Choosing best tablet that fits your needs

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.

APPLE IPAD

(10.2-inch, 9th generation, 2021)

The most affordable iPad. 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 firstgen Apple Pencil doesn’t need a dongle to work.

GOOGLE PIXEL TABLET

Best full Android tablet for families. 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.

LENOVO CHROMEBOOK DUET 3

Affordable Chromebook tablet. 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.