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
~$4/month
Amazon Fire HD 8 from $100;
~$190 with accessories

A compelling option if you're looking for a no-frills tablet to play video, music and even some games... Read More about the KFDOWI
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

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

by Small Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: ARM MT8163

Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm
Weight: 0.37 kg

detailed info $99.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 06:03:20, EDT

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$200 - $300
~$11/month
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 from $300;
~$470 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 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
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: 0.53 kg
detailed info from $299.99
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$300 - $400
~$8/month
Nintendo Switch from $400;
~$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 2/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Small Tablets standards

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

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 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: 0.40 kg
detailed info from $399.00
- $399.00 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 05:20:38, EDT
- $399.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:34:17, EDT
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$400 - $500
~$18/month
Apple iPad (2017) from $450;
~$560 with accessories

The latest iPad is a great product for on-the-go entertainment (and a few practical applications)... Read More about the MP2G2CL/A
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A9

Graphics: Apple A9 Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 9.7"

Screen Resolution: 1536×2048

Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm
Weight: 0.47 kg
detailed info from $449.95
- $449.95 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:16:38, EDT
- $488.99 from Costco as of 2018-06-22 10:16:06, EDT
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$500 - $600
~$20/month
HP 15" Touchscreen Netbook from $60010%, Best price yet!
~$748 with accessories

This small laptop is a good match if what you're looking for can be summarized as "nothing fancy" but versatile. It can be used as a laptop or a tablet and it's... Read More about the 14-BA007CA
- the Productivity-Focused User
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 2/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i3-7100U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 38.43 x 25.46 x 2.43 cm
Weight: 1.99 kg
detailed info from $599.97
- $599.97 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 10:08:10, EDT
- $714.99 from HP as of 2018-06-22 10:09:15, EDT
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$600 - $700
~$29/month
Huawei MateBook from $700;
~$1100 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
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
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: 0.64 kg
detailed info from $699.99
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$700 - $850
~$15/month
HP 14" Convertible Laptop from $73019%, Best price yet!
~$820 with accessories

This small laptop is a very versatile option, capable of handling quite a bit of work while being small enough and flexible enough to be used as a tablet when c... Read More about the 14-BA018CA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

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 0.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 38.48 x 22.69 x 1.99 cm
Weight: 1.64 kg

detailed info $729.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:58:54, EDT

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$850 - $1000
~$14/month
Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $880;
~$969 with accessories

A versatile and easy-to-carry convertible laptop for everyday needs and multimedia... Read More about the i5379-7302GRY-PUS
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U

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: 1.69 kg

detailed info $879.00 from Microsoft as of 2018-06-22 05:20:48, EDT

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$1000 - $1200
~$17/month
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 14 2 in 1 PC from $1070;
~$1223 with accessories

If you're looking for portable performance and versatility, this convertible laptop is well worth looking into.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940MX

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.79 x 22.91 x 1.98 cm
Weight: 1.69 kg
detailed info from $1062.03
- $1062.03 from B&H as of 2018-06-22 10:18:41, EDT
- $1203.62 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 10:18:11, EDT
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$1200 - $1450
~$24/month
HP Spectre x360 13" convertible laptop from $13007%, Best price yet!
~$1390 with accessories

This ultra-portable laptop is quite powerful for its size. Capable of getting a lot of work done on a single charge; it's a natural fit for the Road Warrior... Read More about the 13-AC010CA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 13.3"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 30.66 x 21.79 x 1.40 cm
Weight: 1.31 kg

detailed info $1299.97 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 13:05:17, EDT

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$1450 - $1750
~$32/month
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (128GB / Intel Core i5) from $1700;
~$1833 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 HMU-00001
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-7300U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 128.00 GB

Screen Size: 13.5"

Screen Resolution: 3000×2000

Dimensions: 31.20 x 23.20 x 2.30 cm
Weight: 1.53 kg
detailed info from $1699.00
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