Ranking: Best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck

Yet again, Apple updates its high-end tablet series, equipping the smaller iPad Pro with the new M5 processor and Wi-Fi 7. The product's performance surpasses many modern laptops and with the new iPadOS 26 and Magic Keyboard, it can almost feel like a MacBook.

The latest iPad Pro 11 (2025) is even faster thanks to the new M5 SoC, making it more powerful than many compact laptops.

Our test model of the new Apple iPad Pro can be ordered from Notebooksbilliger.de for ~2,000 euros, among other options.

Thanks to its pwerful SoC, the compact Redmi K Pad achieves the performance of current flagship smartphones, allowing the small tablet to compete directly with Apple's latest iPad Mini. Xiaomi installs the best hardware available, such as a 165-Hz panel, display with pen support, and WiFi 7.

The Redmi Pad K is a very well-made, handy and, above all, well-equipped tablet with a modern design and affordable price.

The entry-level version has an RRP of ~320 euros in China. Prices on our partner Trading Shenzhen's site start at around 330 euros.

Xiaomi's in-house SoC made quite a debut, unlike Google's Tensors. It performs as well as a Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Pad 7 Ultra has a lot going for it, stealing the spotlight from the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The Pad's outstanding 14-inch OLED panel is very much suitable for use on the go; stylus support is present and matt finish for the display is optionally available.

The Pad 7 Ultra is very well made and weighs less than an iPad Air 13 despite having a larger display area and higher battery capacity. The Xiaomi tablet also impresses in terms of battery life.

The Pad 7 Ultra with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 4.1 storage costs 5,699 yuan in China, that's around 700 euros. The top model (16 GB, 1 TB) costs 7,399 yuan or ~910 euros. At Trading Shenzhen, prices start at around 860 euros with frequent discounts.

The Pad 7S Pro is a very attractive mid-range model that impresses with high-end features and can be had for (comparatively) little money. Thanks to the in-house XRing O1 chipset, the Pad gets a strong headstart, delivering computing power very close to certain rival offerings, such as the 13-inch iPad Air or the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus.

This Xiaomi Pad and its strong price-performance ratio should please users looking for a powerful, well-equipped Android tablet with a large display and pen support who can do without mobile communication and GNSS.

The base model, featuring 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash storage, costs 3,699 yuan (approximately 440 euros). The top model (16-GB RAM, 1-TB storage chip) including its low-reflection "soft light" display costs around 560 euros. If ordering from overseas, prices at Trading Shenzhen start at around 500 euros.

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G strives to be a super-slim high-end tablet with a huge display, powerful internals and a versatile feature set. Its aluminum unibody housing is only 5.05-mm-thck and is protected against liquids, dirt and dust, as its IP68 certification states. The tablet is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400+ SoC mated to 12 GB of RAM and a fast UFS 4.0 storage chip, which ensures very high performance and smooth multitasking.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a high-quality premium tablet with a 14.6-inch AMOLED display that impresses with its enormous brightness and strong image quality.

In Germany, the S11 Ultra is available directly from Samsung in both Wi-Fi and 5G versions. However, large electronics retailers such as MediaMarkt and Amazon also have the tablet in stock, with the latter even offering a three-year warranty.

The 8.8-inch-small Pad Mini scores points with performance and features that are usually exclusive to high-end smartphones. It offers up to 512 GB of storage, can run faster than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered products with its Dimensity 9400+ depending on the use case, has a 3K screen with 165 Hz and achieves very good battery life despite its mini dimensions.

With its bright 165-Hz panel, the lightning-fast Mediatek Dimensity 9400 Plus, two USB-C ports and more, this product is significantly more feature-rich than many rivals.

For the entry-level version with 8/256 GB, Xiaomi quotes an RRP of 429 US dollars, the equivalent of around 369 euros. The version with 12/512 GB can be found on Aliexpress at a price of around 500 euros. At Otto.de, it costs 519 euros (discounted as of late February 2026).

We tested a Chinese version of the OnePlus 2 Pro. Now, the OnePlus Pad 3 is here, a tablet available globally that's up there with the very best. Prices have fallen significantly since launch, so this offering is preferable to the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro or Oppo Pad 4 Pro for buyers in Europe.

The Pad 3 offers top performance, a bright screen, long battery life; it can be a content creation tablet and even a laptop replacement with accessories such as a keyboard cover or stylus.

One will need to pay 699 euros to acquire the tablet, but there are regular discounts. At amazon.de and other online retailers, the tablet is also available at significantly lower prices.

This affordable sister model to the Yoga Tab Plus comes with a 144-Hz screen and a Pro stylus, as well as a powerful Snapdragon SoC. With its long battery life and comprehensive set of accessories, the affordable Yoga tablet outdoes Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 in some regards.

If you are looking for a tablet for school or university with a strong price-performance ratio, the 11.1-inch Yoga Tab should definitely be on your shortlist.

The Tab is available with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage for an RRP of 499 euros. Various bundles are also available directly from Lenovo.

The Galaxy Tab S11 justifies its premium price and branding in many ways. It is very well-made, its OLED screen is very bright, and the speakers are also really good for a compact device. Anyone who values transparency and sustainability when buying a tablet will be well served by the Galaxy Tab S11, unlike the competing products from China.

The compact flagship tablet from Samsung offers the best hardware, long-term updates and, of course, the new S Pen.

The Tab S11 is available in six model variants with up to 512 GB of UFS storage and 12 GB of RAM. Prices start at 899 euros for the Wi-Fi-only version and 1,049 euros for the 5G version, including directly from the manufacturer or Amazon.de with a three-year warranty [valid for Germany].

At 9 inches across, the Astra is unusually small for a modern tablet, yet its hardware is big. A gaming tablet, it rips through benchmarks as well as everyday tasks with flying colors. RGB lighting and an active cooler come included to further sweeten the deal.

This tablet left us impressed: a very fast Snapdragon processor, two graphics chips, UFS 4.1 storage and a sophisticated cooling system.

Prices for the Nubia RedMagic Astra are supposed to start at 499 euros, with the mid-range model costing 649 euros and the top one, 849 euros. Our test device, the middle one, had Eclipse-colorwau casing. In Germany, Nubia sells the device in its own online store, and the Astra is also available from other retailers such as Amazon.de.