January 2025
Tablets: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of tablets rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 16 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 93 tablet endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
38 tablets were endorsed in total, only 17 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 16 Jan 2025, Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed tablet with 9 expert endorsements. 5 experts out of 9 recommended it as the '#1 tablet' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Apple: 8 tablets
(#1 is Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022))
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Samsung: 8 tablets
(#1 is Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra)
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Amazon: 7 tablets
(#1 is Amazon Fire Max 11)
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OnePlus: 2 tablets
(#1 is OnePlus Pad 2)
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reMarkable: 2 tablets
(#1 is ReMarkable Paper Pro)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Tablet |
Digital Trends
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PCMag
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T3
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WIRED
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Wirecutter
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TechRadar
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Tom's Guide
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techadvisor
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What Hi-Fi
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Laptop Mag
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1
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- | $319 |
Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022)
The Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) has received positive reviews for its display, performance, audio quality, and connectivity options, making it a versatile device for various use cases.
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3
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1
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2
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1
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1
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1
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9
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-
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1
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5
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2
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- | $555 |
Apple iPad Air M2 2024
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1
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4
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1
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4
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-
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1
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1
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-
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3
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- | $944 |
Apple iPad Pro M4 2024
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6
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5
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8
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10
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2
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2
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6
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4
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3
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-
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4
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- | $354 |
Google Pixel Tablet
The Google Pixel Tablet offers a good display, fast performance, excellent battery life, impressive audio quality, and sufficient storage options, making it a great choice for casual users.
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10
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4
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3
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3
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10
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9
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4
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5
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- | Check price |
Apple iPad Mini 2024
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5
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7
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5
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7
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8
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-
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-
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6
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- | $550 |
OnePlus Pad 2
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2
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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3
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3
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-
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-
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7
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+1 | Check price |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
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7
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9
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11
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-
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5
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5
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-
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-
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8
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+1 | $492 |
Apple iPad Mini 6 2021
The Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 has received positive reviews for its display, performance, battery life, audio quality, storage options, and connectivity, making it a versatile and powerful tablet.
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9
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8
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5
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9
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9
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+2 | $450 |
OnePlus Pad
The OnePlus Pad has received positive reviews for its impressive display, performance, battery life, audio quality, and connectivity options, making it a versatile tablet for various tasks.
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6
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3
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3
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10
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+5 | Check price |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
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3
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3
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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11
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+5 | $185 |
Amazon Fire Max 11
The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet receives positive reviews for its display, performance, battery life, storage options, and connectivity, making it a highly regarded tablet within Amazon's Fire lineup.
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4
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7
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5
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-
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12
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- | $1599 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a highly praised tablet with a stunning display, powerful performance, impressive audio capabilities, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for a wide range of tasks and activities.
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8
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7
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4
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13
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- | $100 |
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024)
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9
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8
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4
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-
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14
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-4 | $320 |
Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021)
The Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) has received positive reviews for its display quality, performance, and storage options, making it a versatile tablet for various use cases.
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5
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2
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15
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-1 | Check price |
Amazon Fire 7
The Amazon Fire 7 tablet has a basic display and average audio quality, but its performance, battery life, and storage options make it suitable for casual media consumption and reading e-books.
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2
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6
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17
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- | Check price |
ReMarkable Paper Pro
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6
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7
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18
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New * | Check price |
Microsoft Surface Pro 11
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10
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4
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We ranked Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) #1 in January 2025 because:
- 9 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
- Out of those, 5 experts ranked Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) as #1.
Digital Trends
The best value tablet
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Updated, modern design
Wonderfully vibrant colors
Larger display is fantastic
A14 chip is plenty powerful
Strong battery life
USB-C is finally here
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The headphone jack is gone
Non-laminated screen
Apple Pencil situation is a mess
Huge price increase
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PCMag
Best iPad for Most People / Editors choice
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Appealing iPad Pro-like design
USB-C port
Relocated webcam
Higher-quality cameras
Improved speakers
Faster performance
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Higher price than previous model
Loses traditional Touch ID button
No Face ID
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T3
Banish the bezel with this great entry-level iPad
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All-new design
Bigger screen than before
USB charging at last
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Not the best screen
Still uses Touch ID
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TechRadar
The best iPad for most people
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Beautiful mini-LED screen
Future-proof M2 chip
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128GB is small for the price
Battery life isn't huge
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Tom's Guide
The best regular iPad in years
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Sleeker design with slimmer bezels
Fast A14 Bionic processor
Long 11-hour battery life
Comfy Magic Keyboard with touchpad
Cellular upgraded to 5G
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More expensive that previous model
Apple Pencil awkward to charge
Just 64GB of storage
Doesn’t support Stage Manager in iPadOS 16
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What Hi-Fi
A great tablet for multi-tasking and watching movies, packed into a slick design
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Sharp and detailed display
Excellent sound
Lovely design
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More expensive than predecessor
No 3.5mm headphone socket
No HDR
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Laptop Mag
The best mid-range iPad
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Powerful performance
Solid display
Killer speakers
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Subpar battery life
Magic Folio is ugly
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We ranked Apple iPad Air M2 2024 #2 in January 2025 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Apple iPad Air M2 2024 as #1.
Digital Trends
Best tablet overall
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Thin, light, and portable
Huge power reserves
128GB minimum storage
Great for games and video
Good for general work with a keyboard
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60Hz screen
Slow charging
Little incentive to upgrade
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PCMag
Best iPad for Creators and Students / Editors choice
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Powerful performance
Nice screen
Excellent cameras for a tablet
Plenty of connectivity options
Supports Apple Pencil Pro
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Pricey accessories
iPadOS could be smoother
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T3
The best tablet for most people
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Choice of sizes
Powerful M2 chip
Pencil Pro support
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Dated Touch ID
60Hz screen refresh rate
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Tom's Guide
The best tablet for most folks
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Strong M2 performance
Long battery life
Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
Robust audio quality
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No Face ID
No Thunderbolt support
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techadvisor
Best overall
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Choice of screen sizes
Strong performance
Pro-level experience in many ways
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Still a 60Hz display
Confusing accessory compatibility
Similar to M1 model
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend tablets.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of tablets, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking
Digital Trends
PCMag
T3
WIRED
Wirecutter
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
techadvisor
What Hi-Fi
Laptop Mag
We ranked Apple iPad Pro M4 2024 #3 in January 2025 because:
- 9 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best big tablet
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Sublime OLED screen
Lovely design and build
Top-notch speakers
Surprisingly good battery life
Blistering performance
Excellent keyboard and stylus
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iPadOS is achingly lacking
It's extremely expensive
Pricey accessories
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PCMag
Best iPad for Power Users / Editors choice
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Premium design
Brilliant OLED display
Unparalleled performance
Flexible connectivity options
Top cameras for a tablet
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Expensive
Pricey accessories
iPadOS can be clunky
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T3
The best premium tablet, full stop
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Unbelievably powerful
Gorgeous OLED display
Thin and light design
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iPadOS can be limiting
Relatively expensive
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TechRadar
The best premium iPad
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Beautiful OLED screen
Future-proof M4 chip
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No ultra-wide rear camera
Only USB 2.0 cable included in box
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Tom's Guide
The best tablet for power users, period
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Super thin and light design
Gorgeous OLED panel
Powerful M4 performance
Epic battery life
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Pricey peripherals and upgrades
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techadvisor
Best tablet for creatives
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Blazing fast performance
Tandem-OLED display is stunning
Plenty of support for creative apps
Excellent redesigned Magic Keyboard
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iPadOS still less suitable for productivity than macOS
Some thermal issues
Expensive
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What Hi-Fi
The first OLED iPad is the new benchmark for portable cinema
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Awesome contrast
Richly cinematic picture quality
Superb sound
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Over-powered for movies and music, so you’re potentially paying for specs you don’t need
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We ranked Google Pixel Tablet #4 in January 2025 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Doubling as Smart Display
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Solid Android tablet
Flawless audio hand-off
Good sound from Speaker Dock
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Expensive
Speaker Dock has limited functionality
Hub Mode could do more
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T3
The best tablet for home
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Includes S Pen stylus
High-quality design
Good battery life
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Includes S Pen stylus
High-quality design
Good battery life
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Tom's Guide
The best tablet for the smart home
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Charging dock a useful accessory
Good photo quality
Strong photo editing features
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Average performance
Few productivity accessories available
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techadvisor
Most versatile tablet
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Stylish design
Useful optional dock
Solid performance
Good battery life
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Mediocre dock audio
Missing Nest Hub features
Slow charging
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Laptop Mag
The best Android tablet for casual users
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Slick, stylish design
Good audio performance
Fast, zippy performance
Seamless dock integration
Excellent battery life
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Lacks some typical tablet accessories
Charging Speaker Dock could do more
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We ranked Apple iPad Mini 2024 #5 in January 2025 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best small tablet
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Pocketable size and gleefully light
Better aspect ratio than other iPads
Sharp and colorful display
A17 Pro silicon is plenty powerful
Battery life doesn't disappoint
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Screen should be brighter
Apple Intelligence is still half-baked
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PCMag
Best Small iPad
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Compact and portable
High-quality hardware
Solid performance
Supports Apple Intelligence
Works with Apple Pencil Pro
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Dated design
Few real upgrades
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T3
The best small tablet you can buy
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So portable and light
Packed with power
Apple Pencil 2nd Gen support
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Screen size limited for working
No Smart Connector for keyboards
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Tom's Guide
The best tiny tablet
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Portable design
Vivid display
Fast performance
Long battery life
Starts with 128GB of storage
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Portrait-positioned front camera
Doesn't support Apple Pencil 2
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We ranked OnePlus Pad 2 #6 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best Android tablet
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Beautiful build and light form factor
Reliable stylus and keyboard
Great six-speaker setup
67W fast charging
Plenty of silicon firepower
Beautiful 144Hz display
Feature-rich OxygenOS experience
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Lack of dust and water resistance
No cellular connectivity support
OxygenOS could use some refinement
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Tom's Guide
The best Android tablet overall
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Unique design
Vivid display
Strong performance
Epic battery life
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Mediocre rear camera quality
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techadvisor
Best mid-range tablet
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Great performance for the price
Comfortable, elegant design
Good display and sound
Excellent battery life
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Could be even faster
Mediocre cameras
Poor desktop mode
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra #7 in January 2025 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best big Android tablet
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Anti-reflective display tech
Solid battery life
Great performance
Included S Pen
Some useful Galaxy AI features
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Too big to be portable
Android is poorly optimized for big screens
Very, very expensive
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T3
The Best Big-Screen Tablet
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Fantastic AMOLED display
High performance
Comes with an S Pen stylus
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Not the lightest
Android apps could be better
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Tom's Guide
The Best Big-Screen Tablet / Editor's Choice
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Luscious 14.6-inch AMOLED display makes everything look great
Speedy performance
Included stylus is a nice touch
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Size makes use as a tablet awkward
Costs nearly as much as iPad Pro M4, performs worse
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techadvisor
Best big tablet
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Stunning 14.6in display
Top-tier performance
Impressive speakers
Good front cameras
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Very expensive
No charger in the box
Thin bezel means accidental touches
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We ranked Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 #8 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
The best compact tablet
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Stylish compact design
Lots of power
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Battery life could be better
5G connectivity is limited
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techadvisor
Best small tablet
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Compact design
Apple Pencil support
Superb performance
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Slightly outdated hardware
No Magic Keyboard support
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What Hi-Fi
The littlest, 8-inch-screen iPad is small but mighty
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Much improved build
Engaging audio
Punchy picture
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No headphones socket
Some compromised tonal detail
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Laptop Mag
Our favorite small tablet
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Compact size enables single-handed use
Fast performance from A15 Bionic
Sharp and bright display
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Magic Keyboard isn't supported
Apple Pencil Gen 2 sold separately
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We ranked OnePlus Pad #9 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
T3
The Best Tablet For Work
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Smooth and bright display
Powerful internals
Fast charging
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Weak cameras
Not the best OS
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TechRadar
Best Android tablet for most people
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Display is sharper than iPad Pro
A flagship tablet priced like a cheaper model
Big battery and faster charging
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Performance doesn’t match best phones
One option for storage, RAM, color
Stylo pen is pricey, needs charging
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Laptop Mag
The best Android tablet for most people
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Powerful, smooth performance
Gorgeous display
Great magnetically attaching keyboard and Stylo Pen
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Collects fingerprints
Android Tablets lack of tablet-specific apps
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus #10 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
PCMag
Best Midrange Android Tablet / Editors' Choice
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Good performance
Long battery life
High-quality, waterproof build
Includes S Pen stylus
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Occasional performance stutters
Finicky fingerprint sensor
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T3
The Best Android Tablet For Value For Money
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Includes S Pen stylus
High-quality design
Good battery life
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Includes S Pen stylus
High-quality design
Good battery life
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TechRadar
Best battery life
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Water and dust resistant
Great multi-tasking software
Includes an S Pen in the box
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Bulky and heavy compared to iPad Air
Slower Exynos processor inside
Still expensive considering performance
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We ranked Amazon Fire Max 11 #11 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best value Android tablet
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Great screen for video
Keyboard feels good to type on
10-hour-plus battery life
Useful kickstand case
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Sparse app store
Slow charging
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T3
The Best Tablet For Family
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Great value
Cheap accessories
Strong battery life
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No Google apps
Won't replace your Kindle
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra #12 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
PCMag
Best Android Tablet for Power Users
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Gorgeous screen
Fast performance
Tight Samsung integration
Good productivity software
IP68 rating
S Pen stylus included
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Pricey
Size makes it awkward to handle
Android on tablets is still limiting
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TechRadar
The best drawing tablet
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Samsung multitasking is better than iPad and Pixel Tablet
Gorgeous display and blazing performance
Value is surprisingly good compared to iPad Pro
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Same price as a Macbook Air (M2)
Faster charging would have been nice
Flimsy keyboard and no easy S Pen storage
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What Hi-Fi
An in-your-face Android tablet that makes other slates look small
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Huge, cinematic screen
Very good speakers (for a tablet)
Fluid and smooth 120Hz display
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Slightly soft picture
Colours could be more natural
Performance with headphones lacks enthusiasm and warmth
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We ranked Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) #13 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
PCMag
Best Tablet Under $100
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Affordable
Good battery life
Lightweight
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So-so display
Limited app support
Poor cameras
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We ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) #14 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
Best budget tablet
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Excellent value
Upgraded selfie camera
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Only iPad without Face ID
Doesn’t support newer accessories
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Laptop Mag
Best cheap tablet
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Outstanding performance at this price
Excellent battery life
Bright, vivid 10.2-inch display
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Recycled design
Not compatible with Magic Keyboard/Pencil Gen 2
Lacks Wi-Fi 6 or 5G support
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We ranked Amazon Fire 7 #15 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best tablet for those on a budget
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Fast for its price
Hyper affordable
Finally, hands-free Alexa
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Lots of Amazon ads
Low-res display
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What Hi-Fi
A cheap everyday tablet that nails the basics
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Superb value
Balanced and natural picture quality
Solid wired audio
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Standard-def screen isn't very sharp
Weak mono speaker
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We ranked ReMarkable Paper Pro #16 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best tablet for writers
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Color helps documents pop
Colors and art tools are fun to use
Backlight is nice to have
Slim, elegant design
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Display often feels slow
Lag on some art tools means there's a learning curve
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We ranked Microsoft Surface Pro 11 #17 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
T3
The Best Windows Tablet
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Impressive performance
Decent battery life
Super-bright OLED screen
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Some compatibility issues
New AI features are mixed
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Tom's Guide
The best Windows 11 tablet
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Thin and lightweight design
Powerful Snapdragon X performance
Excellent battery life
Updated keyboard cover peripheral
Bright OLED display
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Peripherals are very expensive
Some Copilot+ features are missing
Certain apps are incompatible with Arm
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