Tablets have become one of the most sought after tech products today. They combine the portability of smartphones to traditional computing devices spawning a new era of gadgets. There are all sorts of slates today that it can be overwhelming to choose which one is the best. For this comparison, three of the best 10-inch tablets are pitted against each other: the Asus Transformer Book T100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and the iPad Air.

Asus Transformer Book T100

The Asus Transformer Book T100 is not as fancy as many people would like it to be but it promises a solid build. The device comes in 32GB and 64GB versions. Users have the option to expand memory through the micro SD slot. There are also a micro HDMI out and full-size USB port.

The slate runs on Windows 8.1 and offers an easy-to-use interface. The Transformer Book T100 comes with 10.1-inch screen offering a resolution of 1,366x768 pixels. It runs on a quad-core Intel Atom processor clocked at 1.3GHz and 2GB RAM. The battery can run up to 11 hours.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and iPad Air

The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 follows a thin build made of plastic. It emphasizes the company's continuing efforts to target the high end niche. While it trumps the Asus Transformer Book T100 over design, it does not surpass Apple's iPad Air. Apple remains a leader in creating high end and premium looking slates. The iPad Air features a fancy aluminum build creating a premium feeling.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 is no more compact than the iPad Air. The Note measures 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches whereas the iPad Air spans measures 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches. They weigh 547g and 478g respectively.

The Asus Transformer Book T100, Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 Edition and the iPad Air bear similar sizes. The Samsung Galaxy Note sports a 10.1-inch screen while the iPad aAir comes with a 9.7-inch screen. The iPad Air offers a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels (264 ppi) while Samsung's Note comes with 2560 x 1600 pixels (299 ppi).

The 2014 Note is the superior of the three in terms of resolution and pixel density.

Apple's iPad Air has a simpler interface and the UI is more laidback compared to the TouchWiz. People may need to familiar themselves with TouchWiz before they can use it comfortably. iPad Air runs on iOS 7.0.3 while Note runs on Android 4.3.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 and the iPad Air are great high end choices. It boils down to the portability, resolution and interface. The Asus Transformer Book T100 is great for those looking for a cheaper alternative.