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Tablets have exploded in popularity as the coronavirus pandemic has skyrocketed demand for something that handles education, entertainment and even a bit of work. Apple has updated almost its entire lineup since 2020 with brand new, high-end iPad Pro models and a completely overhauled iPad Air, and let's not forget 2021's new baseline iPad and a redesigned iPad Mini.
The iPad Pro and Air models offer some truly mighty processors, letting them do things only full computers could do in the recent past, photo editing and heavier work among them. We shouldn't toss out our laptops just yet, but the best tablet features new to the line should make us all more optimistic for the standard iPad, iPad Pro and iPad Air's future as a work device than even the best tablet features that Apple has added in any year previous.
Elsewhere in Best Tablet Land, Microsoft debuted new Surface models in the fall of 2021, including the Surface Laptop Studio and the Surface Go 3, a refresh of its tiniest tablet. Android tablets, meanwhile, remain constricted by their phone-centric mobile device operating system -- but that hasn't stopped Samsung from taking a shot at Apple's iPad Pro when it comes to productivity with the entire Galaxy Tab lineup, particularly with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus and the whole run of Samsung Galaxy Tab S8s.
And in the value segment, Amazon's Fire tablets remain the best tablet option for cheap and kid-friendly models. All these options offer app stores, but you'll want to check that your must-have apps are available on prospective devices before buying (don't look for Fortnite on the iPad right now, for instance).
Here are our picks for the best tablets available right now. We included budget tablet and premium tablet options in our best tablets list, as well as laptop-replacement devices at prices in between, including Android tablet and Apple iPad options. We even threw in a tablet PC as a bonus. All of these products (or previous versions thereof) have been fully reviewed or anecdotally tested by CNET editors.
We took several factors into consideration, including pressure sensitivity, screen size, screen resolution, the inclusion of a front camera, internal storage, the operating system it runs, the option to add a microSD card and whether or not the tablet comes with a stylus pen or offers a headphone jack. Check out our list of best tablets below; we'll keep it updated as we test new models.
Sarah Tew/CNET Apple recently updated its entry-level iPad in 2021, adding a faster chip but keeping the base price at $329 for the 32GB Wi-Fi version. The important thing to know is that this 10.2-inch Retina display model will deliver a smooth experience and access to the iPad's rich library of app options. This powerful tablet keeps support for a connector-attached smart keyboard and the first-gen Apple Pencil, making it a solid option for distance learning, too. If you are a fitness freak, you can download aplikasi gratis the Apple Fitness app from the App Store. Just be on the lookout for price drops: Apple's iPad model previous to this one was frequently discounted to $250 -- that's the price you should ideally wait for.