Best Portability for All Smart Devices

If your day away from your desk, the last thing you need is a bulky laptop slowing you down or one you need to plug everywhere you go. You might also be looking to lighten up your mobile toolkit, maybe even eliminate the need to carry a bag for a tablet or netbook altogether.

This list is all about lightweight, compact all smart devices with long battery life without consideration for cost-effectiveness. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for options at below-average prices.

Easiest to Carry US$364 - US$871

Here are the smallest, lightest and longest-lasting all smart devices I have on file with absolutely no regards for price:

#7, Tablets ($350 - $625)

Apple iPod touch (7th Generation) from US$200;
~$364 with accessories
- the Mobile Gamer
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 1/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A10 (ipod touch edition)

Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics (iPod Touch Edition)

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 4"

Screen Resolution: 1136×640

Dimensions: 12.34 x 5.86 x 0.61 cm
Weight: 0.088 kg
detailed info from US$190.53
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;
~$396 with accessories

Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 8.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.50 x 1.57 x 1.57 cm
Weight: 0.137 kg
detailed info from US$149.99
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Samsung Galaxy S9 from US$560;
~$785 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.8"

Screen Resolution: 2960×1440

Dimensions: 14.77 x 6.87 x 0.85 cm
Weight: 0.160 kg

detailed info
US$558.57 from Newegg (New)
as of 2020-01-19 07:04:31, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Newegg site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Google Pixel 3 XL from US$35014%, Best price yet!
~$501 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 6.3"

Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

Dimensions: 15.80 x 7.67 x 0.79 cm
Weight: 0.184 kg

detailed info
US$341 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
as of 2020-01-21 13:49:06, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Apple iPhone XR from US$620;
~$854 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A12 Bionic

Graphics: Apple A12 Graphics

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 6.1"

Screen Resolution: 828×1792

Dimensions: 15.09 x 7.57 x 0.83 cm
Weight: 0.190 kg

detailed info
US$611.38 from WestWorld Computers (New)
as of 2020-01-21 04:21:38, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the WestWorld Computers site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from US$630;
~$871 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

Memory: 6.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 6.3"

Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

Dimensions: 16.25 x 7.48 x 0.86 cm
Weight: 0.200 kg

detailed info
US$624.38 from Newegg (Refurbished)
as of 2020-01-19 06:38:05, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Newegg site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	0/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	1/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	5/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	5/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	5/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Easiest to Carry under $500

Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most portable all smart devices priced below average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered a budget-friendly all smart device.

Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;
~$396 with accessories

Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 8.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.50 x 1.57 x 1.57 cm
Weight: 0.137 kg
detailed info from US$149.99
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#1, Tablets (under $350)

Nintendo Switch Lite from US$1907%, Best price yet!
~$330 with accessories
- the Mobile Gamer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

Specs

Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.5"

Screen Resolution: 1280×720

Dimensions: 9.14 x 20.83 x 1.40 cm
Weight: 0.277 kg
detailed info from US$183.64
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#6, Tablets (under $350)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$140;
~$270 with accessories
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 429

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 504

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 21.00 x 12.44 x 0.80 cm
Weight: 0.345 kg
detailed info from US$137.72
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#5, Tablets (under $350)

Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6025% cheaper than usual
~$165 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: ARM MT8163

Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm
Weight: 0.370 kg
detailed info from US$57.38
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$180;
~$429 with accessories

Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Apple A10X

Graphics: Apple A10X Graphics

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Dimensions: 9.80 x 9.80 x 3.50 cm
Weight: 0.425 kg
detailed info from US$175.23
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#4, Tablets (under $350)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$160;
~$290 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8173

Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm
Weight: 0.500 kg

detailed info
US$153.03 from Amazon (New)
as of 2020-01-21 04:22:50, EST

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	0/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	2/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	0/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	0/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	2/5

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Best Portability for All Smart Devices

Easiest to Carry US$364 - US$871

Apple iPod touch (7th Generation) from US$200;
~$364 with accessories

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Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;
~$396 with accessories

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Samsung Galaxy S9 from US$560;
~$785 with accessories

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Google Pixel 3 XL from US$35014%, Best price yet!
~$501 with accessories

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Apple iPhone XR from US$620;
~$854 with accessories

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from US$630;
~$871 with accessories

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Easiest to Carry under $500

Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;
~$396 with accessories

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Nintendo Switch Lite from US$1907%, Best price yet!
~$330 with accessories

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$140;
~$270 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6025% cheaper than usual
~$165 with accessories

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Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$180;
~$429 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$160;
~$290 with accessories

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Best Portability for All Smart Devices

Easiest to Carry US$364 - US$871

Apple iPod touch (7th Generation) from US$200;~$364 with accessories

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Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;~$396 with accessories

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Samsung Galaxy S9 from US$560;~$785 with accessories

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Google Pixel 3 XL from US$35014%, Best price yet!~$501 with accessories

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Apple iPhone XR from US$620;~$854 with accessories

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from US$630;~$871 with accessories

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Easiest to Carry under $500

Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;~$396 with accessories

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Nintendo Switch Lite from US$1907%, Best price yet!~$330 with accessories

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$140;~$270 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6025% cheaper than usual~$165 with accessories

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Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$180;~$429 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$160;~$290 with accessories

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Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have portability ranking for:

Apple iPod touch (7th Generation) from US$200;
~$364 with accessories

Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;
~$396 with accessories

Samsung Galaxy S9 from US$560;
~$785 with accessories

Google Pixel 3 XL from US$35014%, Best price yet!
~$501 with accessories

Apple iPhone XR from US$620;
~$854 with accessories

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from US$630;
~$871 with accessories

Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$150;
~$396 with accessories

Nintendo Switch Lite from US$1907%, Best price yet!
~$330 with accessories

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$140;
~$270 with accessories

Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$6025% cheaper than usual
~$165 with accessories

Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$180;
~$429 with accessories

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2017) from US$160;
~$290 with accessories