Tablets bridge phones and laptops. The right one depends on whether you draw, take notes, or just stream.
iPad Air / iPad Pro
Best apps, stylus (Apple Pencil), and keyboard accessories. Expensive but polished.
Android Tablets
Samsung Tab S series leads. Good value, but tablet-optimized apps are fewer.
Windows Tablets
Surface Pro runs full desktop apps. Best if you need actual PC software on a slate.
Verdict
Creative work? iPad. Media consumption? Android tablet. Work laptop replacement? Surface Pro.