Find a PC that fits

Do your best learning, working and playing with a Windows 10 PC. Find one that fits your style and budget.

Discover the benefits of a new PC

When it comes to a PC with an SSD vs. one with an HDD, some things are just better.

Up to 4x faster Up to 4x faster

1 «>Redefine your sense of speed. PCs with SSDs: 4x faster on average than HDDs. 1 Redefine your sense of speed. PCs with SSDs: 4x faster on average than HDDs. 1

Get up to 34% longer battery life¹ ² Get up to 34% longer battery life¹ ²

2 «>Because SSDs consume less power, you get longer battery life—on average, eight-plus hours of video playback. 2 Because SSDs consume less power, you get longer battery life—on average, eight-plus hours of video playback. 2

Transfer files 37.9% faster with USB 3.0 Transfer files 37.9% faster with USB 3.0

1 «>Share moments in moments. Copy large files like home videos from USB 3.0 drives 37.9% faster on average with a solid-state drive. 1 Share moments in moments. Copy large files like home videos from USB 3.0 drives 37.9% faster on average with a solid-state drive. 1

Install Windows Updates 3x faster Install Windows Updates 3x faster

1 «>Windows Updates: Install them 3x faster (on average) with a solid-state drive. 1 Windows Updates: Install them 3x faster (on average) with a solid-state drive. 1

Get started with PC hardware basics

​Learn about key PC hardware components so that you can make informed decisions when shopping for a new device.

What is it?

SSD is a type of storage drive similar to a traditional hard disk drive (HDD).

Why does it matter?

Without moving parts, SSDs are thinner, faster and more durable than HDDs, allowing for smaller PCs with greater battery life. 2

What is it?

RAM is your PC’s “working” memory.

Why does it matter?

It helps with performance when doing things like running apps and browser tabs. More RAM means you can do more things at the same time.

What is it?

The brain of your PC. It tells the other components in it what to do.

Why does it matter?

It performs the instructions the operating system tells it to. Without it, your PC doesn’t run.

What is it?

It helps your PC do graphics-intensive tasks, like photo or video editing and games.

Why does it matter?

It frees your CPU for other tasks, allowing for better performance.

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Browse by PC type

If you’re still unsure on where to begin, starting with the PC type will give you a wide range to choose from.

Thin, light laptops

It’s everything you love and more—portability, power and the latest in processors.

Desktops & All-in-Ones

Get the muscle you need for demanding tasks without sacrificing style.

Versatile 2-in-1s

2-in-1s provide power and flexibility. Touch, type, click, or pen—choose whatever fits your style.

Gaming PCs

A Windows 10 gaming PC gives you more power, more features and more games.

Apps for everyone

Microsoft Store has nearly everything you could want for your Windows 10 device, including the latest games, popular films and TV programmes, creativity software, apps, 3 and more.

The Best Windows Tablets for 2021

A Windows tablet with a detachable keyboard can be a more portable and versatile alternative to a laptop. We’ve tested all the major models, and these top performers should be on your short list. Check them out, along with our deep-dive reviews.

Our 9 Top Picks

Best for Outdoors Professions, All-Weather Computing

Dell Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme Tablet

Best for Budget Buyers

Microsoft Surface Go 2

Best for Style-Conscious Frequent Travelers

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Best for Office Deployment, Easy SSD Upgrades

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business

Best for Speedy Performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable

Best for Digital Artists, On-the-Go Professionals

Microsoft Surface Book 3 (15-Inch)

Best for In-Vehicle Integration

Panasonic Toughbook 33 (2021)

Best for Foldable-Screen Early Adopters

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

Best for Light Work and Long Battery Life

Microsoft Surface Pro X

Compare Specs The Best Windows Tablets for 2021

A tablet that’s as powerful as a conventional laptop but still slim and light enough to hold and tap with one hand was once the exclusive province of Hollywood’s imagination. But thanks to manufacturers’ ability to fit more powerful hardware into ever slimmer and lighter devices, it’s now possible to hold in your hand a tablet that can do almost everything your laptop does—and, in most cases, is even more portable. Think of it as an Apple iPad combined with the power and flexibility of the Windows 10 operating system.

Just as with any system, however, a Windows tablet requires you to make choices. How big and powerful do you want (or need) it to be? What sort of features are you looking for? And do you care about using it on the road, or will you only need it while you’re near a Wi-Fi connection? We’ll help you answer all these questions and more, and tell you which of the Windows tablets on the market are our favorites.

How Big Should Your Tablet Screen Be?

Of course, just like the iPad line, with its range of sizes, computing power, and prices, there’s no single Windows tablet that fits everyone’s needs. As you begin shopping, you’ll note that they fall into a few different categories.

First are the inexpensive models with 10-inch screens, designed to let you browse the Web and enjoy streaming a movie from Netflix or Amazon Prime. Because these budget-friendly devices usually rely on low-power processors and minimal storage, you’re better off getting one as a second or third device to serve alongside your laptop or smartphone. In other words, these aren’t the full-powered Windows devices that you might long for after seeing Westworld or another Hollywood fantasy.

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Then there are larger 12-inch and 13-inch models designed to work in tandem with an included or optional stylus and docking keyboard. These give you a better way to take notes in class or type up an email or a term paper, and generally provide a well-rounded Windows experience. The best example of these is the iconic Microsoft Surface Pro, now in its seventh generation.

Finally, there are premium and business systems, designed as productivity tools rather than media consumption devices. Dell and Lenovo have dabbled in these, in their Latitude and ThinkPad lines, respectively, and Microsoft’s Surface Pros also qualify in this space.

Tablet Processors: Parsing Low-Power CPUs

With Windows tablets running the gamut from low-power entertainment devices to potent tools for productivity, how do you know which one to buy if you plan to use your device for both types of tasks? As with conventional laptops, a lot comes down to the processor.

Intel’s Celeron and Pentium processors include several chips built for low power usage and passive cooling. These are two necessary attributes for tablets, since they house nearly all of their components behind the screen, which itself generates heat.

These are typically designated with a «Y» somewhere in the chip’s model name, and they’re perfect for inexpensive tablets. They don’t require built-in cooling fans, and they offer usable performance that lasts for several hours on a single charge, or even a day or two of light use without visiting a power outlet. They lack the processing oomph you might want for applications like Photoshop, but they are ideal if you want to check Facebook and Twitter, then kick back with some YouTube videos or an episode of a Netflix show.

At the other end of the tablet-CPU spectrum are Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors that are also used to power full-fledged laptops. While these CPUs draw more power and require more cooling hardware, they offer a much higher level of capability, letting you get real work done. Tablets equipped with these processors are priced more like laptops (usually above $1,000), but you get performance to match the increased cost.

Settling in between these extremes are variants of Intel’s Core lineup with a «Y» designation. Like the Y series chips in the Celeron and Pentium lines mentioned above, the Core Y series models also keep cool without needing a built-in cooling fan, but they offer more muscle to drive productivity.

There are a few Windows tablets that don’t use Intel chips, but they’re rare. They include the Microsoft Surface Pro X, a tablet with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. We haven’t seen any recent tablets that use processors from AMD.

Features and Connectivity

Once you’ve determined which processor will fit your usage pattern, it’s time to move on to the features that make handheld PCs far more flexible than conventional laptops. Sensors previously seen in smartphones bring new ways to interact with your PC, with accelerometers, gyroscopes, and e-compasses providing positional awareness for both automatic screen rotation and new immersive applications.

There’s even a Windows tablet version of FaceID, the feature that lets you unlock your Apple iPhone or iPad Pro simply by looking at it. Called Windows Hello, it’s also available on laptops and desktops, but it’s most useful on tablets that don’t have a keyboard handy to enter a complex, secure password.

And let’s not forget touch. With capacitive screens that track five or 10 fingertips at a time, you can pinch, swipe, and tap your way through any task, even those that would have required a keyboard and mouse only a couple of years ago. Many tablets also come with optional digital pens. Some are housed in «garages,» tiny holes in the tablet itself that secure the stylus and charge its battery. Others must be carried separately or attached via magnets to one of the tablet’s edges.

Then there’s the question of connectivity. With eminently portable designs, it’s only natural that some shoppers will want tablets that feature the same sort of mobile data that they enjoy on their smartphones. A few Windows tablets on the market have 5G and LTE connectivity (and thus require a separate data plan).

Don’t Overlook the Convertible Hybrid

Finally, what if you simply can’t live without a real keyboard, but don’t want the hassle of carrying a separate one around? Some convertible laptops have keyboards that fold around the back, so you can use them as traditional clamshell laptops, as tablets, or at any position in between. We’ve only included detachable Windows tablets here; to learn more about screen-rotating convertibles, read our roundup of the best 2-in-1 laptops.

The switch from a laptop to a tablet doesn’t come without issues, though. The thin confines of a tablet make worries about heat buildup all the more important—especially when that heat is literally in hand. Touch screens add a new opportunity for frustration when taps and touches won’t register properly, and the opportunities offered by docks and accessories also open up the chance to lose a valuable part of your PC while out and about—say what you will about tablets, but you’ll never misplace your keyboard while using a laptop.

So, Which Windows Tablet Should I Buy?

We’ve waded through the current tablet offerings, and tested and compared dozens of tablet PCs to discover what works and what doesn’t. Below are our top picks for Windows tablets. If you’re not married to Windows 10, read our report on the best tablets overall, as well as our roundup of the best Android-based models.

Explore devices

Top 10 Devices

Sleek and smooth, fast and powerful, versatile and elegant – these are a few of our favourite Windows devices.

Tablets

Windows tablets give you exciting ways to share, play, create, interact and enjoy with the power of touch, great built-in apps, and more.

Acer Iconia Tab 8 W 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 8.0″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 0.97 cm
• Weight: 0.37 kg

Starting at £149.00



HP Stream 7″ Tablet 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 7.0″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 0.86 cm
• Weight: 0.38 kg

Starting at £99.00



HP Stream 8″ Tablet 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 8.0″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 0.86 cm
• Weight: 0.38 kg

Starting at £149.00



Microsoft Surface 3 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 10.8″
• Battery life: Up to 10.0 hours of video playback 3
• Thickness: 0.86 cm
• Weight: 0.62 kg

Starting at £499.00

Keyboard and pen sold separately

2-in-1s

A Windows 2-in-1 gives you PC power and tablet fun. Touch, type, click or pen – you choose what fits your style and what you’re doing.



Acer Switch 11s 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 11.6 inches
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 2.03 cm
• Weight: 1.50 kg

Starting at £499.00



ASUS Transformer Book T100TAM 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 10.10″
• Battery life: Up to 11 hours
• Thickness: 1.04 cm
• Weight: 0.44 kg

Starting at £349.00



ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Screen size: 10.10″
• Battery life: Up to 10 hours
• Thickness: 0.71 cm
• Weight: 0.57 kg

Starting at £399.00



ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 12.5″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 0.76 cm
• Weight: 1.17 kg

Starting at £699.00



Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 Special Edition 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 13.3″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 1.93 cm
• Weight: 1.67 kg

Starting at £749.00



HP Pavilion 10 x2 Detachable 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 10.1″
• Battery life: Up to 11 hours
• Thickness: 2.21 cm
• Weight: 0.80 kg

Starting at £349.00



HP Pavilion 11 x360 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 11.6″
• Battery life: Up to 7.7 hours
• Thickness: 2.26 cm
• Weight: 1.40 kg

Starting at £349.00



HP Spectre 13 x360 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 13.3″
• Battery life: Up to 12 hours
• Thickness: 1.60 cm
• Weight: 1.48 kg

Starting at £599.00



HP Stream 11 x360 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 11.6″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 1.91 cm
• Weight: 1.40 kg

Starting at £269.00



Lenovo YOGA 3 Pro 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 3.3″
• Battery life: Up to 7.2 hours
• Thickness: 1.27 cm
• Weight: 1.18 kg

Starting at £1,099.00



Microsoft Surface Pro 3 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 12.0″
• Battery life: Up to 9.0 hours for web browsing 4
• Thickness: 0.91 cm
• Weight: 0.80 kg

Starting at £799.00

Keyboard and pen sold separately



Toshiba Satellite Radius 14 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 14.0″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 2.24 cm
• Weight: 2.01 kg

Starting at £543.00

Laptops

Windows laptops give you everything you love and more – speed, power, familiarity and the ability to put what matters most in the place that’s easiest to reach.



ASUS EeeBook E403SA 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 14.0″
• Battery life: Up to 10 hours
• Thickness: 1.78 cm
• Weight: 1.50 kg

Starting at £299.00



ASUS EeeBook X205TA 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 11.6″
• Battery life: Up to 12 hours
• Thickness: 1.8 cm
• Weight: 0.98 kg

Starting at £199.00



ASUS Zenbook UX305FA 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 13.3″
• Battery life: Up to 11 hours
• Thickness: 1.22 cm
• Weight: 1.20 kg

Starting at £749.00



• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 13.3″
• Battery life: Up to 12 hours
• Thickness: 1.5 cm
• Weight: 1.18 kg

Starting at £799.00



• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 11.6″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Thickness: 1.91 cm
• Weight: 1.30 kg

Starting at £199.00



• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 13.3″
• Battery life: Up to 8 hours
• Weight: 1.50 kg
• Thickness: 1.91 cm

Starting at £229.00



Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 13.3″
• Battery life: Up to 12 hours
• Thickness: 1.37 cm
• Weight: 1.39 kg

Starting at £1,399.00

All-in-ones

Windows all-in-ones come with expansive screens and vivid displays, making them the perfect PC and family entertainment centre in one. And, you get all of the power without the tower.



Dell Inspiron 24 3000 Series 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 23.8″
• Battery life: N/A
• Thickness: 4.7 cm
• Weight: 6.17 kg

Starting at £449.00



Lenovo B50 Touch 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 24.0″
• Battery life: N/A
• Thickness: 5.1 cm
• Weight: 8.98 kg

Starting at £699.00

Gaming PCs

Windows Gaming PCs give you the ultimate Xbox experience on a PC, the mind-blowing visuals that you crave, and the ability to stream from your console.



Dell Alienware 15 1

• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 15.6″
• Battery life: Up to 7.3 hours
• Thickness: 3.4 cm
• Weight: 3.21 kg
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M (2GB GDDR5)

Starting at £1,199.00



• OS: Windows 8.1
• Display: 15.6″
• Battery life: Up to 5 hours
• Thickness: 2.4 cm
• Weight: 2.60 kg
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX

Starting at £999.00

Phones

A Windows Phone gives you more ways to make it truly your own, while taking productivity and versatility to a whole new level.



Acer Liquid M220

• OS: Windows 8.1 Phone
• Display: 4.0″
• Battery life: Up to 3 hours talk time, 200 hours standby
• Camera: 5.0 MP autofocus with 89-degree wide angle, 2.0 MP front facing

Starting at £199



• OS: Windows 8.1 Phone
• Display: 5.0″ IPS HD capacitive touchscreen
• Talk time: Up to 30 hours (2G), Up to 22 hours (3G)
• Camera: FFC 2.0-MP, RC 8.0 MP

Starting at £199



• OS: Windows 8.1 Phone
• Display: 4.5″ FWVGA
• Talk time: Up to 22 hours
• Camera: FFC VGA, RC 5.0-MP

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 5.0″
• Talk time: Up to 17.5 hours (3G), up to 36 days standby 2
• Camera: 8.0 MP main camera, .9 MP front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 640 XL

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 5.7″
• Talk time: Up to 23.7 hours, up to 39 days standby 2
• Camera: 5.0 MP main camera with ZEISS optics, 5.0 MP front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 5.7″
• Talk time: Up to 23.7 hours (3G), up to 39 days standby 2
• Camera: 13.0 MP main camera with ZEISS optics, 5.0 MP front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 532

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 4.0″
• Talk Time: Up to 12.0 hours (3G), Up to 22 days 2
• Camera: 5.0 MP main camera, VGA front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 4.0″
• Talk Time: Up to 12.0 hours (3G), Up to 22 days 2
• Camera: 5.0 MP main camera, VGA front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 535

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 5.0″
• Talk time: Up to 13.0 hours (3G), up to 23 days standby 2
• Camera: 5.0 MP main camera, 5.0 MP front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 5.0″
• Talk time: Up to 13.0 hours (3G), up to 23 days standby 2
• Camera: 5.0 MP main camera, 5.0 MP front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 5.0″
• Talk time: Up to 10.3 hours (3G), up to 35 days standby 2
• Camera: 8.0 MP main camera, .9 MP front-facing camera

Starting at £199



Microsoft Lumia 435

• OS: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
• Display: 4.0″
• Talk time: Up to 11.7 hours (3G), up to 21 days standby 2
• Camera: 2.0 MP main camera, VGA front-facing camera

Starting at £199

1 Devices show simulated Windows 10 screens which are subject to change. Some apps sold separately; availability and experience may vary. Devices sold with Windows 8.1 installed. Some Windows 10 features unavailable. See the Windows 10 Specifications page.

2 Talk and standby times are estimates only. Actual times are affected by network conditions, device settings, features being used, battery condition and temperature.

3 Testing conducted by Microsoft in March 2015 using 64GB and 128GB units with 4 GB RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.

4 Testing consisted of full battery discharge while Internet browsing over Wi-Fi. Internet browsing was tested browsing 25 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network, auto-brightness disabled and Bluetooth radio was turned off. Battery life varies with settings, usage and other factors.

5 Windows Offer Details

Yes, free! This upgrade offer is for a full version of Windows 10, not a trial. 3GB download required; standard data rates apply. To take advantage of this free offer, you must upgrade to Windows 10 within one year of availability. Once you have upgraded, you have Windows 10 for free on that device.

Windows 10 Upgrade Offer is valid for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, including devices you already own. Some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device and market. The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier. Features vary by device. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturer’s website and the Windows 10 Specifications page. Windows 10 is automatically updated. Additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See the Windows 10 Upgrade page for details.

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