Alright,
so, in 2022, there have been many new tablets released
from Apple, Samsung, and even some others
So, we’re going over the best ones for most people split into 5 categories
Let’s go over the list
To start, we’ve got the best budget tablet,
and that goes to the 9th Generation Apple iPad
This tablet starts at an extremely reasonable $330
and it is a great device for most people
It’s great for both consuming content and taking notes on
However, one thing to note
is that, likely around September or this Fall in general,
there will be another iPad release
So, keep in mind the timing of your purchase if you want to get the new 10th Gen iPad
And, if you’re looking for something cheaper than that,
you can check out the Amazon Fire HD 10
With an astounding price tag,
the Fire 10 is a good tablet for many folks
Now, it’s not an iPad, so it doesn’t have that Apple quality,
but you do get a great battery life and Amazon Alexa
So, it’s a good tablet for a great price
And, now, onto my next recommended tablet…
this one is a tablet but also kind of a laptop
It’s a laptop tablet!
The Surface Go 3
It runs Windows 11, meaning it can do anything a typical computer can do,
But, it also has a touchscreen and has the form factor of a handheld
So, it can also perform like a tablet
The issues that come with this, though, are its battery life and its entry-level processor,
which are not great, but they will certainly allow you to complete much of your work
Besides those, the Surface Go 3 is a fantastic hybrid,
allowing you the freedom and versatility to do what you want
Now, onto my next category, the best tablet for media consumption…
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13
With its large screen, the tablet is built for content consumption and a perfect viewing experience
It also has a great resolution and a whole stainless steel stand
that it can use as a handle
It really is purpose-built for you to watch videos on,
and it doesn’t disappoint
And, now, we’re getting onto the more well-rounded devices
First, let’s go over the premium ones before we get to the best overall
These will cover all your needs plus more
And I recommend either the Apple iPad Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Let’s start with the iPad Pro
It really has all the bells and whistles that you want
The M1 Chip, 120Hz display, MiniLED, plus even more
So, if you want a show-stopping tablet that is great for work,
check out the iPad Pro
But, at the same time, definitely check out the Tab S8 Ultra, which will also be show-stopping
With a 14.6 inch, 120Hz, SuperAMOLED display,
the tablet is massive and gorgeous
Plus, it comes with Samsung DeX, which turns it into a functional laptop tablet
So, these are both great tablets for you, nearly perfect, I’d say
But, they’re very expensive, and each has its own flaws
Which is why, although these are the best tablets money can buy,
they’re not the best for most people
So, with all that said, for the best overall tablets,
I have two choices:
The Apple iPad Air and Samsung Tab S8
In the end, I decided to include both because they are great tablets for different users
However, I would say that the iPad Air is a little bit more versatile; here’s why:
The M1 iPad Air pretty much has every feature of the iPad Pro
minus MiniLED and the 120Hz refresh rate,
which are both negligible, especially for the typical user
Plus, it has a great price, and I got to admit,
since it is a part of the Apple ecosystem, it is very appealing to college students
And the performance of the M1 Chip is fantastic
But, it does not come with the Apple Pencil in the box,
so you will need to pay extra for it
The Tab S8, on the other hand, does come with the S Pen,
so you don’t need to pay extra for it
And it has the accessibility of Android, meaning far greater freedom than iPadOS
Plus, it does have a 120Hz display,
something the iPad Air is missing
So, you can see that each of these tablets has its strengths and weaknesses
It’s a give or take
But, overall, for most people, either tablet will satisfy your wants and your needs,
which is why I included both of them - they’re great tablets
However, I would like to note that tablets are meant to be compliments to your setup,
so make sure whichever one you choose fits in with your current tech ecosystem
For instance, I recommend you get the iPad Air if you have mostly Apple products
Or get the Tab S8 if you have mostly Android devices
Additionally, make sure you take advantage of those student and back-to-school discounts as well
Anyway, my name is Cyrus.
It’s spelled like “Cyrus,” pronounced like “See Rooster,” just take out the “ter”
Thank you very much for watching, good luck with your purchase, and have a wonderful day!