Other tablets to consider
We test a large number of tablets every year. These are some of the other ones we like, not as many as our choices above.
Photo: Julian Chokkattu
Lenovo Tab Plus costs $272: There are a lot of cheap Android tablets on the internet and I urge you to be cautious about what you buy. If Amazon’s hot tablet is not interested (see below), consider Lenovo’s tag plus. I used it for a month for pure entertainment. Compared to the phone screen, the 11.5-inch screen is both pretty and large, but it is portable enough to accommodate travel. The built-in stand is excellent and should be standard on all tablets. This is not the most picky, but performance is enough. Although the software is largely good, on rare occasions, some pre-installed apps cause full-screen ads to pop up on the screen (one for “virus protection”). It’s crazy that Lenovo allows this kind of junk to appear, but the simple solution is to uninstall all bloat software.
$550 for OnePlus Pad 2: OnePlus is still selling PAD 2, the current 2024 tablet and predecessor of PAD 3. The 12.1-inch screen isn’t that big, and performance is below a small step thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset inside. Still, this is powerful and can handle most applications and games. You have a hard time finding accessories (like keyboards), but if the PAD 3 is too expensive, then this is not a bad buy.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Fe Plus costs $550: The Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a “fan version” version of the flagship label S9 series, which means it makes some sacrifices at a more delicious price. Now, it has a successor – the Tab S10 FE series – but I haven’t tested it yet. The S9 FE has a plus sign and a standard version (I tested the former), both including a stylus. It executes a lot of The older Tab S7 Fe tablets are better. The 12.4-inch LCD screen is huge, and it’s rare to find it in the Android world for this price, but it’s a bit tricky to keep comfortably, especially when browsing apps in bed. It has dropped to $400, so try selling it. Priced at $550, you might as well buy the newer Tab S10 Fe.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series priced at $576+: The 2023 Galaxy Tab S9 series (7/10, wired recommendation) consists of three tablets: the Tab S9, the Tab S9+ and the Tab S9 Ultra. They are all expensive, although prices have fallen since their release (Ultra is no longer available). The hardware is still great, and considering that the newer Tab S10 series is not very different, the Tab S9 series is still worth a look. They have a Superbright 120 Hz screen and IP68 waterproof, and Samsung includes the S Pen stylus.
The Honor MagicPad 2 costs £400: Currently, this elegant tablet is not available in the United States. Much like the OnePlus Pad 2 we suggested above, it has a truly gorgeous OLED display with impressive specs (3K resolution, 1,600 Nit, 144 Hz refresh rate) that is usually not available at this price. Paired with eight-bit speakers, it’s a privilege to watch movies and games on this tablet. The stylus and keyboard are great (I love handwriting and formula recognition), but it doesn’t seem to be available in the UK. I found Honor’s AI features, like Magic Portal, which are good at predicting what you want to do, are very useful and may be more important on a tablet than a phone. Battery life is great and charging is fast (66 watts). The only real weakness here is limited processing power, which doesn’t match something like an iPad (although you’ll pay more for the same Apple device). –Simon Hill
Tablet computer accessories
Tablets don’t usually come with a stand or enough ports, so it’s best to grab some accessories to enhance your experience. These are our favorite tablet accessories, and you can also find many of them in our guide to the best iPad accessories.
Satechi aluminum desktops cost $45: This is my favorite tablet stand that I took it away during my trip. Its packaging is relatively good, this is Very Stable – There is no sway here. You can also adjust the angle a lot. It can handle huge sizes too – it works perfectly with my 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Logitech K380 Pebble Bluetooth Keyboard for $40: Want a simple tablet Bluetooth keyboard instead of spending half of the tablet’s price on the keyboard box? I’ve been using Logitech’s K380 for over the years and it’s perfectly functional. I haven’t replaced the two AA batteries yet (Logitech claims to be used for two years) and you can switch between three connected devices via Bluetooth.
Twelve Southgo Mini USB-C hubs for $60: This works with iPads and other tablets. You can insert it and flush with the edge of the slate, or you can expand it with the included rope. You will get a USB-C port that can be used for via charging, USB-A, HDMI and headphone jack.
Lamicalall Goososeck Tablet holders sell for $20: I’ve used this feature on my bed frame to support various tablets for over a year. Goosenecks need some fines to get to the right position, if you keep pounding on your tablet, Will be shake. But this is a great way to watch a movie. You can secure the clamp to any surface, such as a table or kitchen counter.
Twelve South Hoverbar Duo Mount / stand priced at $80: You can use it as a stand or arm mount, while the 12 Souths can easily switch between the two. This means you can easily secure your tablet to the headset and then place it on a shelf in your home office in the morning. Both are strong and the arm mount is properly adjusted. The most important thing is that when you click on the screen, it doesn’t sway like the Lamicalall above.
Anker Nano 30-watt fee adapter for $17: Most tablets charge around 18 watts, so the 30 watt charger from Anker goes far beyond that. The plug folds and is very compact.
Ugreen 145-watt portable charger for $70: The power bank is surprisingly compact given its 25,000-MAH capacity. This is enough to charge most tablets twice or three times. Its maximum can reach 145 watts, meaning it has the ability to charge or even laptops. You can use the USB-C port to quickly charge and use the USB-A port on another device. There is a small LED showing the current charge of the battery.
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