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Android is a capable modern OS for slates that's often enhanced by the tablet maker. Here's what to look for in an Android tablet, along with our top-tested choices.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Lenovo Idea Pad Pro

Apple's iPadOS 26 turns my iPad Pro into a multitasking productivity powerhouse that rivals laptops. If only I could find a keyboard case that’s as flexible as the software.

By Sarah Lord
Apple Magic Keyboard Case for the 13-inch iPad Pro
4.0

The RedMagic Astra is an ultra-powerful Android tablet with a responsive display and fast performance for playing even the most demanding mobile games with ease.

$899.00
at RedMagic US
By Iyaz Akhtar
RedMagic Astra in hand

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet is a big-screen beast that makes work and play feel effortless. It runs smoothly, looks stunning, and turns multitasking into a flex while saving you $350.

By Juhi Wadia
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra on blue background

The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) gives you pro level control and feels just as natural as pen on paper. And right now, Walmart has slashed its price by $70!

By Juhi Wadia
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) on white background

With more people using iPad Pros for media editing and AI tasks, vapor chambers will help sustain peak performance, says Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

By Jibin Joseph
M5 iPad Pro

Feel like treating yourself to a new tablet? We've got sweet prices on top-notch portables from Apple, Samsung, and other leading brands.

By K. Thor Jensen & Eric Zeman
Tablet deals on yellow background

Apple's newest iPad Pro features the powerful M5 chip and upgraded wireless connectivity, but otherwise remains largely unchanged from the previous model. We break down the key differences to help you decide if it's worth upgrading.

By Eric Zeman
Apple iPad Pro

The new M5-powered iPad Pro is blazing fast—but speed alone doesn't make it the best choice for everyone. Here's how it stacks up against the much more affordable iPad Air.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Apple iPad Pro vs. iPad Air

Apple offers a surprisingly diverse lineup of tablets, so there's likely one that fits both your budget and your needs. We've tested every model to help you choose the best iPad for you.

By Iyaz Akhtar & Eric Zeman
Apple iPad Air (2025)

The foldable iPad was initially expected to cost around $3,000 and launch in 2028, but engineering hurdles have reportedly pushed its price to $3,900 and its release to 2029, Bloomberg reports.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple logo outside company store in Munich

Built for speed and creativity, the 2024 iPad Air M2 is another worthy tablet in Apple's arsenal, and Walmart has slashed its price just for you (believe it).

By Juhi Wadia
2024 Apple 13 inch iPad Air M2 on green background
4.0 Editors' Choice

Apple's M5-powered iPad Pro offers more power than most people probably need, but its unmatched performance and premium features make it the tablet to beat for creative professionals.

$947.00
at Amazon
By Eric Zeman
Apple iPad Pro (M5)
2.5

The TCL Tab 8 Nxtpaper 5G is an inexpensive Android tablet for Verizon that's small enough to fit in a purse or small bag, but its poor display, slow performance, and limited storage prevent it from standing out.

$199.99
at Verizon
By Sarah Lord
TCL Tab 8 Nxtpaper 5G

Tailor-made for work, play, and everything in between, the 10th Gen Apple iPad has an A14 Bionic chip, vivid Liquid Retina display, and is right now almost 31% off at Walmart.

By Juhi Wadia
Apple iPad 10.9 inch (10th Generation) on green background

Apple is positioning this as the top tablet to buy if you're looking to use AI tools like image-generation apps.

By James Peckham
The iPad Pro M5 with its screen showing multiple windows
4.0

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 combines high-quality hardware and a bright screen with swift performance, useful AI tools, and advanced multitasking capabilities, making it an excellent Android tablet for both productivity and entertainment.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a multitasker's dream, with its vivid screen and a buffed-up battery. And you can get one while saving almost $150 at Walmart today.

By Juhi Wadia
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on white background

Prime Big Deal Days are behind us, but the sale is still going strong, and now is the last chance to score tablets with top specs at the lowest prices. Upgrade your screen time without blowing your budget.

By Juhi Wadia
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 Tablet Sale

The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro is an affordable powerhouse tablet that comes with a stylus and is on sale for less than $300 during Prime Big Deal Days.

By Sarah Lord
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 Tablet sales