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If you’re wondering which midrange tablets are worth your money, stick around! After we run through each product, I’ll give you my personal take—Would I buy it, or would I skip it? No fluff, just my honest opinion. Let’s get into it!
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
The 12.4-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate is absolutely stunning, and it’s brighter than most competitors in this price range. The battery life is incredible, lasting up to 18 hours on a single charge, which means I rarely have to think about plugging it in. I love that it comes with the S Pen in the box and it doesn’t need charging, unlike Apple’s Pencil, plus the tablet has IP68 water resistance which is rare in this category. The Exynos 1380 processor handles multitasking well, though it’s not as powerful as some competitors.
Would I buy it?
Yes – The combination of premium features, great battery life, and included S Pen make it an excellent value for a midrange tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
The included S Pen stylus is great for note-taking and doodling, and you don’t have to pay extra for it. The robust design with metal frame feels premium and durable, while the slim bezels give it a modern look. Unfortunately, the performance can be sluggish with noticeable delays when navigating or running demanding apps. The battery life is impressive though, easily lasting through a full day of typical use.
Would I buy it?
Maybe – While the included S Pen and build quality are great, the performance issues make it hard to fully recommend.
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
The sleek design with slimmer bezels and larger 10.9-inch display makes this tablet feel modern and premium. The A14 Bionic chip delivers impressive performance for all your daily tasks. The battery life is excellent, and the upgrade to 5G connectivity makes it future-proof. Touch ID works seamlessly every time, whether you’re using it in portrait or landscape mode.
Would I buy it?
Yes – The combination of powerful performance, great display, and long battery life makes it a solid choice for most users.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
The 90Hz display and aluminum build quality feel surprisingly premium for a budget tablet. Samsung’s excellent software features like DeX support and split-screen multitasking make it incredibly versatile. The battery life is fantastic, with the 7040mAh cell easily lasting a couple of days between charges. The only real downside is that you should definitely go for the 8GB RAM model, as the 4GB version can feel sluggish.
Would I buy it?
Yes – With its premium build quality, great software features, and impressive battery life, it’s an excellent value proposition in the midrange segment.
Google Pixel Tablet
The display is underwhelming with its basic 60Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness, making dark scenes hard to make out and suffering from significant glare. While it packs the powerful Tensor G2 chip, gaming performance is disappointing as titles like Genshin Impact struggle to maintain smooth framerates even at reduced settings. Many third-party apps look terrible on the tablet, appearing as stretched phone versions that don’t take advantage of the larger screen. The speaker dock is a unique feature that provides excellent sound quality, but it doesn’t make up for Android’s poor tablet optimization.
Would I buy it?
No – The combination of mediocre display, poor gaming performance, and problematic app scaling makes it hard to recommend as a midrange tablet.
Lenovo Tab P12
The gorgeous 12.7-inch 2K display makes content consumption a joy, with punchy colors and great clarity. The quad JBL speakers deliver impressive sound quality that pairs perfectly with the phenomenal screen for an immersive entertainment experience. The included stylus support makes taking notes and signing documents effortless, while also functioning as a remote control for media playback. The tablet comes with generous 256GB storage and features a premium design with a sleek metal body.
Would I buy it?
Yes – The combination of excellent display, great audio, and included stylus make it an outstanding value in the midrange tablet segment.
Lenovo Tab M9
The performance is absolutely terrible, with noticeable lag when opening apps, switching orientations, or attempting any kind of multitasking. The display is frustratingly unresponsive, often requiring multiple taps to register inputs and sometimes needing a full device restart to function properly. While the metal body feels sturdy and the 9-inch size makes it comfortable to hold, the flimsy folio case included makes it difficult to handle or set up for hands-free viewing. The dual stereo speakers provide balanced audio, but that’s about the only positive feature worth mentioning.
Would I buy it?
No – The abysmal performance and unresponsive display make this tablet frustrating to use in any capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
The large 12.4-inch display offers great clarity despite lacking OLED and high refresh rate features. Battery life is outstanding, easily lasting through long work sessions. The included S Pen brings excellent productivity features like note-taking and sketching capabilities. The mid-range Snapdragon processor struggles with intensive tasks and gaming, though it handles basic multitasking well enough.
Would I buy it?
No – While it has some good features, the performance limitations and basic display technology make it hard to justify against newer competitors.
TCL TAB 10 Gen 2
The 10.4-inch 2K NXTVISION display delivers stunning clarity and vibrant colors, but the overall performance feels mediocre for daily tasks. While the tablet comes with ample storage expandable up to 1TB and features like Google Kids Space, the limited processor capabilities make it struggle with power-hungry applications. The dual speakers with sound booster technology can increase volume by 200%, though the audio quality isn’t particularly impressive. The battery life claims to last all day, but real-world usage shows significantly shorter durations, especially when multitasking.
Would I buy it?
No, because while it offers decent specs on paper, the performance limitations make it hard to recommend when there are better options in this price range.
Dell Latitude 5285
The Full HD 1920 x 1280 display looks significantly less impressive compared to modern tablets, and the 188 PPI resolution feels dated by today’s standards. The kickstand feels flimsy and unstable, making it difficult to use on uneven surfaces. While it offers good battery life of 7-8 hours, the lack of Thunderbolt 3 support limits its connectivity options. The device runs hot under load, despite having a dual-core processor and active cooling.
Would I buy it?
No, as its aging hardware and design limitations make it a poor choice when compared to modern alternatives.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5
The rugged IP68 design with MIL-STD-810H certification means this tablet can survive drops and water exposure, but it comes at the cost of being chunky and heavy. The bright 120Hz display works great outdoors, though the single speaker setup is disappointing. The tablet includes useful features like a removable battery and glove mode, but the high price tag of €573 makes it hard to justify for regular users. The performance is decent for everyday tasks, but gaming performance suffers with some titles hitting single-digit frame rates.
Would I buy it?
No, because despite its rugged features, it’s too specialized and expensive for the average user looking for a midrange tablet.
OnePlus Pad
The tablet packs an impressive 11.6-inch display with a unique 7:5 aspect ratio that works beautifully in both landscape and portrait modes. The performance is snappy for everyday tasks, and the six stereo speakers deliver excellent audio quality. Battery life is phenomenal, lasting almost 15 hours in continuous web browsing tests, which beats even the iPad Air by three and a half hours. The rounded edges and comfortable design make it perfect for extended use, though the thin bezels can sometimes cause accidental touches.
Would I buy it?
Yes, because it offers flagship-level features at a midrange price point of $479, making it an incredible value proposition with very few compromises.
OnePlus Pad 2
The 12.1-inch display with its impressive 144Hz refresh rate and 900 nits peak brightness makes content consumption an absolute joy. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip absolutely crushes everyday tasks and even handles gaming like a champ, though it still can’t quite match the iPad’s performance. The six-speaker setup delivers incredible sound, and the massive 9510mAh battery lasted almost 15 hours in continuous web browsing tests, beating even the iPad Air M2. While the build quality is excellent with its aluminum body, the lack of dust and water resistance is disappointing, and there’s no cellular connectivity option.
Would I buy it?
Maybe – The performance and display are fantastic, but the software experience still isn’t as polished as iPadOS, and the price is creeping into premium territory.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1
The tablet’s FHD LCD display shows colors really well and accurately, though it’s limited to just 60Hz. The metallic back finish gives it a premium feel, and at just 256g, it’s surprisingly lightweight for its size. The 6000mAh battery delivers all-day battery life, though the 5-hour charging time is painfully slow. While OneUI runs surprisingly well, the 2GB RAM is severely limiting and causes noticeable lag when multitasking.
Would I buy it?
Maybe – It’s a decent budget option with great build quality, but the limited RAM and slow charging make it hard to fully recommend.
Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2
The 11.5-inch 120Hz display offers smoother animations than Samsung’s competing tablets, and the viewing angles are notably better. The MediaTek Helio G99 processor outperforms the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in benchmarks, handling PUBG Mobile smoothly at HD settings. The tablet comes with almost pure Android, which I really appreciate, and includes practical features like a headphone jack and MicroSD card slot. The build quality is solid with its metal-plastic hybrid construction, and the optional keyboard cover makes it a fantastic productivity device.
Would I buy it?
Yes – It offers the best value in its price range with superior performance and display quality compared to competitors.
Amazon Fire Max 11
The aluminum chassis gives this tablet a more premium feel than previous Fire tablets, and the 1080p front and rear cameras are a significant upgrade. The MediaTek processor delivers zippy performance, especially compared to older Fire tablets, and the new fingerprint sensor is a welcome addition. While it supports Wi-Fi 6 and has expandable storage up to 1TB, you’re still locked into Amazon’s ecosystem. The 2000×1200 resolution display is decent with 410 nits brightness, but it doesn’t match the competition’s higher refresh rates.
Would I buy it?
Maybe – The hardware and build quality are impressive for the price, but Amazon’s restricted software ecosystem limits its potential.
Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)
The A15 Bionic chip in this tablet is incredibly powerful, making it blazing fast whether you’re multitasking with 12 Safari tabs or watching videos, and it even outperforms the iPad Air 4 in benchmark tests. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display is not only super bright at 520 nits but also incredibly colorful, making everything look vibrant and punchy on this compact screen. I absolutely love how portable and lightweight it is at just 0.7 pounds, plus it supports the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil that magnetically attaches to the side, making it perfect for note-taking and drawing on the go. The USB-C port opens up a world of accessories, and while the battery life isn’t amazing, it still gets me through a full day of heavy use, though I wish it came with more than 64GB base storage.
Would I buy it?
Yes – This tablet hits the sweet spot between portability and performance, and while it’s a bit pricey at $499, the powerful A15 chip and versatile features make it worth every penny.
Thanks for watching, I hope this video helped you pick the midrange tablets for you. If you have any questions, drop a comment below. Links to all of these products mentioned in this video will be in the description.
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