Ranking: Best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck

Apple updates its iPad Pro series and equips its high-end tablet Apple iPad Pro M5 (2025) with the new M5 processor and Wi-Fi 7. The performance surpasses many modern laptops and with the new iPadOS 26 and Magic Keyboard, it almost feels like a MacBook.

The new iPad Pro 11 2025 is even faster with the new M5 SoC, making it even more powerful than many compact laptops.

Our test model of the new Apple iPad Pro can be ordered from Notebooksbilliger for the RRP of 2,079 euros.

Thanks to the high-end SoC, the compact Redmi K Pad achieves the performance of a current flagship smartphone, allowing the small tablet to compete directly with the Apple iPad Mini. Xiaomi has also installed the best hardware in its mini tablet, such as a 165 Hz panel, 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 an affordable price.

Whether the Redmi K Pad will also be launched on the European market is currently not yet clear. So far, the Xiaomi tablet has only been announced for China. The entry-level version has an RRP of the equivalent of 320 euros. Prices at our rental dealer Trading Shenzhen start at around 330 euros.

Xiaomi's debut with its new SoC is very impressive. Especially in view of Google's efforts with the Tensor chips, a debut at the level of the Snapdragon 8 Elite was not necessarily to be expected. The 14-inch Pad 7 Ultra is a tablet of superlatives and steals the show from a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The outstanding OLED panel offers the best conditions for mobile use with a stylus thanks to its optional matt finish.

The Pad 7 Ultra has an excellent finish and weighs less than an iPad Air 13 despite the larger display area and higher battery capacity, and the Xiaomi tablet also impresses across the board in terms of battery life.

The Pad 7 Ultra starts in China with 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.1 memory for 5,699 yuan, around 700 euros. The top model (16 GB, 1 TB memory) costs 7,399 yuan (approx. 910 euros). At Trading Shenzhen, import prices start at around 860 euros. Details on a possible international launch are still pending.

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro expands the tablet market with a very attractive mid-range model that impresses with high-end features for comparatively little money. Thanks to the in-house XRing O1 chipset, the Pad 7S Pro is very well positioned for the mid-range and is at least on a par with more expensive competitors, such as an iPad Air 13 or Galaxy Tab S10+.

The Xiaomi Pad offers a strong price-performance ratio for users who are looking for a powerful, well-equipped Android tablet with a large display and pen support, but who can do without mobile communications or localization.

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro has so far only been launched for China. The basic model with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB flash memory costs 3,699 yuan (approx. 440 euros). The top model (16 GB RAM, 1 TB) including the low-reflection "soft light display" costs around 560 euros. As an import, prices at Trading Shenzhen start at around 500 euros. Since the Predecessor was released globally, a market launch in Europe is likely.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G presents itself as a super slim high-end tablet with a huge display, powerful performance and versatile functions. The aluminum unibody housing is only 5.05 mm thin and is protected against water and dust in accordance with IP68. The tablet is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ with 12 GB RAM and fast UFS 4.0 memory, which ensures very high performance and smooth multitasking.

The Samsung 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.

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

The 8.8 inch small Xiaomi Pad Mini scores with performance and features that are usually only found in high-end smartphones. It offers up to 512 GB of memory, runs faster than a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in some cases with the Dimensity 9400+, has a 3K screen with 165 Hz and achieves very good battery life despite its mini dimensions.

With features such as its bright 165 Hz panel, the lightning-fast Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ and the two USB-C ports, it offers significantly more features than many of its competitors.

In its press release xiaomi only mentions "selected markets" in which the Pad Mini will be available. Whether this includes the EU remains to be seen. For the entry-level version with 8/256 GB, Xiaomi quotes an RRP of 429 US dollars, the equivalent of around 369 euros. The large storage version with 12/512 GB can be found on Aliexpress, for example, at a price of around 500 euros. At the mail order company Otto it costs around 560 euros.

We have already tested the China import version of the OnePlus 2 Pro, and now the global version of the high-end tablet has arrived in the form of the OnePlus Pad 3. The global version of the OnePlus Pad 3 is also a great tablet that can compete with the best on the market. The price has already fallen significantly on the internet, so it hardly makes sense to go for the imported version in the form of the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro or Oppo Pad 4 Pro.

The OnePlus Pad 3 offers top performance, a bright screen, long battery life and can also be used as a creative tablet and laptop replacement with accessories such as a keyboard cover or stylus.

You pay 699 euros for the tablet directly from the manufacturer, but there are also regular discounts. At amazon.de and other online retailers, the tablet is also available at significantly lower prices.

The affordable sister model to the Yoga Tab Plus comes with a 144 Hz screen and the matching Pro stylus as well as a powerful Snapdragon SoC. With long battery life and a comprehensive accessory package, the affordable Yoga tablet is sometimes the better Android alternative to the Galaxy Tab S11.

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

The Lenovo Yoga Tab is available with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB memory from an RRP of 499 euros. Various bundles are also available directly from the manufacturer. Otherwise, availability at other online stores is limited.

The Galaxy Tab S11 does justice to a premium tablet in many aspects. The workmanship is first-class, the 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 competition from China.

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

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

At 9 inches, the Nubia RedMagic Astra is unusually small for a modern tablet. But it doesn't skimp on the hardware. The Astra is a gaming tablet and flies through benchmarks and everyday tasks. RGB lighting and an active cooler give it a special character.

The tablet impresses with high-quality features: the fastest Snapdragon processor, two graphics chips, UFS 4.1 memory and a sophisticated cooling system.

Prices for the Nubia RedMagic Astra start at 499 euros, the mid-range version costs 649 euros and the top model starts at 849 euros. At the time of testing, the tablet is only available immediately from Nubia in Starfrost, while the Eclipse models are scheduled to start shipping on August 30. Our test device has the medium memory configuration and the color Eclipse. Nubia sells the devices in its own online store. However, the Astra is also available from other retailers such as Amazon.