iPad vs Tablet vs Kindle: Difference and Comparison

Key Takeaways

1. iPad: The iPad is a versatile Tablet computer developed by Apple that offers a wide range of features and functionalities beyond just reading. It has a high-resolution display, powerful hardware, runs on iOS, and can perform tasks like web browsing, media streaming, gaming, and app usage. However, it tends to be more expensive compared to other options.
2. Tablet: Tablets, in general, are portable computing devices with touch screens that operate on mobile operating systems like Android or Windows. They offer versatility, portability, and multifunctionality, similar to iPads, but come at various price points and cater to different budgets.
3. Kindle: Kindle is a brand of e-readers by Amazon, primarily focused on providing a dedicated reading experience. It features an E-Ink display, long battery life, access to Amazon’s extensive e-book library, and a lightweight design. Kindles have limited functionality compared to tablets or iPads but are more affordable and perfect for avid readers.

What is iPad?

An iPad is a mini version of a computer manufactured by Apple company. It comes with an iOS operating system that the company has specially designed for mobile devices. An iPad has an average screen size of 7.9 inches to 12.9 inches.

The device can be used for gaming, internet surfing, creating, editing documents, etc. It has a storage capacity of 32 GB to 1 TB and comes with both front and back cameras.

They have a single-charge battery life of up to 10 hours, making them a good choice for personal and professional work.

What is Tablet?

A tablet is a type of in-hand computer used by holding it in one hand, and via the other hand, it is operated with touch inputs. In simple words, a tablet is a mobile computer. It comes in different shapes and sizes and includes various manufacturing companies like Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, Intel, and Samsung.

A tablet has a virtual keyboard and mainly relies on it. It runs on both Android and Windows operating systems. The primary purpose of using a tablet is gaming, web surfing, creating or editing documents easily, etc.

Depending on the manufacturer, they have a good storage capacity from 4 GB to 1 TB and camera options in some models.

What is Kindle?

Kindle has been introduced by the manufacturing company Amazon with a new innovative idea for reading books online. Users can read magazines, newspapers, and various digital content besides e-books on this platform.

To provide an authentic and similar experience of reading any book or paper, the Kindle has specifically E Ink display resembling it. Unlike LCD or LED displays, this type of screen is less harmful to the eyes.

It has a storage of 4 GB to 32 GB at once, but the more significant advantage of using Kindle is its long battery life of up to 6 weeks. It can be connected via Wi-Fi or cellular data.  

Difference Between iPad and Tablet and Kindle

1. iPad is manufactured by the company Apple so, and Amazon manufactures Kindle. In contrast, Tablet is manufactured by various companies in the market like – Samsung, Lenovo, Intel, HP, etc.
2. The screen size of an iPad ranges from 7.9 inches to 12.9 inches. In contrast, for a tablet, the screen size of 7 inches to 13 inches, and for the Kindle device, it varies from 6 inches to 10 inches.
3. The operating system used in the iPad is iOS; Windows or Android is used as an operating system for tablets; on the other hand, the operating system in the Kindle is Kindle OS. 
4. The screen type used in iPad is a liquid retina or retina display. At the same time, Tablets a black and white or colour screens (for example – AMOLED, LCD, IPS), and Kindle uses an E Ink display.
5. The storage capacity of an iPad is up to 32 GB to 1 TB; for a tablet, it ranges from 4 GB to 1 TB, while for a Kindle, it is 4 GB to 32 GB.
6. The screen resolution of an iPad is 2048*1536 pixels to 2732*2048 pixels; for a tablet, it is 1024*600 pixels to 2560*1600 pixels, and in last for a Kindle, the range varies from 167 ppi to 300 ppi.
7. The single-time battery life of an iPad is up to 10 hours; for a tablet, it is up to 6 to 12 hours; and for a Kindle, it can maximize up to 6 weeks.
8. An iPad comes with a front and back camera, while in Tablet, one may only sometimes get a camera. On Kindle, it is completely absent.
9. The primary purpose of an iPad and Tablet is gaming, creating documents, web surfing, etc. At the same time, Kindle has been introduced just for reading e-books or digital content online.

Comparison Between USB C and HDMI and Displayport

Parameter of Comparison	iPad	Tablet	Kindle
Manufacturer	Multipurpose (gaming, creating documents, web surfing, etc.)	Various companies	Amazon
Screen Size	From 7.9 inches to 12.9 inches	7 inches to 13 inches	6 inches to 10 inches
Operating System	iOS	Windows, Android, etc	Kindle OS
Screen Type	Liquid Retina display or Retina display	Black and white or colour (example – AMOLED, LCD, IPS)	E Ink display
Storage	32 GB to 1 TB	4 GB to 1 TB	4 GB to 32 GB
Screen Resolution	2048*1536 pixels to 2732*2048 pixels	1024*600 pixels to 2560*1600 pixels	167 ppi to 300 ppi
Battery Life	10 hours	6-12 hours	6 weeks
Camera	Front and back	Not necessary to be present	No
Purpose/Usage	Multipurpose (gaming, creating documents, web surfing, etc.)	Multipurpose (for example – gaming, creating documents, web surfing, etc.)	Only for reading e-books and other digital content

References

1. https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/15-087_d11252b4-6df7-41f6-83c2-9f4f3d611df6.pdf
2. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1475-1313.2012.00930.x