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.

• #1, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$24014%, Best price yet!
  ~$350 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek Helio P60T

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 23.98 x 15.98 x 0.74 cm

  Weight: 0.449 kg

  detailed info

  from US$236.72

  • US$236.72 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2021-01-21 11:20:56, EST
  • US$276.18 from Staples (New)
    as of 2021-01-21 11:19:34, EST
  • US$291.96 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-01-21 05:48:39, EST

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• #5, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$150;
  ~$270 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  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$142.03

  • US$142.03 from Staples (New)
    as of 2021-01-21 04:01:41, EST
  • US$157.81 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-01-21 03:45:59, EST
  • US$181.48 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2021-01-21 03:31:44, EST

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• #2, Tablets (under $400)

  

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

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  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

  US$157.81 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-01-20 05:26:44, EST

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• #4, Laptops (under $550)

  

  Acer Chromebook 311 from US$240;
  ~$318 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  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	4.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N4000

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.60 x 19.90 x 1.82 cm

  Weight: 1.100 kg

  detailed info

  US$236.72 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-01-20 06:07:16, EST

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• #5, Laptops (under $550)

  

  Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$260;
  ~$338 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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$252.5 from Staples (New) as of 2021-01-20 04:25:59, EST

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• #7, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Nintendo Switch Lite from US$210;
  ~$350 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  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$205.13

  • US$205.13 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 03:54:55, EST
  • US$205.16 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 12:43:54, EST
  • US$205.16 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 12:44:48, EST
  • US$205.16 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 03:52:12, EST
  • US$205.16 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 03:58:03, EST
  • US$205.16 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 04:03:08, EST
  • US$220.93 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 05:07:49, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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