Gamers would need to have a good device or gadget to be able to have a great gaming experience. They would need one that is good for emulation as well. We highly recommend, if you are a gamer and is looking for a new device to play on, get a good Tablet that is perfect for emulation. In fact, in this article, we shall provide you a list of amazing tablets that come with decent internals for emulating PSP, PSX, NES, NDS, N64, GameCube, PS2, SEGA, SNES games, etc.
Best Tablets for Emulation
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
The Apple iPad Pro comes with impressive power which comes from its M1 chipset and 8GB RAM. It is fast and it is also perfect for gaming. Its display is beautiful with the new liquid retina XDR mini LED display. This tablet’s display is surely impressive with its realistic like display. Its audio is equally impressive. Moreover, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 comes with a USB-C port with USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 support. It also does not have any kind of bloatware and it comes with huge storage options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.
Pros:
- Great display
- Fast performance
- portable
- Battery life is long
- Durable
- Great audio
- USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 support
Cons:
- Has limited color options
- A bit on the expensive side
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus
This tablet is perfect option for emulation. It packs with impressive power and it comes with huge 12.4 inch display with 120Hz refresh rate and amazing gaming credentials. Its display is Super AMOLED display which is very responsive. It provides bright and colorful pictures with its HDR10+ feature. Moreover, this tablet runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset with either 6GB or 8GB RAM.
Samsung offers three storage/RAM options – 128GB/6GB, 256GB/8GB or 512GB/8GB. It also supports 5G connectivity which makes it a perfect partner for emulation.
Pros:
- Excellent battery life
- Super AMOLED 120Hz display
- 5G connectivity option
- Fast performance
- Thin and Portable
- Excellent audio
Cons:
- Has limited port
- A bit on the pricey side
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)
This tablet comes with a display screen of 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732 pixel display. It also comes with a responsive 120 Hz refresh rate. It has 6GB RAM which makes this tablet impressively fast. It offers a 1TB storage space which allows you to save numerous apps, images, games, documents, videos and many more. They also offer lesser internal storage such as 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1TB.
This tablet is very powerful as it runs on iPad OS 13.4 and its Battery life is exceptionally impressive as well.
Pros:
- Impressive display
- Fast operating system
- Excellent audio
- Responsive Face ID
- Great battery life
- Excellent pen integration
Cons:
- Does not have 3.5mm headphone jack
- Does not have provision for external storage
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
This tablet is another amazing option for emulation activities. It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It also offer 8GB of RAM, 256GB and 512GB storage. They have different color options as well – Mystic Black, Mystic Silver and Mystic Bronze. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is very portable with it being only 9.9 inches and 1.1 pounds. Its battery life is decent and it is possible for you to get a full day’s work without any problems and hiccups.
Pros:
- Amazing batterylife
- 120Hz display
- Great design
- Fast performance
- Thin and Portable
Cons:
- DeX-mode could be improved
Apple iPad Air (2020)
Apple’s tablets have always been very impressive and the Apple iPad Air is not an exception. It offers huge storage and memory – 64GB or 256GB. It is fast and offers impressive performance and great screen display. It is also very portable. The only downside about this tablet is that it could take time for you to be comfortable with its touch ID feature placed on its power button.
Pros:
- Responsive
- Great display
- Fast
Cons:
- Finger scanner could be improved
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is another highly recommended tablet which is perfect for emulation activities. It comes with 10.4-inch display and it runs on Exynos 9611 chipset, 64GB or 128GB storage and 4GB RAM. It also uses Android 10 OS. Its performance is amazing as well and it runs smoothly and fast. It is very portable with 1.02 pounds and it is thin as well. Moreover, this tablet comes with S6 Lite cameras one 8MP on the back and one 5MP on its front. As for the price, this tablet is reasonably priced. The battery life is decent and could go on the entire workday.
Pros:
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Good audio
- Great design
- Comes with S Pen
Cons:
- There are some apps that would need some improvements
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 runs on the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It has storage options such as 128GB and 256GB. It is powered by by Android 9 Pie operating system which makes this tablet great for emulating games. It comes with three cameras – rear sports 8-megapixel camera, front – 13 megapixel standard and 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. Its battery could go a long way as well.
Pros:
- Comes with good camera
- Great speakers
- Fast
- Great display
Cons:
- Does not have headphone jack
- Has an average battery life
- DeX mode needs some improvement
Apple iPad Mini 6
This tablet is highly impressive. It runs on A15 Bionic processor which has 4GB RAM. Its display has 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen. It is very fast and it offers internal storage of 64GB and 256GB. Its speakers are pretty decent and aside from gaming, you could write, draw, annotate and make notes as well with its Apple Pencil. Its battery could go all day. The only downside about this tablet is that it does not have headphone jack.
Pros:
- Exceptional display
- Great design
- Light and portable
- Super fast
- Good webcam
- Long battery life
- USB C charging
Cons:
- Does not have multiuser support
- Does not have headphone jack
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 comes with 10.5 inch display and it is Super AMOLED display which ensures crystal clear images. Its camera and its audio are both impressive. It also has options of 4GB and 64GB internal storage option. It has USB-C port, headphone jack and MicroSD card for extra storage. It runs on Android 8.1 OS. As for its battery, it has greatly improved and has longer battery life.
Pros:
- Improved Dex interface
- Responsive stylus
- Great battery life
Cons:
- A bit pricey
Amazon Fire HD 8
Amazon Fire HD 8 comes with a great display of 1280 x 800 pixels and colorful images. It is very durable and it is fast as well with it being able to use 1.3 GHz Mediatek quad core processor. It has battery life that could last up to 7 hours on a single charge. It does not lag nor buffer. It allows its users to access web version of YouTube and it has its own app store as well. This tablet comes with 32 GB storage and it has two SIM card slots and a microSD which could take up up to 400 GB external storage.
This tablet comes with two cameras two megapixels on the back and the front. Through this tablet, you will be able to watch movies, play light games, check social media. It is reasonably priced as well.
Pros:
- Comes with hands-free Alexa integration
- Affordable
- Impressive show mode
Cons:
- Average battery life
- Navigation needs improvement
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
This tablet is considered as one of the best tablets for emulation. It runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 and it is powered by Android 9. Its performance is impressive and its display comes with 10.2 inch display. It is very portable with it weighing about .8 pounds. It offers 64GB storage and 4GB RAM which is upgradable up to 128GB. It has DeX software as well.
Pros:
- AMOLED display
- Great battery life
- Affordable
- Good design
- Great speakers
Cons:
- Face unlock features could be improved
- It does not have S Pen
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
This tablet runs on Windows 10. It is perfect for emulating games with its storage options 128GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1TB. It has 8GB RAM with Core i5 or 16GB RAM with Core i7. Its display and performance have hugely improved with its display resolution being 2736 x 1824 pixels. It is very portable and it is very slim. Its audio is great and it is very clear. It has four ports – USB-A port, headphone jack, mini DisplayPort and surface connect port. The only downside is that it does not have USB-C port. Its battery life could last about 6 to 7 hours.
Pros:
- Excellent performance
- Impressive display
- Great battery life
Cons:
- a bit on the pricey side
- It does not have USB-C port
Amazon Fire HD 10
The Amazon Fire HD 10 comes with 10.1 inch screen size and 2GB RAM. Its battery life could last up to 10 hours of use and it also comes with 2 megapixel camera. This tablet is offered at a reasonable and affordable price. It also offers 32 GB and 64GB internal storage. If you are on a tight budget, this tablet is perfect for you.
Pros:
- Great screen
- Comes with Alexa
- Impressive screen
- Impressive performance
Cons:
- Its body is made of plastic
- Its camera is not that great
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
This tablet is considered as 2-in-1 type of tablet which is perfect for emulating games. It comes with touchscreen display and it also has USB-C port and USB -A port. It has three models – Core i3, i5 and i7. It is fast and very impressive. It does not have bloatware and It offers options of 4GB of RAM and 128 GB SSD, 8GB or 16GB models. Its battery life is pretty solid as well.
Pros:
- Excellent display
- Great design
- Improved processing power
- USB-A and USB-C ports
Cons:
- Bezels are thick
- Average battery life
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