Best Tablets Under $200

If you’re on a budget but still looking for a reliable and feature-packed tablet, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve carefully curated a list of top-performing tablets that offer excellent value for money without breaking your bank account.

The most important factors that you should consider when getting a tablet under 200 dollars are Operating System, display size, battery life, and storage.

These are budget tablets, and their usability is limited. Let’s explore what they offer.

1. Lenovo Tab M9 – Best Overall

The Lenovo Tab M9 is a 9-inch tablet with a decent display and reasonable pricing. It has an IPS display with good brightness, which helps if you plan to use it outside.

The tablet is very lightweight and slim, which is a plus. It has a stylish design but includes some plastic parts that could be better.

You can get it in Arctic Grey or Frost Blue. Inside, it runs on Android 12, powered by a MediaTek processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. There are pricier options with more RAM and storage if needed.

The tablet is “ready for Android 13,” which is a nice touch for future updates.

The cameras aren’t great, but they aren’t bad either with a 2MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera. You can use it on video-calls but be aware it will be a bit pixelated. Even with these cameras they managed to add facial recognition into the tablet, which works perfectly. Battery life is decent, and it offers 13 hours of video playback.

It’s good for casual gaming, and it has dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support for better audio.

It charges via USB-C 2.0 and includes a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

🛠️ Specification

OS	Android 12
Display	9-inches, 800 x 1300 pixels
RAM	3/4 GB
CPU	Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Battery	Up to 13 hours
Storage	32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Camera	8 MP (rear), 2 MP (front)
Colors	Gray, Silver, Pink Gold
Dimensions	8.48 x 5.39 x 0.31 inches
Weight	0.75 lb (344 g)

Pros & Cons

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 – Editor’s Choice

It’s the best budget tablet from Samsung. At least for now.

It’s a good tablet due to its spacious display, and battery life that can last up to 9 hours. You can easily watch a few movies on it without charging it.

It has great durability and great design. It looks sleeker than the older version. It has improved cameras, improved performance, and a better display.

It’s a great tablet for casual use. YouTube videos, movies, tv shows, music, emails, lightweight gaming, and ebooks,

Overall, one of the best tablets under $200, but you have to realize that it comes with limitations. It won’t be able to handle high-performing apps, but it will be able to handle medium-range apps like Netflix & YouTube and some mid-range games of course.

It doesn’t support Stylus and doesn’t have DeX mode. So if you want to take handwritten notes on it, I’m sorry, but you will have to pick another device.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Android 11, One UI 3
Display	10.5″ LCD (1200×1920) pixels
RAM	3/4 GB
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Battery	Up to 9 hours
Storage	32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Camera	8 MP (rear), 5 MP (front)
Colors	Gray, Silver, Pink Gold
Dimensions	9.72 x 6.37 x 0.27 inches
Weight	1.12 lb (508 g)

Pros & Cons

3. Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) – Has Stylus Support

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd gen was released in April 2022. The fact that it’s under the $200 price range is a bit of a surprise. It’s equipped with a 2K resolution display, and thin bezels make a great choice for anyone that likes to consume media on their tablet. Unlike any other budget tablet, it offers Stylus support. If you want to be a professional artist and make many with that, it won’t be enough, but if you want to take notes for class, or work…this device can handle that. It also has facial recognition, a headphone jack, and GPS.

It’s debatable whether Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 or Lenovo Tab M10 Plus is the best tablet under $200. For this price, I would say both devices are excellent choices.

Another thing I’ve to mention while testing the tablet is that it holds for 15 hours. Impressive. In all fairness the tablet was used in power saving mode, so if the brightness is turned on to normal levels and you are using high or medium-demanding apps the battery won’t hold for so long.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Android 12
Display	10.6″ LCD 2K (2000×1200), IPS 400nits
RAM	2/4 GB
CPU	MediaTek Helios G80
Battery	Up to 16 hours
Storage	64GB, 256GB
Camera	8 MP (rear), 8 MP (front)
Colors	Gray
Dimensions	9.89 x 6.25 x 0.29 inches
Weight	1.03 lb (465g)

Pros & Cons

4. TCL TAB MAX 10.4

TCL Tab Max 10.4, just like Lenovo Tab M10 Plus, has stylus support. I’d characterize this tablet as both budget-friendly and high-quality. Oddly enough. Usually, these two words don’t go together that often. It’s a great option for kids, professionals, students, home users, and for people that are looking for an entertainment device.

It’s a decent-performing tablet. It provides all the basic features such as note-taking, gaming, movies, tv-shows, social media, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc. Music, ebooks, e-learning, etc.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Android 11
Display	10.4″ (2000×1200)
RAM	6 GB
CPU	Adreno 610
Battery	Up to 9 hours
Storage	256GB (Up to 512GB)
Camera	13 MP (rear), 8 MP (front)
Colors	Gray
Dimensions	9.76 x 6.21 x 0.30 inches
Weight	1.89 lb

Pros & Cons

5. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 was released in June 2021. It’s the older version of A8. It’s quite similar, with an older processor and slightly lower specs.

It can basically do everything as A8, just a bit slower. It’s also cheaper than its predecessor. It also doesn’t have stylus support and DeX mode. but it will handle the basic tasks: video calls and chats with friends and family. Music, movies, tv shows, social media, emails, lightweight games for adults and kids, ebooks, etc.

Overall, it’s still a good budget tablet that offers a lot for the price.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Android 12
Display	10.4″ (2000×1200)
RAM	3/4GB
CPU	‎Qualcomm SDM865 Plus
Battery	Up to 8 hours
Storage	32GB / 64GB
Camera	8 MP (rear), 5 MP (front)
Colors	Gray, Silver, Gold, Silver Gray
Dimensions	9.75 x 6.20 x 0.28 inches
Weight	1.04 lb

Pros & Cons

6. Amazon Fire HD 10 – Best Seller

Amazon Fire HD 10 got an update in 2021, unlike Fire 7 and Fire HD 8. Even without an update, Fire HD 10 is at the top of Fire tablets due to its processor, larger screen, RAM, and expandable storage, parental controls, built-in Alexa, and a variety of colors.

Just like other Amazon tablets, the user interface is great, with all the Amazon features, apps, multiple profiles, and parental controls that help you to control what your kids are doing on this device.

It’s an excellent choice for individuals who enjoy media consumption, e-book reading, music listening, movie watching, seamless Alexa interaction, gaming, and even catering to the needs of children.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Amazon Fire OS
Display	10.1″ Full HD (1920×1200)
RAM	3 GB
CPU	MediaTek Helios P60T
Battery	Up to 13 hours
Storage	32GB / 64GB
Camera	2 MP (rear), 2 MP (front)
Colors	Black, Olive, Denim, Lavender
Dimensions	9.73 x 6.53 x 0.36 inches
Weight	0.62 lb (282g)

Pros & Cons

7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. A popular budget tablet by Samsung. As far as value for money goes, this tab is a good option. For a bit more than $100 you will get a decent stacked device.

I believe it’s an excellent choice, and here are the reasons why it deserves a spot on the list: its compact size, budget-friendly pricing, impressive battery life, expandable storage, kid-friendly features, the versatile Android operating system, and a range of stylish color options.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Android 11
Display	8.7″ Full HD (1340×800)
RAM	3 GB
CPU	Mediatek MT8768T Helio P22T
Battery	Up to 19 hours
Storage	32GB
Camera	8 MP (rear), 2 MP (front)
Colors	Gray, Silver
Dimensions	10.9 x 8.0 x 1.5 inches
Weight	1.37lbs

Pros & Cons

8. Nokia T20

I bet some of you didn’t even know that the Nokia brand started to make tablets. They actually started doing that quite recently. Did they knock it out of the park with this one? Well, it’s a decent budget tablet, nothing extraordinary, but let’s get into details, and this is what you can expect from this device:

You can watch movies, tv shows, TikToks, and YouTube, listen to music, read ebooks, emails, and video calls over Zoom or Skype media consumption, play lightweight games, chat with friends and family, etc.

You won’t be able to do heavy stuff on this device like take notes with Stylus, draw, not at a professional level at least, you won’t be able to edit photos, do multitasking, or any other tasks that require high processing power.

The Nokia tablet is a suitable choice for users seeking a basic, budget-friendly tablet primarily for media consumption, communication, and casual gaming.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Android
Display	10″ (2000×1200)
RAM	4 GB
CPU	Unisoc T610
Battery	Up to 7 hours
Storage	64GB
Camera	8 MP (rear), 5 MP (front)
Colors	Ocean Blue
Dimensions	9.75 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
Weight	1.15lbs

Pros & Cons

8. ALLDOCUBE iPlay 50 Mini

The Alldocube brand may not be a flagship contender in the tablet market, but it still proves capable, especially for essential tasks within its price range.

What I found appealing about the ALLDOCUBE iPlay 50 Mini are its portability and compact design, the presence of a high-quality display that’s great for media consumption and basic tasks, its use of the Android operating system for versatility, a commendable 16GB of RAM that ensures speedy performance, generous 256GB storage with expansion options, the convenience of LTE connectivity, and a long-lasting battery life.

🛠️ Specifications

OS	Android
Display	8.4-inches
RAM	16 GB
CPU	MTK Helio G99
Battery	Up to 9 hours
Storage	256GB
Camera	13 MP (rear), 5 MP (front)
Colors	Grey
Dimensions	9.25 x 6.1 x 1.77 inches
Weight	0.67lbs

Pros & Cons

Verdict – Which Is The Best Tablet Under $200?

The Lenovo Tab M9 stands out as the top pick for tablets under $200. It treats your eyes to a captivating IPS display with wide viewing angles and a brilliant 400-nit brightness, ensuring optimal outdoor usability. Remarkably lightweight at just 0.76 pounds and impressively slim at 0.31 inches, it offers a feather-light grip.

While objectively the M9 takes the crown, my personal favorite is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, a strong contender in the budget tablet segment. Alongside it, the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd gen with Stylus support holds its own.

I’ve shared my honest insights, and that rounds up my list of the best tablets under $200.

I hope this buyer’s guide as helped you make a more informative decision.

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