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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S8 Plus review: welcome to the S ecosystem
The tablet for Samsung phone owners
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra review: when bigger isn’t better
Samsung’s supersized tablet comes with big limitations
Tablet Reviews
It may seem like the Apple iPad currently has the tablet market cornered, but Amazon’s Fire tablets provide a cheaper alternative to Apple’s premium tablet. Oh, and Samsung also makes some tablets that are basically big versions of its Galaxy Note phones. If you’re looking for a tablet and need help sorting them all out, our reviews below should help.
Apple iPad Air (2022) review: it’s the nice one
The new iPad Air is a blend of familiar features with predictable results
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: left behind
The tradeoffs aren’t worth it anymore
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: nearly normal
As good as foldables get, but is that good enough?
Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 review: Duet redux
You can lean on its kickstand, but not its CPU
iPad Pro (2021) review: dream screen
Mini LED, major improvement
A cheap tablet is a great entertainment device
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A7 is a good cheap tablet
Apple iPad Air (2020) review: take it from the Pro
Despite the higher cost, this iPad is the one to get
The new 2020 iPad isn’t enough for Zoom school
It’s really great, but the limitations are becoming grating
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus review: hardware can’t carry it all
Samsung’s latest tablets are saddled by familiar problems
Microsoft Surface Duo review: double troubles
All the right ideas — but spoiled by buggy software and a bad camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: an extravagant success
Two screens, five cameras, one hinge, $2,000
Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: this has no business costing so little
Cut corners don’t ruin the experience
Apple iPad Pro review 2020: small spec bump, big camera bump
An iterative year-over-year update
Microsoft Surface Pro X review: heartbreaker
Better than expected isn’t enough
Samsung Galaxy Fold re-review: here we go again
Less fragile doesn’t mean not fragile
The best tablet you can buy right now
As we pick the best tablet, we're focusing on the "tablet things" that most people want to do with a tablet. It should be good for watching video, playing games, and reading. It should also be thin, light, and have a battery that lasts long enough that you don't have to worry about it dying on your commute.
Microsoft Surface Go with LTE review: the best netbook
A little of the future with too much of the past
Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad
The thing about bullet trains is that they’re always on rails
