Top 10 Tablets in 2027
The Apple iPad Pro (M5) is the best tablet overall, with the Apple iPad Air (M4) at #2 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at #3. For value, the Apple iPad (A16) at $449 is the pick.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple iPad Pro (M5) | $1,199 (11-inch) | Pro creative work and the best tablet screen |
| 2 | Apple iPad Air (M4) | $749 (11-inch) | Most people who want power without Pro pricing |
| 3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | $1,199.99 (12GB + 256GB) | The biggest, best Android tablet with an S Pen |
| 4 | Apple iPad (A16) | $449 | The best value tablet for most families |
| 5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | $799.99 (12GB + 256GB) | A smaller premium Android tablet |
| 6 | OnePlus Pad 3 | $699.99 (12GB + 256GB) | A big, fast Android tablet for less |
| 7 | Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) | $599 | Reading, travel and one-handed use |
| 8 | Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch | $1,149.99 | Full Windows apps on a tablet |
| 9 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE | $499.99 | A tough mid-price Android tablet |
| 10 | Amazon Fire Max 11 | $229.99 | Streaming and kids on a budget |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Apple iPad Pro (M5)
The iPad Pro runs Apple’s M5 chip in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, from $1,199 for the 11-inch.
Apple iPad Air (M4)
The iPad Air brings the M4 chip in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes from $749.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
The Tab S11 Ultra has a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 120Hz, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ and an 11600mAh battery with 45W charging, from $1,199.99.
Apple iPad (A16)
The 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip starts at $449: the best value tablet for most homes.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Galaxy Tab S11 puts Samsung’s flagship features in an 11-inch size from $799.99.
OnePlus Pad 3
The OnePlus Pad 3 has a 13.2-inch 144Hz LCD (3392×2400), a Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 12,140mAh battery with 80W charging, for $699.99.
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
The iPad mini uses the A17 Pro chip in Apple’s smallest tablet, from $599.
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
The Surface Pro 12-inch runs full Windows on a Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) with a 12-inch 90Hz PixelSense LCD, from $1,149.99.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE has a 10.9-inch 90Hz screen and IP68 water and dust resistance from $499.99.
Amazon Fire Max 11
The Fire Max 11 has an 11-inch 2000 x 1200 screen and a 14-hour battery life claim for $229.99.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best tablet in 2027?
The Apple iPad Pro (M5), from $1,199 for the 11-inch. For Android, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at $1,199.99.
What is the best value tablet?
The Apple iPad (A16) at $449. On a tighter budget, the Amazon Fire Max 11 is $229.99.
Can a tablet replace a laptop?
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch ($1,149.99) runs full Windows on a Snapdragon X2 Plus; the iPad Pro (M5) and iPad Air (M4) work with keyboards.
Starting price (USD) at a glance
Official sites
- Apple iPad Pro (M5) · apple.com
- Apple iPad Air (M4) · apple.com
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra · samsung.com
- Apple iPad (A16) · apple.com
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 · samsung.com
- OnePlus Pad 3 · oneplus.com
- Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) · apple.com
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch · microsoft.com
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE · samsung.com
- Amazon Fire Max 11 · amazon.com
Sources
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.