Also: The best Cyber Monday 2022 tablet deals We limited what we included in this list to tablets that offer a reliable experience, along with a mix of affordability and features. Not all Android tablets are created equal, so we used our years of research, personal experience, and knowledge about the products included here to make the suggestions below. 
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is the biggest and best tablet in Samsung’s lineup. Samsung announced the new tablet in February 2022. It features a 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display, runs Android 12, and Samsung’s S Pen stylus is included in the box.  You can fully kit out the Tab S8 Ultra with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory. The base model comes with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, and a microSD card for adding up to an extra 1TB of storage to the tablet.  With a tablet of this size, you’re most likely looking at it as a laptop replacement. That means you’ll want to pick up the $349 Book Cover Keyboard. Once connected, you’ll be able to use Samsung DeX on the S8 Ultra, effectively turning the tablet into an Android-powered 2-in-1 device with plenty of space for multitasking and using more than one app at a time.  The Galaxy Tab S8 Plus would normally be Samsung’s top-of-the-line Android tablet, but this year the company also released the Tab S8 Ultra, with a bigger display and a few extra features. That said, the Tab S8 Plus looks to be a fantastic Android tablet, improving the experience of the Tab S8 with a larger 12.4-inch Super AMOLED 4K display, an S-Pen stylus, up to 256GB of internal storage, and long battery life.  Just like the S8, you can add the $229 keyboard accessory to the tablet, turning it into a DeX-powered 2-in-1 that you can hammer out emails, crush your work reports, or just sit back and watch your favorite YouTube channel.  Samsung’s DeX platform turns the typical Android experience and interface into a laptop-like experience, complete with windows you can move around and resize. You can even connect the tablet to an external monitor and use DeX.  The Tab S8 is one of three new Samsung tablets. The Tab S8 comes with 8GB or 12GB of memory and starts at 128GB of storage which can be expanded by up to 1TB thanks to microSD card support. Inside the Tab S8 is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The 11-inch LCD display is compact enough to make the tablet portable but high-resolution, and clear enough you’ll be happy watching your favorite shows or gaming on it.  If you purchase the optional $199 keyboard cover, you can take advantage of Samsung’s DeX platform that turns the S8 into, essentially, an Android-powered laptop, with apps showing up as small windows instead of full-screen.  Included in the box with the S8 is an S Pen that you can use to write or draw in your favorite apps, just like you can on the Samsung Galaxy Note lineup.  Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Tab A 8.0-inch is a compact tablet that can hold its own against the higher-end models. It’s not going to blow you away with overall performance, but it is more than capable of running your favorite apps, some light gaming, and streaming your favorite shows. It has a 5,100mAh battery, 32GB of included storage, microSD support up to 512GB, and a quad-core processor. Color options include black or silver.  Again, you’re not going to come away impressed with this particular model, but it’s more than capable enough to keep your kids entertained, act as a Kindle, check your email, or stream your favorite Netflix series.  Samsung’s “FE” series of devices are designed with Samsung fans in mind. That is, the company takes the best features of its high-end devices, trims some of them down, and releases a more affordable product. The Galaxy S20 FE is a perfect example, and so too is the recently released Tab S7 FE.  The Tab S7 FE has a large 12.4-inch display, a snappy processor, as well as multiple storage and memory options. The device, which comes in multiple colors, also has a 5G version available if you want to use it while on the go.  I’ve been testing the Tab S7 FE for a couple of weeks, and its performance has been great, as has the battery life. The only downsides I can find so far are that the display isn’t as nice as the S7 Plus, and the keyboard cover lacks a trackpad for a full laptop-like experience in DeX. That said, it does come with an S Pen still.  We are only including the HD 8 Plus because it’s worth the extra $20, thanks to the added memory and support for wireless charging.  The full HD display looks clear and provides plenty of space for gaming or watching a movie. 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.  However, if you want to use it as a laptop replacement, with a dedicated keyboard, windowed apps, and with one of the best displays you’ll find on a tablet – Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 lineup is where you’ll want to focus your research.  If you’re looking to jump into a tablet as a mix of work and entertainment, then the Tab S6 is a solid choice. It mixes work, play, and affordability.  As long as you know what you want to get out of an Android tablet, it’s easy to figure out which Android tablet is right for you. In fact, nearly every single tablet on this list is currently sitting on my desk or a nearby shelf. There are specific use cases for each tablet, and with that comes a specific kind of customer. It’s with both of those factors in mind that I came up with this list. 
Apple iPads are favored by creative professionals and content creators for their compatible art programs, larger displays, and accessories. Android tablets are better suited for everyday use: browsing the web, streaming video and music, and even mobile gaming.  Android tablets often allow you to expand the stock internal storage with microSD cards, so they can adapt to your needs, whereas iPads have integrated hard drives that can’t be removed if you need more space.