Stuff Gadget Awards Winners – Tablets

There are few surprises on this batch of Stuff‘s 2025 Gadget Awards winners if a) you were paying attention last year or b) bought the most recent issue of the print magazine. But since not everyone does that — you really should — we’ve acquired the perfect of 2025’s pill {hardware} so that you can peruse.

The annual Stuff Gadget Awards don’t simply have a look at the very prime of every thing. Each entry consists of the units that sit just under the highest rung of the ladder. These are devices that had been ever-so-nearly there. The winners simply did one thing barely higher, normally.

It’s typically an in depth contest, so in case your finances doesn’t stretch previous R40k (and even previous eight grand), there are seemingly extra inexpensive selections which can be very almost pretty much as good. There’s multiple area on a podium in spite of everything. For now, let’s see who’s on prime of this one.

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PREMIUM TABLET OF THE YEAR

ASUS ROG FLOW Z13

When you consider superior tablets, you’re most likely not excited about Windows 11. Yet, right here we’re. The RoG Flow Z13’s aluminium unibody homes a stunning 13.4in 16:10 show that’s sharp and colour-rich – excellent for each work and binge watching. The Republic of Gamers moniker suggests a greater use case.

An AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset with 32GB of RAM flies by inventive apps, video games, and split-screen multitasking. And Asus’ software program handles a number of apps with typical Windows aplomb, making productiveness genuinely easy – whereas the non-compulsory keyboard and stylus enhance its work/play credentials even additional. Battery life is class-leading because of a 70Wh cell, and 130W charging will get you topped up in a jiffy. For most individuals, that is every thing a pill needs to be – for players, it’s nigh on perfection.

from R43 000 / store.asus.com

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Apple iPad Air (M3)

SHORTLISTED

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

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AFFORDABLE TABLET OF THE YEAR

APPLE IPAD (2025, A16)

Why select an Android pill when there’s an iPad sitting proper over there? The latest model of Apple’s entry-level delivers specs and styling that problem higher-grade rivals, at a value meaning you may really purchase one. The construct high quality is often strong, a lot so that you simply’ll surprise why you waited so lengthy to make the leap.

The 11in show impresses with its sharpness, whereas the Apple A16 chipset delivers easy efficiency and even the 12MP rear digital camera places in a great displaying. We’re nonetheless not going to make use of it, but it surely’s there in the event you want it. Yes, we’ve minor quibbles – it’s solely tremendous inexpensive in its base configuration. You’ll see the value skyrocket as you add storage and options. But in the event you’re simply on the lookout for a WiFi-capable time-waster, that is the one to choose.

from R7 700 / unimaginable.co.za

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro)

SHORTLISTED

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+

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