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There's no Google Play Store (though there's a workaround), and not every Android app is readily available. They really push Amazon Prime services and apps, but they're great for leisurely tasks, like playing games and watching movies. It's a shame there's no microSD slot, headphone jack, or biometric authentication.Īmazon's Fire tablets aren't for everyone. It'll get three years of OS updates and four years of security updates.

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The 11.61-inch LCD 144-Hz display is sharp, fluid, and colorful, the battery has excellent standby time and can get through close to a full workday, and performance is pretty smooth.

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(OnePlus occasionally has a sale bundle that includes the keyboard or stylus with your tablet purchase for free on its own storefront.)

It was the first time I felt comfortable working for long stretches of time on an Android tablet. Multitasking is notably efficient here, aided by the company's accessories: a Magnetic Keyboard case and a stylus. It's the first-ever tablet from the phone maker and it runs Android 13 out of the box, so there are a lot of improvements in making the Android experience on a tablet really great. If you're eyeing a tablet that can replace your laptop every now and then-one that still works great as an entertainment slate, and is not an iPad-take a look at the OnePlus Pad ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends). It supports the Magic Keyboard Folio and the Smart Folio case, but we recommend you go with a third-party keyboard to save some cash. There's also only first-gen Apple Pencil support, and the air gap between the screen and glass remains, so it's not the best iPad for sketching. Unfortunately, the price has jumped up, which is why Apple continues to sell the 9th-gen model. The 12-MP selfie camera now sits at the center when you hold the tablet horizontally-no need to awkwardly look to the side during video calls. There's also 5G support on the cellular model. It does have a USB-C port, which means you can use the same cable as your MacBook to recharge it. There's also no home button-instead, the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is embedded into the power button at the top-and no headphone jack. The 10th-gen iPad ( 7/10, WIRED Recommends) mimics the rest of Apple's slates with a uniform, slim bezel around the slightly larger 10.9-inch LCD screen. There's a discernible space between your fingertip and the actual pixels, which makes using the iPad for sketching a little less natural than its siblings.Īpple finally introduced a nicer entry-level iPad in 2022. It supports the first-gen Apple Pencil too, but this is the only iPad with a larger air gap between the glass and screen. The latter is especially true if you hook up Apple's Smart Keyboard (or a third-party alternative). You also get Apple's class-leading ecosystem of tablet-optimized apps, which truly make this a slate capable of entertainment and work. The camera will ensure you're always visible in the frame, handy if you're cooking and FaceTiming with Mom. The best addition to the 2021 model is the 12-megapixel selfie camera with support for Center Stage. It's the only iPad with this design anymore, and the only one that comes with an audio jack. Sure, it looks like an iPad from six years ago, with thick borders around the screen and a classic home button (with Touch ID), but maybe that's what you want. The ninth-generation model ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends) uses the same A13 Bionic chip that powers the iPhone 11, which outclasses similarly priced slates. It's surprisingly hard to find another tablet that performs as smoothly as Apple's iPad. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). Updated November 2023: We’ve added the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, ReMarkable 2, TCL NxtPaper 11, and Wacom One 13 Touch.

These are our favorites of the many we have tested.īe sure to check out our other buying guides, including the Best iPads, Best Digital Notebooks and Pens, Best Drawing Apps, Best iPad Accessories, and Best Amazon Fire Tablets. There are even great E Ink slates for jotting down notes or sketching. Amazon’s Fire tablets are also an affordable way to watch movies and browse the web, as long as you don’t mind their limitations. Android tablets are making a comeback recently as Google refocused its efforts on improving the tablet experience.

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The iPad’s ease of use and best-in-breed software make it the obvious choice for most people, but if you don’t want an iPad, other options exist. With a wealth of apps for drawing, painting, and making music, they’re also a great outlet for creative impulses.

They're not essential but are nice to have around.

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The best tablet can be a portable TV screen around the house and a way to get some light work done away from your desk.