Top Tablets per Price Range

If budget is the single, most important factor in your tech shopping, the following will help you find the most bang for your buck in each price category. Along with each suggestion, you will find the approximative cost per month (based on the foreseeable longevity of the device), so you can easily see if spending a little more is worth the investment.

This list assumes that you are not planning on getting new accessories with your next purchase; you already have a protective case, battery pack and secondary charger. If that is not the case, click here to get a list sorted by the price of the device with all accessories included.

$0 - $200
~$7/month
#1, Tablets (under $400)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$150;
~$290 with accessories

Here's an affordable tablet that doesn't compromise on software updates and long-term security. It's not the perfect product, but it's now a bit more powerful... Read More about the KFMAWI
- the Mobile Gamer
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8183

Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

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: 0.504 kg
detailed info from US$142.91
- US$142.91 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-05-24 03:32:44, EDT
- US$142.91 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-05-24 07:28:58, EDT
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$200 - $300
~$9/month
#2, Tablets (under $400)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$190;
~$350 with accessories

Cost-efficient and kid-friendly, this tablet comes with a kid-proof case and a 2-year guarantee to match.
- the Mobile Gamer
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8183

Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 29.20 x 20.60 x 2.60 cm
Weight: 0.778 kg
detailed info from US$185.78
- US$185.78 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-05-24 03:33:42, EDT
- US$185.78 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-05-22 09:23:35, EDT
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$300 - $400
~$14/month
#3, Tablets ($400 - $725)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) from US$290;
~$490 with accessories

A good android tablet if you're not looking for something especially powerful, but want a big screen and good battery autonomy.
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 2/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4/5

Specs

Processor: Samsung Exynos 7870

Graphics: Samsung Mali T830

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 25.40 x 15.53 x 0.82 cm
Weight: 0.530 kg

detailed info
US$285.82 from Visions Electronics (New)
as of 2020-05-23 06:01:46, EDT

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$400 - $500
~$19/month
#1, Tablets ($400 - $725)

Apple iPad mini (2019) from US$35010%, Best price yet!
~$566 with accessories

As someone who's only ever used tablets with 8" screens and smaller, I can tell you smaller tablets have their perks. Sure, when you have a surface on which you... Read More about the
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Small Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Apple A12 Bionic

Graphics: Apple A12 Graphics

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 7.9"

Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

Dimensions: 20.32 x 13.48 x 0.61 cm
Weight: 0.301 kg
detailed info from US$340.13
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$500 - $600
~$20/month
#5, Tablets ($400 - $725)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" from US$400;
~$640 with accessories

Very thin, light and capable. The Galaxy Tab S2 makes a great tablet featuring one of the best screen around. If you'd want your iPad to run android instead, th... Read More about the SM-T813NZDEXAC
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Samsung Exynos 5433

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 420

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 9.7"

Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

Dimensions: 23.73 x 16.90 x 0.56 cm
Weight: 0.390 kg

detailed info
US$393 from The Source (New)
as of 2020-05-23 05:26:45, EDT

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$600 - $700
~$26/month
#3, Tablets ($725 - $1475)

Apple iPad Air (2019) from US$470;
~$739 with accessories

Not to be confused with the 2013 iPad of the same name, the 2019 model upgrades the "main" iPad line (i.e. not the Mini and not the Pro), but sadly, we... Read More about the
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A12 Bionic

Graphics: Apple A12 Graphics

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.5"

Screen Resolution: 2224×1668

Dimensions: 25.06 x 17.41 x 0.61 cm
Weight: 0.456 kg
detailed info from US$463.75
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$700 - $850
~$21/month
#6, Laptops ($725 - $1000)

Dell Inspiron 14-inch 5000 2-in-1 Laptop from US$610;
~$870 with accessories

If you want a laptop and a tablet but can't afford both or don't want the hassle of splitting your files and activities between the two, this model could be wor... Read More about the ni145491_sb_h5022e
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 2/5

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i3-10110U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 128.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.80 x 23.28 x 2.00 cm
Weight: 1.670 kg

detailed info
US$607.37 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-05-23 07:08:13, EDT

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$850 - $1000
~$19/month
#5, Laptops ($1000 - $1225)

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 convertible PC from US$720;
~$1020 with accessories

This laptop is all about versatility, capable of flipping into a tablet when it's more convenient and is powerful enough to get a lot of work done.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.70 x 22.48 x 1.76 cm
Weight: 1.500 kg

detailed info
US$714.54 from Staples (New)
as of 2020-05-22 07:38:40, EDT

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$1000 - $1200
~$22/month
#3, Laptops ($1000 - $1225)

Dell Inspiron 14-inch 5000 2-in-1 Laptop from US$86014% cheaper than usual
~$1220 with accessories

This convertible laptop is quite capable and makes an appealing companion for creative work and multitasking.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10510U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.80 x 23.28 x 2.00 cm
Weight: 1.670 kg

detailed info
US$857.47 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-05-24 04:30:07, EDT

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$1200 - $1450
~$29/month
#7, Laptops ($1225 - $1575)

HP 13" Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop - Natural Silver Aluminum from US$1080;
~$1420 with accessories

This versatile laptop can flip into a tablet when a keyboard would be in the way.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G4

Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 13.3"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 39.37 x 19.45 x 1.70 cm
Weight: 1.302 kg
detailed info from US$1071.84
- US$1071.84 from HP (New)
  as of 2020-05-23 13:34:41, EDT
- US$1071.84 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-05-22 09:46:40, EDT
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$1450 - $1750
~$28/month
#3, Laptops ($1575 - $1925)

HP 13" Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop - Silver from US$1220;
~$1720 with accessories

This versatile laptop can flip into a tablet when a keyboard would be in the way; it's also capable of handling pretty tough tasks for a few minutes every once... Read More about the 13-ap0028ca
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8565U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 13.3"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 30.88 x 21.79 x 1.47 cm
Weight: 1.320 kg

detailed info
US$1214.75 from Amazon (New)
as of 2020-05-24 03:32:27, EDT

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