Other tablets to consider
We test a ton of pills every year. There are a few other things here that we like, but not as much as our picks above.
OnePlus Pad for $300, There is a successor to the OnePlus Pad, but OnePlus says it will continue selling the OnePlus Pad until stocks last. This is a great value at the frequently discounted price of $300 (8/10, Wired recommendsMultitasking is remarkably efficient, aided by the company's accessories: a magnetic keyboard case and a stylus. This was the first time I felt comfortable working on an Android tablet for long periods of time. The 11.61-inch LCD 144-Hz display is sharp, fluid, and colorful, the battery can last almost an entire workday, and the performance is smooth. It's a shame there's no microSD slot, headphone jack, or biometric authentication.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus for $500, Galaxy Tab S9 FE “fan versionversion of the flagship Tab S9 series, which means it makes some sacrifices for a more palatable price. It comes in plus and Standard Edition—I tested the first one—and both include a stylus. it performed excess Better than the older Tab S7 FE tablet I tested with, with less stuttering. The 12.4-inch LCD screen is large and rare to find at this price in the Android tablet world, but it's a little difficult to hold comfortably, especially while browsing apps in bed. It's dropped to $400 before, so try to catch it on sale.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series for $600+, 2023 Galaxy Tab S9 series (7/10, Wired recommends) consists of three tablets: the Tab S9 ($600), Tab S9+ ($950)And Tab S9 Ultra ($900)They are all expensive, although prices have come down since their release. The hardware is still excellent and, given that the new Tab S10 series isn't dramatically different, the Tab S9 series is still worth a look. They sport superbright 120-Hz screens and IP68 water resistance, and Samsung includes an S Pen stylus.
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Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) for $140, it amazon tablet Drops down to $75 on sale, and that's a tough price. update finished 2021 model It's pretty much just a processor bump, which makes it slightly faster. It has good performance (get). keyboard bundle If you plan to do some light typing work).
Barnes & Noble Nook 9-inch Lenovo tablet for $150, Need a cheap Android tablet with Google Play Store (aka, No An Amazon Fire tablet)? Check out the new Nook from Lenovo and Barnes & Noble (6/10, Wired ReviewIt runs Android 13 and isn't a powerful machine, but it's good enough for browsing social media, reading, and watching a few shows.
TCL Tab 10 Nextpaper 5G for $240, You can only buy this TCL slate if you're a Verizon customer, which is disappointing, but for the money it's a very good Android tablet. The star of the show here is TCL's NextPaper technology, which delivers a matte, glare-free display that's easy on the eyes. it does Unlike some previous versions, this one has a backlight, so you can use it in any lighting. Performance has been pretty solid overall, I don't notice much lag when I browse the web or scroll through Instagram, and it has excellent standby battery life. The 5G option is a great option if you want connectivity wherever you go.
Poco Pad for £430, This affordable tablet from Xiaomi's fun budget sub-brand has a beautiful big, sharp 12.1-inch display with a 120-Hz refresh rate and four stereo speakers all around. The build quality of the Poco is impressive for the price, although it's quite heavy and bulky, and it's ideal for watching movies in bed or casual gaming. Performance suffers if you play anything too demanding, and HyperOS on top of Android 14 can be clunky and ugly. Battery life is pleasant, and you can expect several days from the Poco Pad with light usage. Unfortunately, it is not currently available in the US. ,simon hill
Honor MagicPad 2 for £417, This classy tablet is also not currently sold in the US. Similar to the OnePlus Pad 2, which we recommend above, it has a truly gorgeous OLED display with impressive specifications (3K resolution, 1,600 nits, 144-Hz refresh rate) that aren't typically available at this price. With eight speakers, watching movies and gaming on this tablet is a pleasure. The stylus and keyboard are great (I like the handwriting and formula recognition), but they don't seem to be available in the UK. I found Honor's AI features like Magic Portal very useful, which is able to predict what you want to do, perhaps more useful on a tablet than a phone. Battery life is good and charging is fast (66W). The only real weakness here is the limited processing power, which can't be matched by something like an iPad (though you'll pay a lot more for an equivalent Apple device). ,simon hill
tablet accessories
Tablets often don't come with a kickstand or enough ports, so it's a good idea to pick up some accessories to enhance your experience. These are some of our favorite tablet accessories, many of which you can also find at our Best iPad Accessories Guide,
Satechi Aluminum Desktop Stand for $45, This is my favorite tablet stand, so much so that I've taken it with me on trips. It packs relatively well, and it is Very Steady—There's no wobble around here. You can also adjust the angle slightly. It can also handle larger sizes—it works perfectly with my 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Logitech K380 Pebble Bluetooth Keyboard for $40, Do you want a simple Bluetooth keyboard for your tablet instead of spending half the price of your tablet on a keyboard case? I've used Logitech's K380 for years and it works perfectly. It takes two AA batteries that I have yet to replace (Logitech claims two years of use), and you can switch between up to three connected devices via Bluetooth.
Twelve South Compass Pro Stand for $51, It's built for the iPad, but I've had no trouble using it for many other tablets. It's more travel-friendly than the Satechi above and is quite stable, but when I lift the tablet, the back leg changes position. You can tilt it low enough for sketching or keep it upright for watching movies. Unlike the Satechi, it's not a good option for placing the tablet upright on the mattress.
Twelve South Stego Mini USB-C Hub for $60, It works fine with iPad and other tablets. You can either plug it in and keep it flush with the edge of the slate or use the included cord to keep it extended. You get one USB-C port that you can use for pass-through charging, one USB-A, one HDMI, and a headphone jack.
Lamicol Gooseneck Tablet Holder for $22, I've used it to hold various pills on my bed frame for over a year. The gooseneck requires a little effort to reach the right position, and if you're constantly tapping the tablet, it Desire To move here and there. but this is one Ultimate hands-free approach Watching a movie. You can mount the clamp on any surface like a desk or kitchen counter.
Twelve South Hoverbar Duo Mount/Stand for $80: You can use it as a stand or arm mount, and Twelve South makes it really easy to switch between the two. This means you can easily stick your tablet to your bedside arm mount, and then pop it on the stand in your home office in the morning. Both are sturdy, and the arm mount is decently adjustable. The best part is that it doesn't move around when you tap the screen like the Lamicol above.
Anker Nano 3 30-Watt Charging Adapter for $20, Most tablets charge at around 18 watts, so this 30-watt charger from Anker is more than capable. The plugs twist up, and it's quite compact. If your tablet does Support fast charging, so I recommend Satechi's 108-Watt Three-Port USB-C Charger ($75)With this you will be able to charge your phone, tablet and laptop from a single plug.
Enova Ultra Fast Power Bank for $47, it power Bank It's slim enough to store next to a tablet in your bag, and it has enough capacity (20,000 mAh) to recharge an 11-inch tablet twice. You can charge fast from the USB-C port and use the two USB-A ports to recharge other devices.