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
~$6/month
#1, Tablets (under $350)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$13020%, Best price yet!
~$250 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 4/5
Versatility for the Price 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 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4/5
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$120.26
- US$120.26 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-02-26 13:15:40, EST
- US$120.26 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-02-26 08:48:47, EST
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$200 - $300
~$8/month
#2, Tablets (under $350)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$16019%, Best price yet!
~$300 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 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
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 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
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$157.84
- US$157.84 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-02-21 10:37:44, EST
- US$157.84 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-02-26 08:22:18, EST
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$300 - $400
~$14/month
#5, Tablets ($350 - $825)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) from US$310;
~$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
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
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 2.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
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$300.66 from Visions Electronics (New)
as of 2020-02-21 13:26:24, EST

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$400 - $500
~$17/month
#3, Tablets ($350 - $825)

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4.5/5
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$322.46
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$500 - $600
~$21/month
#1, Tablets ($350 - $825)

Apple 10.5" iPad Pro from US$40033%, Best price yet!
~$821 with accessories

The 2017 iPad pro is an impressively powerful tablet and a great fit for drawing, digital painting, and note taking away from the desk... Read More about the MQDW2CL/A
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A10X

Graphics: Apple A10X Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.5"

Screen Resolution: 2224×1668

Dimensions: 25.06 x 17.41 x 0.61 cm
Weight: 0.470 kg

detailed info
US$399.86 from Walmart (New)
as of 2020-02-26 03:14:16, EST

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$600 - $700
~$26/month
#4, Tablets ($350 - $825)

Apple iPad Air (2019) from US$490;
~$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 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

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$487.83
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$700 - $850
~$15/month
#3, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 convertible PC from US$63017%, Best price yet!
~$850 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 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2/5

by Tablets standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
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$623.87 from Staples (New)
as of 2020-02-26 13:46:16, EST

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$850 - $1000
~$35/month
#3, Tablets ($825 - ∞)

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 from US$730;
~$1249 with accessories

The Surface Pro is worth considering if you must have a fully-featured Windows tablet that's both easy to carry and packs a long-lasting battery... Read More about the VDH-00001
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i3-1005G1

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 128.00 GB

Screen Size: 12.3"

Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.07 x 0.84 cm
Weight: 0.775 kg
detailed info from US$720.85
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$1000 - $1200
~$43/month
#1, Tablets ($825 - ∞)

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 from US$890;
~$1469 with accessories

The Surface Pro is worth considering if you must have a fully-featured multitasking tablet which is both easy to carry and packs a long-lasting battery... Read More about the LGP-00001
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 128.00 GB

Screen Size: 12.3"

Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.14 x 0.85 cm
Weight: 0.770 kg

detailed info
US$886.21 from Microsoft (New)
as of 2020-02-25 04:41:37, EST

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$1200 - $1450
~$25/month
#7, Laptops ($1025 - $1350)

HP 13" Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop - Natural Silver Aluminum from US$9807%, Best price yet!
~$1320 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 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
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$977.16
- US$977.16 from HP (New)
  as of 2020-02-24 13:00:26, EST
- US$1127.49 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-02-26 08:19:13, EST
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$1450 - $1750
~$29/month
#5, Laptops ($1350 - $1825)

HP 13" Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop - Silver from US$1360;
~$1820 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 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
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
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 from US$1352.99
- US$1352.99 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-02-26 08:50:51, EST
- US$1764.97 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2020-02-26 13:16:50, EST
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