choosing a tablet for seniors, it is advisable to focus especially on battery capacity, display size a RAM.

Display: How many inch diagonals to choose and what do the TFT, IPS LCD and OLED / AMOLED designations mean?

Tablets can be divided into bigger with screen size around 10-12″ a-N-A smallerthat have a diagonal display less than 10 ″. Older people have vision problems where the big screen comes in handy. However, the larger the device, the worse it is to handle. Therefore, it is necessary to consider how the future motor user is doing and whether he plans to carry the tablet often.

The quality of the screen is determined by the type of panel. In the world of Android tablets, you will encounter concepts TFT, IPS LCD a OLED / AMOLED. The gold middle ones are mostly IPS LCD screens, in terms of price and quality, while TFT panels usually lag behind in sharpness, color and viewing angles. OLED or AMOLED displays look the most beautiful thanks to great contrast and bright, rich colors. However, their main negative is that they are also more expensive to produce, hence them you will usually only find it in more expensive devices.

RAM: More than less

Most seniors are unlikely to suffer from the peak performance provided by the latest flagship processor and a huge amount of RAM. However, in order for the tablet to be usable and last without serious seizures for at least a few years, don’t reach for Android tablets that have less than 2 GB of RAM. As a rule, the more RAM, the better. Of course, the processor also contributes to the performance, but there are countless of them on the market. In this case, you can easily help Google.

Battery capacity: As a rule, the more mAh, the better

Battery capacity in mAh approximately how long the tablet will last without charging. Again, as with RAM on Android devices, it’s usually true the larger the capacity, the better the endurance. For larger tablets with a display diagonal 10-12″ the capacity can also move around 10 000 mAh, no aj 7,000 to 8,000 mAh should be sufficient. With tablets with a smaller display, the capacity can easily be lower without feeling the endurance.

Tablets over 10 ″

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (10,4″)

Tablet from the South Korean manufacturer Samsung, which also offers the option Control it with the stylus and keyboard. However, the lower price was reflected in lower quality TFT displaywhich, however, offers 10.4 ″ diagonal and resolution 1200 x 2000 pixels. But in terms of endurance and performance, this tablet will be more than enough for undemanding seniors. The processor will take care of the smooth running of the system Exynos 9611 together with 4 GB RAM and a trouble-free multi-day use with a battery with capacity 7 040 mAh.

It is available for users of this tablet 64 GB or 128 GB internal storage for storing photos, videos or songs. If necessary the capacity can be expanded with a microSD card. The equipment is not missing either two cameras, one at the back with resolution 8 MP and the other on the front with resolution 5 MP, a 3,5 mm jack to play music.

Lenovo Tab P11 (11″)

This model offers a slightly larger, 11 ″ IPS LCD display with resolution 1200 x 2000 pixels, 4 GB RAM or a large battery with capacity 7 700 mAh, thanks to which you will not have to bother with frequent charging. Processor Snapdragon 662 in combination with 4 GB of RAM, it can’t handle more demanding tasks and games, but it’s enough for normal use. It provides internal storage 64 GB or 128 GB depending on the version, but its capacity can be expanded using a microSD card.

It’s a tablet again with stylus support, but unlike the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite model for this device 3.5 mm jack is missing. Owners of the Lenovo Tab P11 also have the ability to capture photos or make video calls using 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP selfie camera.

Lenovo Tab K10 (10,3″)

Another tablet from our selection was prepared for us by Lenovo with the Tab K10 model. He has an affordable price 10.3 ″ IPS LCD display with resolution 1200 x 1920 pixels, sufficient performance thanks to the processor Mediatek Helio P22T along with 3 GB RAM and the great stamina he will take care of 7 700 mAh battery. He ‘s not missing either 32 GB or 64 GB storage space, which is additional can be expanded using a microSD card.

Even with this model, it is possible to capture photos or make video calls using pair of cameras – 8 MP rear a 5 MP front. Sound is possible except stereo speakers can also be played with wired headphones due to the presence 3.5 mm jack.

Lenovo Tab M10 HD 2nd Gen (10,1″)

The Tab M10 HD 2nd Gen dominates 10.1 ″ IPS LCD display with resolution 800 x 1280 pixels. The processor ensures smooth performance Mediatek Helio P22T along with 2 GB or 4 GB RAM and ample storage space with capacity 32 GB or 64 GB, which ones it can be expanded using a microSD card.

The device may lag behind the other mentioned models in endurance, because inside it we find a battery with a capacity of only 5 000 mAh. Therefore, depending on the intensity of use, it may be necessary to charge it more often. However, it does not lag behind the competition in photo equipment, it offers one 8 MP rear sensor a 5 MP selfie camera. There will be no problem with this tablet even with audio playback, it is available 3,5 mm jack or stereo speakers.

iGet Smart W103 (10,1″)

The iGet Smart W103 is particularly interesting for its extremely low price, which, however, required some compromises. But as a tablet for undemanding seniors, more than is enough. For about 100 eur offer 10.1 ″ IPS LCD display, 3 GB RAM a procesor MediaTek MTK8163. On the front of the device you will also find 2 MP selfie camera and on the back again 5 MP sensor. In addition, the tablet is compatible with the iGet iPen touch pen and also has a 3.5 mm jack.

However, it lags slightly in battery capacity, which has stopped at size 5 800 mAh. It is also worth noting that charging is mediated by older, microUSB connector. It will certainly be insufficient for more demanding users as well 16 GB internal storage capacity, no it can be expanded with a microSD card.

Tablets up to 10 ″

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (8,7″)

If tablets with 10 ″ or more diagonals seem too big to you, the South Korean manufacturer Samsung also offers one handy and affordable device with 8.7 ″ TFT screen. The Tab A7 Lite is powered by a processor Mediatek Helio P22T a 3 GB RAM. It will take care of endurance less than the other tablets mentioned, 5 100 mAh battery, but it will not be reflected on the endurance due to the fact that this model has a smaller display.

It is available to store files 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage that can be expanded using a microSD card. The rear camera of the device has 8 MP resolution while selfie camera only 2 MP. Finally, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite boasts a presence 3.5 mm jacket.

From smaller tablets, we also have a representative of the Chinese company Huawei. The MatePad T8 is equipped 8 ″ IPS LCD display, 2 GB RAM, processor Mediatek MT8768 a 5 100 mAh battery. We have a pair of cameras waiting for us again – 5 MP rear a 2 MP selfie, and also 3,5 mm jack. Its disadvantage is the small capacity of the storage space, which, however, can be solved with microSD card. Depending on the preference, the minuses may also include microUSB port for charging.

If you end up choosing this model, don’t be afraid the first time you run it. Due to the problems the manufacturer has with the US government, several of its devices does not support Google services. This tablet also belongs to the list of affected models, which means that does not have Google Play store pre-installed and you will not run some applications on it that depend on Google services. However, Huawei offers its own app store called AppGallery, where you will find most popular and even lesser-known apps.

At the end of today’s selection, we will again find a model from Lenovo, but this time with a smaller display diagonal. This 8″ IPS LCD panel with resolution 800 x 1280 pixels is supplemented by 2 GB or 3 GB RAM, processor Mediatek Helio A22 a 5 000 mAh battery. It will take care of the power supply now obsolete microUSB port.

Internal storage with capacity 16 GB or 32 GB it will suffice for some non-demanding users, but if it is not for you, it can be extended with microSD card. The tablet also has basic photo equipment with 5 MP rear lens a 2 MP selfie camera whose 3,5 mm jack.