The tablets have not yet to prove they’re essential, but that doesn’t mean they’re not nice to have. A good tablet can be a portable TV screen throughout the house and a way to do light work away from your desk. Plus, with a plethora of apps for drawing, painting, and making music, they’re a great outlet for your creative impulses.
IPad’s ease of use and best-in-class software make it the obvious choice for most people, but if you don’t want an iPad, there are other options. Android tablets have become more useful and powerful in recent years. Additionally, Amazon Fire tablets are an affordable way to get the basics like watching movies and browsing the web, as long as you don’t worry about their limitations. If you want a tablet that can double as a laptop, an iPad or Windows 2-in-1 might be your best bet. Our selection of the best tablets can help you decide.
Be sure to check out our other buying guides, including the Best iPads, Best iPad Accessories, and Best fire tablets.
Update April 2021: We have added the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro and added some information about the new iPad Pro.
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