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Last updated October 23, 2026

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
8.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Samsung Β· Android 13 Β· 11"
Compass Verdict

A solid tablet that offers a great viewing experience but makes a trade-off in battery life.

Pros
+ AMOLED display
+ Fast performance
+ Water resistance
+ Included S Pen
+ Quality build
Cons
βˆ’ Short battery life
βˆ’ Lacks bass
βˆ’ Awkward S Pen charging
βˆ’ No charger included
βˆ’ Single rear camera
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity
8.1
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity
Asus Β· Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Β· 10.1"
Apple iPad
8.1
Apple iPad
Apple Β· iOS 4.2.1 Β· 9.7"
reMarkable 2
8.1
reMarkable 2
reMarkable Β· Linux Codex Β· 10.3"
Compass Verdict

In a world of multitasking and all-in-one devices, the price asked for the reMarkable 2 left some reviewers conflicted. That being said, it’s certainly a unique experience and if you’re looking to eliminate distractions, the reMarkable 2 has its benefits over other more-capable options.

Pros
+ Extremely thin design
+ Palm-rejection
+ Long battery life
Cons
βˆ’ Expensive
βˆ’ No backlight
βˆ’ Limited capabilities
Microsoft Surface Pro 2
8.1
Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Microsoft Β· Windows 8.1 Pro Β· 10.6"
Onyx Boox Note Air
8.1
Onyx Boox Note Air
Onyx Β· Android 10 Β· 10.3"
Compass Verdict

If you’re looking for a tablet that’s designed more for learning or work, the Onyx Boox Note Air is an excellent middle-ground between full-featured tablets like Apple’s iPads and the more pared-back features of e-readers. It checks all of the boxes for what a professional or a student might need when reading, writing and note-taking, even including the availability of installing the Google Play store. It’s a great tablet and very well rounded.

Pros
+ Premium design
+ Nice pen with magnetic storage
+ Suitable format and app support
Cons
βˆ’ Not waterproof
βˆ’ So-so third-party app support for pen
βˆ’ Low refresh rate means no second monitor use
Kindle Fire HDX
8.0
Kindle Fire HDX
Amazon Β· Fire OS 3.0 (Based on Android) Β· 7"
Pros
+ High resolution screen with 100% color accuracy
+ Excellent processing speed
+ Lightweight
Cons
βˆ’ Somewhat awkward button layout
βˆ’ Lack of UI customization
βˆ’ Lack of Google Play access
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
Samsung Β· Android 5.0 Lollipop Β· 9.7"
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung Β· Android 5.0 Lollipop Β· 9.7"
Pros
+ Vibrant, punchy colors and excellent contrast
+ Smooth performance
+ Incredibly thin and light for better ease of use and comfort
Cons
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
βˆ’ 4:3 aspect ratio not great for movie viewing
βˆ’ Some flexing when twisted
Lenovo Tab P11 Plus
8.0
Lenovo Tab P11 Plus
Lenovo Β· Android 11 Β· 11"
Lenovo Yoga Tab 13
8.0
Lenovo Yoga Tab 13
Lenovo Β· Android 11 Β· 13"
Huawei MediaPad M5 8
8.0
Huawei MediaPad M5 8
Huawei Β· Android 8.0 Oreo Β· 8.4"
Compass Verdict

If you’re looking for a tablet for more than the occasional video or web browsing session, the Huawei offers iPad-like performance in a familiar Android format.Β 

Pros
+ Bright, colorful display
+ Snappy performance
+ All-day battery life
+ Quick Charge support
+ Stereo speakers
+ microSD support
Cons
βˆ’ Weak cameras
βˆ’ No 3.5mm headphone jack
βˆ’ Lots of bloatware
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1
8.0
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1
Samsung Β· Android 4.4 KitKat Β· 10.1"
Pros
+ Manageable screen size
+ Excellent performance
+ Full HD display
Cons
βˆ’ Homescreen layout and customization can be confusing
βˆ’ Samsung software takes up 6.5GB of onboard storage space
Huawei MediaPad M5 10
8.0
Huawei MediaPad M5 10
Huawei Β· Android 8.0 Oreo Β· 10.8"
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
8.0
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Microsoft Β· Windows 10 Home Β· 12.3"
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