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
#2, Tablets (under $500)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$160;
~$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 4.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
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 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

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$150.43
- US$150.43 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 10:20:00, EDT
- US$150.43 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 07:29:58, EDT
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$200 - $300
~$9/month
#3, Tablets (under $500)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$200;
~$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
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 4/5

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$195.56
- US$195.56 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 13:38:11, EDT
- US$195.56 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 08:47:08, EDT
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$300 - $400
~$4/month
#1, Tablets (under $500)

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$270;
~$350 with accessories

This affordable tablet has a lot to offer, with a full-featured web browser, access to the Android App Store. Thanks to the bundled cover, it's also slightly be... Read More about the ZA6F0008CA
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: MediaTek Helio P60T

Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 128.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 23.98 x 15.98 x 0.74 cm
Weight: 0.449 kg
detailed info from US$263.25
- US$263.25 from Staples (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 06:25:31, EDT
- US$300.86 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 07:26:28, EDT
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$400 - $500
~$17/month
#2, Tablets ($500 - $925)

Apple iPad 10.2 (7th gen, 2019) from US$330;
~$519 with accessories

The 2018 version of the iPad is almost identical to its predecessor but features slightly improved performance and now support the Apple Stylus, if desired.
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Apple A10

Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.2"

Screen Resolution: 2160×1620

Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm
Weight: 0.470 kg
detailed info from US$322.68
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$500 - $600
~$21/month
#1, Tablets ($500 - $925)

Apple iPad mini (2019) from US$400;
~$619 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 1.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Small Tablets standards

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

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$397.9
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$600 - $700
~$9/month
#7, Laptops ($525 - $775)

Asus Chromebook Flip C434 from US$490;
~$670 with accessories

Chromebooks can be quite versatile, but the most affordable models can come a little short for more advanced users. By investing more in a model like this one... Read More about the C434TA-DSM4T
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core m3-8100Y

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.10 x 20.20 x 1.57 cm
Weight: 1.450 kg
detailed info from US$488.9
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$700 - $850
~$18/month
Dell 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop - Silver from US$6403% cheaper than usual
~$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 i5491-5022SLV-PCA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.79 x 23.29 x 2.01 cm
Weight: 3.679 kg

detailed info
US$639.33 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-08-07 07:30:44, EDT

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$850 - $1200
~$18/month
#3, Laptops ($975 - $1375)

Asus Vivobook Flip 2-in-1 Laptop from US$790;
~$1070 with accessories

This versatile PC achieves a nice balance of portability and speed in addition to the ability to fold over itself for those times where you do not need the keyb... Read More about the TP412FA-XB56T
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.77 x 22.61 x 1.78 cm
Weight: 1.490 kg

detailed info
US$789.77 from Microsoft (New)
as of 2020-08-07 10:39:35, EDT

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$1200 - $1450
~$28/month
#4, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)

Microsoft Surface Book 2 (256GB / Intel Core i5) from US$1210;
~$1619 with accessories

The Surface book is a different take on the 2-in-1 concept. It's great if you can't make up your mind between a laptop or a tablet and you can detach the screen... Read More about the PGU-00001
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8350U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 13.5"

Screen Resolution: 3000×2000

Dimensions: 31.20 x 23.20 x 2.30 cm
Weight: 1.530 kg
detailed info from US$1202.71
- US$1202.71 from Microsoft (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 04:31:25, EDT
- US$1489.28 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-08-07 06:03:40, EDT
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