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MagyarThe Best Tablets for Less Than 300 Euros
Even after all these years Apple’s iPad remains the star in the tablet segment. However, the price point of entry has been lowered substantially over the years, among others thanks to the competition introduced by East Asian OEMs. Granted, the best tablets (see our other Top 10 lists) are still priced at $400 or above. However, there are quite a few exciting entry-level tablets perfectly capable of satisfying average users.
The Best Tablets for Less Than 300 Euros
Position | Total Rating | Date | Image | Model | Height | Weight | Size | Resolution | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88.4 % | 09/2021 new! |  | Huawei MatePad 11 2021 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Adreno 650 6 GB Memory, 128 GB | 7.25 mm | 485 g | 10.95" | 2560x1600 | Huawei HarmonyOS |
| 2 | 87.6 % | 12/2021 new! |  | Xiaomi Pad 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 Qualcomm Adreno 640 6 GB Memory, 128 GB | 6.85 mm | 511 g | 11.00" | 2560x1600 | Android 11 |
| 3 | 84.1 % | 11/2021 new! |  | Lenovo Tab P11 Plus Mediatek Helio G90T ARM Mali-G76 MP4 6 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 2.1 | 7.5 mm | 490 g | 11.00" | 2000x1200 | Android 11 |
| 4 | 83.4 % | 10/2021 |  | Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 Mediatek Helio G90T ARM Mali-G76 MP4 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | 7.9 mm | 655 g | 11.00" | 2000x1200 | Android 11 |
| 5 | 82.9 % | 11/2021 |  | realme Pad Mediatek Helio G80 ARM Mali-G52 MP2 6 GB Memory, 128 GB eMMC | 6.9 mm | 440 g | 10.40" | 2000x1200 | Android 11 |
| 6 | 82.5 % | 07/2022 new! |  | Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Gen 3 Mediatek Helio G80 ARM Mali-G52 MP2 4 GB Memory, 64 GB eMMC | 7.45 mm | 465 g | 10.61" | 2000x1200 | Android 12 |
| 7 | 82.1 % | 11/2021 |  | Nokia T20 UNISOC T610 ARM Mali-G52 MP2 4 GB Memory, 64 GB eMMC | 7.8 mm | 470 g | 10.40" | 2000x1200 | Android 11 |
| 8 | 82.1 % | 03/2021 |  | Lenovo Tab P11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Qualcomm Adreno 610 4 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 2.0 | 7.5 mm | 490 g | 11.00" | 2000x1200 | Android 10 |
| 9 | 81 % | 02/2022 |  | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 UNISOC T618 ARM Mali-G52 MP2 3 GB Memory, 32 GB eMMC | 6.9 mm | 508 g | 10.50" | 1920x1200 | Android 11 |
| 10 | 80.9 % | 04/2022 |  | Huawei MatePad T10S HiSilicon Kirin 710A ARM Mali-G51 MP4 4 GB Memory, 64 GB eMMC | 7.85 mm | 450 g | 10.10" | 1920x1200 | Android 10 |
The table above contains an overview over the best tablets for less than 250 Euros reviewed by Notebookcheck over the course of the past 12 months as well as still relevant and available older products. In cases of identical score the more recent device is listed first. All prices in above table and price comparisons are updated daily and can thus differ.
Link: all devices in this class reviewed
Editors' Comments
While our tablet charts mainly feature high-priced devices from Apple and Samsung, the field of entry-level tablets is more diverse. We find exotics from the Far East as well as inexpensive devices from well-known brands. The available sizes are dominated by two types: Around 8-inches and around 10-inches, respectively. Since the tablet market continues to shrink, we will not update this list of best devices on a monthly basis, but on a quarterly basis.
1st – Huawei MatePad 11
The Huawei MatePad 11 tops our top list because it is currently available for a low price of around 300 Euros and offers a high-resolution, 11-inch 2.5K IPS display with a high 120 Hz refresh rate, which is not even found in many more expensive tablets. So does the supported pen input.
A fast high-end SoC from last year is used in the form of the Snapdragon 865, paired with 6 GB of RAM and a 128 GB mass storage that is expandable. You get a very long battery life of 14 hours, fast USB 3.2 with image output, good speakers, and precise tracking.
If you can put up with the missing Google services, you will get the best price-performance tablet with Huawei's MatePad 11.
Huawei devices are not sold in the US.
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2nd – Xiaomi Pad 5
The Xiaomi Pad 5 also offers a 120 Hz fast 2.5K IPS display as well as a fast SoC, good speakers and long battery runtimes. It has a high-quality build and offers HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. Like Huawei's MatePad 11, it also supports stylus input, which is available separately. The Snapdragon 860 is a fast high-end SoC from last year and is supported by 6 GB of RAM.
Our 2nd place of the best tablets up to 300 Euros also offers a lot, but there is no LTE version and the storage cannot be expanded.
Unfortunately, there is no IP certification, for example against splashing water. We also miss a jack port and a microSD card reader for memory expansion. LTE is only available in the more expensive Pad 5 Pro, which can also be charged faster.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 (WiFi only) is listed on Amazon US for $449.
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3rd – Lenovo Tab P11 Plus
Based on its price the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus offers a great overall package. The aluminum case which it shares with the P11 makes for a high-quality touch and feel, and thanks to its contact pins the device supports an optional keyboard cover.
The Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is a very good tablet for users on a tight budget.
It is compatible with the Lenovo Precision Pen 2, features a good-looking 2K IPS display, and a total of four speakers making this a very good yet still affordable tablet. Long battery life and adequate everyday performance are the icing on the cake.
At the time of writing, the Tab P11 Plus is listed on Amazon for just under $200.
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4th - Lenovo Yoga Tab 11
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is considerably heavier than the competition at 655 g, but it has a mostly practical stand that also makes holding the 11-inch tablet easier. The configuration is typically mid-range: 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of mass storage, 2K-60 Hz display and an upper mid-range Helio SoC. The build quality is superb, the battery runtimes very long, and the speakers very good.
Lenovo's Yoga Tab 11 is a robust mid-range tablet with unexpected weaknesses in performance, WLAN performance and mediocre brightness.
Currently, the device is out of stock on Lenovo's online store.
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5th – realme Pad
The realme Pad is an affordable tablet with a low weight housed inside a high-quality all-metal case that remained fairly cool even under load. Its performance is adequate, its Wi-Fi performed as expected for its class, and LTE is optionally available as well.
The realme Pad is an affordable lightweight tablet with a good price-performance ratio and great connectivity.
Long battery life and its four speakers ensure great everyday usability, as does its bright 10.4-inch display with its wide color gamut. At both front and back we find an 8 MP camera that performed well enough for occasional snapshots.
The realme Pad is currently not available in North America.
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6th – Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Gen 3
The Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Gen 3 is a full 200 g lighter than its Yoga sibling, but otherwise offers similar specs. However, the display is brighter and pen input is supported. The build quality, speakers, battery runtimes, and waste heat are still on a high level. An LTE version with a nano-SIM slot is optionally available.
Lenovo's Tab M10 Plus Gen 3 has advantages over the Yoga Tab 11, such as the available 3.5 mm jack, the brighter display and fast Wi-Fi.
There are deductions due to the slow SoC, 60 Hz refresh rate and the weak 10 W power supply in the scope of delivery. Furthermore, the 11-inch Lenovo tablet relies on USB 2.0 for the Type-C port. The small storage of 64 GB can at least be upgraded to up to 1 TB with exFAT support via microSD card.
At the time of writing, the Tab M10 Plus Gen 3 in our same configuration on Amazon is listed for just under $200.
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7th – Nokia T20
The Nokia T20 is Nokia’s re-entry into the tablet market space. Its case is made of metal. It feels very comfortable and is IP52 certified against ingress of dust and water. LTE is optionally available.
The Nokia T20 is a well-made mid-range IP52-certified tablet.
In addition to its pure flavor of Android, it comes with usable speakers as well as Nokia’s promise of update support for several years. Its camera performs well enough for occasional snapshots and even features an LED flash. If you want to use this tablet for streaming you should keep in mind that it is not Widevine L1 certified, which means it is limited to just 480p when streaming DRM-encrypted videos such as e.g. Netflix contents.
The device is available among others through Amazon at a price of just $180.
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8th – Lenovo Tab P11
The Tab P11 is another good all-rounder made by Lenovo. Despite its low price it manages to offer a well-made IP52-certified and grippy 11-inch case with a bright flicker-free 2K IPS display, four speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a powerful battery that can hold up all day long even under intensive use.
The Lenovo Tab P11 offers a surprising number of features at an affordable price tag, and it is fast enough for everyday tasks and challenges.
The Lenovo Tab P11 is a family-friendly multimedia tablet, which means that it comes with a kid’s mode in addition to its already built-in user account management features. Optional extras for this 11-inch tablet include a docking keyboard (around $100) and Lenovo’s Precision Pen 2 stylus.
Currently, interested users can purchase the device from Amazon for $299.
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9th – Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is a slim multimedia tablet that can definitely convince in its core task despite its 169 euro starting price: It scores with a stable casing, Dolby Atmos speakers with solid sound, and good battery runtimes. Furthermore, the UNISOC T618 is speedy with 3 GB of RAM and there is a 3.5 mm audio port.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is a cheap 10-inch tablet for web surfing and multimedia that is also suitable for gaming.
The charging times are a bit long, the GPS a bit inaccurate and the 8 MP camera weak. There is also not much storage available, but it can be expanded via microSD card. The display is also a bit low in contrast and the USB-C port is only available in version 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 in our tested LTE version with 32 GB of storage is available for $218 for example from Amazon.
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10th – Huawei MatePad T10s
The Huawei MatePad T10s has a solid build, good speakers and hardly any waste heat. Furthermore, a 3.5 mm line port is available and the memory can be expanded via microSD card. The aluminum back is high-quality and the slightly wider display edges make Huawei's inexpensive tablet more grippy.
Huawei's MatePad T10s is very cheap and offers 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. However, you have to do without Google services.
Huawei devices are not available in North America.
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Top 10 Tablets under 250 Euro in Comparison
Test Results
| Lenovo Tab P11 Plus Mali-G76 MP4, Helio G90T, 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | realme Pad Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G80, 128 GB eMMC Flash | Nokia T20 Mali-G52 MP2, T610, 64 GB eMMC Flash | Lenovo Tab P11 Adreno 610, SD 662, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash | Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus 2021 Mali-G72 MP3, MT8183, 64 GB eMMC Flash | Teclast T40 Plus Mali-G52 MP2, T618, 128 GB eMMC Flash | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite PowerVR GE8320, Helio P22T MT8768T, 32 GB eMMC Flash | Medion LifeTab E10802 PowerVR GE8320, Helio MT8768, 64 GB eMMC Flash | Alcatel 3T 10 4G 2020 PowerVR GE8300, Helio MT8766B, 32 GB eMMC Flash | Chuwi HiPad Plus Mali-G72 MP3, MT8183, 128 GB eMMC Flash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Response Times | ||||||||||
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 46 ? | 58 ? | 58 ? | 48 ? | 44 ? | 41.2 ? | 52.8 ? | 71.2 | 50.4 ? | 55.2 ? |
| Response Time Black / White * | 30 ? | 40 ? | 44 ? | 23.2 ? | 24.8 ? | 19.2 ? | 27.6 ? | 43.6 ? | 34 ? | 33.2 ? |
| PWM Frequency | 2500000 | 532 ? | 3846000 ? | |||||||
| Screen | ||||||||||
| Brightness middle | 410 | 426 | 389 | 454 | 441 | 496 | 360 | 335 | 375 | 300.2 |
| Brightness | 400 | 429 | 368 | 422 | 366 | 486 | 332 | 319 | 362 | 308 |
| Brightness Distribution | 83 | 93 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 92 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 80 |
| Black Level * | 0.29 | 0.47 | 0.23 | 0.57 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.17 | 0.33 |
| Contrast | 1414 | 906 | 1691 | 796 | 735 | 1240 | 1500 | 1155 | 2206 | 910 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 4.47 | 6.29 | 8.07 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 5.23 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 8.84 | 10.97 | 13.81 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 7.6 | 12.4 | 14.1 | 10.6 | 8.42 |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 5.1 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 7.6 | 10 | 5 | 6.1 |
| Gamma | 2.248 98% | 2.03 108% | 2.063 107% | 1.96 112% | 2.2 100% | 2.33 94% | 2.33 94% | 2.44 90% | 2.17 101% | 2.43 91% |
| CCT | 7966 82% | 9057 72% | 8943 73% | 7684 85% | 7575 86% | 6819 95% | 8744 74% | 10228 64% | 7667 85% | 7873 83% |
| Heat | ||||||||||
| Maximum Upper Side * | 36.9 | 32.2 | 32.2 | 34.5 | 31.2 | 35.2 | 37 | 32.7 | 26.8 | 30.8 |
| Maximum Bottom * | 44.1 | 32.8 | 33.7 | 36.5 | 30.5 | 32.8 | 32.8 | 28.1 | 25.9 | 31.4 |
| Idle Upper Side * | 25 | 22 | 22.1 | 31.7 | 29.2 | 32.5 | 35.3 | 32.2 | 26.2 | 23.8 |
| Idle Bottom * | 27.2 | 22.7 | 22.8 | 30.5 | 27.4 | 27.9 | 28.7 | 26.1 | 24.4 | 23.6 |
| Battery Runtime | ||||||||||
| Reader / Idle | 1798 | 2267 | 2178 | 2463 | ||||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 814 | 847 | 1043 | 957 | 893 | 758 | 803 | 730 | 915 | 531 |
| Load | 194 | 233 | 243 | 245 | ||||||
| Power Consumption | ||||||||||
| Idle Minimum * | 1.4 | 1.38 | 0.94 | 1.11 | 0.78 | 1.25 | 0.82 | 2.6 | ||
| Idle Average * | 1.6 | 4.56 | 3.54 | 1.13 | 2.88 | 3.79 | 2.73 | 5.9 | ||
| Idle Maximum * | 1.9 | 4.58 | 3.6 | 1.62 | 2.91 | 3.82 | 2.74 | 6.1 | ||
| Load Average * | 5.3 | 6.33 | 5.14 | 4.01 | 4 | 4.99 | 3.08 | 7.8 | ||
| Load Maximum * | 8.7 | 9.17 | 6.69 | 5.94 | 6.04 | 6.33 | 4.41 | 10.4 |
* ... smaller is better
Benchmarks
| PCMark for Android | |
| Work performance score (sort by value) | |
| Lenovo Tab P11 | |
| Medion LifeTab E10802 | |
| Alcatel 3T 10 4G 2020 | |
| Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value) | |
| Nokia T20 | |
| Lenovo Tab P11 | |
| Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus 2021 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite | |
| Medion LifeTab E10802 | |
| Alcatel 3T 10 4G 2020 | |
| Chuwi HiPad Plus | |
| WebXPRT 3 - --- (sort by value) | |
| Lenovo Tab P11 Plus | |
| Lenovo Tab P11 | |
| Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus 2021 | |
| Teclast T40 Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite | |
| Medion LifeTab E10802 | |
| Alcatel 3T 10 4G 2020 | |
| PUBG Mobile - HD (sort by value) | |
| Lenovo Tab P11 Plus | |
| Nokia T20 | |
| Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus 2021 | |
| Alcatel 3T 10 4G 2020 | |
