If you don't plan on typing a lot, though, the new iPad mini is worth considering. It may be a little pricier, but if you want to use an Apple Pencil or an attachable keyboard, it's the best iPad that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, as it supports the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil (2nd Gen).

The iPad is synonymous with tablets for a reason: when you buy the basic iPad, you're guaranteed to get a great screen and strong audio. But when it comes to picking the best iPad for most people, we tend to push people towards the new iPad Air 2020. The best deals go in and out of stock, and don't always last long, so keep an eye on our tablet Black Friday deals page for the most up-to-date discounts.

The Black Friday deals season is one of the best times of the year to find good discounts on tablets, whether you're in the market for an iPad or an Android tablet from top vendors like Google or Samsung. In the meantime, here are the best tablets you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

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We also just reviewed the new iPad and iPad mini, and both earned spots on the list below. The former is a smaller update, but the latter is much more substantial, with upgrades across the board. The next tablets we're going to test are the Surface Go 3 and Surface Pro 8, just announced at Microsoft's Surface Event.

iPads are best for students and creative pros, especially with the new M1 chip and new displays in Apple's new iPad Pro 2021 - which we just reviewed. To help you decide which tablet is right for you, we test all of the top devices in our lab and in the real world. In general, Amazon tablets are great for kids and anyone on a tight budget.

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