September 2023
Tablets: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of tablets rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.
Summary
On 3 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 98 tablet endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
40 tablets were endorsed in total, only 19 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 Sep 2023, Apple iPad Air (2022) takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed tablet with 9 expert endorsements. 7 experts out of 9 recommended it as the '#1 tablet' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Apple: 9 tablets
(#1 is Apple iPad Air (2022))
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Amazon: 8 tablets
(#1 is Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021))
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Samsung: 8 tablets
(#1 is Samsung Galaxy Tab S8)
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Lenovo: 6 tablets
(#1 is Lenovo Tab P11 Pro)
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Google: 2 tablets
(#1 is Google Pixel Tablet)
Price breakdown
At a glance - September Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Tablet |
TechRadar
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T3
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Tom's Guide
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Laptop Mag
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Digital Trends
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PCMag
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WIRED
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What Hi-Fi
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Wirecutter
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techadvisor
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1
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- | $559 |
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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4
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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5
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1
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-
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1
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2
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- | $270 |
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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10
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2
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-
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2
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3
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-
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1
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5
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1
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3
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3
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- | $469 |
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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5
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9
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9
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5
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3
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11
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6
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-
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4
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4
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- | $399 |
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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8
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7
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7
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5
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-
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2
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2
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4
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-
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-
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5
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- | $478 |
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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7
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6
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2
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3
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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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9
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6
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- | $499 |
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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6
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4
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8
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4
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-
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10
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6
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-
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-
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-
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7
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+1 | $850 |
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is praised for its high-quality display, solid performance for everyday tasks, good battery life, clear audio quality, storage options, and comprehensive connectivity options, making it a versatile and portable device suitable for multimedia consumption and light productivity work.
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-
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10
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6
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-
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10
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-
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12
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-
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-
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7
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8
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+1 | $1049 |
iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
The iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) is praised for its outstanding display, performance, battery life, audio quality, storage options, and connectivity, making it a versatile and powerful tablet for various use cases.
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1
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8
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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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6
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9
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+1 | $120 |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)
The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) is a well-received tablet with a vibrant display, strong performance, impressive battery life, and flexible storage options, making it a solid choice for entertainment-focused users.
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-
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-
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-
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4
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4
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3
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-
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-
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10
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+1 | Check price |
Apple iPad Pro 5 (2021)
The Apple iPad Pro 5 (2021) is highly praised for its exceptional display quality, powerful performance, and impressive audio capabilities, making it an ideal choice for professionals and enthusiasts who prioritize visual excellence and a luxurious media experience.
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-
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-
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5
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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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2
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-
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11
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+2 | $100 |
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
The Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 tablet offers decent display quality, good performance, impressive audio, and ample storage options, making it a budget-friendly option for general multimedia consumption.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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7
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-
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4
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-
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12
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+2 | $50 |
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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-
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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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2
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-
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-
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13
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-6 | $616 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has received positive reviews for its impressive display, performance, battery life, audio quality, storage options, and connectivity features, making it a reliable choice for entertainment, productivity, and immersive audio experiences.
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-
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-
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7
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-
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3
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-
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14
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-2 | $1250 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is a highly praised tablet that offers exceptional display quality, impressive performance, good battery life, excellent audio capabilities, and flexible storage options, making it a top choice for users who prioritize these features in a tablet.
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3
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9
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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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-
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15
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- | Check price |
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is a high-end Android tablet with a stunning display, powerful performance, impressive audio quality, ample storage, and a comprehensive range of connectivity options, making it ideal for media consumption and everyday tasks.
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4
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8
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-
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-
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16
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New * | $1780 |
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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10
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17
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-1 | Check price |
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) has received highly positive reviews for its vibrant display, exceptional performance, impressive battery life, and comprehensive features, making it suitable for power users and professionals.
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5
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10
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-
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-
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18
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-1 | Check price |
Fire HD 8 Kids Edition
The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet is well-received by experts, offering a good display, performance, battery life, audio quality, storage, and connectivity for children's use.
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-
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-
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9
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9
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-
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-
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-
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19
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- | Check price |
reMarkable 2
The reMarkable 2 tablet is praised for its paper-like display and realistic writing experience, but lacks features such as backlighting and strong connectivity.
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-
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11
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10
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We ranked Apple iPad Air (2022) #1 in September 2023 because:
- 9 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
- Out of those, 7 experts ranked Apple iPad Air (2022) as #1.
TechRadar
A more affordable version of the iPad Pro
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Speedy performance
Great design
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Limited storage
Quite pricey
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T3
The best tablet for most people
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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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Tom's Guide
The best tablet for everyone
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Thin and elegant design
Sharp, colorful display
Speedy M1-powered performance
Long battery life
Solid 12MP cameras
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Peripherals are expensive
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Laptop Mag
The best overall tablet
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Sleek design with thin bezels
A14 Bionic 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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Digital Trends
Best tablet overall
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High-performance M1 processor
Slim and light
Software suitable for work or play
Large, colorful, and sharp screen
Wide array of quality accessories
Center Stage works well
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64GB storage isn't enough
Battery life disappoints
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PCMag
Best iPad for Creators and Students Editors' Choice
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Excellent performance
Works with second-gen Apple Pencil
Fits existing iPad cases and keyboards
Light and easy to carry
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Battery life could be longer
No millimeter-wave 5G support
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What Hi-Fi
An astonishingly powerful Air and the best iPad for most people
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Still a lovely design
Extraordinarily powerful
The same great picture and sound
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Poor placement of front camera
Nearly no change to AV performance
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techadvisor
Best overall
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Great design
Large display
Compatible with Pro accessories
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Awkward Touch ID placement
A little pricey
Thick bezels
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We ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) #2 in September 2023 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) as #1.
TechRadar
A great basic iPad
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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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T3
The best budget tablet is exceptional value for money
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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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Laptop Mag
The 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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Digital Trends
Best value tablet
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Great battery life
Powerful internals
Big upgrade to the front-facing camera
Amazing software support
Base storage more acceptable at 64GB
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Display doesn't get bright enough
Lightning port in 2021
Slow Touch ID sensor
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What Hi-Fi
Can't afford the latest iPad? The previous model represents excellent value for money
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Excellent picture quality
Refined sound for headphone listening
Sophisticated front camera
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Short on meaningful upgrades
Design starting to look dated
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techadvisor
Best Value
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Affordable
Large display
Great performance
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Dated design
Lacklustre cameras
Middling speakers
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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 September 2023 ranking
TechRadar
T3
Tom's Guide
Laptop Mag
Digital Trends
PCMag
WIRED
What Hi-Fi
Wirecutter
techadvisor
We ranked Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 #3 in September 2023 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
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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Super-portable, light design
Speedy A15 Bionic processor
Sharp and bright display
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No Magic Keyboard or headphone jack
Pricey
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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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Digital Trends
Best small tablet
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Big enough to perform most tasks
Compact enough to travel easily
Powerful performance
Loud speakers
USB-C
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Screen is not bright enough
Too small for content creation
No headphone jack
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PCMag
Best Small iPad
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Excellent performance
Long battery life
Works with second-generation Apple Pencil
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No multi-user option in iPadOS
Pricier than previous model
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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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techadvisor
Best Small Tablet
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Compact design
Apple Pencil support
Superb performance
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A little pricey
No Magic Keyboard support
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We ranked Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) #4 in September 2023 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
The best all-around iPad
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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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T3
Banish the bezel with this great entry-level iPad
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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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Tom's Guide
The best regular iPad in years
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Sleeker design with slimmer bezels
Fast A14 Bionic processor
Long 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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Laptop Mag
The best mid-range iPad
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Powerful performance
Solid display
Killer speakers
Great Apple Pencil
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Subpar battery life
Magic Folio is ugly
Expensive accessories
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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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What Hi-Fi
A great tablet for multi-tasking and watching movies, packed into a slick new 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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We ranked OnePlus Pad #5 in September 2023 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
Best flagship Android tablet
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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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T3
The best premium Android tablet
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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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Tom's Guide
The best Android tablet overall
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Incredible battery life
Comfortable curved edges
Sharp front and rear cameras
Fast performance
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Mediocre speaker quality
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Laptop Mag
The best Android tablet for most people
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Excellent design and build quality
Powerful, smooth performance
Gorgeous display
Excellent audio
Great magnetically attaching keyboard and Stylo Pen
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Collects fingerprints
Android Tablets lack of tablet-specific apps
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techadvisor
Best Speakers
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Stunning 144Hz display
Superb speakers
Impressive performance
Solid battery life
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Hit-and-miss software
Only one storage option
No cellular option
80W charger sold separately in UK
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We ranked Google Pixel Tablet #6 in September 2023 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
Most fun Android tablet
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Great value for a tablet and speaker dock combo
Home screen controls are useful and improving
Excellent sound for immersive audio
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Android still seems a phone OS shoehorned into a tablet
Soft-touch back picks up dirt and fingerprints
Smaller than the ‘11-inch’ marketing makes it see
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T3
The best tablet for home
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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
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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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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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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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We ranked Microsoft Surface Pro 9 #7 in September 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
T3
The best tablet for work
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13-inch screen with 120Hz refresh rate
HD webcam and 4K rear camera
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Not as powerful as elsewhere
No MicroSD card slot
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Tom's Guide
The best Windows 11 tablet
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Slim and light design
Responsive touchscreen
Works well as a laptop or tablet
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Unremarkable display
Same old design
Slim Pen 2 and Signature keyboard sold separately
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Digital Trends
Best Windows tablet
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New colors look great
Design and build quality are top notch
SQ3 is a solid alternative
Type Cover keyboard is excellent
High resolution webcam
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No headphone jack
Upgrades still too expensive
Limited performance improvements
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techadvisor
Best Windows Tablet
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Solid battery life
Premium design
Great keyboard cover and stylus
Excellent webcam
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Poor performance on ARM models
Limited ports
Expensive
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We ranked iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) #8 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) as #1.
TechRadar
The best iPad by far
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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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T3
The best premium tablet, full stop
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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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techadvisor
Best for Creatives
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Unmatched performance
Excellent range of features
Mini-LED screen
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Expensive, especially in the UK
Not many apps take advantage of M2
Similar to previous-gen
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We ranked Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) #9 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
PCMag
Best Tablet Under $150 / Editors' Choice
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Fast processor for the price
Plenty of RAM
Acts as an Alexa smart display
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Poor app selection
Very Amazon-centric interface
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What Hi-Fi
A bigger, more premium and ultimately great value tablet
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Strong, punchy picture
Very able for audio
Terrific value
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Designed to sell subscriptions
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We ranked Apple iPad Pro 5 (2021) #10 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best tablet for power users, period
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XDR display gets super bright
M1 processor sets new iPadOS records
Center Stage is pretty cool
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Display needs HDR content to look its best
Expensive with accessories
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Digital Trends
Best big tablet
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Sleek and modern design
Bright, vivid, gorgeous display
Wild performance from the M2 chip
Apple Pencil hover feature
iPadOS 16 is super robust
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Stage Manager needs more work
Lackluster, awkward front camera
Prohibitively expensive
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We ranked Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 #11 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
PCMag
Best Tablet Under $100
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Vibrant screen
Good battery life
Lightweight
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Sluggish performance
$10 more than the previous model
Limited app selection
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We ranked Amazon Fire 7 #12 in September 2023 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 #13 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Laptop Mag
The best Android tablet
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Improved S pen
Great speakers
5G support
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No headphone jack
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra #14 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
The best Android tablet
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Very powerful
Giant screen can be useful
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Unwieldy to transport
Incredibly expensive
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T3
The best tablet with a big screen
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Huge 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display
S Pen included in the box
Latest 4nm processor
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Not particularly portable
Average battery life
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We ranked Lenovo Tab P11 Pro #15 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Digital Trends
Best value Android tablet
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Slim and lightweight aluminum
Sleek dual-tone design
Beautiful 11.2-inch 2.5K OLED display
Quad speaker system with support for Dolby Atmos
Great battery life
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Front camera is terrible
Uses Android 12, Android 12L coming later
Only up to 6GB of RAM
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra #16 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best Android tablet when you absolutely need the biggest screen possible
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Gorgeous 14.6-inch OLED display
Slim, lightweight design
Fast performance
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Pricey compared to the competition
DeX mode is a poor Windows 11 imitation
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We ranked Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) #17 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
TechRadar
The second best 11-inch iPad
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Desktop PC-level performance
Good battery life
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iPadOS doesn't utilize the power of M1
Doesn’t feature a Mini LED display
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Tom's Guide
The best tablet for power users on the go
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Fantastic screen
Epic battery life
M1 processor is blazing-fast
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12.9-inch iPad Pro's display is better
iPadOS feels limited with M1 power
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We ranked Fire HD 8 Kids Edition #18 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Digital Trends
Best tablet for kids
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Curated age-appropriate content
Generous 2-year warranty
Easy parental controls
Rugged case
Decent battery life
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Locked into Amazon ecosystem
Some content requires internet access
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We ranked reMarkable 2 #19 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tablets” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best tablet for writers
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Amazingly slim design
Faster stylus input
Excellent writing feel
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More expensive than an iPad
Just for writing and reading, no apps
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techadvisor
Best E-Ink
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Thin, light and stylish
Excellent pen input
Powerful companion app
Continued software updates
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Pen not included
Subscription unlocks all features
Very occasional software gripes
No backlight
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