Where to get tablets

All Deals. Weekly Ad. All Ages. Up to 10 Hours. Up to Up to 12 Hours. Up to 13 Hours. Up to 5 Hours. Up to 6 Hours. Up to 8 Hours. Apple iOS. Apple iPadOS. Windows 10 Home. Lithium Ion. Search Features. Auto Focus. Automatic Flash. Backlit Display. Built-in Bluetooth. Built-in Microphone. Built-in Speaker. Built-in Webcam. Face Detection Technology. Fingerprint Reader. Five Element Lens. Front and Rear Facing Cameras. Front-facing Camera. Fully Laminated Display. High Definition Audio.

High Definition Display. IPS Panel. LCD Display. If you want a tablet that can double as a laptop, an iPad or a Windows 2-in-1 might be your best bet.

Our picks of the best tablets can help you decide. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. It's surprisingly hard to find another tablet that performs as smoothly as Apple's base iPad. Sure, it looks like an iPad from five years ago thanks to thick borders around the screen and a classic home button with Touch ID , but maybe that's what you want.

It's the only iPad with this design anymore, and the only one that comes with an audio jack. The best addition to the model is the megapixel selfie camera with support for Center Stage. The camera will ensure you're always visible in the frame, handy if you're cooking and Zooming with mom. You also get Apple's class-leading ecosystem of tablet-optimized apps, which truly make this a slate capable of entertainment and work. The latter is especially true if you hook up Apple's Smart Keyboard or a third-party alternative.

It supports the first-gen Apple Pencil too, but this is the only iPad with a larger air gap between the glass and screen. There's a discernible space between your fingertip and the actual pixels, which makes using the iPad feel a little less natural than its siblings. If you need a slate for sketching, upgrade to another iPad. If you want a more modern-looking tablet, try Apple's iPad Air. It brings many of the same features from the pricier iPad Pro, like slim bezels, no home button, USB-C for charging, and support for the second-generation Apple Pencil Amazon , which magnetically attaches to the slate and wirelessly recharges while stuck there.

The Air also adds similar performance, thanks to the latest A14 Bionic chip inside the same processor as in the iPhone That makes it powerful for any task, even bulky video and photo editing. The There are some complaints about the screen's backlight bleeding in from the edges, which is noticeable when watching movies.

The large screen makes it great for drawing. It has new Mini-LED backlighting technology that outputs a brighter display with better contrast, and the M1 chip delivers more power. You also get a Hz screen refresh rate , two extra speakers, 5G, and Face ID, among other features.

A cheaper inch model is also available, but it doesn't use the new Mini-LED display. Amazon's Fire tablets aren't for everyone. They really push Amazon Prime services and apps, and they're best for more passive tasks like playing games and watching movies.

There's no Google Play Store, so not every Android app is readily available. Specifications Weight: g. Dimensions: OS: iPadOS Screen size: Resolution: x pixels.

CPU: Apple M1. Battery: Up to 10 hours. Front camera: 12MP. Reasons to avoid - The most expensive tablet - Lackluster color options.

CPU: A13 Bionic. Rear camera: 8MP. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. Dimensions: x x 5. OS: Android CPU: Snapdragon Plus. Battery: 10,mAh. Front camera: 8MP. Reasons to avoid - Android lacks quality tablet apps - High price - but reasonable value.

Screen size: inch. CPU: A14 Bionic. Rear camera: 12MP. Front camera: 7MP. Reasons to avoid - 64GB storage is limited - Higher price than last-gen. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro. CPU: Snapdragon G. Storage: GB. Battery: 8,mAh. Reasons to avoid - Weak camera - Middling power. Screen size: 8. CPU: A15 Bionic. Reasons to avoid - Battery life could be better - 5G connectivity is limited.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.