December 2024

Tablets: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of tablets rankings posted by key online experts, as of December 2024.

Summary

On 29 Dec 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 93 tablet endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

41 tablets were endorsed in total, only 18 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 29 Dec 2024, 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.

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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking tablets start at $59.99 (Amazon Fire 7) and go up to $1194.95 (Apple iPad Pro 2022). Median tablet costs $449 (reMarkable 2).
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At a glance - December Ranking

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Rank Change Price Tablet
Laptop Mag
What Hi-Fi
T3
WIRED
Wirecutter
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
techadvisor
PCMag
Digital Trends
1
- $279
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.
5
1
7
1
1
1
9
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1
3
2
- $549
Apple iPad Air M2 2024
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4
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1
1
4
1
3
+1 $919
Apple iPad Pro M4 2024
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3
-
10
2
2
6
4
5
6
4
-1 $425
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.
4
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4
3
3
-
10
9
10
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5
+9 Check price
Apple iPad Mini 2024
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5
7
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8
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7
5
6
+1 $550
OnePlus Pad 2
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-
2
-
-
3
3
-
2
7
+1 $599
Apple iPad Air (2022)
The Apple iPad Air (2022) receives positive reviews for its display, performance, and connectivity options, making it a versatile and powerful tablet for various use cases.
1
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1
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-
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8
New * Check price
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
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11
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5
5
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7
9
-3 $474
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.
9
5
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9
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8
-
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10
- $280
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.
2
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2
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5
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11
- $399
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.
3
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6
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3
-
-
-
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12
-7 $1150
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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4
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-
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7
-
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8
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13
New * $100
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024)
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8
4
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9
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14
-2 $60
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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6
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2
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15
-2 $600
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
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6
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3
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16
New * $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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5
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4
17
New * Check price
ReMarkable Paper Pro
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6
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7
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18
-3 $1195
Apple iPad Pro 2022
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8
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Tablet
#14 $59.99 Amazon Fire 7
#13 $99.99 Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024)
#16 $184.99 Amazon Fire Max 11
#1 $279 Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022)
#10 $279.99 Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021)
#11 $399 OnePlus Pad
#4 $425 Google Pixel Tablet
#9 $474 Apple iPad Mini 6 2021
#2 $549 Apple iPad Air M2 2024
#6 $549.99 OnePlus Pad 2
#7 $599 Apple iPad Air (2022)
#15 $599.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
#3 $919 Apple iPad Pro M4 2024
#12 $1149.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
#18 $1194.95 Apple iPad Pro 2022

We ranked Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) #1 in December 2024 because:

  • 9 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
  • Out of those, 5 experts ranked Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 15 Sep 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
Laptop Mag

The best mid-range iPad

Powerful performance
Solid display
Killer speakers

Subpar battery life
Magic Folio is ugly

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What Hi-Fi

A great tablet for multi-tasking and watching movies, packed into a slick design

Sharp and detailed display
Excellent sound
Lovely design

More expensive than predecessor
No 3.5mm headphone socket
No HDR

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T3

Banish the bezel with this great entry-level iPad

All-new design ups the entry-level iPad
Bigger screen than predecessor
Finally, USB charging!

Other iPads have better screens (brighter, faster refresh)
The 9th Gen model is much cheaper

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WIRED

Best for Most People

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Wirecutter

The best tablet for most people

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TechRadar

The best iPad for most people

Beautiful mini-LED screen
Future-proof M2 chip

128GB is small for the price
Battery life isn't huge

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Tom's Guide

The best regular iPad in years

Sleeker design with slimmer bezels
Fast A14 Bionic processor
Long 11-hour battery life
Comfy Magic Keyboard with touchpad
Cellular upgraded to 5G

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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PCMag

Best iPad for Most People / Editors choice

Appealing iPad Pro-like design
USB-C port
Relocated webcam
Higher-quality cameras
Improved speakers
Faster performance

Higher price than previous model
Loses traditional Touch ID button
No Face ID

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Digital Trends

The best value tablet

Updated, modern design
Wonderfully vibrant colors
Larger display is fantastic
A14 chip is plenty powerful
Strong battery life
USB-C is finally here

The headphone jack is gone
Non-laminated screen
Apple Pencil situation is a mess
Huge price increase

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We ranked Apple iPad Air M2 2024 #2 in December 2024 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked Apple iPad Air M2 2024 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Best Upgrade

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Tom's Guide

The best tablet for most folks

Strong M2 performance
Long battery life
Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
Robust audio quality

No Face ID
No Thunderbolt support

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techadvisor

Best overall

Choice of screen sizes
Strong performance
Pro-level experience in many ways

Still a 60Hz display
Confusing accessory compatibility
Similar to M1 model

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PCMag

Best iPad for Creators and Students / Editors choice

Powerful performance
Nice screen
Excellent cameras for a tablet
Plenty of connectivity options
Supports Apple Pencil Pro

Pricey accessories
iPadOS could be smoother

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Digital Trends

Best tablet overall

Thin, light, and portable
Huge power reserves
128GB minimum storage
Great for games and video
Good for general work with a keyboard

60Hz screen
Slow charging
Little incentive to upgrade

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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 December 2024 ranking

We ranked Apple iPad Pro M4 2024 #3 in December 2024 because:

  • 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
What Hi-Fi

The first OLED iPad is the new benchmark for portable cinema

Awesome contrast
Richly cinematic picture quality
Superb sound

Over-powered for movies and music, so you’re potentially paying for specs you don’t need

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WIRED

If Money Is No Object

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Wirecutter

For pro-level performance and a vibrant OLED screen

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TechRadar

The best premium iPad

Beautiful OLED screen
Future-proof M4 chip

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

Super thin and light design
Gorgeous OLED panel
Powerful M4 performance
Epic battery life

Pricey peripherals and upgrades

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techadvisor

Best tablet for creatives

Blazing fast performance
Tandem-OLED display is stunning
Plenty of support for creative apps
Excellent redesigned Magic Keyboard

iPadOS still less suitable for productivity than macOS
Some thermal issues
Expensive

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PCMag

Best iPad for Power Users / Editors choice

Premium design
Brilliant OLED display
Unparalleled performance
Flexible connectivity options
Top cameras for a tablet

Expensive
Pricey accessories
iPadOS can be clunky

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Digital Trends

The best big tablet

Sublime OLED screen
Lovely design and build
Top-notch speakers
Surprisingly good battery life
Blistering performance
Excellent keyboard and stylus

iPadOS is achingly lacking
It's extremely expensive
Pricey accessories

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We ranked Google Pixel Tablet #4 in December 2024 because:

  • 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 15 Sep 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
Laptop Mag

The best Android tablet for casual users

Slick, stylish design
Good audio performance
Fast, zippy performance
Seamless dock integration
Excellent battery life

Lacks some typical tablet accessories
Charging Speaker Dock could do more

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T3

The best tablet for home

Dock included for home hub-like use
Decent battery life when off the dock

Dock inclusion won't suit all
Screen only has 60Hz refresh rate

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WIRED

Best Tablet and Smart Display Combo

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Wirecutter

Best Android tablet for most people

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Tom's Guide

The best tablet for the smart home

Charging dock a useful accessory
Good photo quality
Strong photo editing features

Average performance
Few productivity accessories available

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techadvisor

Most versatile tablet

Stylish design
Useful optional dock
Solid performance
Good battery life

Mediocre dock audio
Missing Nest Hub features
Slow charging

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PCMag

Best for Doubling as Smart Display

Solid Android tablet
Flawless audio hand-off
Good sound from Speaker Dock

Expensive
Speaker Dock has limited functionality
Hub Mode could do more

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We ranked Apple iPad Mini 2024 #5 in December 2024 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
T3

The best small tablet you can buy

So portable and light
Packed with power
Apple Pencil 2nd Gen support

Screen size limited for working
No Smart Connector for keyboards

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WIRED

Best Small Tablet

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Tom's Guide

The best tiny tablet

Portable design
Vivid display
Fast performance
Long battery life
Starts with 128GB of storage

Portrait-positioned front camera
Doesn't support Apple Pencil 2

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PCMag

Best Small iPad

Compact and portable
High-quality hardware
Solid performance
Supports Apple Intelligence
Works with Apple Pencil Pro

Dated design
Few real upgrades

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Digital Trends

The best small tablet

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

Screen should be brighter
Apple Intelligence is still half-baked

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We ranked OnePlus Pad 2 #6 in December 2024 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Best Android Tablet

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Tom's Guide

The best Android tablet overall

Unique design
Vivid display
Strong performance
Epic battery life

Mediocre rear camera quality

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techadvisor

Best mid-range tablet

Great performance for the price
Comfortable, elegant design
Good display and sound
Excellent battery life

Could be even faster
Mediocre cameras
Poor desktop mode

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Digital Trends

The best Android tablet

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

Lack of dust and water resistance
No cellular connectivity support
OxygenOS could use some refinement

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We ranked Apple iPad Air (2022) #7 in December 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Apple iPad Air (2022) as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 15 Sep 2023)
The Apple iPad Air (2022) receives positive reviews for its display, performance, and connectivity options, making it a versatile and powerful tablet for various use cases.
Critic endorsements:
Laptop Mag

Best tablet overall

M1 chip delivers excellent performance
Good battery life
Loud, clear speakers

Accessories are expensive add-ons
No Face ID or headphone jack

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T3

The best tablet for most people

Astounding M1 chip is superfast
Great 10.9-inch screen
A wealth of tablet-optimised apps

iPadOS can limit creative work
60Hz screen refresh rate

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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra #8 in December 2024 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Luxe Android Tablets

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Tom's Guide

The best tablet when you want the biggest screen possible

Luscious 14.6-inch AMOLED display makes everything look great
Speedy performance
Included stylus is a nice touch

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

Stunning 14.6in display
Top-tier performance
Impressive speakers
Good front cameras

Very expensive
No charger in the box
Thin bezel means accidental touches

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Digital Trends

The best big Android tablet

Anti-reflective display tech
Solid battery life
Great performance
Included S Pen
Some useful Galaxy AI features

Too big to be portable
Android is poorly optimized for big screens
Very, very expensive

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We ranked Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 #9 in December 2024 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 15 Sep 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
Laptop Mag

Our favorite small tablet

Compact size enables single-handed use
Fast performance from A15 Bionic
Sharp and bright display

Magic Keyboard isn't supported
Apple Pencil Gen 2 sold separately

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What Hi-Fi

The littlest, 8-inch-screen iPad is small but mighty

Much improved build
Engaging audio
Punchy picture

No headphones socket
Some compromised tonal detail

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TechRadar

The best compact tablet

Stylish compact design
Lots of power

Battery life could be better
5G connectivity is limited

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techadvisor

Best small tablet

Compact design
Apple Pencil support
Superb performance

Slightly outdated hardware
No Magic Keyboard support

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We ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) #10 in December 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 16 Sep 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
Laptop Mag

Best cheap tablet

Outstanding performance at this price
Excellent battery life
Bright, vivid 10.2-inch display

Recycled design
Not compatible with Magic Keyboard/Pencil Gen 2
Lacks Wi-Fi 6 or 5G support

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T3

The best budget tablet is exceptional value for money

It's the best value iPad
Apple Pencil support
With the latest iPadOS software

No landscape stereo speakers
Apple Pencil is the more awkward first version
Aging design

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TechRadar

Best budget tablet

Excellent value
Upgraded selfie camera

Only iPad without Face ID
Doesn’t support newer accessories

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We ranked OnePlus Pad #11 in December 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 15 Sep 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
Laptop Mag

The best Android tablet for most people

Powerful, smooth performance
Gorgeous display
Great magnetically attaching keyboard and Stylo Pen

Collects fingerprints
Android Tablets lack of tablet-specific apps

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T3

The best premium Android tablet

Smooth and bright display
Powerful internals
Fast charging

Very weak cameras
Android tablets don't have the best OS

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TechRadar

Best Android tablet for most people

Display is sharper than iPad Pro
A flagship tablet priced like a cheaper model
Big battery and faster charging

Performance doesn’t match best phones
One option for storage, RAM, color
Stylo pen is pricey, needs charging

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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra #12 in December 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 16 Sep 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
What Hi-Fi

An in-your-face Android tablet that makes other slates look small

Huge, cinematic screen
Very good speakers (for a tablet)
Fluid and smooth 120Hz display

Slightly soft picture
Colours could be more natural
Performance with headphones lacks enthusiasm and warmth

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TechRadar

The best drawing tablet

Samsung multitasking is better than iPad and Pixel Tablet
Gorgeous display and blazing performance
Value is surprisingly good compared to iPad Pro

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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PCMag

Best Android Tablet for Power Users

Gorgeous screen
Fast performance
Tight Samsung integration
Good productivity software
IP68 rating
S Pen stylus included

Pricey
Size makes it awkward to handle
Android on tablets is still limiting

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We ranked Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) #13 in December 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Best Tablet Under $100

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Wirecutter

A cheap tablet for streaming media

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PCMag

Best Tablet Under $100

Affordable
Good battery life
Lightweight

So-so display
Limited app support
Poor cameras

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We ranked Amazon Fire 7 #14 in December 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 15 Sep 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
What Hi-Fi

A cheap everyday tablet that nails the basics

Superb value
Balanced and natural picture quality
Solid wired audio

Standard-def screen isn't very sharp
Weak mono speaker

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Tom's Guide

The best tablet for those on a budget

Fast for its price
Hyper affordable
Finally, hands-free Alexa

Lots of Amazon ads
Low-res display

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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus #15 in December 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
TechRadar

Best battery life

Water and dust resistant
Great multi-tasking software
Includes an S Pen in the box

Bulky and heavy compared to iPad Air
Slower Exynos processor inside
Still expensive considering performance

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PCMag

Best Midrange Android Tablet / Editors' Choice

Good performance
Long battery life
High-quality, waterproof build
Includes S Pen stylus

Occasional performance stutters
Finicky fingerprint sensor

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We ranked Amazon Fire Max 11 #16 in December 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 10 Oct 2023)
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.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Best Tablet Under $200

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Digital Trends

The best value Android tablet

Great screen for video
Keyboard feels good to type on
10-hour-plus battery life
Useful kickstand case

Sparse app store
Slow charging

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We ranked ReMarkable Paper Pro #17 in December 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Best Digital Notebook With Color

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Tom's Guide

The best tablet for writers

Color helps documents pop
Colors and art tools are fun to use
Backlight is nice to have
Slim, elegant design

Display often feels slow
Lag on some art tools means there's a learning curve

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We ranked Apple iPad Pro 2022 #18 in December 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Laptop Mag

The best tablet for power users

Incredible XDR display
Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are great
Decent battery life (shorter than last year, though)
Killer cameras

Apple tax is real
Needs more colors

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T3

The best premium tablet, full stop

Unbelievably powerful and slick
Great battery life
The best tablet screen ever

No change in typical brightness
iPadOS can be limiting
Face ID is awkward at times

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