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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.

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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.
Google Pixel Tablet on its charging dock.

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

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.
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.
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.
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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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus

Galaxy Tab S7 Plus review: The perfect excuse to watch more video

Samsung’s massive Galaxy Tab S7 Plus tablet is fantastic for video, but can it match the 11.9-inch Apple iPad Pro for versatility, and be great for work, too?
Amazon Fire HD 8

Amazon Fire HD 8 review (2020): Cheap for a reason

The Amazon Fire HD 8 integrates with Amazon services and has Alexa built-in -- but with only mediocre performance and an under-par display, it's a tough sell.
Logitech Combo Touch

Logitech Combo Touch review: The default choice

The iPad is now a laptop -- sorta, kinda, with the right keyboard case. Logitech's Combo Touch might be a third-party accessory, but it beats Apple's options.
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Huawei MatePad Pro Review: In the iPad’s shadow

The Huawei MatePad Pro is sensibly sized, with a great screen and some convenient features like wireless charging, but it can't compete with the iPad on apps.
iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Review: The best tablet becomes a laptop — almost

The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro takes Apple's already superb tablet to the next level by adding a brilliant typing experience and capable trackpad to it.
iPad Pro 2020 Back

Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: The definitive tablet

The 2020, 4th generation Apple iPad Pro is the best version of the best tablet, and in this review, we explain exactly why this powerhouse is worth buying.
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Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab review: A tablet, and then some

The Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab is an Android tablet that stands out in a crowd. It packs useful features into a 10.1-inch device, including a versatile kickstand.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: Finally, a good Android 2-in-1

Samsung’s latest tablet is here, and it’s the Galaxy Tab S6. It’s the successor to the Galaxy Tab S4, with worthwhile upgrades like a superior chipset, an S Pen that’s stored magnetically, and a far better keyboard with a built-in trackpad. Is it worth spending $650 on an Android tablet?

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Section Editor, Mobile

Joe Maring is the Section Editor for Digital Trends’ Mobile team, leading the site’s coverage for all things smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Since joining the industry in 2012, Joe has reported on the latest mobile tech news, reviewed countless devices, and worked with other writers to help them find the angles that matter.

Need to get in touch? You can reach Joe at jmaring@digitaltrends.com, or find him on Twitter as @JoeMaring1.