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Best Tablets

Which Tablets performed best in our tests?

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We tested 69 tablets to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Tablet based on the following criteria:

  • Ease of use
  • Portability
  • Weight (lb.)
  • Battery life (hr.)
  • Display
  • Versatility
  • Screen size (in.)
  • Touch response

Below lists the Tablets that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Tablet is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Tablets

ratingsBest Tablet for Ease of use
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Based on a variety of scenarios, including reading books, playing media, and using email and the Web.


This Tablet which tested best for Ease of use has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Memory-card reader, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, Approved app market, Length (in.), Width (in.) and Depth (in.).

ratingsBest Tablet for Portability
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Combines size, weight, and battery life.


This Tablet which tested best for Portability has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, Approved app market, Length (in.), Width (in.), Depth (in.) and Swype-capable keyboard.

ratingsBest Tablet for Weight (lb.)
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The carrying weight of the tablet, without any case or cover.


This Tablet which tested best for Weight (lb.) has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Memory-card reader, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, GPS, Approved app market, Length (in.), Width (in.), Depth (in.) and Swype-capable keyboard.

ratingsBest Tablet for Battery life (hr.)
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Battery life is the time to takes to deplete a fully charged battery while the tablet loads a sequence of web pages over Wi-Fi. Bluetooth and 3G/4G are disabled and the screen is set to a specific brightness that's usable indoors or outdoors.


This Tablet which tested best for Battery life (hr.) has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, Approved app market, Length (in.), Width (in.) and Depth (in.).

ratingsBest Tablet for Display
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Covers display color, viewing angle, brightness and glare.


This Tablet which tested best for Display has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Memory-card reader, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, Approved app market, Length (in.), Width (in.) and Depth (in.).

ratingsBest Tablet for Versatility
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The presence of useful features.


This Tablet which tested best for Versatility has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Cellular data, Memory-card reader, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, GPS, Approved app market, Act as Wi-Fi hotspot, Length (in.), Width (in.), Depth (in.) and Swype-capable keyboard.

ratingsBest Tablet for Screen size (in.)
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This Tablet which tested best for Screen size (in.) has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Memory-card reader, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, Approved app market, Length (in.), Width (in.) and Depth (in.).

ratingsBest Tablet for Touch response
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Responsiveness of the touchscreen when selecting and moving objects or typing.


This Tablet which tested best for Touch response has the following features: Screen size (in.), Internal storage (GB), Operating system, Capacitive touchscreen, Fingerprint-resistant screen, Memory-card reader, Camera, Camera MP, Webcam, Webcam MP, Approved app market, Length (in.), Width (in.) and Depth (in.).