The Top 5 Inexpensive Tablets
If you've never played around on a tablet, you're seriously missing out. With features similar to a laptop and a smartphone, the tablet's main feature is its portability. You can play, learn, and yes, even work, on this highly portable device. And although there are certainly tablets out there that require a bit more of an investment, price-wise, there are many inexpensive tablet options that are still high in quality, durability, and have much of the same favorite built-in features that we absolutely love about tablets. These 5 tablets, below, are our favorite 5 inexpensive tablets out there.
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet
The Most Bang for your Buck
With a 7 inch IPS display, portability is at its best when it comes to Amazon’s Fire 7 Tablet. With multiple size storage options available (16 or 32 GBs of internal storage available–and you can even add up to 512 GB with a microSD), you can do All The Things with this fantastic little inexpensive tablet option.
Other fun features? Alexa, for one. But that’s not all. With a 2MP flip camera option, a slim, lightweight design, and up to 7 hours of run-time between charging, this tablet really gets you the features you were hoping for at a fraction of the cost.
Pros:
- 1 GB of RAM
- 720p HD video recording
- Fast 1.3 GHz quad-core processor.
Cons:
- If you’re looking for a high quality sound, this tablet features sound quality that is a bit more on the average side.
Dragon Touch Notepad K10 Tablet
Easy on the Eyes
Although this inexpensive tablet is a bit more than the one above, it’s still at a fair price point considering the upgraded features and improved sound, processing, and overall experience. With an automatically adjusting Eye Care Mode, you’ll have an optimized backlight that allows for comfortable, stress-free reading or browsing on your tablet even in a dark room. Featuring dual speakers for much improved sound capabilities, you can watch your favorite movies or shows on a portable screen whether you’re lounging on the couch or commuting to work.
Pros:
- Built-in 32 GB storage with the option of 128G micro SD card expansion.
- Wide 10 inch screen with upgraded color availability on a 1280 x 800 IPS display.
- Up to 10 hours of run time.
- Built-in FM radio.
Cons:
- Does not feature an HDMI port.
Lenovo Smart Tab M10
The Smartest Tablet on the Block
With multiple sizes and styles available, you’ll have your choice with this one when it comes to a high quality inexpensive tablet. The operating system on this is the Android 8.1 Oreo, and while we appreciate its features, there are only front speakers…a definite drawback if sound is a key feature for you and your tablet experience. Other notable features: when docked, this tablet turns into a smart screen and has Alexa built-in (a pro or a con, depending on your personal feelings on Alexa).
One of our favorite features? This tablet is compatible with smart home devices such as the Ecobee, Philips Hue, Lenovo Link and others.
Pros:
- Hands-free video and audio call features.
- Lightweight and highly portable, this inexpensive tablet is no thicker or heavier than a typical magazine.
Cons:
- More expensive than the above two, we wish that this tablet had better built-in sound.
Samsung Galaxy Tablet
With the Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, this Samsung Galaxy Tablet has a bit higher of a MP for better quality photos (5 MP), and music play time of up to 100 hours. At only 7 inches, we absolutely love the portability of this smaller tablet. Perhaps because of its size and the fact that portability was in mind when this was designed, the battery is ultra long-lasting and overall, it’s a fantastic option for a lightweight, portable, highly user-friendly inexpensive tablet. Although it’s not meant specifically for children, due to its size, this is a great option for smaller hands.
Pros:
- Average battery life is 10 hours.
- Lightweight (9.8 ounces) and small (7 inches).
- IPad Pro Series.
Cons:
- There are no update options for this OS.
Contixo V8-2 7inch Kids Tablet
Made for Kids
Sick of your kiddo constantly stealing your tablet? With this Contixo tablet, you no longer have to share…it’s designed with your kiddo in mind. With parental control features, learning games that are pre-loaded, and a small, manageable 7-inch device, your kiddo will love having their very own tablet to play and learn on.
But just because it’s designed for a young mind, doesn’t mean it’s missing high-quality, top-of-the-line features. With 16GB onboard storage and an option to add much more, a 7inch shatter-proof screen, 1.5GHz Quad-Core Processor, and full accesss to Google Services with the option to download thousands of free Apps in addition to what’s already pre-loaded, we guarantee that you’ll both love this inexpensive tablet.
Pros:
- 7 bright colors to choose from.
- Kid-friendly OS that’s fast, simple to use, and fun for multiple ages and skill levels.
- Fully customizable parental control profile feature, making your kid’s tablet super safe.
Cons:
- The included charger leaves a bit to be desired (reportedly, it snaps easily…a major bummer, since a charged device is key).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth it to get a tablet?
In a word? Yes. If you’re wary about getting yet another device to plug into, the tablet offers some pretty fun features at a fraction of the cost of a laptop—and they’re far more portable, too. Typically coming in at 10 inches or less, a tablet can easily fit into luggage, backpacks, and bags. With their range of features from movie watching to reading a book, a tablet will give you something to do no matter where you are.
Are inexpensive tablets any good?
While tablets can certainly run on the pricier end of small, portable electronic devices, they’re considerably less than the typical laptop and they’re much more lightweight and portable to boot. If you’re on the fence about taking the plunge, a more inexpensive tablet is a great option for you to test the waters. Not only will they not break the bank, but most come with many of the same features, run time, and accessibility of more expensive models.
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