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Tablet computer reviews including tablet buying guides for Apple, Android, Windows and Blackberry tablets. User reviews & videos of the latest tablets.

Rear view of Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

iPad mini 2024 review: unbeatable, in unexpected ways

The sixth-gen iPad mini doesn't go for an ambitious upgrade treatment. It's just stays strong as ever, but with extra firepower and some unexpected surprises.
Angled view of the Game plugins inside game space on Red Magic Nova gaming tablet.

The RedMagic Nova is one of the best Android tablets I used in 2024

Photo editing on Wacom Movink tablet.

The Wacom Movink is one of the most unique tablets I used this year

Wacom's latest pen tablet fits an OLED screen inside a chassis that's surprisingly sleek. But there's a lot more substance to this tablet that just clean looks.
Side hero profile of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Is Samsung’s $1,200 Android tablet worth it? I reviewed it and found out

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is a big, powerful, and expensive Android tablet. If that's what you're shopping for, it's one of the best you can buy.
The reMarkable Paper Pro.

Remarkable Paper Pro review: one digital notebook to rule them all

The Remarkable Paper Pro is a great tool for those who love to handwrite notes or want a distraction-free writing device.
Home Screen of OnePlus Pad 2.

The OnePlus Pad 2 is the best Android tablet I’ve used this year

The OnePlus Pad 2 comes out swinging with a ton of processing firepower, polished accessories, and, above all, an alluring price tag. Is it worth buying?
A person holding the Amazon Kindle Fire Max 11

Amazon made a brilliant Android tablet you should actually buy

Amazon's Fire Max 11 takes the Fire tablet range in a brave new direction, and our extensive review examines if the strategy has worked.
M4 iPad Pro and the Magic Keyboard.

iPad Pro (2024) review: the best tablet I’ve ever used

The iPad Pro (2024) is unmatched. The tech here is almost unrivaled. The looks are magnificent. The keyboard is terrific. But it’s not without its flaws.
The back of the Apple iPad Air (2024).

iPad Air (2024) review: the iPad most people should buy this year

If you're shopping for an iPad this year, you've probably been drawn to the iPad Air (2024). It looks like the sweet spot in the range, but is it? We found out.
Google Pixel Tablet on its charging dock.

Google Pixel Tablet review: the worst Pixel I’ve ever used

The Google Pixel Tablet is Google's first tablet since 2018. It has a unique design and costs $500 — but is it actually worth your money? Here's our review.
TCL NXTPAPER 11 display angled view.

This Android tablet has a wild display. But is it worth $230?

TCL's NxtPaper 11 is a budget tablet with a premium feel and a unique display. Is it worth checking out? We find out.
OnePlus Pad on a concrete bench

OnePlus Pad review: OnePlus boldly goes where it never went before

OnePlus is finally entering the tablet market with the new OnePlus Pad. How does it hold up against the competition, especially the iPad? Let's find out.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ laying on pillows.

Samsung’s new $600 Android tablet is better than I expected

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus the Android tablet to get if you want a big screen at a good price? I used it to find out.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra sitting on a chair outside, with its screen on.

Samsung’s $1,200 Android tablet is amazing, but you shouldn’t buy it

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a $1,200 Android tablet with some of the best specs you'll find. But should you buy it? We find out in our review.
Back of a Lenovo Tab Extreme with Precision Pen 3.

I used a giant $950 Android tablet for a month. Should you buy it?

Are you in the market for a behemoth of a tablet? Then you'll want to consider Lenovo's Tab Extreme, which goes extreme on the size with a 14.5-inch display.
Galaxy Tab S8 sitting at an angle above the tenth generation iPad.

How we test tablets

From the latest Android tablets to the best iPads, we review a lot of tablets at Digital Trends. Here's a glimpse at what our tablet review process looks like.
Lock screen on Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C

Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C review: you’ve never used a tablet like this

The Boox Tab Ultra C takes a humble e-ink tablet and adds a dash of color, a Qualcomm processor, and Android. What's not to love?
Lenovo Tab M10 on a stone surface.

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (Gen 3) review: at this price, you can’t complain

The Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (Gen 3) promises to be a flashy Android tablet with a starting price of just $150. But is it any good? We find out in our full review!
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 on pavement

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 review: good hardware, lacking software

The tablet market is mostly dominated by Apple's iPad. How does Lenovo's recent refresh of the Tab P11 Pro hold up?
The back of the iPad Pro (2022) in Space Gray.

Apple iPad Pro (2022) review: there’s still nothing quite like it

The iPad Pro (2022) is another big, expensive, extravagant iPad. You probably don't need it, but you'll certainly want it.
Someone holding the yellow iPad (2022) in front of trees with orange, yellow leaves.

Apple iPad (10th Gen, 2022) review: easy to love, tricky to recommend

The iPad (2022) is the biggest overhaul the baseline iPad has ever seen. But should you actually buy it? We answer that question in our review.
The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: one step forward, one step back

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 9 is still solid, even if it's steps forward aren't as obvious as they should be.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) in use on a table.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) review: too much Amazon, not enough tablet

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) is a budget tablet with significant caveats that undermine its value. Here's our full review.
2022 amazon fire 7 laying on a desk next to a keyboard and mouse. Its display shows a rainy day.

Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: How good can a $60 tablet actually be?

The Amazon Fire 7 (2022) promises to be a fully-fledged Android tablet for just $60. It's not perfect, but for the price, it's more than enough.
Huawei's Bookstore app on the MatePad Paper.

Huawei MatePad Paper review: A Kindle killer that thinks it’s a tablet

The Huawei MatePad Paper knows it's an eReader, but also thinks it's a tablet. Is it both, or neither? We find out in our review.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ sits on a table with two lego minifigs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus review: As good as it can get

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is the best Android tablet yet, packing in stunning hardware and a great software experience.
Apple iPad Air 5 with flowers.

Apple iPad Air (2022) review: Almost everything you want

Apple has made the iPad Air 5 so good that it's almost everything you need. In our review, we find out where it wins, and where the iPad Pro makes sense.
The iPad Mini stands on a floor with other Apple devices in the background.

Apple iPad Mini (2021) review: Little powerhouse

The iPad Mini is big enough for movies and games, but small enough to read with one hand. It's my favorite iPad yet.
You can play Call of Duty: Mobile on the Nokia t20 tablet.

Nokia T20 tablet review: A mixed bag of performance and price

The Nokia T20 is better than a Fire tablet and cheaper than an iPad, but is that good enough to recommend it?
12.9-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch review: More than you need, exactly what you want

Apple's iPad Pro was already considered the best tablet you could get -- but in 2021, it gets even better thanks to the M1 chip and Mini LED display.
lenovo tab p11 pro review 5

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro review: Great hardware sabotaged by Android

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is Lenovo's take on a premium Android tablet -- but can great hardware make up for the subpar software experience?
iPad Air 4

Apple iPad Air (2020) review: The iPad Pro for everyone else

The iPad Air is the perfect middle-ground tablet. It's vastly nicer and more capable than the base iPad, but more reasonably priced than the iPad Pro.
The second-generation Apple Pencil beside an iPad.

Apple Pencil 2 review: Everyone’s new iPad sidekick

The Apple Pencil is now on its second generation, and offers a number of great features for everyone with updates in iPadOS 14. Here's why you should buy one.
iPad (2020) on table.

Apple iPad (2020) review: The tablet you buy as an appliance

When people go online or walk into a store and say 'I would like to buy an iPad today,' this is what they get. And they will be extremely happy with it.

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Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.

Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.

Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.

Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.

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