If you’re looking to buy a Linux tablet, you have some options out there today. In this article, we’ll compare the best options and guide you through the Linux tablet world.
After our Linux phone comparison, it’s only natural that we do a Linux tablet comparison. In terms of advancements and options in the market, Linux tablets are far behind Linux phones. Linux phones in general are far behind iPhones and Androids. So right from the start, manage your expectations.
If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick comparison of the best Linux tablets:
| Tablet | Price | Display | Battery | RAM | Storage | CPU | Main Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RasPad | $349 | 10.1” multi-touch screen with 720P IPS screen | 8 GB | 64-bit quad-core Cortex-A72 (1.5 GHz) | Raspberry Pi pre-installed, has lots of ports | ||
| Librem 11 | $999 | 11.5″ AMOLED display | 3500 mAh | 8 GB | 1 TB NVMe | Intel N5100 (Jasper Lake) @ 1.1GHz. 4 Cores, up to 2.89GHz | PureOS and Pureboot pre-installed, detachable keyboard and pen |
| PineTab | $99 | 10″ MiPi 720p capacitive LCD | 6000 mAh | 2 GB | 64 GB | 4x ARM Cortex A53 cores @ 1.152GHz | Ubuntu Touch pre-installed, expansion kits |
| StarLite | $498 | 12.5" IPS LED (2880x1920) | 16 | 512 GB | Intel N200 1.00GHz quad-core | Multiple distros to choose from, Surface-like tablet/laptop | |
| CutiePi | $229 | 8” IPS LCD (1280×800) | 5000 mAh | 2 GB | 4 x ARM Cortex A53 cores @ 1.152 GHz | Raspberry Pi pre-installed, has a handle | |
| JingPad | $549 | 11″, 2K+, 2368×1728, AMOLED, 266PPI, 350nit | 8000 mAh | 8 GB | 256 GB | Unisoc Tiger T7510, 12nm octa-core chipset | JingOS pre-installed, has a great display |
What’s a “Linux Tablet”?
Most people will define a Linux tablet differently. So, for the purposes of our article, a “Linux tablet” is a tablet that ships with a Linux distro out of the box, or at least a tablet that makes it super easy to install Linux on. There are other “non-Linux tablets” that work well with a Linux distro, we also included them in our list.
Read this before buying a Linux tablet
- Sadly, most Linux tablets are focused on developers. If you’re an average user or a beginner, some of these tablets may not be a good fit for you.
- Some tablets are currently out of stock or on pre-order. In some cases, you can’t buy a Linux tablet even if you wanted to.
- If you’d buy a “normal” Linux tablet and install a Linux distro on it, the hardware support is very limited, it may not even work on your tablet. Some apps don’t work well with touch.
Because of this, you’re left with very few choices. Especially if you’re a beginner or if you’re looking for bleeding-edge hardware and features.
Best Linux Tablets – Our Top Picks
Here are some of the best Linux tablets you can find today: