10 best tablets 2023 reviewed: the top slates to buy today
Looking for a new tablet? From lightweight slates to pro performers, these are the best tablets you can buy right now
Our guide to the best tablets, reviewed, ranked and rated by the expert testers at Stuff – which is your favourite?
Apple iPad Air 5th generation review (2022): a top-quality package
Air we go again – Apple’s latest-gen iPad Air is here
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)
2018’s iPad Pro was the best tablet money could buy — and this one’s even better. Just don’t expect a revolution this time.
Features:
- Excellent screen and beautifully realised design
- Superb speaker system and surprisingly good mics
- Peerless and versatile app and accessories ecosystem
- Revamped camera is a meaningful improvement
Apple iPad 8th generation (2020)
There’s only one major change over last year’s iPad, but it’s one that really matters: the A12 ensures this iPad will last.
Features:
- The A12 is a powerhouse at this price-point
- The screen is big and bright
- App ambition Android can only dream of
- Strong accessories ecosystem
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: more of the (super) same
The hybrid laptop institution returns with meaningful improvements.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
A true iPad Pro alternative that brilliantly balances productivity and entertainment. It’ll be overkill for some, and pricey once you factor in the optional keyboard, but the Galaxy Tab S7+ is comfortably the best Android tablet around.
Features:
- Stunning, ultra-smooth screen
- Unrivalled performance
- S Pen well integrated – and included in the box
Huawei MateBook E (2022) review: Huawei’s best slate to date
A laptop in tablet’s clothing – taking the fight to the Surface Pro
iPad Pro (2021)
The best tablet around, bar none. You pay for the privilege – but will love what you get.
Features:
- Powerful, fluid and responsive
- Eye-poppingly great display
- Center Stage is fun and useful
- Unrivalled app and accessories ecosystem
Microsoft Surface Go 2
Just enough power to perform and some must-have accessories make the Go 2 a genuine iPad rival
Features:
- Has the gloss affordable Windows laptops lack
- Surprisingly good fun for gaming
- Good camera for video chat
- Solid battery life
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
It is similar to the last Surface Pro, but this is still one of the few tablet hybrids we’d be happy to work all day on. Just remember to bring the charger, as the battery won’t last.
Features:
- Bold, sharp screen
- Punchy 10th Gen Intel CPUs
- Type Cover remains surprisingly good
