About a decade ago, you wouldn’t have a problem choosing the size of a tablet display to go for. Only Apple’s iPad, the 9.7-inch display was available. But technology is advancing each and every year. Currently, there are diverse display sizes available in the market from which you’re to choose from. And this is not an easy process. Should you go for a tablet with a small, medium, or large display size? Here is a guide to help you identify the size that will suit your needs and preferences. Please read on.

7-Inch Tablet

If you’re looking for a lightweight, small, and most portable tablet that easily fits into a purse, then a 7-inch tablet will be best for you. You also won’t have to worry about cost since it’s pocket-friendly. A tablet this size is convenient for e-books. However, it is not convenient for running productivity software such as spreadsheets, watching long videos, or for high-end gaming because of somehow low processors.

8-Inch Tablet

If you’re interested in a tablet that offers the best of both worlds – near portability of smaller models yet has a screen large enough for productivity, then you should choose one among the several 8 inch tablets available, depending on your preferences. Such tablets are good for e-book reading and you can enjoy a better video watching or game playing option. You can also enjoy using productivity tasks possible with these tablets. What about their prices? Well, lucky for you, such devices offer cost savings.

9-Inch Tablet

The mid-size among tablets, 9-inch displays have gained popularity over the last few years. Portability is not a problem with tablets this size. You can carry them in your bag or purse wherever you go. But this is not their main advantage. If you’re a budget conscious person but still prefer a tablet with a larger display, then a 9-inch tablet will be your best option.

10-Inch Tablet

Before 12-inch tablets became popular, 10-inch screens were preferred for full-size tablets. Their display can be smaller than that of most laptops yet large enough to do all you can do with a laptop like running various productivity software. This size will be perfect for you if you’re looking for a general purpose portable web surfing, multimedia, or gaming device to replace or substitute your PC.

11+ Inch Tablet

These tablets are ideal for laptop alternatives. So, if you’re a business user interested in productivity and a large display, such sizes will be the best. 2-in-1 laptop/tablet options are also available with these sizes. Tablets these sizes allows you to perform a full range of tasks you would using a computer – internet, email, computing, and high-tech software – because of their significantly larger processors. The good thing with devices such size is the ability to operate multiple applications at the same time. However, they’re not that convenient for lengthy e-book reading.

Conclusion

The decision of which display size to go for in a tablet can be very confusing. Especially with the different sizes available in the market currently. Basically, you need to first identify what you need to do with the tablet then the descriptions above will help you determine the size that best suits your needs. There are other relevant themed blogs where you can find more information about different tablet display sizes. Good luck!