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The company also dropped more details and pricing for the OnePlus Watch 2R and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, which launch today.

By Michael Kan

Tablets are like the Goldilocks of tech, laying somewhere in that space between smartphone and laptop that's just right. More than right, however, are the price cuts we're finding for Prime Day.

By Jibin Joseph

This 8-in-1 Docking Stand turns any tablet into a bona-fide workstation with slots for power, HDMI, microSD, and more.

Tablets are like the Goldilocks of tech, laying somewhere in that space between smartphone and laptop that's just right. More than right, however, are the price cuts we're finding for Prime Day.

By Jibin Joseph

A Windows tablet with detachable keyboard can be a more portable and versatile alternative to a laptop. We've tested all the major models, and these top performers should be on your short list.

By Tom Brant  & Joe Osborne

Your iPad is a true multitasker, but when you need to type, it can use a little external help. These iPad keyboards are far more comfortable than a touch screen for your wrists and fingers.

By Chandra Steele

The tablet has a grade “A” refurbished rating and updates to the latest iPad OS for the newest Apple technology.

The continued evolution of Android for large screens makes it a capable modern tablet OS. Here's what to look for in an Android tablet, along with our top-tested choices.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Apple sells a surprisingly wide range of tablets and there's almost certainly one that fits your budget and needs. We've tested all of them and are here to help you find the right iPad.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Eric Zeman

Kids love tablets, but which one is right for them? Check out our top-tested tablets for education and entertainment—and keep your kid from stealing your iPad.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Sarah Lord

Whether you're looking for an Amazon, Android, or Apple slate, here's what to consider, along with recommendations for the top tablets we've tested.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Sarah Lord

Inexpensive tablets are ideal for reading books, watching videos, and browsing the web. Here are the top cheap tablets we've tested.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Sarah Lord

These cases protect your kids' portable classroom and digital entertainment center.

By Chandra Steele
3.5

The low-cost TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G tablet stands out for its paper-like display and swift 5G connectivity, though we wish it had better battery life and longer-term software support.

By Iyaz Akhtar
3.5

The $60 Fire 7 Tablet holds appeal if you want access to Amazon’s content ecosystem on the cheap, but you should keep your expectations in check.

By Dave LeClair
3.5

Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids Tablet is an affordable and durable option for parents who want lots of control over the content their kids consume.

By Dave LeClair
3.5

The $100 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a simple media consumption slate that costs less than most other 8-inch tablets. It won't wow you, but it doesn't need to.

By Dave LeClair
3.5

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is a good tablet for young children, with reasonable performance and screen quality for the price.

By Dave LeClair
4.0

The 2023 edition of the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro offers a convenient way for children to consume Amazon content through an affordable tablet that's easy for parents to manage.

By Sarah Lord
4.0
Editors' Choice

The 2023 Fire HD 10 offers the best blend of performance, price, and size in the Fire lineup, making it the best cheap tablet for most people as long as you don't mind being locked into Amazon's ecosystem.

By Sarah Lord