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If you want your kid's tablet to last more than a couple months, we highly recommend spending a few extra bucks on a reliable case that protects it from drops, spills, wayward footballs, and everything in between.

By Chandra Steele
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Black Friday is a week away, but we've already found some surprising discounts on the best tablets around, from top-rated, high-end models to kid-friendly slates.

By Eric Zeman  & Gabriela Vatu
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3.5

Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids Tablet is an affordable and durable option for parents who want lots of control over the content their kids consume.

By Dave LeClair
Fire 7 Kids Tablet
3.5

The $60 Fire 7 Tablet holds appeal if you want access to Amazon’s content ecosystem on the cheap, but you should keep your expectations in check.

By Dave LeClair
Fire 7 Tablet
4.0

The 2023 edition of the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro offers a convenient way for children to consume Amazon content through an affordable tablet that's easy for parents to manage.

By Sarah Lord
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4.0
Editors' Choice

The 2023 Fire HD 10 offers the best blend of performance, price, and size in the Fire lineup, making it the best cheap tablet for most people as long as you don't mind being locked into Amazon's ecosystem.

By Sarah Lord
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4.0

The Amazon Fire Max 11 gives Amazon Prime subscribers the biggest-possible screen to experience their content at a surprisingly affordable price, though Appstore limitations may nix the appeal for some.

By Dave LeClair
Amazon Fire Max 11

Game on the go with one of these high-performance slates. We've tested the top tablets for gaming across Android and iPadOS.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Apple iPad Pro

A Windows tablet with detachable keyboard can be a more portable and versatile alternative to a laptop. We've tested all the major models, and these top performers should be on your short list.

By Tom Brant  & Joe Osborne
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The continued evolution of Android for large screens makes it a capable modern tablet OS. Here's what to look for in an Android tablet, along with our top-tested choices.

By Iyaz Akhtar
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Kids love tablets, but which one is right for them? Check out our top-tested tablets for education and entertainment—and keep your kid from stealing your iPad.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Sarah Lord
Apple iPad (10th Generation, 2022)

Whether you're looking for an Amazon, Android, or Apple slate, here's what to consider, along with recommendations for the top tablets we've tested.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Sarah Lord
Apple iPad Pro (2024)

Apple sells a surprisingly wide range of tablets and there's almost certainly one that fits your budget and needs. We've tested all of them and are here to help you find the right iPad.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Eric Zeman
Apple iPad Pro (2024) 13-inch

Inexpensive tablets are ideal for reading books, watching videos, and browsing the web. Here are the top cheap tablets we've tested, as well as some buying advice.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Sarah Lord
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
3.0

The Doogee T30 Max's large screen and long battery life make it a decent Android tablet for media playback, but it otherwise fails to impress.

By Iyaz Akhtar
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Prices are dropping on slates for every occasion, including big discounts on iPads for content creation. Here are the top deals from all the major brands.

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Every day, we dig for discounts on the best electronics—and one deal always stands above the rest. The lowest price on Amazon Fire HD 8 makes it "The Best Deal at the End of the Day!"

By Shubham Yewale
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From your standard iPad to the Mini to the Air, Apple's iconic tablets consistently rank among the best you can buy—and we've scoured the internet to find all the best deals you can get on them.

By Gabriela Vatu  & Georgie Peru
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4.0

The iPad mini is more powerful than ever thanks to its A17 Pro chip and ability to handle Apple Intelligence, but many other aspects of the tablet remain the same.

By Eric Zeman
Apple ipad mini screen
3.5

Amazon's Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet has robust parental controls, a slim protective case, and content curated for older children, but it otherwise provides the same basic experience as the Fire HD 8 for a bit more money.

By Sarah Lord
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro books