Best Versatility for the Price for Smart Devices

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.

• #2, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$160;
  ~$290 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8183

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  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: 0.504 kg

  detailed info

  from US$151.64

  • US$151.64 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:31:59, EDT
  • US$151.64 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:32:52, EDT

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• #4, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$230;
  ~$390 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7904

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G71

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 24.52 x 14.94 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.469 kg

  detailed info

  from US$227.46

  • US$227.46 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:13:05, EDT
  • US$227.46 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:14:40, EDT
  • US$427.62 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:12:00, EDT

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• #6, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$140;
  ~$270 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 429

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 504

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 21.00 x 12.44 x 0.80 cm

  Weight: 0.345 kg

  detailed info

  from US$136.47

  • US$136.47 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-18 04:38:24, EDT
  • US$136.47 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-10-14 13:31:33, EDT
  • US$151.64 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-13 11:31:06, EDT
  • US$151.64 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2020-10-13 11:31:52, EDT
  • US$182.69 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 06:04:04, EDT
  • US$198.65 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2020-10-15 04:30:32, EDT

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• #1, Laptops (under $525)

  

  Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$250;
  ~$338 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N4000

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.20 x 19.90 x 2.01 cm

  Weight: 1.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$242.62 from Staples (New) as of 2020-10-19 05:19:03, EDT

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• #5, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Nintendo Switch Lite from US$200;
  ~$350 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.5"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 9.14 x 20.83 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.277 kg

  detailed info

  from US$197.11

  • US$197.11 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 04:25:21, EDT
  • US$197.11 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:27:02, EDT
  • US$197.13 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:29:53, EDT
  • US$197.13 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 11:30:30, EDT
  • US$197.13 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 04:53:10, EDT
  • US$197.13 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 05:02:07, EDT
  • US$197.13 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 04:57:18, EDT
  • US$224.42 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 04:14:17, EDT

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• #3, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$200;
  ~$350 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8183

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 29.20 x 20.60 x 2.60 cm

  Weight: 0.778 kg

  detailed info

  from US$197.13

  • US$197.13 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-10-17 14:25:24, EDT
  • US$197.13 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-19 08:25:20, EDT

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