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The 10 Best Tablets as of June 2026

Updated June 18, 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best tablets you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4)

9.3Best premium
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $1,299
Best value

Apple iPad (11th gen)

8.9Best value Apple
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $349
Also great

Apple iPad Air 11" (M3)

9.1Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $599

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these tablets

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each tablet does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#TabletsScoreBest forScreenApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4)9.3Best premium13" OLED$1,299View Price
2Apple iPad Air 11" (M3)9.1Best overall11" LCD$599View Price
3Apple iPad (11th gen)8.9Best value Apple10.9" LCD$349View Price
4Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+8.9Best Android12.4" AMOLED$999View Price
5Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)8.7Best small8.3" LCD$499View Price
6Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE8.6Best mid Android10.9" LCD$499View Price
7Xiaomi Pad 68.4Best performance value11" LCD$350View Price
8Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+8.3Best budget11" LCD$200View Price
9Lenovo Tab P128.3Best for media & notes12.7" LCD$350View Price
10Amazon Fire Max 118.0Best cheap media11" LCD$250View Price

The full ranking

1
Best premium

Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4)

9.3Our number one pick.

The 13-inch iPad Pro pairs a stunning tandem-OLED display with desktop-class M4 power, making it the most capable tablet you can buy for drawing, editing and pro apps. It is very expensive once you add the keyboard and Pencil, but the screen and performance are exceptional.

Screen: 9.8Performance: 9.6Battery: 8.8Value: 8.0
Pros
  • Gorgeous tandem-OLED screen
  • Desktop-class M4 power
  • Superb build
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Accessories cost extra
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $1,299
2
Best overall

Apple iPad Air 11" (M3)

9.1A superb runner-up.

The iPad Air hits the sweet spot with fast M3 performance, Apple Pencil Pro support and a bright laminated display, doing almost everything the Pro does for far less. It uses LCD rather than OLED, but for most people it is the smart pick.

Screen: 9.0Performance: 9.4Battery: 9.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Fast M3 chip
  • Pencil Pro support
  • Great all-round value
Cons
  • LCD not OLED
  • No always-on display
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $599
3
Best value Apple

Apple iPad (11th gen)

8.9Rounds out our top three.

The standard iPad covers browsing, streaming, notes and schoolwork beautifully with a snappy chip and long battery, the best-value way into iPadOS. It only supports the older Pencil and has a plainer screen, but for everyday use it is excellent.

Screen: 8.6Performance: 8.8Battery: 9.0Value: 9.4
Pros
  • Affordable iPadOS
  • Long battery life
  • Snappy everyday performance
Cons
  • Older Pencil only
  • Non-laminated screen
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $349
4
Best Android

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+

8.9A standout in the upper half.

The Tab S10+ is the best big Android tablet, with a glorious AMOLED screen, an included S Pen and DeX desktop mode for productivity. It is pricey and Android tablet apps still lag iPad's, but the hardware and screen are excellent.

Screen: 9.4Performance: 9.0Battery: 8.8Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Stunning AMOLED display
  • S Pen included
  • DeX desktop mode
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Android tablet apps lag
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $999
5
Best small

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The iPad mini packs flagship-level power into a pocketable 8.3-inch body, ideal for reading, gaming and one-handed use on the go. The small screen limits productivity, but for portability it is excellent.

Screen: 8.6Performance: 9.2Battery: 8.6Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Pocketable size
  • Flagship power
  • Great for reading and gaming
Cons
  • Small for productivity
  • Pricey for the size
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $499
6
Best mid Android

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Tab S9 FE brings a bright display, included S Pen and water resistance at a mid price, a sensible step down from the flagship Tabs. Performance is mid-tier, but the value and S Pen inclusion are excellent.

Screen: 8.6Performance: 8.4Battery: 8.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • S Pen included
  • Water-resistant
  • Good value
Cons
  • Mid-tier performance
  • LCD screen
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $499
7
Best performance value

Xiaomi Pad 6

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Xiaomi Pad 6 offers a smooth 144Hz screen and strong performance for the money, a lot of tablet for around $350. The software has some bloat and updates are shorter, but the value is excellent.

Screen: 8.6Performance: 8.8Battery: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Smooth 144Hz screen
  • Strong performance
  • Great value
Cons
  • Software bloat
  • Shorter update support
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $350
8
Best budget

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Tab A9+ covers streaming, browsing and light tasks with a decent 90Hz screen and clean software at a low price, a dependable budget Android tablet. It is mid-spec, but for the money it is good value.

Screen: 8.2Performance: 8.0Battery: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Affordable
  • 90Hz screen
  • Clean software
Cons
  • Mid performance
  • No S Pen
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $200
9
Best for media & notes

Lenovo Tab P12

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Tab P12 offers a large 12.7-inch screen, quad speakers and optional stylus at a keen price, great for films and casual note-taking. Performance is modest, but for media and value it is good.

Screen: 8.6Performance: 8.0Battery: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Large screen
  • Quad speakers
  • Good value
Cons
  • Modest performance
  • Stylus often extra
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $350
10
Best cheap media

Amazon Fire Max 11

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The Fire Max 11 is a cheap, sturdy tablet ideal for Prime Video, Kindle and browsing within Amazon's ecosystem. It runs Fire OS without full Google Play, but as a media tablet for the price it is fine.

Screen: 8.0Performance: 7.8Battery: 8.4Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Cheap and sturdy
  • Great for Prime/Kindle
  • Decent screen
Cons
  • Fire OS, no Play Store
  • Slow for heavy apps
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $250

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the tablets in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4), which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Apple iPad Air 11" (M3) and Apple iPad (11th gen) are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best tablets without overthinking it, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M4) is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $1,299

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