How long does a tablet last?
Typical lifespan
3–8 yr
A touchscreen computer without a permanently attached keyboard, typically 8 to 13 inches.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Tablet against things of a similar time.
Tablet 3–8 yr
Laptop 3–8 yr
Coffee machine 3–8 yr
Printer 3–10 yr
Tyre 3–10 yr
Electric kettle 3–8 yr
Mallard 3–29 yr
Tasmanian devil 5–8 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.2 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 6 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a tablet
- How much does a tablet weigh? 290–720 g
- How much does a tablet cost? 100–1,600 $
- Tablet vs Laptop Side by side
- Tablet vs Smartphone Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a tablet last?
- A tablet lasts 3–8 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a tablet weigh? 290–720 g
- How much does a tablet cost? 100–1,600 $
- How long does a smartphone last? 2–6 yr
- How long does a television last? 6–12 yr
- How long does a laptop last? 3–8 yr
- How long does a desktop computer last? 4–10 yr
- How long does a games console last? 5–10 yr
- How long does a printer last? 3–10 yr
- How long does a computer monitor last? 5–12 yr
- Tablet vs Laptop Side by side
- Tablet vs Smartphone Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place