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
  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) from US$16025% cheaper than usual
  ~$290 with accessories

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

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  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

  from US$150.65

  • US$150.65 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 06:45:37, EDT
  • US$301.3 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:44:37, EDT
  • US$301.3 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:30:41, EDT
  • US$301.3 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 01:47:17, EDT

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• $200 - $300

  ~$9/month
  

  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from US$230;
  ~$390 with accessories

  It might not be the most capable laptop out there, but as a netbook or tablet, it's a great fit for casual use for a minimal investment... Read More about the CB5-132T-C7R5

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$225.97

  • US$225.97 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-16 09:14:30, EDT
  • US$239.54 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 11:51:51, EDT
  • US$263.63 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:05:39, EDT
  • US$263.63 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 00:32:06, EDT
  • US$263.64 from Acer (New)
    as of 2019-08-14 14:36:36, EDT
  • US$263.64 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 03:24:17, EDT
  • US$263.82 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 06:52:54, EDT
  • US$278.7 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:20:12, EDT
  • US$281.66 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 04:18:16, EDT
  • US$363.8 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:16:48, EDT

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• $300 - $400

  ~$8/month
  

  Nintendo Switch from US$310;
  ~$400 with accessories

  The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet.

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  by Consoles standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.2"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$301.27

  • US$301.27 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 08:07:55, EDT
  • US$301.27 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 08:06:45, EDT
  • US$301.3 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 11:47:55, EDT

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• $400 - $500

  ~$19/month
  

  Apple iPad mini (2019) from US$36010%, 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

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  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$358.56

  • US$358.56 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:41:35, EDT
  • US$398.48 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:06:43, EDT
  • US$399.22 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:45:27, EDT
  • US$399.22 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:49:24, EDT
  • US$399.22 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:13:02, EDT
  • US$517.59 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:58:53, EDT
  • US$524.27 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:05:01, EDT
  • US$527.28 from Sasktel (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:07:37, EDT

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• $500 - $600

  ~$25/month
  

  Huawei MateBook from US$4606% cheaper than usual
  ~$750 with accessories

  This Windows-powered tablet received poor reviews, most of them related to its folio keyboard and battery endurance. Still, if the keyboard isn't a big deal for... Read More about the HZ-W19

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core m5-6Y54

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12"

  Screen Resolution: 2160×1440

  Dimensions: 27.88 x 19.41 x 0.69 cm

  Weight: 0.640 kg

  detailed info

  from US$451.95

  • US$451.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 10:56:06, EDT
  • US$489.62 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:41:32, EDT
  • US$527.28 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:35:28, EDT
  • US$527.28 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:16:34, EDT
  • US$534.05 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:23:44, EDT

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• $600 - $700

  ~$26/month
  

  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

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  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$488.87

  • US$488.87 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 12:02:21, EDT
  • US$488.87 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:07:47, EDT
  • US$489.62 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 06:54:17, EDT
  • US$489.62 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-08-15 14:20:01, EDT
  • US$489.62 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:38:19, EDT
  • US$617.67 from Sasktel (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:07:57, EDT
  • US$617.67 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-15 14:19:18, EDT
  • US$619.19 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:01:07, EDT

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• $700 - $850

  ~$20/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - 128GB / i5 from US$620;
  ~$1069 with accessories

  Microsoft's latest iteration of its premium tablet... Read More about the CR5-00001

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-6200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

  Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.14 x 0.85 cm

  Weight: 0.790 kg

  detailed info

  from US$610.13

  • US$610.13 from Newegg (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-08-17 03:52:03, EDT
  • US$753.27 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-08-17 08:05:13, EDT

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• $850 - $1000

  ~$34/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Pro 6 from US$70012%, Best price yet!
  ~$1218 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

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  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

  from US$699

  • US$699 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:07:38, EDT
  • US$699.79 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:18:25, EDT
  • US$700.53 from Amazon (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-08-17 10:37:04, EDT
  • US$700.53 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:58:13, EDT

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• $1000 - $1200

  ~$20/month
  

  Asus ZenBook Flip UX561UA from US$910;
  ~$1290 with accessories

  A versatile 2-in-1, this laptop balances features and ease of transportation.

  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.32 x 24.64 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 1.910 kg

  detailed info

  US$903.9 from Staples (New) as of 2019-08-18 08:39:37, EDT

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• $1200 - $1450

  ~$28/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Book 2 (256GB / Intel Core i5) from US$1210;
  ~$1689 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

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	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$1204.47

  • US$1204.47 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 10:52:11, EDT
  • US$1280.55 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 07:47:24, EDT
  • US$1299 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-08-15 14:11:43, EDT
  • US$1340.81 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 12:28:47, EDT

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