Best tablets

The best version of the iPad yet is also the best tablet on the market. If you're new to tablets, this should be your first choice.

Still the best small tablet, the Nexus 7's smooth interface, fast performance, and low $199 price makes it the best in its class.

Amazon doesn't sleep on content. And here it provides it. Um, all of it. That's great in itself, but its the elegant and friendly way the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 delivers said content that really brings it all home.

Pound for pound, the Nexus 10 is the most powerful Android tablet currently and with an iPad-beating screen resolution, it also delivers the sharpest visuals yet on any mobile device.

Beneath the Galaxy Note 8's high price lies Samsung's best tablet yet. A beautiful screen compliments an almost seamlessly integrated stylus that feels natural, intuitive, and at times preferred over your fingers.

Though twice as expensive as its RT brother, Surface Pro is the version to get. Especially if getting work done is of primary concern.