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Having a good tablet can come in handy, but with so many options, it can be hard to choose. Our top picks of the best tablets can help you decide. If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. wired.trib.al/gjiKK99 1/9
Apple's base iPad reigns superior. This classic design uses the same A13 Bionic chip that powers the iPhone 11. It's the only iPad with a home button and an audio jack. The best addition is the 12-megapixel selfie camera. 📸: Apple wired.trib.al/ymGpMa4 2/9
If you want a more modern-looking tablet, Apple's 2020 iPad Air is a great option. It brings many of the same features from the iPad Pro, like slim bezels, no home button, USB-C for charging, & support for the latest Apple Pencil. 📸: Apple wired.trib.al/GbwfuZG 3/9
For $150, it's hard to beat the Amazon Fire HD 10, which is our favorite Fire Tablet. It has enough power for most tasks, even some light work. Snag the Productivity Bundle, which includes a Bluetooth keyboard and a year of Microsoft 365. 📸: Amazon wired.trib.al/vkYEhRP 4/9
Android users, this tablet is for you. The Samsung Tab S7+ has a quad-speaker setup and a 12.4-inch OLED screen with a 120-Hz refresh rate. It’s one of the best tablets for consuming media and playing games. 📸: Samsung wired.trib.al/2Xd7tWa 5/9
Looking for something more portable? The 8.3-inch iPad Mini is small and powerful. It has the latest A15 Bionic processor, slim borders, and Touch ID embedded inside the power button. 📸: Apple wired.trib.al/G9IvRw2 6/9
This tablet is kid-proof. The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition sits in the sweet spot of having a kid-friendly size and a wallet-friendly price. It comes with a durable case to protect the tablet and a two-year worry-free damage plan. 📸: Amazon wired.trib.al/CBIbeX1 7/9
Need a 2-1 tablet? The Surface Pro 8 is your best choice: It's powerful, has a large 13-inch screen, and has a 120-Hz refresh rate. The best part is the built-in kickstand, which lets you plop it down on almost any surface. 📸: Microsoft wired.trib.al/i63MWCB 8/9
Subscribe to WIRED for less than $1 per month and get unlimited access to our longform features, buying guides, and tech news wired.trib.al/BMxcvq 9/9

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