Highest PPI Tablets — Pixel Density Rankings
Tablets ranked by pixel density (PPI). Compare iPad, Galaxy Tab, and other tablet display sharpness.14 tablets ranked by ppi
Pixel density (PPI) measures how tightly pixels are packed on the tablet display. Higher PPI usually means sharper text and images at the same viewing distance. Right now the leaders are Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) (343 PPI), iPad mini (7th gen, A17 Pro, 2024) (326 PPI), and iPad Pro 11" (M2, 2022) (264 PPI).
| Rank | Device | PPI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 343 PPI | |
| 2 | 326 PPI | |
| 3 | 264 PPI | |
| 4 | 264 PPI | |
| 5 | 264 PPI | |
| 6 | 264 PPI | |
| 7 | 264 PPI | |
| 8 | 264 PPI | |
| 9 | 264 PPI | |
| 10 | 264 PPI | |
| 11 | 264 PPI | |
| 12 | 264 PPI | |
| 13 | 264 PPI | |
| 14 | 264 PPI |
How to use this PPI ranking
PPI alone does not pick a winner. Pair it with size, resolution, and viewing distance. Calculate any panel with the pixel density calculator, read resolution vs size vs PPI, or browse all devices.
Frequently asked questions
- Which tablet has the highest PPI?
- Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) currently ranks #1 in our database at 343 PPI, with a 8.8 inches display at 2560 × 1600. Rankings update as we add devices.
- What is a good PPI for phones and monitors?
- Most modern phones land around 400–500 PPI. For monitors, ~110 PPI (27″ 1440p) is a comfortable productivity default; ~160+ PPI (27″ 4K) looks denser for text; ~218 PPI (27″ 5K) is Retina-class sharpness.
- Is higher PPI always better?
- Not always. Higher PPI improves sharpness at a given viewing distance, but phones and monitors also differ in brightness, refresh rate, panel type, and price. Match PPI to size and how close you sit.
- How is PPI calculated?
- PPI is √(width² + height²) ÷ diagonal inches. Our rankings use the pixel density stored for each device. You can also run the free pixel density calculator with your own resolution and size.
