14 Best Tablets (2025), Tests and Reviews

Other tablets to consider

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I test a large number of tablets every year. Here are a few other things we like, but not as much as the picks above.

The Nubia Redmagic Nova Gaming tablet costs $649: I’ve been using this Android tablet from Nubia (formerly a subsidiary of ZTE) for a few weeks and enjoying it. The transparent design elements on the back are fun, and the 10.9 inch LCD screen is in a great size. The performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset combined with 12 GB of RAM is smooth and looks like butter at a 144 Hz screen refresh rate. I played for a few hours King Shot The back of the tablet is very warm, but it’s not a problem. I also edited some raw photos from the Lightroom Classic mirrorless camera. My main concern? Nubia’s software is not my favorite (it’s not my favorite design, there are many bloatware). And the company only promises an OS update and two years of security updates, which is awful for slate, which costs money.

$450 OnePlus Pad: OnePlus pads have a successor, but OnePlus says they will continue to sell OnePlus pads until they run out of stock. It’s a great tablet, but not at a price of $450 (8/10 Wired recommends). Please wait for the sale. Multitasking is particularly efficient and is supported by company accessories: magnetic keyboard cases and stylus. It was the first time I felt comfortable working on long stretches on an Android tablet. The 11.61-inch LCD 144-Hz display is sharp, fluid, colorful, the battery can last almost full working days, and performance is smooth. It’s a shame there’s no MicroSD slot, headphone jack or biometric authentication.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Fe Plus $550: Galaxy Tab S9 Fe isFan version“Version of the flagship tab S9 series. This means making sacrifices at a more attractive price. Now they have a successor.Tab S10 FE Series-But I haven’t tested it yet. S9 FE is positive Standard Variants– I tested the former – both contain stylus. I’ve done it Many Better than the older tab S7 FE tablet with fewer stutters. The 12.4-inch LCD screen is large and rare to find at this price in the Android world, but it’s a bit difficult to keep comfortably, especially when browsing the app in bed. Soaked in $400, try catching it while on sale. You can also buy it for $550 New Tab S10 FE.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series Over $675: 2023 Galaxy Tab S9 Series (7/10 Wired recommends) It consists of three tablets Tab S9, Tab S9 +and Tab S9 Ultra. They are all expensive, but their prices have been down since their release (ultra is no longer available). The hardware is still excellent and considering that the new Tab S10 series doesn’t dramatically differ, the Tab S9 series is still worth watching. They have a Super Bright 120-Hz screen and IP68 water resistant, and Samsung includes an S-pen stylus.

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) $140: this Amazon Tablet It will drop to $75 for sale. This is a difficult price for beats. update 2021 model It’s mainly just a processor bump, slightly faster. That performance is decent (get) Keyboard Bundle (If you plan to perform some light typing tasks).

£239 Pocopad: This affordable tablet from Xiaomi’s fun budget sub-brand has a lovely large, sharp 12.1-inch display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and four stereo speakers on the side. The quality of the Poco build is impressive for the price, but it is very bulky and heavy, making it ideal for watching movies and casual games in bed. Playing something too harsh will improve performance, and Hyperos on Android 14 is clumsy and ugly. The battery life is fun and you can expect from the Poco Pad for a few days. Unfortunately, it is currently not available in the US. –Simon Hill

Honor MagicPad 2 for £400: This elegant tablet is not currently available in the US. It’s very similar to the OnePlus Pad 2 we recommend above. It boasts a truly gorgeous OLED display with impressive specs (3K resolution, 1,600 knit, 144 Hz refresh rate) that are not commonly available at this price. It’s a joy to pair with eight speakers and watch movies and games on this tablet. The stylus and keyboard are great (I love handwriting and formula recognition), but it doesn’t seem to be available in the UK. I’ve found Honor’s AI features like Magic Portal are good at predicting what you want to do. The battery has a good life and is quick to charge (66 watts). The only real weakness here is limited processing power that cannot match anything like the iPad (although you’ll end up paying more for comparable Apple devices). –Simon Hill

Tablet accessories

Satech Aluminum Desktop Stand

Photo: Sateki

Tablets often don’t come with kickstands or sufficient ports, so we recommend getting some accessories to enhance your experience. These are some of our favorite tablet accessories, many of which can be found on us too The best iPad accessories guide.

Satech Aluminum Desktop Stands for $45: This is my favorite tablet stand, so I took it with me on a trip. It’s relatively well packed, and that’s very Stable – You won’t be shaking around here. You can also adjust the angle quite a bit. It can handle huge sizes too – it worked perfectly on my 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Logitech K380 Pebble Bluetooth Keyboard for $40: Rather than spending half the price of a tablet on a keyboard case, do you need a simple Bluetooth keyboard on your tablet? I’ve been using Logitech’s K380 for years and it’s working perfectly. I need two AA batteries that I haven’t replaced yet (Logitech claims to use it for 2 years). You can switch between three connected devices via Bluetooth.

South Stay Go Mini USB-C Hub for $60: This works well on iPads and other tablets. You can connect either and flush it on the edge of the slate or stretch it out using the included cord. Get a USB-C port that can be used for pass-through charging, USB-A, HDMI, and headphone jacks.

Lamicall Gooseneck Tablet Holder for $22: I used this on my bed frame and kept a variety of tablets for over a year. The gooseneck requires a little finagling to get to the right position, and if you’re constantly tapping on the tablet, Intention Shaking around. But that is A great hands-free way Watch the movie. You can attach clamps to any surface, such as desks or kitchen counters.

12 South Hover Bar Duo Mounts/Stands $80: This can be used as a stand or an arm mount, and the 12 South can easily switch between the two. This means you can easily attach your tablet to your bedside arm mount and then place it on your home office stand in the morning. Both are sturdy and the arm mount is neatly adjustable. Above all, it doesn’t shake as much as the above-mentioned laminate when tapping the screen.

Anker Nano 3 30 Watt Charging Adapter $20: Most tablets charge at around 18 watts, so this 30 watt charger from Anker is more than capable. The plug is folded and is quite compact. For tablets I’ll do it Supports faster charging and recommend Satechi’s 108 Watt 3-Port USB-C Charger ($75). This allows you to charge your phone, tablet, or laptop all from the same plug.

$75 Ugreen 145 Watt Portable Charger: this Power Bank Considering the capacity of 25,000-MAH, it is surprisingly compact. It’s enough to charge most tablets a few times. Pay plates up to 145 watts. This means that even a laptop is strong enough to charge. You can quickly charge the USB-C port and use the USB-A port on another device. There is a small LED indicating the current charging of the battery.