Ranking: Best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck

The large iPad Pro 13 is thinner and lighter than ever before, yet still offers space for a state-of-the-art Apple M4 and now also features an OLED display. A tablet of superlatives that Apple has in its portfolio.

The Apple iPad Pro 13 is slim, light, fast and impresses with powerful hardware.

 

The iPad Pro 13 (2024) can be purchased in all variants directly from Apple , but is also available from our rental partner notebooksbilliger.de. Our equipment costs a mere 2,189 euros there!

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is probably one of the best tablets ever and offers more than just a large display, which has been significantly enhanced by its anti-reflective coating. The MediaTek processor proved to be powerful in the test and no compromises need to be made in this respect with the change of manufacturer. Samsung has also finally given the Ultra tablet Wi-Fi 7, and a 5G modem is offered as an option for all storage variants.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is not only the largest tablet in 2024, but also the best Android tablet. However, Samsung is only tightening the innovation screw sparingly.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is available from all major electronics retailers, including Amazon, but also directly from Samsung.

Lots of power, lots of memory, lots of screen space: the OnePlus Pad 2 has a lot to offer. The Chinese manufacturer wants to compete with the big players in the tablet business, but wants to significantly undercut their prices.

The OnePlus Pad 2 is a real value-for-money hit and doesn't have to hide behind much more expensive tablets.

At the time of testing, the tablet was already available on the Internet at a significant discount. OnePlus itself is now also offering the device for just under 500 euros, where you also get a free gift such as the stylus or the Folio Cover. The tablet is currently still available on amazon.de at the original price of 549 euros.

Lenovo is using the good name of its Legion notebooks to bring out a small tablet with a gaming focus. The Lenovo Legion Tab should score points with optimized cooling, two USB-C ports and long runtimes. The size alone makes the Lenovo Legion Tab interesting for anyone looking for a powerful tablet with compact dimensions.

The Lenovo Legion Tab is a powerful gaming tablet that could also be of interest to non-gamers due to its handy dimensions and discreet appearance.

At the time of testing, the Lenovo Legion Tab is available directly from the manufacturer for 449 euros. Stock is limited, but is constantly being replenished, so it's worth taking a look here if you're interested. There is also a significant discount at galaxus.de at the moment, where the tablet is available for around 500 euros, whereas at amazon.de you pay the manufacturer's price of around 600 euros.

For years, creative and entertainment fans have been able to enjoy the iPad Pro now Apple is giving it an update: the 11-inch model is slimmer, should offer more battery life and performance and OLED is now used as the display technology. We take a closer look at the new features.

The Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 is once again an excellent tablet that offers creative minds and entertainment addicts a wide range of possibilities. It is now even slimmer and still offers more battery life, high stability and plenty of power.

The Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 is available directly from the manufacturer from €1,199, with the most expensive version costing almost €2,800.

At amazon.de or notebooksbilliger.de, you can also get the high-quality tablet from €1,199, although you can already save around €60 at some online retailers at the time of testing.

The new Apple iPad Air beats every Android tablet with its M2 SoC and is available in two sizes for the first time: 11-inch and 13-inch. With the iPad Air 13 (2024), Apple is breaking new ground, as a 13-inch tablet was previously only available in the Pro series.

The sixth generation of the iPad Air is also available in a 13-inch version for the first time and offers plenty of power thanks to the Apple M2. However, little else has changed compared to its predecessor.

The Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) is available from an RRP of 949 euros, including from our rental provider Notebooksbilliger, Amazon and directly from the manufacturer.

Despite this criticism, the Galaxy Tab S10+ is still an excellent tablet for media consumption and, thanks to the great S Pen, is also ideal as a digital companion for school or university. The very long update support paired with extensive features are also virtues that predestine the Galaxy tablet as a work device.

A little more attention to detail would certainly have done the Galaxy Tab S10+ good. It seems that Samsung has not focused too much on its premium tablets this year.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus starts at an RRP of €1,119 with 256 GB of storage, available from Amazon and other retailers, including directly from the manufacturer. Doubling the memory to 512 GB costs €1,239 and if you want mobile internet via mobile communications, you will have to pay around €150 extra for the 5G version.

With the sixth generation of the iPad Air the mid-range tablet from Apple inherits the in-house M2 chipset of the Pro models models from 2022. Apple promises significant improvements in terms of processor, GPU and NPU performance - overall, performance should improve compared to the M1 SoC from the iPad Air 5 is said to have doubled to tripled.

Apple does not present much new in its iPad Air 6, but the performance is outstanding thanks to the M2.

The 2024 version of the Apple iPad Air is available from an RRP of EUR 699, including at Amazon and directly from the manufacturer.

If you are looking for an affordable alternative to a Apple iPad Air for school, the MatePad 12X could be a perfect replacement thanks to its specially coated PaperMatt screen, stylus support and included keyboard cover.

Due to the etched surface structure, a few compromises have to be accepted, but this compromise seems worthwhile due to the low-reflection display and the very pleasant writing experience - at least for those who often want to use their tablet outdoors.

The Huawei MatePad 12 X is available for an RRP of 649 euros from Amazon.de or directly from the manufacturer.