Tablets are portable computers that have great usability while being less complicated than a traditional computer. The best tablet is the one that’s versatile enough for all kinds of use cases from home, school or work.

While finding the best tablet for you isn’t hard, knowing where to start can be overwhelming, and that’s where CNET’s testing and reviews can help. We’ve picked out the best of the best, and these tablets can do it all, including checking email, managing finances, testing your art skills or casually browsing YouTube and watching videos.

You cannot discuss tablets without talking about Apple. It updated its entire iPad lineup in 2022, with faster processors across all of the latest models. Apple introduced the 10th-gen iPad with an entirely new design. While this updated version gets a bunch of features, it also comes at a higher price. So Apple is still selling the 9th-gen iPad as its least expensive option.

While the iPad is the king of the segment, Android tablets have made a comeback. The Google Pixel Tablet is an excellent and affordable option that’s good for family or home use. And if you aren’t invested in either Apple or Android’s ecosystem and just want a good dependable slate for computing on the go, Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 3 can give you that and more.

Read on for more about each of these great tablets.

The most affordable iPad: Apple iPad (10.2-inch, 9th generation, 2021)

We’ve always appreciated the entry-level 9th-gen iPad for its affordable price. Although this model’s getting a bit old now, it’s still very functional: Its older A13 chip and Lightning-charger-equipped, Touch ID home button design all feel a little dated but work fine.

This iPad’s screen size is perfect for everyday work and fun, there’s an auto-zooming front-facing Center Stage camera, and unlike the 10th-gen iPad, the 1st-gen Apple Pencil doesn’t need a dongle to work. This one also has a headphone jack, and it’s still compatible with a range of keyboard cases, too.

Best full Android tablet for families: Google Pixel Tablet

Google’s versatile, dockable Pixel Tablet doubles as a home hub and a speaker dock-enabled assistant, and its multitasking features work great. You’ll have to find your own stylus and keyboard options, but Google has otherwise served up a pretty great family iPad alternative for anyone in the Android ecosystem. A fast Google Tensor G2 processor, a good front camera for video chats and a crisp display, plus a clean Google Android software experience, make this one of our favorite new tablets of the past year.

Affordable Chromebook tablet: Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is an awesome little 11-inch ChromeOS tablet with a detachable keyboard and touchpad. It’s a good pick if you’re looking for an affordable ultraportable device to get some work done on the go, sketch or jot down notes in class, or do simple stuff like email, web browsing, gaming, reading and streaming video.

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