March 2023
Tablets: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Tablet rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.
Summary
Between 13 Mar 2023 and 14 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 100 Tablet endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
40 Tablets were endorsed in total, only 22 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 14 Mar 2023, Apple iPad Air (2022) takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed tablet with 9 expert endorsements. 6 experts out of 9 recommended it as the '#1 tablet' this month. It is followed by Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) and Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 , with 8 and 8 expert endorsements respectively.
Brand breakdown
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Amazon:
8 Tablets
(#1 is Amazon Fire HD 10 )
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Apple:
7 Tablets
(#1 is Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) )
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Samsung:
6 Tablets
(#1 is Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) )
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Lenovo:
6 Tablets
(#1 is Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 )
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Microsoft:
3 Tablets
(#1 is Microsoft Surface Go 2 )
Price breakdown
At a glance - March 2023 Ranking
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10
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Sorted by price:
Position in ranking | Price | Tablet |
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#13 | $48.99 | Amazon Fire 7 [buy] [more info] |
#12 | $63.92 | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) [buy] [more info] |
#16 | $97.99 | Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 [buy] [more info] |
#9 | $146.99 | Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) [buy] [more info] |
#15 | $248 | Lenovo Tab P11 Plus [buy] [more info] |
#11 | $289 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite [buy] [more info] |
#2 | $343.33 | Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) [buy] [more info] |
#14 | $439.81 | Xiaomi Pad 5 [buy] [more info] |
#4 | $449 | Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) [buy] [more info] |
#3 | $519.99 | Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 [buy] [more info] |
#1 | $559 | Apple iPad Air (2022) [buy] [more info] |
#6 | $599 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 [buy] [more info] |
#17 | $679.99 | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) [buy] [more info] |
#19 | $679.99 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 2021 [buy] [more info] |
#5 | $698.91 | Apple iPad Pro 5 (2021) [buy] [more info] |
#7 | $942.89 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 [buy] [more info] |
#21 | $999 | Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 [buy] [more info] |
#18 | $1000 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus [buy] [more info] |
#8 | $1049 | iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) [buy] [more info] |
#10 | $1349.39 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra [buy] [more info] |
We ranked Apple iPad Air (2022) #1 in March 2023 because:
- 9 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.
- Out of those, 6 experts ranked Apple iPad Air (2022) as #1.

T3
The best tablet for most people
Pros
Astounding M1 chip is superfast
Great 10.9-inch screen
A wealth of tablet-optimised apps
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Cons
iPadOS can limit creative work
60Hz screen refresh rate
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Tom's Guide
The best tablet for everyone
Pros
Thin and elegant design
Sharp, colorful display
Speedy M1-powered performance
Long battery life
Solid 12MP cameras
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Cons
Peripherals are expensive
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Digital Trends
Best overall
Pros
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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Cons
64GB storage isn't enough
Battery life disappoints
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What Hi-Fi
An astonishingly powerful Air, but how’s the AV performance?
Pros
Still a lovely design
Extraordinarily powerful
The same great picture and sound
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Cons
Poor placement of front camera
Nearly no change to AV performance
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Laptop Mag
A more affordable iPad Pro, for consumers
Pros
Sleek design with thin bezels
A14 Bionic chip delivers excellent performance
Good battery life
Loud, clear speakers
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Cons
Accessories are expensive add-ons
No Face ID or headphone jack
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TechRadar
A more affordable version of the iPad Pro
Pros
Speedy performance
Great design
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Cons
Limited storage
Quite pricey
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PCMag
Best iPad for Creators and Students Editors' Choice
Pros
Excellent performance
Works with second-gen Apple Pencil
Fits existing iPad cases and keyboards
Light and easy to carry
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Cons
Battery life could be longer
No millimeter-wave 5G support
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techadvisor
Best overall
Pros
Great design
Large display
Compatible with Pro accessories
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Cons
Awkward Touch ID placement
A little pricey
Thick bezels
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We ranked Apple iPad 9th Gen (2021) #2 in March 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.

T3
The best budget tablet is exceptional value for money
Pros
It's the best value iPad
Apple Pencil support
With the latest iPadOS software
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Cons
No landscape stereo speakers
Apple Pencil is the more awkward first version
Aging design
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Digital Trends
Best value tablet
Pros
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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Cons
Display doesn't get bright enough
Lightning port in 2021
Slow Touch ID sensor
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What Hi-Fi
The iPad (9th Generation) makes some welcome tweaks to a winning formula
Pros
Excellent picture quality
Refined sound for headphone listening
Sophisticated front camera
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Cons
Short on meaningful upgrades
Design starting to look dated
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Laptop Mag
The best tablet for most people
Pros
Outstanding performance at this price
Excellent battery life
Bright, vivid 10.2-inch display
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Cons
Recycled design
Not compatible with Magic Keyboard/Pencil Gen 2
Lacks Wi-Fi 6 or 5G support
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TechRadar
A great basic iPad
Pros
Excellent value
Upgraded selfie camera
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Cons
Only iPad without Face ID
Doesn’t support newer accessories
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techadvisor
Best Value
Pros
Affordable
Large display
Great performance
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Cons
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 March 2023 ranking










We ranked Apple iPad Mini 6 2021 #3 in March 2023 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

T3
The best small tablet you can buy
Pros
So portable and light
Packed with power
Apple Pencil 2nd Gen support
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Cons
Screen size limited for working
No Smart Connector for keyboards
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Tom's Guide
The best ultra-portable tablet
Pros
Super-portable, light design
Speedy A15 Bionic processor
Sharp and bright display
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Cons
No Magic Keyboard or headphone jack
Pricey
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Digital Trends
Best small tablet
Pros
Big enough to perform most tasks
Compact enough to travel easily
Powerful performance
Loud speakers
USB-C
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Cons
Screen is not bright enough
Too small for content creation
No headphone jack
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What Hi-Fi
The littlest iPad has come on leaps and bounds
Pros
Much improved build
Engaging audio
Punchy picture
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Cons
No headphones socket
Some compromised tonal detail
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Laptop Mag
Our favorite small tablet
Pros
Compact size enables single-handed use
Fast performance from A15 Bionic
Sharp and bright display
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Cons
Magic Keyboard isn't supported
Apple Pencil Gen 2 sold separately
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PCMag
Best Small iPad
Pros
Excellent performance
Long battery life
Works with second-generation Apple Pencil
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Cons
No multi-user option in iPadOS
Pricier than previous model
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techadvisor
Best Small Tablet
Pros
Compact design
Apple Pencil support
Superb performance
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Cons
A little pricey
No Magic Keyboard support
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We ranked Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) #4 in March 2023 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) as #1.

Tom's Guide
The best regular iPad in years
Pros
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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Cons
More expensive that previous model
Apple Pencil awkward to charge
Just 64GB of storage
Doesn’t support Stage Manager in iPadOS 16
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What Hi-Fi
The iPad gets a serious facelift for its 10th Generation, but is its beauty surface deep?
Pros
Sharp and detailed display
Excellent sound
Lovely design
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Cons
More expensive than predecessor
No 3.5mm headphone socket
No HDR
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TechRadar
The best all-around iPad
Pros
Beautiful mini-LED screen
Future-proof M2 chip
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Cons
128GB is small for the price
Battery life isn't huge
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PCMag
Best iPad for Most People / Editors' Choice
Pros
Appealing iPad Pro-like design
USB-C port
Relocated webcam
Higher-quality cameras
Improved speakers
Faster performance
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Cons
Higher price than previous model
Loses traditional Touch ID button
No Face ID
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techadvisor
Best Design
Pros
Great modern design
Good performance
USB-C
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Cons
More expensive than ever
Stupid Apple Pencil connection
64GB is an insult
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We ranked Apple iPad Pro 5 (2021) #5 in March 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Tom's Guide
The best tablet for power users, period
Pros
XDR display gets super bright
M1 processor sets new iPadOS records
Center Stage is pretty cool
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Cons
Display needs HDR content to look its best
Expensive with accessories
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Digital Trends
Best big tablet
Pros
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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Cons
Stage Manager needs more work
Lackluster, awkward front camera
Prohibitively expensive
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Laptop Mag
The best tablet for power users
Pros
XDR display can get bright and vivid
M1 chip is outrageously fast
Slim, durable chassis
Thunderbolt 3 and USB4 support
Improved front-facing camera with Center Stage
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Cons
Expensive
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TechRadar
A top pro tablet
Pros
Phenomenal power
Fantastic display
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Cons
The most expensive tablet
Lackluster color options
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 #6 in March 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Tom's Guide
The best premium Android tablet
Pros
Bright, beautiful display
Excellent battery life
Great sound quality
Surprisingly good cameras
Decent laptop replacement
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Cons
Underwhelming performance vs. iPads
Camera quality degrades at extremes
Book Cover keyboard feels small, cramped
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Laptop Mag
The best Android tablet
Pros
Improved S pen
Great speakers
5G support
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Cons
No headphone jack
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techadvisor
Best with Stylus Included
Pros
Excellent flagship performance
Long-term software support
Slim, lightweight design
S Pen stylus included
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Cons
LCD display
No charger included
No 5G option in the US
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We ranked Microsoft Surface Pro 9 #7 in March 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

T3
The best tablet for work
Pros
13-inch screen with 120Hz refresh rate
HD webcam and 4K rear camera
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Cons
Not as powerful as elsewhere
No MicroSD card slot
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Tom's Guide
The best Windows 11 tablet
Pros
Slim and light design
Responsive touchscreen
Works well as a laptop or tablet
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Cons
Unremarkable display
Same old design
Slim Pen 2 and Signature keyboard sold separately
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Digital Trends
Best Windows tablet
Pros
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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Cons
No headphone jack
Upgrades still too expensive
Limited performance improvements
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techadvisor
Best Windows Tablet
Pros
Solid battery life
Premium design
Great keyboard cover and stylus
Excellent webcam
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Cons
Poor performance on ARM models
Limited ports
Expensive
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We ranked iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) #8 in March 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.

T3
The best premium tablet, full stop
Pros
Unbelievably powerful and slick
Great battery life
The best tablet screen ever
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Cons
No change in typical brightness
iPadOS can be limiting
Face ID is awkward at times
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TechRadar
The best iPad by far
Pros
Beautiful mini-LED screen
Future-proof M2 chip
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Cons
128GB is small for the price
Battery life isn't huge
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techadvisor
Best for Creatives
Pros
Unmatched performance
Excellent range of features
Mini-LED screen
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Cons
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 March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

T3
The best cheap tablet for the whole family
Pros
Large, high-resolution screen
Solid build quality
Strong battery
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Cons
Basic design
Limited access to apps
Disappointing cameras
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What Hi-Fi
A diminutive, likeable and gifted Fire HD tablet.
Pros
Strong, punchy picture
Very able for audio
Terrific value
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Cons
Designed to sell subscriptions
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PCMag
Best Tablet Under $150 / Editors' Choice
Pros
Fast processor for the price
Plenty of RAM
Acts as an Alexa smart display
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Cons
Poor app selection
Very Amazon-centric interface
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra #10 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

T3
The best tablet with a big screen
Pros
Huge 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display
S Pen included in the box
Latest 4nm processor
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Cons
Not particularly portable
Average battery life
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Tom's Guide
The best Android tablet when you absolutely need the biggest screen possible
Pros
Big, beautiful OLED display
Svelte design
Snappy Android interface
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Cons
May be too large for some
More expensive than better laptops
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TechRadar
The best Android tablet
Pros
Very powerful
Giant screen can be useful
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Cons
Unwieldy to transport
Incredibly expensive
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite #11 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

T3
The best Android tablet for value for money
Pros
Includes S Pen stylus
A genuinely good Android tablet
Sharp and vibrant screen
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Cons
Specs beaten by Tab S7, S8
LCD not AMOLED screen type
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Tom's Guide
The best cheap Android tablet
Pros
Slimmed down bezels
Lengthy battery life
Bright display
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Cons
Underwhelming performance
Some Android apps still need tablet optimization
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Laptop Mag
An inexpensive tablet for Android users
Pros
Premium design with thin bezels
Amazing battery life
S Pen is included
Bright 10.4-inch screen
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Cons
Middling performance
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We ranked Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) #12 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Tom's Guide
The best Amazon tablet for most people
Pros
Fantastic battery life
Bright screen
USB-C port
Good selfie camera
Great for Amazon content
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Cons
Still no Google apps
Pay to remove Amazon ads
Slow Silk browser
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What Hi-Fi
A diminutive, likeable and gifted Fire HD tablet.
Pros
Clear and competent picture
Expansive sound
Snappy operation
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Cons
Nothing of note
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We ranked Amazon Fire 7 #13 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Tom's Guide
The best tablet for those on a budget
Pros
Fast for its price
Hyper affordable
Finally, hands-free Alexa
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Cons
Lots of Amazon ads
Low-res display
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What Hi-Fi
It won’t set the world on fire, but it doesn’t cost the Earth either
Pros
Superb value
Balanced and natural picture quality
Solid wired audio
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Cons
Standard-def screen isn't very sharp
Weak mono speaker
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We ranked Xiaomi Pad 5 #14 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

T3
An excellent mid-range Android tablet
Pros
Excellent WQHD+ screen
Decent battery life
Four powerful speakers
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Cons
Camera notch makes it unstable
Lacks adaptive refresh rate
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techadvisor
Best Android
Pros
Stunning display
Good performance
Slim design
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Cons
Lacklustre selfie camera
MIUI not for everyone
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We ranked Lenovo Tab P11 Plus #15 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

PCMag
Best Affordable Android Tablet / Editors' Choice
Pros
Sharp display
Loud, clear speakers
Perky performance
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Cons
Unimpressive cameras
No promise for OS updates after Android 12
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We ranked Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 #16 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

PCMag
Best Tablet Under $100
Pros
Vibrant screen
Good battery life
Lightweight
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Cons
Sluggish performance
$10 more than the previous model
Limited app selection
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We ranked Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) #17 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Tom's Guide
The best tablet for power users on the go
Pros
Fantastic screen
Epic battery life
M1 processor is blazing-fast
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Cons
12.9-inch iPad Pro's display is better
iPadOS feels limited with M1 power
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TechRadar
The best 11-inch iPad
Pros
Desktop PC-level performance
Good battery life
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Cons
iPadOS doesn't utilize the power of M1
Doesn’t feature a Mini LED display
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus #18 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

TechRadar
A golden 'oldie'.
Pros
Gorgeous OLED screen
Premium design
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Cons
Android lacks quality tablet apps
High price - but reasonable value
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PCMag
Best 5G Tablet / Editors' Choice
Pros
Solid build quality
Beautiful Super AMOLED display
Textured S Pen tip makes writing on screen feel natural
5G connectivity option
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Cons
S Pen can easily become dislodged
Android app integration still falls behind iPadOS
Optional Book Cover Keyboard Case feels flimsy
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 2021 #19 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

What Hi-Fi
An awesome Android tablet for watching TV and movies.
Pros
Punchy, immersive screen
Effective quad speakers
Premium look and feel
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Cons
Better app support in iPadOS
No headphone jack
Expensive
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We ranked Fire HD 8 Kids Edition #20 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Digital Trends
Best tablet for kids
Pros
Curated age-appropriate content
Generous 2-year warranty
Easy parental controls
Rugged case
Decent battery life
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Cons
Locked into Amazon ecosystem
Some content requires internet access
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We ranked Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 #21 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Tom's Guide
The best Android tablet when you want a big screen
Pros
Built-in kickstand
Vibrant 13-inch touchscreen
Impressive speakers
Long battery life
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Cons
Lacks 5G support
No rear camera
Hard to find suitable cases for it
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TechRadar
A great tablet for entertainment
Pros
Useful built-in stand
Fantastic speaker quality
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Cons
Design makes cases hard to use
No rear camera
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We ranked reMarkable 2 #22 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Tablets” rankings.

Tom's Guide
The best tablet for writers
Pros
Amazingly slim design
Faster stylus input
Excellent writing feel
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Cons
More expensive than an iPad
Just for writing and reading, no apps
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techadvisor
Best E-Ink
Pros
Thin, light and stylish
Excellent pen input
Powerful companion app
Continued software updates
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Cons
Pen not included
Subscription unlocks all features
Very occasional software gripes
No backlight
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