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See our top picks for gamers, children, movie-lovers, and more

By Ajay Kumar Ajay Kumar Tech Commerce Editor Rutgers University Ajay Kumar is a Tech Commerce Editor for Lifewire.
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Tweet Share Email Tablets Audio Camera & Video Car Audio & Accessories Computer & Laptops Computer Components Gaming Gifts Networking Phones & Accessories Smart Home Software Tablets Toys & Games TVs Wearables The best tablets are dominated by three major operating systems: iPad OS, Android, and Windows 10. Tablets across these three platforms come in all shapes and sizes, and they hit multiple different price ranges offering a mix of multimedia capabilities and productivity. Other slates are more affordable and geared toward usage for kids and families.
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On the premium end, tablets like the iPad Pro and the latest models of the Samsung Galaxy Tab come with the latest and greatest processor, bright high-resolution screens, quad-speakers, and in some cases, they support higher refresh rate displays. You also have the option of pairing them with accessories like a keyboard and stylus, allowing you to engage in productivity tasks like working on documents, taking notes, and sketching. For those on a tight budget, you have plenty of mid-range and affordable tablets to pick from.
On the premium end, tablets like the iPad Pro and the latest models of the Samsung Galaxy Tab come with the latest and greatest processor, bright high-resolution screens, quad-speakers, and in some cases, they support higher refresh rate displays. You also have the option of pairing them with accessories like a keyboard and stylus, allowing you to engage in productivity tasks like working on documents, taking notes, and sketching. For those on a tight budget, you have plenty of mid-range and affordable tablets to pick from.
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The Amazon Fire series devices are particularly popular for families with kids since they won't break the bank. If you're looking for more options for affordable tablets, be sure to take a look at our roundup of the best cheap tablets and the best tablets under $200.
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Here, read on to see the best tablets to get. The Rundown Best Overall, Apple:
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020) at Amazon Jump to Review Best Overall, Android:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ at Amazon Jump to Review Best Value:
Apple iPad (2020) at Amazon Jump to Review Best Mini:
Apple iPad Mini (2019) at Walmart Jump to Review Best Productivity:
Microsoft Surface Go 2 at Amazon Jump to Review Best for Kids:
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition at Amazon Jump to Review Best Portable:
Apple iPad Air (2020) at Amazon Jump to Review Best with LTE:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019) at Amazon Jump to Review Best Splurge:
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 at Amazon Jump to Review in this article Expand Our Picks About Our Trusted Experts What to Look for in a Tablet <h2> Best Overall, Apple:
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th Generation 2020) </h2> 4.5 Lifewire / Lance Ulanoff View On Amazon
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Here, read on to see the best tablets to get. The Rundown Best Overall, Apple: Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020) at Amazon Jump to Review Best Overall, Android: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ at Amazon Jump to Review Best Value: Apple iPad (2020) at Amazon Jump to Review Best Mini: Apple iPad Mini (2019) at Walmart Jump to Review Best Productivity: Microsoft Surface Go 2 at Amazon Jump to Review Best for Kids: Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition at Amazon Jump to Review Best Portable: Apple iPad Air (2020) at Amazon Jump to Review Best with LTE: Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019) at Amazon Jump to Review Best Splurge: Microsoft Surface Pro 7 at Amazon Jump to Review in this article Expand Our Picks About Our Trusted Experts What to Look for in a Tablet

Best Overall, Apple: Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th Generation 2020)

4.5 Lifewire / Lance Ulanoff View On Amazon View On Best Buy View On B&H Photo Video What We Like Stunning design Fast, powerful performance Improved AR through LiDAR What We Don't Like Expensive, even before accessories No headphone jack The fourth generation of Apple's top-end iPad doesn't lose any of the impressive, market-leading features users have come to expect.
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The edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display is as bright and beautiful as ever, with a 2388x1688-pixel resolution at the 11-inch screen size and 2732x2048 pixels on the 12.9-inch screen. You can work and play harder than other tablets could only dream about, thanks to an A12Z Bionic processor that&#39;s faster than a lot of laptops.
The edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display is as bright and beautiful as ever, with a 2388x1688-pixel resolution at the 11-inch screen size and 2732x2048 pixels on the 12.9-inch screen. You can work and play harder than other tablets could only dream about, thanks to an A12Z Bionic processor that's faster than a lot of laptops.
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Its 8-core graphics chip also helps maximize performance on games, apps, and media editing. One hardware improvement in the 2020 iPad Pro is a 10MP ultra-wide rear camera added along with the main 12MP one. Not that we condone people holding up large tablets in public places to take pictures, but the forward-thinking tablet adds other camera-related tricks.
Its 8-core graphics chip also helps maximize performance on games, apps, and media editing. One hardware improvement in the 2020 iPad Pro is a 10MP ultra-wide rear camera added along with the main 12MP one. Not that we condone people holding up large tablets in public places to take pictures, but the forward-thinking tablet adds other camera-related tricks.
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It uses Light Detection and Ranging, or LiDAR, technology to rapidly scan the environment and load 3D objects onto it. Our reviewer could see a lot of potential to make augmented reality (AR) experiences faster, smoother, and more immersive.
It uses Light Detection and Ranging, or LiDAR, technology to rapidly scan the environment and load 3D objects onto it. Our reviewer could see a lot of potential to make augmented reality (AR) experiences faster, smoother, and more immersive.
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More significantly, trackpad support opens the iPad up to new worlds, working with swipe gestures as well as a smart, context-sensitive cursor that's precise and intuitive. When combined with the game-changing support for mouse control added in iPadOS (in addition to the Apple Pencil stylus), you have an iPad that comes closer than ever to taking over laptop duties. Screen Size: 12.9 inches  Resolution: 2732x2048  Processor: A12Z Bionic  Camera: 12MP/10MP rear and 7MP front  Battery: Li-Ion 9,720mAh <h2> Best Overall, Android:
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More significantly, trackpad support opens the iPad up to new worlds, working with swipe gestures as well as a smart, context-sensitive cursor that's precise and intuitive. When combined with the game-changing support for mouse control added in iPadOS (in addition to the Apple Pencil stylus), you have an iPad that comes closer than ever to taking over laptop duties. Screen Size: 12.9 inches  Resolution: 2732x2048  Processor: A12Z Bionic  Camera: 12MP/10MP rear and 7MP front  Battery: Li-Ion 9,720mAh

Best Overall, Android: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

4 Lifewire / Jason Schneider View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Best Buy What We Like Beautiful 12.4-inch AMOLED screen Tons of processing power and some software tricks Premium build quality and design S-Pen comes included What We Don't Like Suffers from non-tablet apps Slightly odd aspect ratio Fairly expensive Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Review: A Premium Android Powerhouse The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is, without a doubt, the closest thing Android tablets have ever come to laptop replacements or iPad Pro competitors.
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The standout feature is the insanely beautiful, stunningly high-definition display. Using the HDR+-capable, AMOLED tech that Samsung is known for, this is without a doubt the best tablet display on the market.
The standout feature is the insanely beautiful, stunningly high-definition display. Using the HDR+-capable, AMOLED tech that Samsung is known for, this is without a doubt the best tablet display on the market.
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While it does offer the same 120Hz refresh rate found on the latest iPad Pro line, it does so with starker black tones and way more vibrant colors. The Snapdragon 865+ processor is also the most powerful chip that Qualcomm has ever released, rivaling Apple’s A14 Bionic chipset in real world performance (even if the numerical benchmarks tilt toward Apple). But, because the Tab S7+ comes with its excellent, sub 9ms latency S-Pen included in the box, it’s notable how much better of a value it is than the iPad Pro.
While it does offer the same 120Hz refresh rate found on the latest iPad Pro line, it does so with starker black tones and way more vibrant colors. The Snapdragon 865+ processor is also the most powerful chip that Qualcomm has ever released, rivaling Apple’s A14 Bionic chipset in real world performance (even if the numerical benchmarks tilt toward Apple). But, because the Tab S7+ comes with its excellent, sub 9ms latency S-Pen included in the box, it’s notable how much better of a value it is than the iPad Pro.
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While Android isn’t exactly the most tablet-friendly OS, because developers haven’t optimized their apps in the same way that iPad developers have, the Tab S7+ does offer something the iPad doesn’t: Samsung Dex. This desktop-like, taskbar-based skin placed over the top of Android makes this tablet feel a lot like a Chromebook or a Windows laptop.
While Android isn’t exactly the most tablet-friendly OS, because developers haven’t optimized their apps in the same way that iPad developers have, the Tab S7+ does offer something the iPad doesn’t: Samsung Dex. This desktop-like, taskbar-based skin placed over the top of Android makes this tablet feel a lot like a Chromebook or a Windows laptop.
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You will need to spend an extra $220 to get the official Samsung keyboard cover to take full advantage, but this is a compelling means of being more productive on the device. And because Android offers the Xbox Game Cloud and Stadia apps, unlike the iPad, this is possibly a better gaming platform, too. The hardware feels great, the cameras aren’t quite smartphone-caliber, but are definitely in keeping with Samsung’s track record.
You will need to spend an extra $220 to get the official Samsung keyboard cover to take full advantage, but this is a compelling means of being more productive on the device. And because Android offers the Xbox Game Cloud and Stadia apps, unlike the iPad, this is possibly a better gaming platform, too. The hardware feels great, the cameras aren’t quite smartphone-caliber, but are definitely in keeping with Samsung’s track record.
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Screen Size: 12.4 inches  Resolution: 2800x1752  Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865&#43;  Camera: 13MP/5MP rear and 8MP front  Battery: Li-Ion 10,090mAh "Not only is this a denser display than anything out there in the tablet space, but it’s also AMOLED, meaning the blacks are as inky and sharp as possible, and the colors are eye-searingly bright." — Jason Schneider, Product Tester <h2> Best Value:
Apple iPad (2020) </h2> 4.4 Apple View On Amazon
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<br/> Snappy performance from the A12 chip Works with old cases and the Smart Keyboard Headphone jack What We Don't Like Still no USB-C despite other models making the jump Limited storage, with only two storage options FaceTime camera only 720p Similar in most ways to the 7th gen model Overall design remains unchanged Apple iPad 10.2-inch (8th Generation) Review: Apple’s Most Affordable iPad is Better Than Ever The 8th generation iPad 10.2-inch is Apple’s entry-level tablet, its most affordable iPad, and it’s more impressive than ever before. With the same great-looking Retina display as the previous version, the powerful A12 chip, improved support for the Apple Pencil, and compatibility with previous-generation iPad Air and iPad Pro accessories, the iPad 10.2-inch (2020) has earned your attention.
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Best Value: Apple iPad (2020)

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Positioned as the most affordable iPad, the iPad 10.2-inch is an impressively competent piece of hardware. When paired with a Smart Keyboard, I was able to use it as a laptop replacement in a lot of situations where I either couldn’t or didn’t want to carry around my much larger and heavier laptop.
Positioned as the most affordable iPad, the iPad 10.2-inch is an impressively competent piece of hardware. When paired with a Smart Keyboard, I was able to use it as a laptop replacement in a lot of situations where I either couldn’t or didn’t want to carry around my much larger and heavier laptop.
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The new iPadOS 14 is a real boon to productivity, and the Apple Pencil is almost a required purchase with the Scribble feature that allows you to handwrite in any text field. The 8th generation iPad 10.2-inch is still significantly less powerful than either the iPad Air 4 or iPad Air Pro, and those alternatives are worth looking at if you have space in your budget and a greater need to use your tablet like you would a laptop. For the price though, the 2020 iPad is as good as it gets.
The new iPadOS 14 is a real boon to productivity, and the Apple Pencil is almost a required purchase with the Scribble feature that allows you to handwrite in any text field. The 8th generation iPad 10.2-inch is still significantly less powerful than either the iPad Air 4 or iPad Air Pro, and those alternatives are worth looking at if you have space in your budget and a greater need to use your tablet like you would a laptop. For the price though, the 2020 iPad is as good as it gets.
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Jeremy Laukkonen / Lifewire Screen Size: 10.2 inches  Resolution: 2160x1620  Processor: A12 Bionic Camera: 8MP rear and 1.2MP front  Battery: 10 hours web surfing "Combined with iPadOS 14, which makes it easier and faster to flip between apps, the combination of the 8th gen iPad and a Smart Keyboard was a reasonable replacement for my laptop in a lot of situations." — Jeremy Laukkonen, Product Tester <h2> Best Mini:
Apple iPad Mini (2019) </h2> 4.5 Amazon View On Walmart
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Best Mini: Apple iPad Mini (2019)

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The range is pretty broad, so depending on your child&#39;s age, you may also want to customize parental controls to filter content, set time limits, and more. Adding additional peace of mind is Amazon&#39;s two-year &#34;worry-free guarantee&#34;—if the device breaks for any reason, the company will replace it, no questions asked. Lifewire / Erika Rawes Screen Size: 10.1 inches  Resolution: 1920x1280  Processor: Mediatek MT8183 Helio P60T Camera: 2MP rear and 2MP front  Battery: 6,300mAh "For a small child who isn’t in school yet, there are a lot of learning apps that are incredibly useful." — Erika Rawes, Product Tester <h2> Best Portable:
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 <h3> Screen size </h3> The average tablet is around 10 inches, measured diagonally, but they can be as small as 8 inches and run up to 13.5. The screen size is really a personal preference, but for productivity purposes, it’s often the bigger the better. If you’re merely streaming a show or reading a book, a smaller screen should suffice.

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The average tablet is around 10 inches, measured diagonally, but they can be as small as 8 inches and run up to 13.5. The screen size is really a personal preference, but for productivity purposes, it’s often the bigger the better. If you’re merely streaming a show or reading a book, a smaller screen should suffice.
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You should definitely prepare to pay a premium for an Apple iPad, which can easily cost fives times that of a budget tablet. And the higher the screen resolution and the more powerful the processor, the more you can expect to pay.
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But Amazon makes some amazingly affordable options that still give you access to all the apps you could want, plus its Alexa personal assistant. <h3> Battery life </h3> Compared to smartphones, which barely make it through the day on a single charge, most tablets can last at least a couple days, depending on use, of course. Be sure to buy one with at least 10 hours of rated battery life and you’ll be good to go.
But Amazon makes some amazingly affordable options that still give you access to all the apps you could want, plus its Alexa personal assistant.

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Compared to smartphones, which barely make it through the day on a single charge, most tablets can last at least a couple days, depending on use, of course. Be sure to buy one with at least 10 hours of rated battery life and you’ll be good to go.
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