With more smartphone manufacturing companies stepping into the tablet industry, the competition is getting a needed boost in terms of quality and performance. All options on this list are at the top of their classes with amazing features, so let’s dive in and explore the top 5 best budget tablets in 2024.
5. Xiaomi Redmi Pad
Released in October of 2022, the Redmi Pad doesn’t cost as much but has a similarly great fit and finish, including a one-piece metal chassis with clean lines and a classy look. Inside, it’s packed with better hardware than a tablet this price has a right to. The size of the tablet is 10.61 inches, and it comes with IPS LCD 90 Hertz. The resolution of the device is 1200 by 2000 pixels. It is packed with three gigabytes, four gigabytes, and six gigabytes of RAM with 64 gigabytes and 128 gigabytes internal storage options. The tablet supports USB Type-C and Bluetooth 5.3. Xiaomi Redmi Pad is fueled by a non-removable LiPo 800 milliamp hours battery, plus fast charging 18 watts. Moreover, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core processor, while the GPU is Mali-G57 MC2. The device is packed with a single 8-megapixel camera, while on the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera available for clicking selfies. If you are looking for a good budget tablet, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad may be the device for you. Starting from 240 US dollars, the 10.6-inch model has a lot to offer.
4. Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus
Amazon’s Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus are worthy contenders as cheap tablets. Both Fire HD 10 models boast an octa-core processor, four gigabytes of memory, and 32 gigabytes or 64 gigabytes of storage. They also include micro SD card support up to one terabyte. The full HD display looks clear and provides plenty of space for gaming or watching movies. You’ll get up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. Like the Fire HD 8, the Fire HD 10 runs Fire OS, so your app options are somewhat limited. But most of the big-name apps like Zoom, Facebook Messenger, and Spotify are available. If you’re a heavy Google services user, you’ll be disappointed by the lack of Google apps and services. And by lack of, I mean there are zero apps in Amazon’s App Store. You’ll have to rely on third-party apps or the Silk browser instead.
3. Lenovo Tab P11 Plus
Lenovo is leaning heavily into industrial design with this minimalistic style on the Tab P11 Plus. The two-tone dual material of rubber and aluminum gives this tablet a sleek and slim design that looks good while being light enough to not tire you out if you hold or carry it for a while. When it’s time to throw a movie or YouTube video on, you’ll get close to room-filling sound with the four speakers with Dolby Atmos certification. You can expect excellent picture quality on the 11-inch 2K display. Expand your storage up to 512 gigabytes with a Micro SD card to fill this tablet up with your favorite content, perfect for when there’s no Wi-Fi. With up to 15 hours of battery life, the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus will keep chugging along throughout the day. On the back, you will also find a single 13-megapixel camera lens and an 8-megapixel on the front. The tablet is compatible with the Lenovo stylus when you want to doodle or jot something down.
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
The newest iteration of Samsung’s entry-level Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has now been released. This great tablet comes equipped with a 10.5-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1920×1200, sporting thin bezels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The 80% screen-to-body percentage gives you a more immersive user experience than past models offered. While the Android operating system provides more tools for customization and flexibility in comparison to Apple’s iPad OS, the gorgeous Tab A8 also includes a Micro SD slot that can add as much as one terabyte of additional storage for all your files, something the iPad lacks. And the 7040 milliamp hours capacity battery can fast charge at 15 watts. On top of that, the Tab A8 features an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video chats, and does support Samsung’s screen recorder feature. And yes, it does have a headphone jack. All in all, a great performing affordable Android tablet.
1. iPad 9th Generation
Apple’s tried and true tablet, the base model iPad, is arguably the best cheap tablet, full stop. Not only does the standard $267 price tag cover the same features you’d expect from Apple’s other tablets like iPad OS updates for years and access to the App Store, you also don’t have to pay a premium as you do for the more expensive Pro and Air models. It comes with a 10.2-inch Retina display and features one of the best displays that can be found in this list. The 9th generation iPad was announced in the fall of 2021 and it includes an A13 Bionic processor, plus more storage options. The base model offers 64 gigabytes or you can opt for 256 gigabytes of storage if you need the space. iPad carrying an 8-megapixel lens and 12-megapixel front camera. The entry-level iPad can be paired with Apple’s Smart Keyboard and an Apple Pencil, converting it from a tablet to a two-in-one laptop. Thank you.
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