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Best iPad for Creators and Advanced Students

4.5

Outstanding

Apple iPad Air (2022)

The 2022 iPad Air offers many of the benefits of the iPad Pro for hundreds of dollars less, making it the ideal tablet for creators.

Pros

Excellent performance
Works with second-gen Apple Pencil
Fits existing iPad cases and keyboards
Light and easy to carry

Cons

Battery life could be longer
No millimeter-wave 5G support

Read Our Apple iPad Air (2022) Review

Best iPad for Most People

4.0

Excellent

Apple iPad (2021)

Apple's 2021 base model iPad delivers strong performance and an excellent front-facing camera at a very palatable price, making it the best tablet for most people.

Pros

Powerful performance
Multi-year OS upgrades
Solid front-facing camera

Cons

Dated design
Tinny speakers

Read Our Apple iPad (2021) Review

Best Cheap Tablet

4.0

Excellent

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)

$149.99

at Amazon

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Amazon updates the Fire HD 10 to deliver a very good tablet for $150, as long as what you want to do is control Alexa and consume Amazon books and media. Even without the Google Play store, it's the best tablet you can get for less than $200.

Pros

Fast processor for the price
Plenty of RAM
Acts as an Alexa smart display

Cons

Poor app selection
Very Amazon-centric interface

Read Our Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) Review

Best Kids' Tablet

4.0

Excellent

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids (2021)

$199.99

at Amazon

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The kids' version of the new Fire HD 10 is ideal for parents who want to tap into Amazon's carefully curated Kids+ library and take advantage of powerful, detailed parental controls.

Pros

Excellent parental controls
Library of brand-name kids' content
Two rugged case options
Long warranty

Cons

App store lacks some popular comics apps and games
Not enough power for action gaming

Read Our Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids (2021) Review

Best for E Ink Computing

4.0

Excellent

Onyx Boox Max Lumi

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This big-screen, Android 10 E Ink tablet lets you do full-scale computing on a restful E Ink screen.

Pros

13.3-inch screen
High refresh rate mode
Google Play compatibility
Includes stylus

Cons

Expensive
Stylus has lag in some applications

Read Our Onyx Boox Max Lumi Review

Best for Taking Notes

4.0

Excellent

Onyx Boox Note Air 2

$509.99

at Amazon

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No other E Ink tablet offers the build quality and software flexibility of the 10-inch Onyx Boox Note Air 2, making it ideal for taking notes and reading large-format documents.

Pros

Top-notch build quality
Built-in reading and note-taking apps work well
Good battery life

Cons

Taking notes in third-party apps isn't great
App compatibility can be hit or miss
Not waterproof

Read Our Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Review

Best 5G Tablet

4.0

Excellent

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

$790.99

at Amazon

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$249.99 with Eligible Trade-In

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ wows with strong performance and a gorgeous 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display, and its S Pen and optional 5G make it the best Android productivity tablet you can get.

Pros

Solid build quality
Beautiful Super AMOLED display
Textured S Pen tip makes writing on screen feel natural
5G connectivity option

Cons

S Pen can easily become dislodged
Android app integration still falls behind iPadOS
Optional Book Cover Keyboard Case feels flimsy

Read Our Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Review

Best Small iPad

4.0

Excellent

Apple iPad mini (2021)

Apple's sixth-generation iPad mini tablet delivers Pro-level power in a smaller size that's better for reading, taking notes, and slipping in a jacket pocket.

Pros

Excellent performance
Long battery life
Works with second-generation Apple Pencil

Cons

No multi-user option in iPadOS
Pricier than previous model

Read Our Apple iPad mini (2021) Review

Best Smart Display

4.0

Excellent

Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

$399.99

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From its bright and bold display to its immersive speakers, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 is among the best entertainment tablets we've tested. But its large size and quad speakers are a handful.

Pros

Vivid display
Performs well
Long battery life
Wi-Fi 6 Support

Cons

Bulky design
No rear camera

Read Our Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 Review

Best for Low-Cost Android Access

3.5

Good

onn. 8-Inch Tablet

$83.00

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Walmart's 8-inch onn. tablet is a solid alternative to Amazon's Fire line for anyone who prefers traditional Android software to the Amazon-focused Fire OS.

Pros

Inexpensive.
Runs relatively stock Android.
Decent performance.

Cons

Poor battery life.
Lackluster display and cameras.

Read Our onn. 8-Inch Tablet Review

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4.5

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3.5

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3.0

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3.0

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4.0

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4.0

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Latest Tablet Stories

Living With the Galaxy Tab S8

A lot has changed in the world of Android tablets, especially the focus on productivity that goes well beyond catching up on your reading. This device epitomizes that change.

4/12/2022 By Michael J. Miller

Save $20 on Apple's 2021 10.2-Inch iPad

If the new iPad Air is too pricey, Apple's top-rated 2021 iPad is $20 off at Amazon and Walmart.

4/11/2022 By Stephanie Mlot

ReMarkable 2 Tablet Review

3.5

The ReMarkable 2 tablet requires a monthly subscription for many expected features, but it delivers the smoothest E Ink writing experience we've encountered.

$399.00

at reMarkable

4/06/2022 By Sascha Segan

The Best Cheap Tablets for 2022

Inexpensive tablets can be ideal for reading books, watching shows, and browsing the web. Several of our top picks even cost well below the $100 mark. Here's how to find the right balance of price and features.

3/31/2022 By Sascha Segan & Steven Winkelman

The Best Tablets for Kids in 2022

Kids love tablets, but which is the right one for them? Check out our top lab-tested picks for education and entertainment—and keep your kids from stealing your iPad.

3/31/2022 By Sascha Segan

The Best Android Tablets for 2022

Looking for a tablet primarily for consuming media? Here's what to look for in an Android tablet along with our top choices.

3/31/2022 By Sascha Segan & Steven Winkelman

What's the Best iPad to Buy in 2022?

Apple has a bewildering number of tablets, but that means there's almost certainly one that fits your budget and your needs. Our tablet experts help you make sense of all the iPad options and find the right one for you.

3/31/2022 By Sascha Segan