Large tablets are bearing much of the weight in that battle to replace laptops, they are increasingly popular and, according to analysts, will be even more so in the coming years, so it is not surprising that many manufacturers have put a lot of their effort into this sector and have left us great devices: we highlight the best 12-inch tablets of 2017.
Surface Pro
Microsoft part with a lot of advantage over other manufacturers still, for being responsible for Windows 10 and for having been the pioneers of 2 in 1 Windows, and it is something that is still felt in the last generation of high-end tablets, with the new Surface Pro still one step ahead in performance and autonomy, and with more configuration options than the others offer us. And, although it has been criticized a lot that it still arrives without a USB Type-C port, its design continues to be a point in its favor, especially from a practical point of view and thanks to its characteristic rear support. It is true that this model has not advanced as much compared to its predecessor as its rivals have, but it could afford it, probably, because the Surface Pro 4 it was an excellent starting point.
Galaxy Book 12
If the Surface Pro does not finish convincing you, the best alternative has been put on the table this year Samsung, which has improved with its Galaxy Book 12 a lot compared to its already great Galaxy TabPro S and it also offers us a great quality / price ratio, considering that it does arrive with the S Pen and the keyboard included. It is an important plus, in addition, to be able to enjoy the excellent Super AMOLED screens of the Koreans also in a Windows tablet. Here we do not lack, in addition, the USB type-C ports (although yes, curiously, one type A). The only drawback is perhaps that there are few versions to choose from, although the ones offered to us are the ones that will interest most users, with Intel Cre i5 processors to ensure good performance.
MateBook E
Huawei He decided to bet big this year on Windows devices and renewed his MateBook by introducing some more models, although this is MateBook E which can be considered its most direct successor and a true 2 in 1, rather than a laptop. Its strengths to compete with Microsoft and Samsung tablets are basically two: the first is the design, because (sacrificing some autonomy, yes), it is much thinner, lighter and more stylized, much closer to conventional tablets (and iPad Pro, specifically) than Windows tablets usually are; the second is the price, especially considering that on Amazon we have seen it on several occasions with quite substantial discounts, and it would not be strange if they were repeated at some point in the future.
iPad Pro 12.9
Model 13 inches of the tablet Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), It has also been renewed this year and it certainly deserves a spot on this list. It must be recognized, however, that many will still find it controversial that it can be put on a par with Windows tablets, at least with regard to its ability to replace a laptop (remember Nadella's recent comments) . With iOS 11 There have been important advances, in any case, and not everyone has the same needs and habits when it comes to PCs. And what cannot be denied is that as a tablet, it is an excellent device, with as much power as any of its rivals and of a very high level also in the multimedia section, including the 10 Hz screen that also sports the iPad Pro 10.5, and an extra in autonomy and mobility.
Miix 520
We wanted to make a niche in this list also for a device that is out of the high range, although it is perhaps not appropriate to say that it is properly a mid-range, at least not thinking about what that normally means in Android tablets and iPad. What is an option more affordable than the previous ones (we do not know yet how much it will cost because its landing in our country is pending, but if it follows in the wake of its predecessors it will be around 600-700 euros), without having to make too many sacrifices in screen size (although it does in resolution, which is "only" Full HD) or in terms of performance because here we also have an Intel Core i3 processor onwards. The Miix 520 It is a type of tablet that usually passes without attracting too much attention, but we think it really deserves a special mention.
Other large 12-inch tablets
As always with this type of selection with the most outstanding specimens, we have been forced to leave out some other interesting options, but if you want to dig a little deeper and learn about other alternatives in our guide to give a tablet this Christmas we leave you more ideas.