Tablet Screen Size Calculator

For portability, the iPad mini (8.3") or iPad 10.9" are ideal.

For productivity and note-taking, the iPad Air 11" offers a good balance.

For professional work, illustration, or replacing a laptop, the iPad Pro 13" or iPad Air 13" provide the most screen real estate.

The iPad Pro 13" has a screen measuring approximately 10.4" × 7.8" (264mm × 198mm) with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

The total screen area is about 81 square inches, making it comparable to a small laptop display.

iPads use a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is better for productivity, reading, and note-taking.

Samsung Galaxy Tabs use 16:10, which is wider and better for watching videos. The 4:3 ratio provides more vertical space, while 16:10 is more cinematic.

Not necessarily. Larger tablets (12"+) are excellent for productivity and media but are heavier and less portable.

Smaller tablets (8-10") are better for reading, casual use, and portability. Consider your primary use case when choosing a size.

For digital artists and illustrators, 11-13 inch tablets are ideal.

The iPad Pro 13" with Apple Pencil Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra provide large canvas areas. Larger screens reduce the need for constant zooming and allow more natural arm movements similar to traditional drawing.

Tablet PPI (pixels per inch) determines text sharpness and image clarity. Most modern tablets have 250-330 PPI, which is sufficient for sharp text and detailed images.

iPad Pro has 264 PPI while Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has 240 PPI. Higher PPI matters most for reading small text and detailed illustration work.

For movie watching, 11-14.6 inch tablets with 16:10 aspect ratio are ideal.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series fits widescreen content better than iPads with less letterboxing. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (14.6") provides the most immersive viewing experience. Consider OLED displays for better contrast and HDR content.

Yes, tablets 11" and larger with keyboard accessories can replace laptops for many tasks.

iPad Pro and iPad Air with Magic Keyboard, or Surface Pro with Type Cover, offer laptop-like productivity. Consider 13"+ sizes for comfortable typing and multitasking. Note that some professional software may still require a traditional laptop.

For reading, 8-11 inch tablets are ideal. The iPad mini (8.3") is perfect for one-handed reading similar to a paperback book.

For PDF documents and textbooks, 10-11 inch tablets display full pages without excessive zooming. The 4:3 aspect ratio of iPads better matches book proportions than wider Android tablets.