№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Huawei MatePad T 10s 32Gb LTE | 4.67 | Optimum price/quality ratio |
2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 SM-T595 32Gb | 4.66 | Calls from a tablet |
3 | Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite 8 32Gb LTE | 4.62 | The best at 8 inches |
4 | Apple iPad (2020) 32Gb Wi-Fi + Cellular | 4.59 | Best for Apple Taxi |
5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T515 32Gb | 4.51 | |
6 | Lenovo Tab M10 Plus TB-X606X 64Gb | 4.48 | 4 GB RAM |
7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T295 32Gb | 4.42 | |
8 | Huawei MediaPad T5 10 16Gb LTE | 4.41 | Charges other gadgets |
9 | Digma Optima 8 Z801 4G | 4.16 | The cheapest |
10 | Lenovo TAB M7 TB-7305X 32Gb | 4.08 | The easiest |
The gradual increase in traffic intensity on city roads has left in the past those times when taxi drivers easily chose the most optimal route and “automatically” took passengers directly to their destination. Now, for operational work, they need a complete summary of the situation on the roads: travel time in especially busy junctions, the presence of traffic jams, accidents, blocked sections, etc. That is why almost all taxi drivers are turning to the acquisition of tablets, endowed with a number of useful and important functions.
When choosing a good tablet for a taxi, first of all, you should take into account the performance parameters, the amount of memory for installing the necessary software, as well as stability when connecting to the Internet. Secondary selection criteria can be the size of the display, the number of supported wireless network standards and connection interfaces. To date, there are a lot of suitable options for completing a car interior, but not all of them are of high quality and long service life. After carefully analyzing the market, we have selected for you the 10 best taxi tablets that deserve good reviews from users and have proven themselves as a reliable companion on the road. The following parameters were adopted as selection criteria:
- combination of price and quality of devices;
- popularity of the manufacturer among consumers;
- technical and system characteristics of tablets;
- overall level of reliability.
Top 10. Lenovo TAB M7 TB-7305X 32Gb
A tablet with a minimum diagonal of 7 inches and the lightest weight among all the participants in the rating. The tablet closest in weight is 73 grams heavier than this one.
- Average price: 9490 rubles.
- Country: China
- Screen: 7 inches, 1024x600, IPS
- Processor: MediaTek MT8765, 4 cores, 1300 MHz
- Battery: 3500 mAh
- Weight: 237 g
A 2019 baby that attracts with its low price, small size and light weight. The reviews say that the device easily fits in your pocket. The processor is a basic level, so you can’t count on speed - the tablet works slowly, but stably.RAM with a stretch is enough to keep 2-3 capacious applications in the background. The owners of the Lenovo TAB M7 note that it does its job better than competitors from Irbis and Prestigio. If you need a compact tablet, and you are ready to put up with its slowness, this solution from China will be optimal.
- Convenient size
- Light weight
- Attractive price
- unhurried work
- No stereo sound
Top 9. Digma Optima 8 Z801 4G
The most affordable tablet in the top of the best for taxis. The model closest in price is 7% more expensive than this one.
- Average price: 8899 rubles.
- Country: China
- Screen: 8 inches, 1920x1200, IPS
- Processor: Spreadtrum SC9863, 8 cores, 1600 MHz
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- Weight: 320 g
A small cheap tablet that has everything you need for accurate geolocation: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, as well as work on 3 and 4G mobile networks. It is light and compact, and the downside of this is the display reduced to 8 inches and a weak battery. Even in a gentle mode, it will not be enough for a working day, for example, in Yandex Taxi, so it is important to have the ability to charge the device in the car. The power of the tablet is lower than that of other participants in our top, but the OS interface works smoothly, the cards start up quickly enough. The reviews blame the sound - it is of poor quality, there may also be a problem with stripes on the screen. The latter is solved in the service center.
- Convenient dimensions
- Light weight
- Low price
- Bad sound
- Possible appearance of stripes on the screen (marriage)
- Weak battery
Top 8. Huawei MediaPad T5 10 16Gb LTE
This tablet has OTG function - it can be used as a power bank. You can charge low-capacity gadgets from it, for example, wearable electronics, on the road.
- Average price: 12980 rubles.
- Country: China
- Screen: 10.1 inches, 1920x1200, IPS
- Processor: Kirin 659, 8 cores, 2360 MHz
- Battery: 5100 mAh
- Weight: 460 g
A 10-inch gadget with support for the interfaces necessary for working in a taxi: bluetooth, 3G and 4G LTE, GPS and A-GPS for fast communication with satellites, a slot for a SIM card. It has a metal case, and users in the reviews say that it is durable and can withstand drops in a domestic environment. The 5100 mAh battery is enough for 7 hours of continuous video viewing, which in the conditions of operation by a taxi driver means autonomy of about a day. It's nice that the tablet supports the OTG function, thanks to which you can charge headphones, a fitness bracelet, smart watches and other devices with a low-capacity battery from it. The reviews complain only about the insufficient amount of internal memory. The OS occupies 6 GB, so the user does not have much left for his own needs. Fortunately, the model supports a memory card. This is one of the best inexpensive taxi tablets.
- Great price
- clear sound
- Nice bright screen
- OTG function
- Small memory
- Weak WiFi module
Top 7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T295 32Gb
- Average price: 11010 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Screen: 8 inches, 1280x800, TN + Film
- Processor: Snapdragon 429, 4 cores, 2000 MHz
- Battery: 5100 mAh
- Weight: 347 g
Inexpensive, but high-quality tablet that fits perfectly into the interior of the taxi. The device is characterized by modest performance, but sufficient for Yandex Taxi and other aggregators to work correctly and smoothly. There is 3G and 4G LTE, so you will be provided with mobile Internet. The screen on the 8th device allowed to keep the compact dimensions of the device and at the same time provided a sufficient level of comfort when using navigation applications and building routes in them. HD screen resolution, so that the battery life is exhausted more slowly. In the reviews, they pay attention to the build quality and believe that here it is close to ideal. The case is metal, looks stylish and presentable. But scratches quickly appear on the screen, so we recommend that taxi drivers immediately stick a protective film on it. The speaker is good - loud and reproduces the sound quality.
- Holds a charge well
- Convenient in size
- High build quality
- Screen scratches quickly
- Slow work
Top 6. Lenovo Tab M10 Plus TB-X606X 64Gb
There are already 4 GB of RAM, and this is the best indicator in this price segment.
- Average price: 18790 rubles.
- Country: China
- Screen: 10.3 inches, 1920x1200, IPS
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P22T, 8 cores, 2300 MHz
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 460 g
In navigator mode and switching between taxi and map applications, this tablet may turn off before the driver shift ends. And this is the only serious drawback against the background of competitors.But for those who have organized charging for smartphones / tablets in the car, there is no problem. In terms of other characteristics, the device is good: a sufficiently productive processor - you can even play in idle minutes, a large amount of RAM - 4 GB, a metal case, stereo sound. Geolocation works perfectly, there are no problems with mobile Internet either. This is the best option with Google services and 4 GB of RAM.
- Large amount of RAM
- Great price
- Good performance
- Large bright screen
- Short battery life
- Occasional random reboots
Top 5. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T515 32Gb
- Average price: 16990 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Screen: 10.1 inches, 1920x1200, IPS
- Processor: Exynos 7904, 8 cores, 1800 MHz
- Battery: 6150 mAh
- Weight: 470 g
An excellent tablet for those who work in various taxi aggregators. The device runs on the current Android 9. 2 GB of RAM is the minimum that is enough for the stable operation of applications with online and offline maps, as well as programs for receiving taxi orders. Built-in memory 32 GB, it can be expanded with a memory card. Flash drives up to 512 GB are accepted. The screen is cool - 10 inches with Full HD resolution, a glossy finish and a responsive sensor. The battery is large - with a capacity of 6150 mAh. The model supports additional Galileo and Beidou navigation systems, so there were no problems with determining the location and building routes - as they say in the reviews. The body is metal. The device weighs almost half a kilo, so choose a reliable bracket for it.Taxi drivers find this one of the best big screen tablets around.
- Quality build
- Good sound and wide sound settings
- metal case
- Little RAM
- Takes a long time to charge
Top 4. Apple iPad (2020) 32Gb Wi-Fi + Cellular
This is the only iPad in our rating, and it is the best model for a taxi: reasonable price, mobile Internet, correct geolocation.
- Average price: 39850 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Screen: 10.2 inches, 2160x1620, IPS
- Processor: Apple A12 Bionic, 6 cores, 2490 MHz
- Battery: 32.4 Wh
- Weight: 495 g
This model in our rating is strongly knocked out by the price, but if you work in a taxi and love Apple technology, then this particular tablet will be optimal in terms of price and quality in your case. The gadget runs on the current version of the OS and is productive enough to quickly solve the driver's urgent tasks in Yandex Taxi or in another aggregator. The size is excellent - a large screen combined with a thin body and narrow bezels. Geolocation works flawlessly, all the necessary applications are in the AppStore, battery life exceeds the duration of a standard work shift. If you work in a taxi and are looking for a tablet not only for work, but also for using it in your spare time, this iPad will definitely suit you.
- Well optimized performance
- Convenient interface
- Excellent build quality
- High price
- Little built-in memory
Top 3. Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite 8 32Gb LTE
The tablet is comfortable in size and light, and with a high-quality screen and good performance, it is an excellent 8-inch option for a taxi.
- Average price: 15860 rubles.
- Country: China
- Screen: 8 inches, 1920x1200, IPS
- Processor: Kirin 710, 8 cores, 2200 MHz
- Battery: 5100 mAh
- Weight: 310 g
One of the best tablets for taxis and all those who work as a driver and use a navigator. The model is compact - a diagonal of 8 inches, fairly thin bezels around the screen, a small body thickness - 8 mm. The case is metal, the weight is a little more than 300 grams. The device pleases with an optimized, but inexpensive "stuffing". This includes a processor from Huawei Kirin 710 with 8 cores, accelerating to 2200 MHz, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of permanent memory. Flash drive supported. To connect mobile Internet, just insert a SIM card into your gadget. The model supports 3G and LTE, so the Internet speeds will be good. GPS and A-GPS allow you to accurately determine the location in the Yandex Taxi application and other aggregators, as well as quickly launch navigation systems. The battery is 5100 mAh and charges via micro-USB - this fact is frustrating.
- Light weight and small dimensions
- metal case
- Good performance
- Charges via legacy port
- No support for fast charging
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Top 2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 SM-T595 32Gb
This tablet is cellular capable - you can make calls from it.
- Average price: 19990 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Screen: 10.5 inches, 1920x1200, IPS
- Processor: Snapdragon 450, 8 cores, 1800 MHz
- Battery: 7300 mAh
- Weight: 534 g
A model that deserves to be called the best for those who work in a taxi. The reason for this is the ability to make calls from a tablet, support for 3G and 4G, the presence of codecs for high-quality sound transmission over the air, a large 10.5-inch screen. The bundled charger supports fast charging, so you can charge the 7300 mAh battery quickly. Music lovers and fans of watching movies from the tablet will be delighted with the presence of as many as four speakers with Dolby Atmos function. The performance is sufficient to comfortably use the application for drivers. GPS and GLONASS in place. The reviews also write positively about the cameras - 8 and 5 megapixel modules produce good shots for a tablet.
- Long battery life
- You can make calls from your tablet
- big screen
- Large bezels around the screen
- unhurried work
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Top 1. Huawei MatePad T 10s 32Gb LTE
Tablets with such characteristics are more expensive, and only the model from Huawei fits into the budget of 15,000 rubles.
- Average price: 14990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Screen: 10.1 inches, 1920x1200, IPS
- Processor: Kirin 710A, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
- Battery: 5100 mAh
- Weight: 450 g
The best option for a taxi and not only when the budget is small, but you want to buy a tablet with a large screen and good performance.Here is just such a case, and as a bonus, the manufacturer installed loud speakers with clear sound, a capacious battery and a full set of interfaces for geolocation. All this is paid for by the lack of Google services. And due to the fact that the Huawei application store is replenished every day, users do not experience serious inconvenience from this. Yes, some programs have to be searched manually on the Internet and download apk. Also, the Google calendar does not work, which is difficult to find a worthy alternative.
- Excellent value for money
- Quality big screen
- Well locates
- No support for google services
- Not enough RAM - 2 GB
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