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iPads for Performance

The iPad is synonymous with intuitive and solid design. Apple offers a wide range of tablets that suit a variety of needs and pockets.

• iPad Air 5th Generation. The 10.9-inch screen offers a great rendering speed for when you’re watching reruns of Columbo or playing the latest version of Candy Crush. The 5th Generation also features the M1 chip, which ensures excellent performance. The picture quality of the iPad cameras ensures you always capture your memories. iPads are durable, which means the used market is popular too and may offer good options for those who want to own devices in the Apple family but are on a tight budget. Expect to pay around $544 for a new device.
• iPad Pro 13-Inch. If performance matters and you’re using your iPad for more than just simple gaming and streaming, the iPad Pro 13-inch features the coveted M4 chip. This means that if you’re using software that requires a lot of rendering — for instance, illustrating or design — the M4 chip offers unrivaled processing speeds to ensure your creations are streamlined. This is also good news if you expect to do a lot of video calling to loved ones across the world. Expect to pay around $1,299.
• iPad Mini. Apple offers a miniature version, an 8.3-inch device, which is ideal if you want something handheld but bigger than a smartphone. It can fit into medium-sized purses and even some coat pockets, which makes it a good companion if you want to listen to music on a long walk or if you’re traveling and want to keep your handheld luggage light. This portable option offers a 6-core CPU for fast processing speeds and good graphics despite its size. Expect to pay around $346.

Digiland 10.1" for Best Price

The Digiland 10.1" offers ample screen size and plenty of storage for games, photos and documents at a reasonable price. If 32GB isn’t enough, there’s the option to add external memory through a microSD card. It includes a 2MP camera that allows you to capture precious moments. The Android 10 operating system ensures everything keeps running smoothly. Expect to pay around $69.99.

Lenovo for Value

Lenovo offers a fine blend of aesthetics, performance and affordability throughout its tablet options.

• Lenovo Tab P12. Watch good quality videos on your Lenovo Tab P12 thanks to 3K streaming and a 12.7-inch screen. The use of a stylus ensures tasks such as document signing and gaming become effortless. Store all your favorite photos thanks to 256GB storage. The Android 13 operating system offers decent performance. Expect to pay up to $379.99.
• Lenovo Yoga Tab 11. Entertain the grandkids on a rainy day with the Google Kids Space feature on this tablet. This 11-inch tablet also offers great entertainment through Dolby Atmos quad speakers and high-performance specs for fast video rendering. If you want to watch your videos in high definition, this is an affordable option. Expect to pay around $152.99.

Samsung for Solid All-Rounders

Samsung produces some of the best tech at reasonable prices, including tablets.

• Samsung A9+. The A9+ is Samsung’s budget-friendly option for users who need a tablet for everyday use such as email and basic gaming. The 11-inch screen ensures the tablet is easy enough to carry around, and the processing speed of 2.2GHz allows decent video playback. The 8.0 MP camera and 64GB storage capacity ensure you’ll be able to capture and keep your favorite moments. Expect to pay around $169.99.
• Samsung S9 FE. The lightweight yet sturdy design puts this Samsung tablet in a slightly more elite category. It offers a higher processing speed at 2.4GHz if you need to do more than just read emails. At 10.9 inches, the screen allows easier reading and watching than the A9+. It also offers basic storage of 128GB and an 8.0 MP camera, which is ideal for photos. Expect to pay from $399.99.
• Samsung S9. The cream of the Samsung tablet line is the S9, which offers a mega screen size of 14.6 inches. The 13MP camera takes crystal clear photos, and with 256GB of storage, you can rest assured you can capture beautiful memories whenever they happen. Expect to pay around $989.99.

Amazon Fire HD10 for Durability

The Amazon Fire tablets are lauded for their durability, and the HD10 is no different. With 10 hours of battery life and a 10.1-inch display, it’s the ideal companion for road trips. It offers 32GB of storage and a decent display, and it's affordable compared to other tablets in this category. Expect to pay up to $139.99.