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.
Brand breakdown
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Samsung: 9 tablets
(#1 is Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra)
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Apple: 8 tablets
(#1 is Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022))
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Amazon: 7 tablets
(#1 is Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024))
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Microsoft: 3 tablets
(#1 is Microsoft Surface Pro 11)
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OnePlus: 2 tablets
(#1 is OnePlus Pad 2)
Price breakdown
At a glance - December Ranking
Rank | Change | Price | Tablet |
Laptop Mag
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What Hi-Fi
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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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PCMag
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Digital Trends
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1
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- | $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.
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5
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1
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7
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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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3
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2
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- | $549 |
Apple iPad Air M2 2024
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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1
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1
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4
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1
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3
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+1 | $919 |
Apple iPad Pro M4 2024
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-
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3
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-
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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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5
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6
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4
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-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.
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4
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-
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4
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3
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3
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-
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10
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9
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10
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-
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5
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+9 | Check price |
Apple iPad Mini 2024
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-
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-
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5
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7
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-
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-
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8
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-
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7
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5
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6
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+1 | $550 |
OnePlus Pad 2
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-
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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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2
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7
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+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.
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1
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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New * | Check price |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
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-
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-
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-
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11
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-
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-
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5
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5
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-
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7
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9
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-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.
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9
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5
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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8
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-
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-
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10
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- | $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.
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2
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-
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2
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11
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- | $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.
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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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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12
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-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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-
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8
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13
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New * | $100 |
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024)
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8
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4
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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14
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-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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-
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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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-
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15
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-2 | $600 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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3
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-
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16
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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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-
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4
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17
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New * | Check price |
ReMarkable Paper Pro
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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7
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-
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-
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-
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18
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-3 | $1195 |
Apple iPad Pro 2022
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6
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8
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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.
Laptop Mag
The best mid-range iPad
Powerful performance
Solid display
Killer speakers
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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
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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!
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Other iPads have better screens (brighter, faster refresh)
The 9th Gen model is much cheaper
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TechRadar
The best iPad for most people
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
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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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
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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
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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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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
What Hi-Fi
The first OLED iPad is the new benchmark for portable cinema
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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TechRadar
The best premium iPad
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
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
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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PCMag
Best iPad for Power Users / Editors choice
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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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
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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.
Laptop Mag
The best Android tablet for casual users
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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T3
The best tablet for home
Dock included for home hub-like use
Decent battery life when off the dock
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Dock inclusion won't suit all
Screen only has 60Hz refresh rate
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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
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Average performance
Few productivity accessories available
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techadvisor
Most versatile tablet
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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PCMag
Best for Doubling as Smart Display
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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We ranked Apple iPad Mini 2024 #5 in December 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
T3
The best small tablet you can buy
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
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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PCMag
Best Small iPad
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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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
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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.
Tom's Guide
The best Android tablet overall
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
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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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
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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.
Laptop Mag
Best tablet overall
M1 chip delivers excellent performance
Good battery life
Loud, clear speakers
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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Digital Trends
The best big Android tablet
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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We ranked Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 #9 in December 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Laptop Mag
Our favorite small tablet
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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What Hi-Fi
The littlest, 8-inch-screen iPad is small but mighty
Much improved build
Engaging audio
Punchy picture
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No headphones socket
Some compromised tonal detail
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TechRadar
The best compact tablet
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
Compact design
Apple Pencil support
Superb performance
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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.
Laptop Mag
Best cheap tablet
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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T3
The best budget tablet is exceptional value for money
It's the best value iPad
Apple Pencil support
With the latest iPadOS software
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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
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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.
Laptop Mag
The best Android tablet for most people
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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T3
The best premium Android tablet
Smooth and bright display
Powerful internals
Fast charging
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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
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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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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra #12 in December 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
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
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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
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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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PCMag
Best Android Tablet for Power Users
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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We ranked Amazon Fire 7 #14 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
What Hi-Fi
A cheap everyday tablet that nails the basics
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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Tom's Guide
The best tablet for those on a budget
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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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus #15 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
Best battery life
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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PCMag
Best Midrange Android Tablet / Editors' Choice
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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We ranked Amazon Fire Max 11 #16 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
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
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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.
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
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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 Apple iPad Pro 2022 #18 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
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
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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
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No change in typical brightness
iPadOS can be limiting
Face ID is awkward at times
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