Top Tablets 2023

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is an exceptional Android tablet – but it is still an Android tablet. There’s little to fault on the hardware front, where you’ll find a lightweight design bolstered by strong specs, a gorgeous display, and great speakers. The software side is typical for an Android tablet, which is to say it’s fine, but can’t match an iPad, but this isn’t enough reason to resist the Pad 5.

Your apps can work in more places, but not everywhere

Despite being an older tablet, there's still a lot of desire for something this small. Yes, Apple has started making phones that are pretty much this size, but the Mini 4 comes with a lot of storage and a much cheaper price tag.

Microsoft’s Surface Book reboots what you’ll think a laptop should be.

Microsoft’s Surface lineup just keeps getting better and better, with an improved screen for desktop use and an upgraded Type Cover for the road.

The Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5 is a high-quality device, but its performance is not used optimally.

With the iPad Air, most of the features that most people really want from a Pro machine become available without paying Pro prices. The iPad Air floats in the middle of the iPad lineup, and if you can afford it, you should get it over the basic iPad.

If you want to take your games to a tablet, the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 delivers a top-notch gaming experience and a robust feature set for a very reasonable price.

Android is more Google than ever

Has Microsoft at last designed a tablet that can realistically, without much compromise, replace your laptop? Short of going back to the drawing board on the battery, this looks as close as it's going to get. The Surface Pro 4 is still worth your time, even years after its release. Read our Surface Pro 4 review to find out why it’s a top-notch tablet that must be on your list of devices to consider as laptop alternatives.