Best Versatility for the Price for Smart Devices
Sometimes, the best purchase criteria aren't power or durability, but rather versatility. The devices below will open the most possibilities per dollar.
If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.
Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions US$190 - US$790
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Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$80;
~$190 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: ARM MT8163Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3Memory: 1.50 GBStorage: 16.00 GBScreen Size: 8"Screen Resolution: 1280×800Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cmWeight: 0.370 kgdetailed info from US$76 - US$76 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-06-25 11:36:33, EDT
- US$98.8 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-25 10:53:06, EDT
- US$103.28 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:33:41, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from US$90;
~$199 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306Memory: 1.50 GBStorage: 8.00 GBScreen Size: 7"Screen Resolution: 1280×800Dimensions: 18.69 x 10.88 x 0.87 cmWeight: 0.280 kgdetailed info from US$82.85 - US$82.85 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2019-06-25 12:09:11, EDT
- US$83.6 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:26:34, EDT
- US$83.6 from The Source (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:05:59, EDT
- US$83.6 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-25 09:40:10, EDT
- US$83.6 from Amazon (Used)as of 2019-06-25 12:08:30, EDT
- US$92.72 from Tiger Direct (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:58:20, EDT
- US$162.33 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:58:27, EDT
- US$172.45 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:27:04, EDT
- US$172.85 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:02:09, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Nintendo Switch from US$290;
~$380 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 6.2"Screen Resolution: 1280×720Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cmWeight: 0.400 kgdetailed info from US$288.79 - US$288.79 from Toys R Us Canada (New)as of 2019-06-25 11:57:38, EDT
- US$288.8 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-06-25 11:57:19, EDT
- US$288.8 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-06-25 11:57:03, EDT
- US$288.8 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:41:20, EDT
- US$288.82 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:18:50, EDT
- US$288.82 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:26:39, EDT
- US$288.82 from The Source (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:22:21, EDT
- US$288.82 from EB Games (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:52:57, EDT
- US$288.82 from Staples (New)as of 2019-06-25 11:58:24, EDT
- US$288.82 from The Source (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:45:56, EDT
- US$304.02 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:41:33, EDT
- US$304.02 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:55:06, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop (touch) from US$5308% cheaper than usual
~$780 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cmWeight: 2.170 kgdetailed info from US$524.45 - US$524.45 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-25 08:44:17, EDT
- US$550.3 from Microsoft (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:20:26, EDT
- US$608.06 from Dell (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:21:30, EDT
- US$773.45 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-06-25 12:01:18, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$540;
~$790 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cmWeight: 2.170 kgdetailed info US$532.05 from Dell (New)as of 2019-06-25 07:51:19, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Apple iPad 9.7 (early 2018) from US$24024% cheaper than usual
~$406 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Apple A10Graphics: Apple A10 GraphicsMemory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 9.7"Screen Resolution: 2048×1536Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cmWeight: 0.470 kgdetailed info from US$239.99 - US$239.99 from eBay (Refurbished)as of 2019-06-26 04:00:38, EDT
- US$286.55 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:14:14, EDT
- US$288.07 from Amazon (Refurbished)as of 2019-06-26 06:30:50, EDT
- US$288.82 from The Source (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:10:22, EDT
- US$326.08 from WestWorld Computers (New)as of 2019-06-26 04:00:56, EDT
- US$326.08 from Apple (New)as of 2019-06-26 04:01:05, EDT
- US$326.83 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:41:12, EDT
- US$326.83 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:49:46, EDT
- US$326.83 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:58:00, EDT
- US$326.83 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:26:01, EDT
- US$326.83 from Staples (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:17:09, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Best Versatility for the Price under $400
Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the most adaptable all smart devices priced below-average.
There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$80;
~$190 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: ARM MT8163Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3Memory: 1.50 GBStorage: 16.00 GBScreen Size: 8"Screen Resolution: 1280×800Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cmWeight: 0.370 kgdetailed info from US$76 - US$76 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-06-25 11:36:33, EDT
- US$98.8 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-25 10:53:06, EDT
- US$103.28 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:33:41, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from US$90;
~$199 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306Memory: 1.50 GBStorage: 8.00 GBScreen Size: 7"Screen Resolution: 1280×800Dimensions: 18.69 x 10.88 x 0.87 cmWeight: 0.280 kgdetailed info from US$82.85 - US$82.85 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2019-06-25 12:09:11, EDT
- US$83.6 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:26:34, EDT
- US$83.6 from The Source (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:05:59, EDT
- US$83.6 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-25 09:40:10, EDT
- US$83.6 from Amazon (Used)as of 2019-06-25 12:08:30, EDT
- US$92.72 from Tiger Direct (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:58:20, EDT
- US$162.33 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:58:27, EDT
- US$172.45 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:27:04, EDT
- US$172.85 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:02:09, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Acer 15" Chromebook from US$1904%, Best price yet!
~$329 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3060Graphics: Intel HD GraphicsMemory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.60 x 2.41 cmWeight: 1.950 kgdetailed info from US$181.65 - US$181.65 from Newegg (Refurbished)as of 2019-06-25 10:55:49, EDT
- US$243.22 from Staples (New)as of 2019-06-26 07:12:04, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Acer 11" Chromebook from US$190;
~$330 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3060Graphics: Intel HD GraphicsMemory: 4.00 GBStorage: 16.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info from US$182.41 - US$182.41 from Staples (New)as of 2019-06-25 06:47:56, EDT
- US$182.41 from The Source (New)as of 2019-06-26 06:39:31, EDT
- US$212.82 from Acer (New)as of 2019-06-25 12:14:44, EDT
- US$220.07 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-06-25 06:53:13, EDT
- US$235.7 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-06-26 08:29:01, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet from US$160;
~$290 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: ARM Mediatek MT8173Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cmWeight: 0.500 kgdetailed info from US$152.01 - US$152.01 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-06-25 07:00:32, EDT
- US$152.01 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-06-24 12:22:27, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) from US$160;
~$290 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 425Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 308Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 8"Screen Resolution: 800×1280Dimensions: 21.21 x 12.41 x 0.89 cmWeight: 0.360 kgdetailed info from US$152.01 - US$152.01 from Samsung (New)as of 2019-06-20 12:49:11, EDT
- US$228.02 from Staples (New)as of 2019-06-25 10:47:45, EDT
- US$228.02 from The Source (New)as of 2019-06-24 07:40:07, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Had a specific budget in mind?
The typical price for all smart devices is $899.95 but you can set a budget below:
Looking for something else?
All Smart Devices can also be compared based on the following characteristics:
- Bang for the Buck
- per Price Range
- Deals
- Discounts
- Computing Power
- Gaming Power
- Personal Recommendations
- Ease of transportation
- Battery Autonomy
I also have value ranking for:
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Laptops
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Laptops: Netbooks
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Laptops: Portable Laptops
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Laptops: Large Laptops
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Tablets
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Tablets: Small Tablets
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Tablets: Large Tablets
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Stationary Computers
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Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
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Stationary Computers: Compact Towers
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Stationary Computers: Ultra-Compacts
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Stationary Computers: All-in-Ones
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Smartphones
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Smartphones: One-Handed Smartphones
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Smartphones: Large Smartphones and Phablets
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Laptop Bags
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Input Devices
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Input Devices: Keyboards
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Input Devices: Mice and Pointers
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Input Devices: Game Controllers
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Input Devices: Mouse and Keyboard Combo
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Input Devices: Numeric Keypad
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Monitors
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Speakers
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Webcams
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External Optical Drives
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Consoles
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External Storage
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Other Accessories
This list fluctuates constantly as I add new devices, retire old ones or when they go on sale so go ahead: bookmark this page and come back often.
