UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This story has been updated to include new tablets to shop ahead of Black Friday 2023. We'll be revisiting this guide in the coming months with more picks based on hands-on testing — stay tuned.
Best deals on tablets this week
- Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2021 Release) — $229.99 (List Price $329)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet — $149.99 (List Price $229.99)
- Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (2022 Release) — $349.00 (List Price $449)
- Google Pixel 128GB 11" Tablet With Charging Speaker Dock (Hazel) — $398.99 (List Price $499)
- Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 128GB Wi-Fi Tablet (3rd Gen) — $169.99 (List Price $229.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 64GB 10.4" Tablet — $199.99 (List Price $349.99)
- Amazon Fire Max 11 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2023 Model) — $149.99 (List Price $229.99)
Even if you have a very capable smartphone and a nice laptop, an excellent tablet can still be worth adding to your tech arsenal. A touchscreen that can be carried anywhere makes for a portable studio for creatives, a crucial sidekick for commuters and frequent travelers, and a mini TV for people who aren't missing the newest episode of The Crown just because they're on vacation.
Pretty much anyone can enjoy a tablet. Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly tablet or a compact laptop replacement, there are plenty of excellent options out there.
If you're not exactly sure which tablet you should buy, we've got one simple question to help narrow down your search: Are you an Apple person? Your preferred operating system will greatly determine whether you can simply defer to an iPad, or whether you should branch out to a Samsung Galaxy Tab or even a Microsoft Surface Pro.
Whatever your thoughts, the buying guide below lays out the pros and cons of the main picks from Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft, and Google. Here are the best tablets you can buy in 2023:
via Zero Tech Blog