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    Best Tablets of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

    From low-cost devices for browsing the web to high-powered devices for editing film, here are Top Picks from Amazon, Apple, and Samsung

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    Amazon Fire HD 8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Apple iPad A16 (2025) WiFi
    CR tests tablets from (clockwise from left) Amazon, Samsung, and Apple on a range of criteria, including battery life, performance, and the quality of the display.
    Photos: Amazon, Consumer Reports

    Go shopping for a tablet these days and you’ll find a wide range of options—everything from $1,000 devices with high-powered processors and gorgeous displays to sub-$100 models suited mainly for browsing the web or reading an e-book. That makes it difficult to decide which models are worth the splurge and which can help you save.

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    CR can help: We test a broad selection of tablets across brands, scoring each model on battery life, performance, and the quality of the display, among other factors.

    Our tablet ratings feature every version of Apple’s iPad; Android tablets from Samsung, Lenovo, and others; and Amazon Fire tablets that run on the online retailer’s unique version of Android. You can also consult our tablet buying guide for smart shopping tips. 

    Below, you’ll find our picks for the best tablets in several categories.

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    We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.