Best tablet deals
Whether you’re writing, web browsing, or just crashed out on the sofa, a big-screen tablet is a lot more practical than a phone.
But do you splash out on the new iPad? Or opt for a cheaper Android tab? Either way, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of great tablet deals below.
Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)
The iPad Pro puts all other tablets to shame. It’s unbeatable as a multimedia machine or creative tool, and will only get better once iOS 11 shows up
Features:
- Fantastic display that’s perfect for productivity
- Performance that beats full-size laptops
- Superb battery life
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
The first genuine rival to Apple’s iPad Pro is expensive, and not as useful as a laptop, but this is still as good as Android gets in tablet form
Features:
- Stunning screen with HDR support
- Plenty of power for apps and games
- Keyboard and stylus are great for productivity
Apple iPad (2018)
The best iPad for most people – if you want a versatile tablet for work and play, this is it
Features:
- Powerful enough to handle most tasks
- Has way more apps than other tablets
- Pencil support gives it new versatility
Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro 10.8
This tablet may not bury the iPad Pro, but it gets you similar skills for hundreds of pounds less.
Features:
- Smooth design
- Neat included stylus
- Great speakers
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
The Fire 7’s far from the best tablet but it’s easily the best ultra-cheap tablet
Features:
- That price
- Solid build
- Loads of content for Amazon users
- Great for kids
Samsung Galaxy Book 10.6
The 10.6in model isn’t as attention-grabbing as its bigger brother, but it successfully undercuts Microsoft’s cheapest Surface
Features:
- Galaxy Pen & keyboard cover bundled in box
- Decent desktop performance
- The price is right
Apple iPad Pro 12.9
The supercharged iPad Pro is for serious creatives with seriously deep pockets
Features:
- So much crisp display
- Improved immersive sound experience
- Super long battery life
Huawei MediaPad M3
Superior sound and refined styling makes this as close as you can get to an iPad Mini that’s running Android, even if overall performance falls a bit short.
Features:
- Small, stylish and well-built
- Powerful enough for all sorts of streaming and multimedia
- Battery life is pretty decent
