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.

The Pad Mini offers a tablet experience that is unmatched on the current market. In the areas that matter most for a tablet—display, battery life, and design—the Oppo Pad is miles ahead of the competition. In a direct comparison, even an Apple iPad Mini, with its thick bezels, looks like an entry-level device. Tablet fans will currently find a super-lightweight metal unibody chassis with very narrow display bezels, paired with a bright OLED screen and extra-long battery life, only in the Pad Mini.

With the Pad Mini, Oppo takes the compact class to a new level, combining premium specs with a fast OLED display and an extra-long battery life.

At our rental partner Trading Shenzhen, the compact tablet starts at 640 euros. The matte Soft Light version is priced at around 720 euros. A European launch seems unlikely.

A fast Android tablet with a large, super-bright OLED display and top-of-the-line specs for under 600 euros? The comparatively affordable MagicPad4 offers excellent value for money in the mid-range category and makes the iPad competition seem downright overpriced.

This OLED panel is one of the best on the tablet market and is in the same league as an iPad 13 Pro—except the Honor tablet isn’t even half as expensive.

The MagicPad 4 starts at a base price (12-GB RAM, 256-GB UFS storage) of 599.90 euros and is available in two colors. In Honor’s online store, the tablet is offered for 650 euros, including a keyboard case and stylus.

The new premium tablet from Xiaomi is once again a contender for the best value-for-money title. Compared to an Apple iPad Air or Galaxy Tab S11, the Pad 8 Pro seems almost inexpensive, even though the Xiaomi tablet offers top-notch hardware.

Like its predecessor, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro offers excellent value for the price and is particularly appealing to users looking for a powerful Android tablet with stylus support.

The base model of the Xiaomi Pad costs 2,799 yuan (approximately 335 euros). As an import, prices start at around 500 euros. Details regarding an international launch have not yet been announced. Similar to the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, a global launch for the current Pro model is likely only a matter of time. A likely date is MWC in spring 2026.

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).

In our review, the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (2026) delivered extreme performance, a 165-Hz display, and smart extras like two USB ports. The design, featuring RGB LED effects on the back and a high-quality metal casing, will appeal to gamers but won’t put off other users either. It also offers fast Wi-Fi and features that are unusual for a gaming tablet but still clever, such as a microSD slot and two USB ports, including a DisplayPort.

Anyone looking for a compact gaming tablet with the latest Android, a lightning-fast display, and extreme performance will likely find the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 hard to pass up in 2026.

The 5th-generation Lenovo Legion Tab is currently available in Europe only directly from Lenovo, but will soon be available from other online retailers as well.

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].

A large 13.2-inch display, high-end performance, and a massive battery: the Oppo Pad 5 Pro is cheaper than an iPad Air 13 but does many things better. In addition to stylus and Wi-Fi 7 support, it also boasts surprisingly long battery life.

The Oppo tablet stands out with a high-quality, slim aluminum unibody design and a massive 13,380-mAh battery, which nearly blows the entire tablet competition out of the water in our Wi-Fi test.

The Oppo Pad 5 Pro has so far only been released in China. The model with 12 GB of RAM starts at around 700 euros at Trading Shenzhen. The manufacturer has not yet commented on an international launch. An identical version running OxygenOS is coming to the Indian market as the OnePlus Pad 4.