Best Tablets According to r/tablets (December 2025)

We analyzed 7,743 opinions and found 129 products worth considering.

Sources:r/tablets
12 months of discussions (Dec 2024 - Dec 2025)
59 products ranked (+70 limited)
Updated Dec 2025
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tldr; 'Definitely worth it compared to S6 Lite.' Better GPU than S9 FE but may have heating issues.

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tldr; Samsung's budget entry - good for streaming and light use. No S Pen support, skip for note-taking.

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tldr; Premium Android tablet with 120Hz AMOLED, included S Pen, and DeX mode. Reddit's top Samsung pick for general use.

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tldr; Mid-range Samsung with S Pen included and IP68 rating. LCD vs OLED tradeoff saves $150 over base S9.

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tldr; 14.6-inch AMOLED beast for productivity. Laptop replacement size with S Pen and DeX. Too big for casual use.

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tldr; First-gen OnePlus tablet with 144Hz display. Good price/performance but 'some issues in landscape' apps.

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tldr; 12.1-inch screen at $217 USD. 'Identical performance to S9 FE' but only 2 OS updates.

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tldr; Called 'best tablet Samsung made' but now outdated. OLED with S Pen still works for PDF annotation.

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tldr; 14.6-inch productivity monster still going strong after 2+ years. Great for note-taking and streaming daily.

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tldr; A14 chip at $300-349. 'Pretty good' for students but slower than Air. 60Hz display feels dated.

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tldr; Flagship specs at mid-range price. Gorgeous laminated display. 'Hands down' pick but buy Xiaomi's own pen.

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tldr; Aging flagship but 'still good for content and drawing' per users. 120Hz LCD, S Pen included. Shows age now.

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tldr; Cheapest new iPad often under $250. 'Still runs smooth since 2020.' Best budget option for movies and basics.

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tldr; Previous-gen flagship still holds up. 11-inch AMOLED with S Pen at discounted prices. Skip for OLED purists.

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tldr; Top-tier with tandem OLED and M4 chip. Nano glass display 'absolutely amazing.' Most don't need this power.

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tldr; Base iPad with A16 chip at $349. 'Great all-rounder with quality control.' Best value iPad for most users.

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tldr; M1 chip solid but 60Hz display questioned vs Galaxy Tab S11's 120Hz. OnePlus Pad 3 offers better value.

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tldr; E-ink-like matte display '100% anti-glare.' Great for textbooks. 'Disable NxtVision for best colors.'

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tldr; 8.8-inch gaming powerhouse with 144Hz and desktop mode. 'Small and powerful' - best for emulation.

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tldr; Budget with pen included at $200. 'Works great for Outlook and Excel.' Some report home screen lag.

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tldr; Built-in kickstand perfect for gym/bedside. 'Best for watching content' with 2K display. Unique form factor.

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tldr; Aging Pro still called 'king of tablets' by some. ProMotion 120Hz pioneered but iPadOS 26 causes issues.

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tldr; Latest 14.6-inch flagship with MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. More powerful but minor upgrade from S9 Ultra.

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