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Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9+ is even more affordable now that it's down to its lowest price yet
Grab this tablet while you can, at a price that's hard to pass up
This is the tablet you need if you want something great but are on a budget. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is one of the best affordable tablets you can buy in 2024. Samsung hit all the right notes with this model, with a large high-quality screen, excellent design, and fantastic software. Furthermore, you can always expand the tablet's capabilities with a keyboard case and stylus.
Best tablets for students in 2024
Work hard (or hardly work) with these excellent tablets for school or college
Choosing the best student tablet requires carefully compromising between affordability and performance. The tablet shouldn't break the bank but should have good battery life, productivity features, and streaming service and game support (for when it's time to relax). Productivity features are essential when picking a tablet for students, but these aren't universal across devices. Some offer E Ink displays, perfect for note-taking, while others support keyboards and styluses for staying on top of coursework and projects.
T-Mobile Revvl Tab 5G review: Free doesn't always mean bad
It's not a showstopper, but the Revvl Tab gets the job done
I always reserve healthy skepticism for free promotional devices offered by different phone carriers. I’ve found they often feature woeful displays, shoddy build quality, and anemic performance — all things you want to avoid in a new device. Surprisingly, though, that’s not the case with the T-Mobile Revvl Tab 5G.
Kobo Elipsa 2E review: A niche but near-perfect e-reader
This is the perfect e-reader... for the right person
We've reviewed plenty of Kobo's e-readers in the past, and the Kobo Elipsa 2E is the biggest and most versatile yet. Combining a 10.3-inch screen with competent note-taking tools, the Elipsa 2E is a powerful device that ticks all the boxes for a top-of-the-line e-reader.
Android tablets have come a long way in just a few short years. While it’s true that the best Android tablets often reside at higher price points, that doesn’t mean the lower end has nothing to offer. Cheap Android tablets have come into their own and now offer an enjoyable and usable experience at a budget price.
The Tab A series, offering the least expensive and lowest-performing Samsung tablets, comes in a few variants but offers an interface and app management experience similar to its far more expensive relatives.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 vs. Tab Active 4 Pro: Two years didn't make much difference
Two rugged Samsung tablets battle for supremacy
Whether used at home or for business, the best Android tablets serve various use cases. While your standard tablet may cut it for your personal or office life, some people need something more rugged, something capable of taking on whatever comes its way. For that, Samsung has a couple of up-to-the-task selections.
Best cheap Android tablets in 2024
Versatile, affordable Android tablets great for entertainment, work, and communication
It's safe to say the Android tablet experience has never been better, with manufacturers like Samsung leading the way with high-end slates. Plus, there's an ever-increasing developer focus on optimizing apps for tablets' hardware and form factors. In fact, until recent years, finding a truly satisfying non-smartphone Android device — without breaking the bank — proved downright difficult. Thankfully, we're now seeing an arms race of midrange tablets great at introducing new users to the Android tablet space.
Best e-book readers in 2024: Kindle, Kobo, Boox, and more
'E-reader' doesn't just mean 'Kindle' any more - here are the best from every brand
The modern e-reader with an E-ink display has existed for more than a decade. Currently, Amazon's Kindle is the most popular brand, but it faces competition from others such as Rakuten with its Kobo e-readers, Onyx's Boox e-readers, and Barnes & Noble's Nook line of e-readers.
The top 7 Google Pixel tablet settings you should update immediately
Change these settings immediately after setting up your Pixel Tablet
The Google Pixel Tablet is one of the most versatile Android tablets, but you'll want to tweak some essential settings before it becomes a firm fixture in your house. The Pixel Tablet receives Google's quarterly Pixel Feature Drops alongside yearly Android updates, so it's easy to miss settings that impact how you use your Pixel Tablet.
Google's ecosystem is expanding, but native apps still lag behind Apple and Samsung
Data-driven services in Google Search can't quite replace dedicated apps
Google’s push into hardware resulted in the company establishing itself as a key player in the mobile, wearable, and smart home industry. The latest Google Pixel 8 series brings new AI advancements and focus on services. The Google Pixel Watch brings health tracking, the Pixel Buds provide a seamless listening experience, while the Nest-branded devices enable you to control your smart lights, thermostats, cameras, and other parts of your smart home.
Which size Amazon Fire tablet should you buy?
Amazon offers five Fire tablets spread out over three different sizes. Which one is right for you?
Amazon's Fire tablets offer affordable prices and excellent build quality, making them popular among tablet users. They are compact, easy to use, and compatible with Amazon's Alexa assistant. They also enjoy the app ecosystem within Amazon's Fire OS. You can even install the Google Play Store on your Fire tablet to access the full set of apps found on any other cheap Android tablet. There are many good reasons to buy an Amazon Fire tablet, but with so many tablets offered, which is best for your specific usage needs?
Save up to $220 on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra during the Discover Samsung Early Access sales event
Take advantage of huge savings on one of our favorite Android tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is one of the best tablets on the market right now. This is the tablet you want to get if you're looking for one that has a large screen and can become a productivity powerhouse. As you can imagine, this flagship tablet doesn't come cheap, with a starting price of $1,1199.99.
The Google Pixel lineup makes for some of the best 5G Android phones you can find. They offer top-of-the-line hardware. However, the real reason for buying one of these phones is the software experience. There are several artificial intelligence (AI) smarts on Pixels, and Magic Eraser is one of the most popular. It removes unwanted objects in photos through the power of AI.
Sometimes a smartphone isn't quite big enough to enjoy your favorite media, connect with others via video call, or get work done on the go. Tablets fill in for those occasions, offering more firepower than ever alongside increasingly streamlined software. And while today's best 5G phones can all serve as Wi-Fi hotspots, using them that way can draw a decent amount of power and quickly drain a battery.
Save $150 on the Google Pixel Tablet as it falls to its lowest price ever
Don't miss out on this bundle that also comes with a charging speaker dock
The Pixel Tablet is one of the best tablets that you can buy if you're looking for a device that can pull double duty as a smart speaker with a display. It's able to accomplish this thanks to the included charging speaker dock, giving users a great way to charge the tablet, but also use it in a new way.
Lenovo Tab M9 review: Spend your money on something else
Even with some neat features, Lenovo's budget tablet just can't keep up
Much like what we've seen from televisions in recent years, tablets seem to be getting cheaper and cheaper every day. Amazon's Fire lineup of slates is obviously a shining example of how to keep prices low by focusing on reading and entertainment, while the Samsung Tab A-series has gotten more and more competitive on cost over the last few years. Lenovo is another entrant in this discussion, with the Tab M9 coming in at only $140 with respectable specs to go along with it. Unfortunately, this budget tablet isn’t worth the hassle, even for the price.
Samsung's budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A9+ just hit its lowest price ever
Save $30 on one of Samsung's best affordable tablets in ages
When it comes to budget-friendly tablets, there's no denying that it can be a bit challenging to find something that actually doesn't feel as cheap as it cost. Most affordable tablets either have a low-quality feel to them, or the performance just isn't up to snuff, but that's exactly why they're considered cheap tablets.
The Nubia Flip 5G is the first budget Razr rival
ZTE has unveiled a flurry of Nubia devices on Day 1 of MWC 2024
While ZTE phones are not allowed to be sold in the US, the company has a flourishing market in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere under the Nubia brand. Similar to last year, the manufacturer unveiled a series of smartphones at the annual Mobile World Congress, which officially kicked off today in Barcelona, Spain. The headliner is ZTE's first-ever flip phone, which also has the honor of being among the cheapest foldables you can get anywhere.
Best Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 screen protectors in 2024
Broken screens turn tablets into paperweights; let's keep that from happening
Samsung's Galaxy Tab A8 isn't a powerful flagship tablet, but it is one of the best cheap Android tablets, thanks to the big screen and good battery life. A lot of people only want a large screen to watch movies and casually browse the web, and the Tab A8 is more than capable of that despite the low price. It's not immune to scratches and scrapes, so you'll want to protect it.