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

  ~$5/month
  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet from US$12025% cheaper than usual
  ~$240 with accessories

  Here's an affordable tablet which doesn't compromise on software updates and long-term security. It's not the perfect product, but it's a great option as a port... Read More about the B07G3WWRQQ

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  from US$113.61

  • US$113.61 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 13:00:58, EDT
  • US$151.48 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 04:21:59, EDT

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• $200 - $300

  ~$10/month
  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) from US$200;
  ~$354 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 Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  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

  US$199.97 from Visions Electronics (New) as of 2019-10-13 04:34:04, EDT

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• $300 - $400

  ~$10/month
  

  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from US$270;
  ~$366 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 Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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$263.58

  • US$263.58 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 04:28:37, EDT
  • US$265.1 from Acer (New)
    as of 2019-10-13 12:17:04, EDT
  • US$302.97 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-13 08:43:47, EDT
  • US$305.24 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-10-13 05:15:43, EDT
  • US$330 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-10-13 08:26:19, EDT

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• $400 - $500

  ~$21/month
  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" from US$380;
  ~$590 with accessories

  This tablet has a high-quality HDR display and is ideal for digital painting on the go and movie watching. It also has pretty good potential for productivity... Read More about the SM-T820NZKAXAC

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 820

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 530

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 1536×2048

  Dimensions: 23.73 x 16.90 x 0.60 cm

  Weight: 0.430 kg

  detailed info

  from US$378.68

  • US$378.68 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 15:54:42, EDT
  • US$595.77 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 04:21:47, EDT
  • US$605.94 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 17:25:29, EDT
  • US$624.13 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 13:27:37, EDT

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• $500 - $600

  ~$21/month
  

  Apple iPad mini (2019) from US$410;
  ~$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

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

  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	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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$400.69

  • US$400.69 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 04:24:13, EDT
  • US$400.69 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 12:25:03, EDT
  • US$401.44 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-12 13:01:12, EDT
  • US$401.44 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 13:00:04, EDT
  • US$401.44 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 16:09:27, EDT
  • US$498.21 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-10-13 07:40:14, EDT
  • US$527.18 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-10-11 11:06:08, EDT
  • US$530.2 from Sasktel (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 04:11:40, EDT

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• $600 - $700

  ~$14/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 13 5378 Series 2-in-1, Signature Edition from US$500;
  ~$667 with accessories

  If versatility is what you need, this convertible laptop is easy to carry around, makes a great drawing surface and is strong enough even to handle complex task... Read More about the 13 5378

  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.540 kg

  detailed info

  US$490.54 from eBay (Refurbished) as of 2019-10-12 11:42:31, EDT

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• $700 - $850

  ~$30/month
  

  Apple 10.5" iPad Pro from US$580;
  ~$1049 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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  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

  from US$575.65

  • US$575.65 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 04:13:26, EDT
  • US$597.62 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 16:03:44, EDT
  • US$605.2 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 04:26:53, EDT
  • US$681.69 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-12 14:06:58, EDT

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• $850 - $1000

  ~$34/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Pro 6 from US$710;
  ~$1219 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	2.5/5
  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
  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$703.67

  • US$703.67 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 03:40:44, EDT
  • US$893.78 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 12:44:15, EDT
  • US$964.85 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 12:44:30, EDT

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• $1000 - $1200

  ~$42/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Pro from US$88030% cheaper than usual
  ~$1449 with accessories

  The 2017 Surface Pro offers versatility and fully-featured multitasking in a device which is both easy to carry and packs a long-lasting battery... Read More about the FJX-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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 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$877.88 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-10-15 04:21:50, EDT

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• $1200 - $1450

  ~$28/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Book 2 (256GB / Intel Core i5) from US$1220;
  ~$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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  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	3/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  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$1211.15

  • US$1211.15 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 12:49:44, EDT
  • US$1287.65 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 12:02:41, EDT
  • US$1311.8 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 13:53:22, EDT

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