Buying a new tablet for up to 5,000 rubles may sound unrealistic, but it is quite possible. Moreover, you can buy a good tablet for up to 5,000 rubles, and not a model that will last a maximum of a couple of months.
But I’ll immediately note that it’s very difficult to find a really high-quality tablet computer in the price category even from 5,000 to 7,000 rubles, so you should approach the issue seriously so as not to spend even such a small amount for nothing.
It was precisely in order to purchase the highest quality possible device in this price category that I wrote this article.
It is important to understand that such cheap mobile devices can have a great many pitfalls, which means you need to understand them all.
Therefore, you first need to soberly assess the capabilities of a gadget costing up to 5,000 rubles, and then understand how to choose such a device.
Well, at the end, a rating of tablets under 5,000 rubles was compiled, in which I tried to include only high-quality models with good reviews, since I myself had no experience in operating such devices.
What to look for when choosing a tablet
7 inches - for games, reading, traveling, for a child
When buying a tablet for the first time, it is difficult to choose a model that is suitable for specific tasks.
Criterias of choice:
- Screen diagonal. 7 inches – for games, reading, traveling, for a child. For stationary use – 9.7. To watch movies – 10.
- Operating system. Almost all budget models run on the Android platform; updates for this OS appear weekly.
- Display options. A tablet with a 16:9 aspect ratio is suitable for watching videos. For communication on the Internet, games - a device with 4:3 parameters.
- Screen resolution. The higher, the clearer the image.
- Case material. Plastic lightweight, convenient to carry with you all the time. Metal ones are strong, durable, but heavy and do not respond well to WI-FI transmitters.
- Battery capacity. With a diagonal of 7 inches - 4-5 thousand mAh.
- Screen matrix. Devices with TN matrices are cheap, have an average viewing angle, and the brightness and color rendition are average. IPS – viewing angle up to 180 degrees, high-quality color and brightness reproduction.
- RAM. For simple games and work in text editors – at least 2 GB. For videos, music, heavy games - 3-4 GB.
The best tablets under 5,000 rubles from the most budget ones
The final nomination in the ranking of the best tablets under 5,000 rubles according to Expertology are the most budget tablets that look inexpensive compared to the already cheap others. You can buy such a tablet for a child without regret, knowing that pretty quickly the baby will turn it into small fragments. But if you take it for yourself, then such a device can be used for simple tasks - simple games, surfing the Internet, use as an e-book, etc. Our experts have selected two acceptable models on the market, both of them are from the domestic brand Irbis. Of course, you shouldn’t expect superpowers from them, but they are still capable of something.
Irbis HIT 8Gb (TZ49)
Rating: 4.7
First in the most budget category we will consider another model of the domestic brand Irbis. This is the most compact tablet of all listed, the average price of which in well-known Russian online stores does not exceed 1,700 rubles.
The 7″ screen diagonal makes this device a kind of “middle ground” between a smartphone and a tablet, however, such smartphones still do not exist. So it's a super-compact tablet. The screen resolution in this case also stands out compared to the above models - 1024x600 pixels. Pixel density - 170 PPI. All the other paraphernalia without which it is impossible to imagine a full-fledged gadget like this - a touchscreen, capacitive screen, glossy finish, standard protective film, multi-touch support - all this is fully present.
The electronic basis of the tablet is a MediaTek MT8312 processor with two Cortex-A7 cores with a frequency of up to 1.3 GHz each. The processor was manufactured using a 28nm process technology. Graphics subsystem - Mali-400 MP.
The RAM here is cut in half compared to any of the above models - 512 MB, with built-in memory more or less - 8 GB. Thanks to the slot for microSDHC cards, you can use external memory cards up to 32GB. The operating system here, of course, is quite ancient - Android 4.4.
Communications are almost completely the same as the previous model: Wi-Fi standard 802.11n, Bluetooth standard 4.0, 2 slots for GSM SIM cards from GSM900 to GPRS and 3G. 4G LTE standard is not supported.
The situation with the cameras is quite sad - both the rear and the front have a resolution of 0.3 megapixels each. Mono sound from the built-in speaker, there is a microphone and an FM tuner. Against the background of limited functionality, the GPS module with support for A-GPS cold start stands out clearly. Like all previous tablets, it supports automatic screen orientation, has an accelerometer, a wired connection via a micro-USB connector, and a standard 3.5 mm headset output.
The battery in this model is also the most modest compared to the others, but the size of the device naturally reduces energy requirements. Capacity - 2500 mAh. You can charge from USB.
The dimensions of the tablet in its pure form are 188.5×108.5×10.7 mm, weight – 279 g. The case is plastic, the design is ordinary, classic.
Advantages
- large reserve of screen brightness;
- 3G support;
- FM tuner
- GPS module;
- affordable price.
Flaws
- little RAM – under “above average” loads, work slows down.
Irbis TZ717
Rating: 4.6
And our rating review ends with another simple device from the Irbis brand. This tablet is in some places a little more powerful or a little weaker than the previous one, but in fact it’s more expensive, and now we’ll figure out exactly why. The tablet was announced in 2021.
The screen size here is the same as the model above - 7 inches, as well as the screen resolution - 1024x600 pixels. The screen is glossy with multi-touch support.
The electronic basis of the system is a 4-core central processor Spreadtrum SC7731G with a core frequency of up to 1.2 GB. GPU – Mali-400 MP. The RAM is twice as much as in the previous version - 1GB, the built-in memory is the same - 8GB. The slot for external memory cards accepts microSDHC cards up to 32GB.
Wireless Wi-Fi is of the same standard as in most of the tablets described above - 802.11n, but Bluetooth is of the old generation 2.1 EDR. There are two slots for mobile SIM cards with 3G support. The operating system is much newer than the previous one - Android 7.0. There is also a GPS positioning module with A-GPS support. Wired connection - micro-USB with optional peripheral connection and charging capability. There is a 3.5 mm audio output.
As for multimedia, there is only a 0.3 megapixel front camera, a built-in speaker, microphone and FM tuner. Supports automatic screen rotation and accelerometer.
The battery here is exactly the same as that of the tablet described above - with a capacity of 2500 mAh.
Device dimensions - 188x107.8x9.9 mm, net weight - 250 g. The case is plastic with an ordinary classic design.
Advantages
- relatively a lot of RAM for such a price;
- relatively new Android;
- GPS module;
- two SIM cards with 3G support.
Flaws
- Viewing angles clearly do not correspond to IPS technology.
MonsterPad Zebra (leopard) – simple and stylish
TurboPad brand tablets appeared on the market less than 10 years ago. There are many of their unusual devices on the market for children and adults.
The children's tablet TurboPad has an unusual design. There are no additional pads or other classic improvements to the body. The screen is standard and convenient for children. Good built-in sensor. The tablet runs on the Android 7.1 platform.
The processor is not very powerful, frequency 1.2 GHz. The battery is powerful - 3000 mAh, but it heats up quickly and quickly consumes power. At 100% charge, the tablet works for 4 hours.
The standard installation has 2 operating systems, there are no pre-installed programs.
Advantages:
- light – weight 290 g;
- comfortable;
- equipment - USB and OTG cable, headphones, network adapter, instructions in Russian;
- easy to set up;
- design;
- parental control button;
- inexpensive.
Flaws:
- poor parameters for limiting actions - a child can access sites for an adult audience;
- no viewing angles;
- fragile;
- works slowly, takes a long time to turn on and load;
- built-in applications are primitive;
- poor image quality, camera;
- heats up and discharges quickly;
- small built-in memory;
- After 2-3 months the power button often breaks.
The TurboPad tablet can be used as a full-fledged e-reader.
Prestigio SmartKids - the best 7-inch children's tablet
The tablet has an advanced version of Android 8.1, which is suitable for teaching a child. Built-in memory – 1 GB, support for expansion cards – 128 GB.
The screen with HD resolution 1024 by 600 pixels and IPS matrix clearly conveys colors and shades. Quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz - standard parameters for mid-priced planets.
The case is shockproof, available in pink or blue. The speed and quality of the camera corresponds to the price, suitable for a child. There are installed children's programs and games, but some of them are not Russified.
Advantages:
- bright design, rubberized ears on the body;
- works uninterruptedly for 7 hours;
- parental control;
- clear and convenient interface;
- the film on the screen is firmly held;
- high-quality matrix, minimal negative impact on the eyes;
- Alice with a children's filter.
Flaws:
- warms up;
- takes a long time to charge;
- non-Russian applications;
- games load slowly;
- there is no plug on the memory slot;
- glare from a glossy screen in bright light;
- no stylus included;
- works slowly.
The Prestigio SmartKids tablet is suitable for a child’s first acquaintance with gadgets. Age – up to 6-7 years.
HUAWEI Mediapad T3 tablet
Specifications of HUAWEI Mediapad T3
| System | |
| Operating system at the start of sales | Android 7.0 |
| CPU | Spreadtrum SC7731G 1300 MHz |
| CPU frequency | 1300 MHz |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Computational core | Cortex-A7 |
| Technical process | 28 nm |
| Built-in memory capacity | 8 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Memory card slot | yes, microSDXC, up to 128 GB |
| Screen | |
| Screen | 7″, 1024×600 |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Screen type | IPS, glossy |
| Touch screen | capacitive, multi-touch |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 170 |
| Video processor | Mali-450 MP4 |
| Wireless connection | |
| Wi-Fi support | yes, Wi-Fi 802.11n, WiFi Direct |
| Bluetooth support | yes, Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP |
| SIM card type | micro SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 |
| mobile connection | 3G, EDGE, GPRS, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900 |
| Camera | |
| Number of main (rear) cameras | 1 |
| Main (rear) camera resolution | 2 MP |
| Front-camera | yes, 2 MP |
| Sound | |
| Built-in speaker | There is |
| Built-in microphone | There is |
| Functionality | |
| GPS | yes, with A-GPS support |
| Automatic screen orientation | There is |
| Sensors | accelerometer |
| Format support | |
| Audio | AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP3 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4 |
| Connection | |
| Charging connector type | micro-USB |
| Connecting to a computer via USB | There is |
| Connecting external devices via USB | optional |
| Audio/headphone output | yes, mini jack 3.5 mm |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity | 4100 mAh |
| USB charging | There is |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 187.6×103.7×8.6 mm |
| Weight | 265 g |
| Additional Information | |
| Housing material | metal |
| Stylus included | No |
Advantages : Cost, aluminum body.
Disadvantages : Insufficient performance, slows down. The brakes are strong, I had to use it when the phone was broken and I was expecting to buy a new one, it was torture to use this device. I bought it for my sister as an entertainment device, which I don’t really care about. If possible, it is better to take an iPad; you can buy it for less than 20,000 rubles, but this will be the case when it is better to overpay than not pay extra.
Comment : I bought this tablet for my sister (she is still a child). In general, it’s suitable for an entry-level device, but it responds very slowly to touches, even when entering text. I repeat, it’s normal for a child, purely for watching videos and light games.
Amazon Kindle Fire - Great for Traveling
This model created a lot of buzz even before its release. Manufacturers promised to release an inexpensive but powerful tablet to the market. In many ways, expectations were justified; this gadget has been among the top best for several years.
Laconic design, body made of high-quality materials, precise assembly without creaks or cracks. 7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels, wide viewing angles, bright colors.
The operating system is Android 2.3, but the interface is the Amazon development shell, which is convenient only for US residents. In other regions, the device is difficult to use and does not reach its full potential.
Advantages:
- comfortable, resistant to damage;
- quality of sound, picture, protective coating, battery;
- modern platform with dual-core gigahertz processor, graphics accelerator;
- monolithic rubberized body;
- you can install applications without jailbreaking the device;
- multitouch;
- battery life – 7.5-8 hours;
- price.
Flaws:
- heavy;
- no camera, microphone, 3G;
- does not support memory card;
- no charging for European sockets;
- The kit does not include a data cable;
- volume is adjusted through the settings menu;
- Most Amazon services do not work outside the US.
You can make an effort, flash the necessary software, and the Amazon Kindle Fire can turn into a full-fledged tablet for little money.
Alcatel Pixi 4 7.0
The TOP of tablets costing up to 5,000 rubles continues with the wonderful device Alcatel Pixi 4. A neat body, a good 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1024×600, as well as convenient on-screen controls. It is impossible not to note the excellent multi-touch, which supports up to 5 touches. The new version of Android OS 6.0, which is perfectly optimized for economical energy consumption, works very well. In addition, the gadget can work in phone mode, since it is equipped with a slot for one SIM card. Thanks to support for the 3G communication standard, Internet access will accompany you wherever you are.
- A-GPS support
- cameras 2 and 0.3 MP
- battery 2580 mAh
- Read SD cards up to 32 GB
Not only is this reliable tablet built with high quality, it has mediocre technical parameters. 1 GB RAM and a MediaTek MT8321 processor with 4 cores with a frequency of 1300 MHz guarantee good performance, which allows you to easily use the most necessary applications and even some games. Also convenient is the presence of 8 GB of internal memory, of which about 4 GB is available, enough to store various files and install applications.
HUAWEI Mediapad T3 7.0 8Gb 3G – strong and reliable
The leader among good tablets under 5000 rubles. Small dimensions, metal, lightweight and durable body, classic design. You can install 1 SIM card.
Screen 7-inch with IPS matrix, resolution 1024 by 600 pixels. Contrast – 800:1. The display is not very bright or detailed, but it performs basic functions perfectly.
Quad-core processor, frequency – 1300 MHz. RAM 1 GB and 8 GB of built-in storage, using MicroSD cards you can expand the free space up to 128 GB.
Advantages:
- lightweight, comfortable, ergonomic;
- durable metal case;
- the quality of the screen, the eyes do not get tired;
- high-quality voice communication;
- you can connect flash drives via an adapter;
- design;
- price;
- works continuously for 7-9 hours;
- quality software.
Flaws:
- quality of the front and front camera;
- takes a long time to charge;
- there are problems with WI-FI;
- little built-in memory, applications cannot be transferred to a memory card;
- bad GPS;
- no stylus included.
HUAWEI Mediapad T3 7.0 8Gb 3G was created for users who need only the basic capabilities and functions of the tablet. The gadget with a metal body looks stylish and is suitable for a child aged 7-12 years.
Rating of the best tablets under 5000 rubles
| Nomination | place | Name of product | price |
| The best tablets under 5000 rubles with the best screens | 1 | Prestigio Wize PMT3161C 3G | 4 990 ₽ |
| 2 | Prestigio Wize PMT3131C 3G | — | |
| 3 | Digma Plane 8550S 4G | 4 345 ₽ | |
| The best tablets under 5000 rubles with the best cameras | 1 | Irbis TZ874 | 5 180 ₽ |
| 2 | Prestigio Wize PMT3618 4G | 3 990 ₽ | |
| The best tablets under 5,000 rubles with 4G LTE support | 1 | Digma Plane 1715T 4G | 4 499 ₽ |
| 2 | Irbis TZ969 | — | |
| 3 | Digma Optima 8019N 4G | 4 054 ₽ | |
| The best tablets under 5,000 rubles from the most budget ones | 1 | Irbis HIT 8Gb (TZ49) | — |
| 2 | Irbis TZ717 | — |
The rating is based on RankQuality data.
