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
  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet from US$150;
  ~$290 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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: ARM 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: 0.50 kg

  detailed info

  US$149.88 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-01-23 04:52:38, EST

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• $200 - $300

  ~$11/month
  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 from US$230;
  ~$390 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	1.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  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	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
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  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: 0.53 kg

  detailed info

  from US$224.82

  • US$224.82 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 12:05:29, EST
  • US$224.82 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:25:32, EST
  • US$224.82 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 12:07:56, EST
  • US$224.82 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:51:57, EST
  • US$224.82 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:24:57, EST
  • US$224.82 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:38:38, EST
  • US$224.82 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 12:08:31, EST
  • US$243.56 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:36:03, EST
  • US$269.79 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:33:46, EST
  • US$287.89 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 12:09:01, EST

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• $300 - $400

  ~$8/month
  

  Nintendo Switch from US$290;
  ~$380 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	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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 US$284.74

  • US$284.74 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 08:02:44, EST
  • US$284.75 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:56:47, EST
  • US$284.75 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 08:02:22, EST
  • US$284.75 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:53:27, EST
  • US$284.78 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:43:06, EST
  • US$284.78 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:56:05, EST
  • US$284.78 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:42:57, EST

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• $400 - $500

  ~$18/month
  

  Samsung Galaxy Book 10" tablet from US$370;
  ~$490 with accessories

  More versatile than most tablets, it's capable of acting as a laptop replacement and is well-suited to productivity on the go. Another thing I like about it: it... Read More about the SM-W620NZKBXAC

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core M3-7Y30

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 26.12 x 17.91 x 0.89 cm

  Weight: 0.65 kg

  detailed info

  from US$367.21

  • US$367.21 from eBay (Open Box)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:43:14, EST
  • US$598.79 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-01-19 13:19:31, EST
  • US$599.54 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-01-21 12:06:34, EST
  • US$599.54 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:43:40, EST
  • US$599.54 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:28:14, EST
  • US$599.54 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:36:03, EST
  • US$599.54 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:51:09, EST
  • US$599.54 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-18 07:13:26, EST
  • US$735.93 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:35:07, EST
  • US$740.75 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:39:49, EST
  • US$743 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-01-19 13:22:21, EST

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• $500 - $600

  ~$25/month
  

  Huawei MateBook from US$4509% cheaper than usual
  ~$740 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

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  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 US$442.15

  • US$442.15 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:14:22, EST
  • US$449.65 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-21 06:13:25, EST
  • US$535.08 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:48:15, EST

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• $600 - $700

  ~$27/month
  

  Apple 10.5" iPad Pro from US$510;
  ~$969 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 MQDT2CL/A

  • 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	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  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: 0.47 kg

  detailed info

  from US$509.6

  • US$509.6 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:48:10, EST
  • US$591.3 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:55:14, EST
  • US$598.79 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:31:43, EST
  • US$599.54 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:05:20, EST
  • US$636.92 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:07:14, EST

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• $700 - $850

  ~$21/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - 128GB / i5 from US$560;
  ~$994 with accessories

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

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  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: 0.79 kg

  detailed info

  from US$551.19

  • US$551.19 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:15:29, EST
  • US$1040.57 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:43:04, EST

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• $850 - $1000

  ~$15/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from US$750;
  ~$1089 with accessories

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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Portable 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	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	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

  US$748.68 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-01-22 06:06:04, EST

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• $1000 - $1200

  ~$19/month
  

  Asus ZenBook Flip UX561UA from US$9008% cheaper than usual
  ~$1290 with accessories

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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  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: 1.91 kg

  detailed info

  US$899.31 from Staples (New) as of 2019-01-23 06:01:09, EST

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• $1200 - $1450

  ~$31/month
  

  Microsoft Surface Book 2 (128GB / Intel Core i5) from US$1280;
  ~$1789 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

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	1/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  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 US$1273.28

  • US$1273.28 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:09:39, EST
  • US$1274.02 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:10:46, EST

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