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From 2011 to 2026
I wrote my first tablet buying advice (in Dutch) in 2011. I kept it updated until 2014, when everything revolved around a Nexus 7 or an iPad Air. Back then I saw tablets mainly as a companion to a PC, ideal for browsing, reading email and keeping your calendar. That still holds. But today's tablets are faster than many laptops were back then, and a few hundred euros already gets you a sharp screen and a battery that lasts all day.
As in my smartphone advice, I start from the reviews by Notebookcheck, a test lab that measures every device the same way, and convert their overall score to a score out of 10. I split the tablets into two groups: affordable tablets (Notebookcheck's "under €300" list) and the best tablets, where price matters less. Within each group they appear in Notebookcheck's order, highest score first.
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What to look for
- Screen: 11 inches is the best size for most people. An 8.8-inch "mini" fits in your coat pocket; 12 to 14 inches is great for films and drawing but quickly weighs 600 grams or more. An OLED or AMOLED screen gives deeper blacks than LCD.
- Processor: for browsing, email and video, every tablet in this article is fast enough. For gaming or photo editing, choose a Snapdragon 8, Dimensity 9400 or Apple M chip.
- Memory and storage: get at least 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, preferably 256 GB. A memory card slot is handy, but it disappears on pricier models.
- Updates: Samsung and Apple promise the longest software support. Cheaper brands sometimes give you only two years.
- Pen and keyboard: if you want to take notes or use the tablet as a laptop, check whether a pen or keyboard cover exists and whether it's included.
- Wi-Fi or 4G/5G: Wi-Fi is enough for most people; on the go you can use your phone's hotspot.
1. Affordable tablets
My best buy is the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro: a large 12.1-inch screen, a huge battery and seven years of updates, for around €210. If you can spend a little more, the Xiaomi Pad 7 gets the highest score and a clearly faster processor. Looking for the cheapest tablet that's still good? Check out the Oppo Pad SE or the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+. Notebookcheck calls this the "under €300" list, but a few models now cost more. I don't recommend the Huawei myself: without the Google Play Store you have to install apps in roundabout ways.
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Fast all-rounder with a bright 144 Hz screen and support for a pen and keyboard.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
- Display
- 11.2" LCD · 3200×2136 · 144 Hz
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 500 g
- Battery
- 8850 mAh
Pros
- Long battery life
- Bright, fast screen
- Fast processor
Cons
- No 4G or GPS
- No fingerprint sensor
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Xiaomi Poco Pad X1
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Almost the same tablet as the Xiaomi Pad 7, but with 512 GB of storage.
Pros
- Flicker-free screen (no PWM)
- Lots of storage (512 GB)
- Pen and keyboard support
Cons
- No fingerprint sensor
- Pricey accessories
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Alldocube iPlay 70 mini Ultra
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Compact, fast 8.8-inch tablet for little money, but only sold online.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 335 g
- Battery
- 7300 mAh
Pros
- Fast and compact
- Memory card slot
- Long battery life
Cons
- Gets hot
- Mediocre speakers
- No fingerprint or face unlock
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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro
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Large 12.7-inch screen with a pen in the box and powerful speakers.
- Processor
- Dimensity 8300
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 620 g
- Battery
- 10200 mAh
Pros
- Pen included
- Powerful speakers
- Memory card slot
Cons
- Screen not very bright
- Fairly heavy (620 g)
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Light metal 12-inch tablet with good speakers and six years of updates.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 525 g
- Battery
- 10100 mAh
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Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro
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My best buy: big screen, huge battery and seven years of updates for little money.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 610 g
- Battery
- 12000 mAh
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Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
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Thin and light with a matte, paper-like screen, but without the Google Play Store.
- Processor
- Kirin 9000W
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 510 g
- Battery
- 8800 mAh
Pros
- Matte screen, nice to write on
- Thin and light
- Good speakers
Cons
- No Google Play Store
- No 4G or GPS
- Screen less bright
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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
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Affordable 12-inch tablet with a pen in the box, for anyone who doesn't need top speed.
- Processor
- Dimensity 6400
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 530 g
- Battery
- 10200 mAh
Pros
- Pen included
- Fast charging (45 W)
- GPS and memory card slot
Cons
- Average performance
- Only 4 years of updates
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+
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Good Samsung entry model with long update support, also available with 5G.
- Processor
- Dimensity 7300
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Weight
- 482 g
- Battery
- 7040 mAh
Pros
- Long update support
- Also available with 5G
- Memory card slot
Cons
- Only 128 GB storage
- No fingerprint sensor
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The cheapest good tablet: almost 24 hours of browsing on one charge.
- Processor
- Helio G100
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Weight
- 530 g
- Battery
- 9340 mAh
Pros
- Very long battery life
- Bright, flicker-free screen
- Also available with 4G
Cons
- Slow processor
- Mediocre camera
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2. The best tablets
The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) comes out on top, but the gap to the rest is small and the price is twice as high. If you already have an iPhone or a Mac, an iPad is the logical choice. For Android, my best buy is the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: a top processor and a score of 8.9 for around €440. For the biggest and most beautiful, it's the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with its 14.6-inch AMOLED screen and included pen. Small and light? Pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini. Note: the Oppo Pad Mini and Oppo Pad 5 Pro haven't been officially launched in Europe. You'll only find them as imports, without a European warranty.
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
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The fastest tablet you can buy, with a gorgeous OLED screen. The logical choice if you already have an iPhone or Mac.
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Oppo Pad Mini
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Ultra-light mini with an OLED screen, but not officially sold in Europe: only as an expensive import.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Display
- 8.8" AMOLED · 2520×1680
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 279 g
- Battery
- 8000 mAh
Pros
- Ultra-light (279 g)
- Beautiful OLED screen
- Long battery life
Cons
- Import only
- No fingerprint sensor
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Honor MagicPad 4
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Large OLED screen in a thin, light body at a sharp price.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Display
- 12.3" OLED · 3000×1920
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 450 g
- Battery
- 10100 mAh
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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
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My best Android buy: a top processor and strong battery life at a mid-range price.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Weight
- 485 g
- Battery
- 9200 mAh
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
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The biggest and most beautiful: a huge AMOLED screen, S Pen in the box and long update support.
- Processor
- Dimensity 9400+
- Display
- 14.6" AMOLED · 2960×1848 · 120 Hz
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 695 g
- Battery
- 11600 mAh
Pros
- Large, bright AMOLED screen
- S Pen included
- Long update support
Cons
- Expensive
- Screen flicker (PWM)
- Big and heavy (695 g)
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Xiaomi Pad Mini
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Small powerhouse: faster and cheaper than the iPad mini, ideal for the sofa or travel.
- Processor
- Dimensity 9400+
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Weight
- 326 g
- Battery
- 7500 mAh
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Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 5)
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Gaming tablet: very fast screen and processor, but it gets hot while gaming.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 360 g
- Battery
- 9000 mAh
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Lenovo Yoga Tab
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Fast tablet with a pen in the box, ideal for school and study.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 458 g
- Battery
- 8860 mAh
Pros
- Pen included
- Fast processor
- Flicker-free screen
Cons
- Screen not very bright
- Short update promise
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
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Compact flagship with an AMOLED screen, S Pen and water-resistant body.
- Processor
- Dimensity 9400+
- Display
- 11" AMOLED · 2560×1600 · 120 Hz
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Weight
- 469 g
- Battery
- 8400 mAh
Pros
- Bright AMOLED screen
- S Pen included
- Water-resistant, long updates
Cons
- Battery life only OK
- Base model only 128 GB
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Oppo Pad 5 Pro
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Large 13.2-inch screen and a gigantic battery, but not officially launched in Europe.
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Display
- 13.2" LCD · 3000×2120
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Weight
- 672 g
- Battery
- 13380 mAh
Pros
- Gigantic battery (13380 mAh)
- Fast processor
- Flicker-free screen
Cons
- Not officially sold in Europe
- Uncertain updates
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My tips
- Don't buy too big. An 11-inch tablet is the best balance between screen and weight for most people. If you mainly use it in bed or on the sofa, an 8.8-inch mini often makes you happier.
- Check the update policy. A cheap tablet that stops getting security updates after two years is no bargain.
- Watch out for import versions. If a tablet is much cheaper at an unknown shop, check that it isn't a Chinese version. Those often lack the Google Play Store or a European warranty.
- A tablet doesn't replace a laptop. I wrote that in 2011, and it still holds if you type a lot or use Windows programs. In doubt? Read my laptop advice first.
Sources
Mijn beste koop is de Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro: een groot 12,1-inchscherm, een enorme batterij en zeven jaar updates, voor rond € 210. Mag het iets meer kosten, dan krijg je met de Xiaomi Pad 7 de hoogste score en een duidelijk snellere processor. Zoek je de goedkoopste tablet die nog goed is, kijk dan naar de Oppo Pad SE of de Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+. Notebookcheck noemt deze lijst "onder € 300", maar een paar modellen kosten intussen meer. De Huawei raad ik zelf af: zonder Google Play Store moet je je apps via omwegen installeren.
My best buy is the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro: a large 12.1-inch screen, a huge battery and seven years of updates, for around €210. If you can spend a little more, the Xiaomi Pad 7 gets the highest score and a clearly faster processor. Looking for the cheapest tablet that's still good? Check out the Oppo Pad SE or the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+. Notebookcheck calls this the "under €300" list, but a few models now cost more. I don't recommend the Huawei myself: without the Google Play Store you have to install apps in roundabout ways.
De Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) staat bovenaan, maar het verschil met de rest is klein en de prijs is twee keer zo hoog. Heb je al een iPhone of een Mac, dan is een iPad de logische keuze. Wil je Android, dan vind ik de Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro de beste koop: een topprocessor en een score van 8,9 voor ongeveer € 440. Zoek je de grootste en mooiste, dan is het de Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra met zijn 14,6-inch AMOLED-scherm en meegeleverde pen. Klein en licht? Kies de Xiaomi Pad Mini. Let op: de Oppo Pad Mini en de Oppo Pad 5 Pro zijn niet officieel in Europa uitgebracht. Je vindt ze alleen als import, zonder Europese garantie en soms zonder Nederlandstalige software.
The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) comes out on top, but the gap to the rest is small and the price is twice as high. If you already have an iPhone or a Mac, an iPad is the logical choice. For Android, my best buy is the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: a top processor and a score of 8.9 for around €440. For the biggest and most beautiful, it's the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with its 14.6-inch AMOLED screen and included pen. Small and light? Pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini. Note: the Oppo Pad Mini and Oppo Pad 5 Pro haven't been officially launched in Europe. You'll only find them as imports, without a European warranty.
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