Are Tablets Good for Watching Sports?

Nothing beats watching Messi score the winning goal on a 24-inch or 36 -inch high definition TV, the kind where you can see the blades of grass, the soil tuffs, and the ballooning net as the ball connects and the goalie falls in the opposite direction. The roar of the crowd on screen and your scream in your lounge or den. But sometimes we don’t always get what we want, the game is on and we are waiting for a flight or are on a train ride. Or even worse the games are on but everyone else in the house is watching Olivia Pope in Scandal. So what is the alternative?

Tablets for Watching Sports

The next best thing would be a laptop or computer but they are big and bulky and not very portable, especially PCs. So which are the best tablets for sports watching?

• Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2

The 12-inch is a breath of fresh air to the usual 7 or 10-inch screens we are so used to, it has a 225-pixel density and quad-core process. There is 3GB of onboard memory and the battery is big enough to last a whole baseball game. The only disadvantage of this tablet is that it still runs on 3G

• Microsoft Surface Pro 3

You can expect high-quality graphics from Microsoft. It has an Intel i5 processor which makes streaming a breeze. The large 12-inch screen ensures you won’t miss a kick, the tablet also comes with a free kickstand for better viewing. The tab also comes with 64GB disk space, is lightweight and integrates with other Microsoft software products. It operates on windows 8.1 pro and 10 pros and you can upgrade it to windows 11.

• Apple iPad Pro

The iPad comes with a 9.7-inch screen with beautiful clear quality, it’s great for streaming videos and games as well. Equipped with liquid retina display and proMotion technology to capture all the catches, runouts and LBWs during the Women’s IPL cricket tournament. The Apple is rather pricey so you should buy it for all its capabilities and not just for sports watching.

• Huawei Matepad T10 9.7

Even though it is slightly smaller than the other two featured above, Huawei does not compromise on quality, it’s also very affordable. If you can stretch your budget then get the Huawei Matepad T10 10. inch, it has great sound from dual speakers and minimal bezels. With the EMUI 10.1 chip, you get improved graphics and superior performance. You can smoothly switch between apps during half-time and not experience lag or a freezing screen.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 8 Ultra

This tablet boasts a 14.6-inch screen, yes you read right, 14 inches. The screen on this tab is larger than most laptops with superior quality. It has a Super AMOLED display with Dolby Atmos which gives you a three-dimensional sound. With the right app and software, you could turn this one into a TV.

• Lenovo Tab M10

The Lenovo tab has up to ten hours of battery life, so you are in for great entertainment with no low battery interruptions. There is only 4GB of onboard memory so try not to save any matches on it, it also has 800 X 1280 pixels which are on the low end of the spectrum. But for the price range, it is sold in, it is definitely value for money.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

The S2 is great for streaming and it’s no surprise it’s a favourite among many people, the good thing about streaming is that it doesn’t use a lot of data. But the S2 comes with 128GB of additional storage which is even better.

• Samsung Galaxy View2 Tablet

Its 17.3 inches makes you feel like you are watching a TV, and it comes with 64GB built-in memory, full HD viewing, and quad speakers. You can watch entire tournaments on the 12000mAh battery, the processor doesn’t live up to expectations.

 

• Google Nexus 9

The Nexus has great 2048 x 1536 resolution with a super fast core processor, so you can be guaranteed a clear picture.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

We know there are many Samsung tablets on this list but that’s because they have mastered the art of beautiful graphics, crystal-clear sound, and high definition.

Top Streaming Services for Sport

Since most Tabs have limited space capabilities it’s best to watch sports fixtures via streaming services, but not all streaming services are made equally. Some are better equipped for movies and music and others for live games and videos. For streaming sports, the platform needs to perform superbly well, and have up-to-date fixtures and consistent highlights. The live games should be seamless, with no lags or glitches with great audio for the commentary. We’ve selected our top five streaming services to enjoy watching sports on.

• Hulu

It is a great platform for Live Games and On-Demand libraries and has the best MLB games.

• SuperSport

Supersport is great for all sporting codes from cricket to football, rugby, and golf. On the Supersport app, you can enjoy videos, live scores, rankings, and schedules.

• Showmax

Showmax is great for news, updates, and live games, by pressing the sports icon you can access bulletins, highlights, and more.

• ESPN +

This is best for NHL, college sports and live UFC matches. There are also highlights of previous matches and live score updates of games you are not currently watching.

• FuboTV

FuboTV has a variety of sports and covers a multitude of live matches, everything from cricket to football and winter sports.

Lastly

Tablets are ingenious inventions, they have the features of a cell phone and the capabilities of a computer. With a great retina display and HD capabilities, you can enjoy live games and highlights of the highest quality. The great thing about watching on a tablet is that you can have a proper watch party with a few mates unlike trying to watch it on the small screen of your phone, and in the event of a power failure, you can still watch on your fully charged tablet