After a new cheap tablet? Whether you’re after Android or iOS you’ll find some top budget options here.
The best cheap tablet field isn’t the largest as there isn’t much of a market for budget devices, compared to mid-range and high-end tablets. However, there are still some good options out there. These include Amazon’s extensive range of tablets such as the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus, as well as Apple’s selection such as the iPad 10.2 (2019). The latter is one of the only truly affordable iPads right now. This list has those and more, including an entry from Samsung, in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5. So you’ll find slates that have a range of sizes, operating systems and features below. All you need to decide is which one most appeals. To help with that we’ve ranked them, but not everyone needs the same things from a slate. You might want something relatively small, light and portable, such as an 8-inch screen and a weight of under 400g. Or maybe you want a big, immersive 10-inch display. Operating systems are worth considering too, with the options typically including Apple’s iPadOS, Android, and Amazon’s Fire OS. So these are all things to consider when choosing a tablet, and to help you with that we’ve also included a full specs list for each, plus pros, cons, and an overview. If you’re still in doubt, you can always click through to our full review for each, to get a complete picture of them. If you’re after something with a higher spec, check out our best tablet, best iPad and best Android tablet guides. Check back here regularly too, as we’ll be keeping this article updated as new cheap tablets launch. And if you have a bit more to spend, make sure to check out some of our other tablet guides, linked below. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up at the end of November and that means plenty of discounts on tech. We’ve gathered together the best tablet Black Friday deals along with the best iPad Black Friday deals too to save you some money. The best cheap tablet you can buy right now, the iPad 10.2 (2019) packs a lot in for the price. It might no longer be the newest entry-level iPad out there with the iPad 10.2 (2021) taking that crown, but that doesn’t stop the iPad 10.2 (2019) being a worthy cheap alternative. You still get a 10.2-inch display which we found to be bright and colorful, and there’s also Smart Keyboard Cover compatibility, extra RAM (for noticeable but small performance gains), and all the great features that the latest iPadOS offer.
