Do we really have to convince you that it’s worth it to own a tablet? Stop squinting at your phone when you watch your streaming platform of choice. Take your eBooks or Web browsing with you wherever you go. Plus, you can do all the same things from checking email to playing high-end mobile games that rival some console offerings. And you don’t have to pay a ton. We’ve found some incredible deals on a range of tablets starting at just over $150. The main difference between tablet models is the operating system — iPadOS, Android, or Windows are the three main choices, and they all have strengths and weaknesses. From there, consider the strength of the processor and amount of on-board memory depending on what you plan to use it for. Additional considerations include weight, storage, camera quality, battery life, and connectivity. If you’re going to be using your tablet primarily for text, consider opting for an ebook reader. They’re often cheaper than tablets, easier on your eyes, and some can serve as notepads as well as portable libraries. Looking for a tablet that fully replaces a laptop? Many models can connect to a removable keyboard, but you could also opt for a true 2-in-1 device that combines a built-in keyboard with the versatility of a touch screen. If you’re using your mobile device for resource-intensive activities such as photo and video editing or gaming, a traditional laptop is probably going to be a better deal. That said, tablets definitely excel in many areas, and here’s our top deals right now.
Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet
14 hours of battery life for streaming, gaming, reading and more
$179.99
at Amazon
$229.99
Save $50.00
Amazon’s Fire tablets have been slowly and steadily upping their game in terms of power and performance, and the Fire Max 11 wowed us in our review. We gave it an Excellent rating and said that it “emanates elegance with its sleek, modern design,” praising the bright, crisp LCD panel with its sharp 2,000-by-1,200-pixel resolution and the MediaTek MTK8188J octa-core processor. This configuration comes with 64GB of onboard storage and is the ad-supported version, which means your lock screen has static ads. Great $50 price drop here.
If you’re using a tablet to watch streaming video, consider trading up to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, optimized for great quality at a reasonable price. With a crisp, bright 11-inch screen that boasts a 90Hz refresh rate, visuals look great, and a quad-speaker setup produces surprisingly robust sound for a tablet. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor handles apps with ease, and 128GB of onboard storage is a nice loadout. A full aluminum case is lightweight and durable, and the Wi-Fi connection is reliable and quick.
Rumor has it that Apple has new iPads on the way, which means that it’s a great time to pick up slightly older models at bargain-basement prices. We had a lot of good things to say about the 9th generation iPad in our review; it’s “just the right size and price for most people, earning our Editors’ Choice award and making it the tablet we recommend most out of Apple’s lineup.” With a solid A13 Bionic processor, sharp front and rear-facing cameras and 64GB of storage, it’s an all-purpose portable that will serve you well.
Recommended by Our Editors
OnePlus Pad 11.6″
A high-end powerhouse Android tablet at a ridiculously low price
$399.99
at Amazon
$479.99
Save $80.00
The first tablet from phone manufacturer OnePlus is surprisingly well-formed, with juicy components that integrate beautifully with your phone. In our review, we praised the “gorgeous design, big, vibrant screen and punchy speakers,” saying that it’s competitive with the iPad in terms of build quality and performance. The OnePlus Pad is built around a Dimensity 9000 CPU that delivers speedy response, the 2800 x 2000 display has a 144Hz refresh rate and it charges by USB-C. This is one of the bigger price drops we’ve seen on it in some time.
Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ ably straddles the line between tablet and laptop computer thanks to the included type-cover keyboard. Weighing just 1.7 pounds, this little powerhouse is exceptionally easy to take anywhere, and multiple ports let you easily connect and power your other devices. The 12.3-inch PixelSense Display has a nice 2,73-by-1,824 resolution, and the Surface’s signature 3:2 aspect ratio gives you 18% more vertical screen real estate than a standard laptop.
The Best Tablet Deals for March 2024
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