2-in-1 laptops are modern designs that often offer faster and more powerful features. The best laptop/tablet options include the Microsoft Surface Pro, Lenovo’s Yoga Series, and the Dell XPS 13.
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The Cintiq Pro 27 is the best in its class of interactive displays for digital artists and graphic editors. Unlike other tablets, the Cintiq does not feature its own operating system. Instead, it relies on the attached computer and extends the screen adding more control features.
It is compatible with both Mac systems and Windows. It can easily be connected via cable, serving exceptionally high-resolution graphics and enabling you to edit at high precision.
The Pro 27 is a reimagined version of the original two devices, the Cintiq 16 and 22, offering a wider viewing angle and more control over detailed graphics.
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09/23/2023 04:38 am GMT
The iPad Pro 12.9 takes Apple’s iPad to new levels with storage capacities ranging from 4 TB and a massive display of 12.9”.
The minimal aluminum design adds apple’s signature touch to the device with three magnetic dots at the bottom, enabling you to add an extended display or keyboard.
The iPad does not come with its own stylus like many others on this list. However, it features one of the most powerful processors in the market.
Equipped with an M2 chip, the same that can be found in modern Macbook models, this tablet is by far the most powerful of standard tablets.
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The tablet version of the famous Galaxey S8, the S8 Ultra Tab, inherits the same sleek, lightweight structure and bezel design but maximizes the display to over 14 inches.
Relativly sizeable, even compared to Apple’s 12.8” massive iPad pro, this tablet is a perfect option for editing complex video projects, making it easy to layer audio and video on your timeline.
With a featured S pen identical to the one with the Galaxy note and S8 Ultra, the tablet also features dual front-facing cameras ideal for long, high-quality video calls.
Using SnapDragon 8 Gen 1 processor, this tablet pushes the android operating system to its limits and is perfect for maximizing productivity or using it as a second screen.
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09/23/2023 08:44 am GMT
No list of the best tablets is complete without featuring the Microsoft Surface Pro series, or at least one of their most recent models.
Aside from Android and IOS operating systems, the Microsoft Surface 8 is your best option for a windows 2-in-1 device for all your editing needs.
Mostly appealing to students, graphic designers, and business people, the Surface Pro offers the best compact value but lacks a battery life offering around 7 hours or less.
One of the very few tablets to include a chip as powerful as the Intel I7. The surface pro offers 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and has all the essential USB and SD ports you’ll need for your creative needs.
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Just as Apple and Samsung replicated the design of their phone to create their new tablets, this Tablet from Huawei takes inspo from the popular Huawei p30 lite and its advanced features.
With a full-screen display design, the Huawei Mate Pad Pro is considered the lightest tablet from the brand, weighing less than 500 grams, and has a high-speed Snapdragon 888 processor.
With different specs, you can get 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM or 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. Relatively powerful compared to many other tablet suggestions on this list, the Huawei is best compared to the Apple iPad 12.9 Pro.
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A less powerful option than all the previous three recommendations, the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is an excellent multimedia tablet for light photo editing, short-form content creation, and drawing.
The P11 plus features a Snapdragon 662 CPU, with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of standard storage, decent features for everyday use, but not strong enough to be your primary video editing tablet.
The tablet has a 1200 x 1200 resolution, enough to notice and edit all basic needs in your videos in bright and sharp quality, for a value-based price.
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09/23/2023 08:33 am GMT
The older version of the recommended 12.9 pros with an M2 processor, the iPad Pro M1 is the first Apple Tablet to feature a minimum storage capacity of 128GB, paving the way for other tablets of exceptional standards.
The M1 one chip makes any device highly responsive and enjoys exceptional battery life. However, if the size of the M1 Pro isn’t convenient for your work, you can get the smaller 11” with almost the same specs.
The M1 Pro has Ram options of 8 to 16 GB and weighs up to 1.5 pounds offering a resolution of 2048 x 2732, priced around $750.00
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A unique design mimicking the original Lenovo Yoga laptop’s silhouette, this tablet features an 8-inch screen display with a resolution of 1280×800 and an android 5.1 OS operating system.
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 has two options, 1 GB of working memory and 16 GB of storage or 2GB of working memory and 32GB of storage.
Similar tablets from other brands include the Acer Iconica Tab 10, Amazon’s Fire HD, and LG’g G pad.
Not the best tablet for complex projects, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 is known for its lightweight and
standard detachable magnetically attached keyboard. Offering 1200 x 12000 resolution enough to flawlessly edit on basic short-form apps such as CapCut and InShot using a convenient mini 8-inch screen.
Tablets VS Laptops For Video Editing
Both Tablets and Laptops will get the job done. However, the better your RAM and display size, the easier your video editing job will be.
Tablets offer more control over clips and their adjustment but cannot operate all cumbersome software and applications, sometimes restricting you from in-depth edits and visual enhancements.
What are video editing Apps available on Tablets?
Almost any editing software you can think of is compatible with most tablets on this list of the best tablets for video editing.
Software, like Adobe Premier and Davinci Resolve, have separate android and IOS versions. In contrast, other Window’s specific software can operate seamlessly on devices like the Microsoft Surface Pro and the Dell XPS 2-in-1.
What tablets do professionals use for Editing Videos?
Different kinds of tablets are used for various purposes depending on the type of media profession and desired results.
While mega-media corporations lean towards using top-notch gear such as the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27, the Ipad Pro 12.9 are the most popular option for successful content creators.
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Video editing on laptops or desktop computers for those who are used to creating content on their smartphones can be challenging.
Since the creative process relies heavily on muscle memory, editors should stick to what they know best to produce constantly improved content.
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The best Tablets in today’s market can be divided into three main categories:
Professional Tablets
Professional tablets are the less popular option used mainly within media production companies, news channels, and animation studios.
Standard Tablets
Standard tablets include all the popular tablets we’re all familiar with in today’s market, such as the iPad Pro series, Galaxy Tab, and more.
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2-in-1 laptops/tablets
2-in-1 laptops are modern designs that often offer faster and more powerful features. The best laptop/tablet options include the Microsoft Surface Pro, Lenovo’s Yoga Series, and the Dell XPS 13.
The Best Tablets for Video Editing
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
The Cintiq Pro 27 is the best in its class of interactive displays for digital artists and graphic editors. Unlike other tablets, the Cintiq does not feature its own operating system. Instead, it relies on the attached computer and extends the screen adding more control features.
It is compatible with both Mac systems and Windows. It can easily be connected via cable, serving exceptionally high-resolution graphics and enabling you to edit at high precision.
The Pro 27 is a reimagined version of the original two devices, the Cintiq 16 and 22, offering a wider viewing angle and more control over detailed graphics.
Ipad pro 12.9 inch
The iPad Pro 12.9 takes Apple’s iPad to new levels with storage capacities ranging from 4 TB and a massive display of 12.9”.
The minimal aluminum design adds apple’s signature touch to the device with three magnetic dots at the bottom, enabling you to add an extended display or keyboard.
The iPad does not come with its own stylus like many others on this list. However, it features one of the most powerful processors in the market.
Equipped with an M2 chip, the same that can be found in modern Macbook models, this tablet is by far the most powerful of standard tablets.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra
The tablet version of the famous Galaxey S8, the S8 Ultra Tab, inherits the same sleek, lightweight structure and bezel design but maximizes the display to over 14 inches.
Relativly sizeable, even compared to Apple’s 12.8” massive iPad pro, this tablet is a perfect option for editing complex video projects, making it easy to layer audio and video on your timeline.
With a featured S pen identical to the one with the Galaxy note and S8 Ultra, the tablet also features dual front-facing cameras ideal for long, high-quality video calls.
Using SnapDragon 8 Gen 1 processor, this tablet pushes the android operating system to its limits and is perfect for maximizing productivity or using it as a second screen.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8
No list of the best tablets is complete without featuring the Microsoft Surface Pro series, or at least one of their most recent models.
Aside from Android and IOS operating systems, the Microsoft Surface 8 is your best option for a windows 2-in-1 device for all your editing needs.
Mostly appealing to students, graphic designers, and business people, the Surface Pro offers the best compact value but lacks a battery life offering around 7 hours or less.
One of the very few tablets to include a chip as powerful as the Intel I7. The surface pro offers 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and has all the essential USB and SD ports you’ll need for your creative needs.
Huawei Mate Pad Pro 11
Just as Apple and Samsung replicated the design of their phone to create their new tablets, this Tablet from Huawei takes inspo from the popular Huawei p30 lite and its advanced features.
With a full-screen display design, the Huawei Mate Pad Pro is considered the lightest tablet from the brand, weighing less than 500 grams, and has a high-speed Snapdragon 888 processor.
With different specs, you can get 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM or 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. Relatively powerful compared to many other tablet suggestions on this list, the Huawei is best compared to the Apple iPad 12.9 Pro.
Lenovo Tab P11 plus
A less powerful option than all the previous three recommendations, the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is an excellent multimedia tablet for light photo editing, short-form content creation, and drawing.
The P11 plus features a Snapdragon 662 CPU, with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of standard storage, decent features for everyday use, but not strong enough to be your primary video editing tablet.
The tablet has a 1200 x 1200 resolution, enough to notice and edit all basic needs in your videos in bright and sharp quality, for a value-based price.
Ipad Pro M1 12.9” 2021
The older version of the recommended 12.9 pros with an M2 processor, the iPad Pro M1 is the first Apple Tablet to feature a minimum storage capacity of 128GB, paving the way for other tablets of exceptional standards.
The M1 one chip makes any device highly responsive and enjoys exceptional battery life. However, if the size of the M1 Pro isn’t convenient for your work, you can get the smaller 11” with almost the same specs.
The M1 Pro has Ram options of 8 to 16 GB and weighs up to 1.5 pounds offering a resolution of 2048 x 2732, priced around $750.00
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3
A unique design mimicking the original Lenovo Yoga laptop’s silhouette, this tablet features an 8-inch screen display with a resolution of 1280×800 and an android 5.1 OS operating system.
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 has two options, 1 GB of working memory and 16 GB of storage or 2GB of working memory and 32GB of storage.
Similar tablets from other brands include the Acer Iconica Tab 10, Amazon’s Fire HD, and LG’g G pad.
Not the best tablet for complex projects, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 is known for its lightweight and
standard detachable magnetically attached keyboard. Offering 1200 x 12000 resolution enough to flawlessly edit on basic short-form apps such as CapCut and InShot using a convenient mini 8-inch screen.
Tablets VS Laptops For Video Editing
Both Tablets and Laptops will get the job done. However, the better your RAM and display size, the easier your video editing job will be.
Tablets offer more control over clips and their adjustment but cannot operate all cumbersome software and applications, sometimes restricting you from in-depth edits and visual enhancements.
What are video editing Apps available on Tablets?
Almost any editing software you can think of is compatible with most tablets on this list of the best tablets for video editing.
Software, like Adobe Premier and Davinci Resolve, have separate android and IOS versions. In contrast, other Window’s specific software can operate seamlessly on devices like the Microsoft Surface Pro and the Dell XPS 2-in-1.
What tablets do professionals use for Editing Videos?
Different kinds of tablets are used for various purposes depending on the type of media profession and desired results.
While mega-media corporations lean towards using top-notch gear such as the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27, the Ipad Pro 12.9 are the most popular option for successful content creators.