Discover the best tablets for students, from budget-friendly options to high-performance models, tailored to fit diverse needs, majors, and creative pursuits.

These are the best tablets you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and review of all the top models. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Whether you're looking for an Amazon, Android, or Apple slate, here's what to consider, along with recommendations for the top tablets we've tested. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile analysts.

Find the best tablets across top brands, including budget-friendly options as well as high-performance 5G gaming tablets.

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Here’s how it works. The best Android tablets might be versatile and powerful, or simple and durable. You can find Android tablets at every price, from less than $100 / £100 / AU$250 to more ...

Best Samsung tablet, 9/10 We like: big screen, swift performance and fun AI features (see video below) We don’t like: it’s expensive and might be too large for some ...

Drawing tablets come in two forms: pen displays, which include the best drawing tablets with screens for immersive experiences, and pen tablets, which require an external monitor but can be a more ...

The best tablet for school is a base model iPad. The iPad's dominant role in the tablet landscape means most schools support them, many teachers have them, and tech support is easy. Other tablets ...