Ranking: Best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck

Apple has once again updated its high-end tablet series, equipping the smaller iPad Pro with the new M5 processor and Wi-Fi 7. Its performance surpasses that of many modern laptops, and with iPadOS 26 and the 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.

The Apple iPad Pro configuration we tested can be ordered from Notebooksbilliger.de for around 2,000 euros, among other retailers.

The Pad Mini offers an unrivaled tablet experience. In the areas that matter most for a tablet—display, battery life, and design—the Oppo Pad Mini is well ahead of the competition. In a direct comparison, even an Apple iPad Mini, with its thick bezels, looks like an entry-level device. The Pad Mini offers a unique combination of a lightweight metal unibody chassis, very narrow display bezels, a bright OLED screen, and exceptionally long battery life.

With the Pad Mini, Oppo takes compact tablets to a new level, combining premium specifications with a fast OLED display and exceptionally long battery life.

At our partner retailer 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, exceptionally bright OLED display and high-end specifications for under 600 euros? The comparatively affordable MagicPad 4 offers excellent value in the mid-range category and makes competing iPads seem downright overpriced.

This OLED panel is one of the best on the tablet market and is in the same league as the iPad Pro 13's display—yet the Honor tablet costs less than half as much.

The MagicPad 4 starts at 599.90 euros for the base model with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS storage 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 is an exceptionally slim high-end tablet with a huge display, powerful hardware, and a versatile feature set. Its aluminum unibody chassis is just 5.05 mm thick, and its IP68 rating certifies its resistance to dust and water. The tablet is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400+ SoC, paired with 12 GB of RAM and fast UFS 4.0 storage, delivering very high performance and smooth multitasking.

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

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

The compact, 8.8-inch Pad Mini impresses with performance and features usually found in high-end smartphones. It offers up to 512 GB of storage, a 3K display with a 165 Hz refresh rate, and very good battery life despite its small size. Depending on the workload, its Dimensity 9400+ can outperform devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

With its bright 165-Hz panel, lightning-fast MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, two USB-C ports, and more, this tablet offers significantly more features than many rivals.

Xiaomi lists the entry-level version with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage at an RRP of 429 US dollars, equivalent to around 369 euros. The version with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage can be found on AliExpress for 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 exceptional performance, a 165-Hz display, and useful extras. Its design, featuring RGB lighting on the back and a high-quality metal chassis, will appeal to gamers without putting off other users. It also offers fast Wi-Fi, a microSD slot, and two USB ports, one of which supports DisplayPort video output.

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

The fifth-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 sibling of the Yoga Tab Plus comes with a 144-Hz screen, a Pro stylus, and a powerful Snapdragon SoC. With its long battery life and comprehensive set of accessories, the Yoga Tab outdoes Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 in some respects.

If you are looking for a tablet for school or university that offers excellent value for money, the 11.1-inch Yoga Tab should be on your shortlist.

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

The Galaxy Tab S11 lives up to its premium positioning in many ways. It is very well built, its OLED screen is exceptionally bright, and its speakers are impressive for a compact device. The Galaxy Tab S11 is also a strong choice for buyers who value transparency and sustainability.

Samsung's compact flagship tablet offers high-end hardware, long-term software updates, and the new S Pen.

The Tab S11 is available in six configurations 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. Retailers include the manufacturer and Amazon.de, which offers a three-year warranty in 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 offers impressively long battery life.

The Oppo tablet stands out with a high-quality, slim aluminum unibody design and a massive 13,380-mAh battery that helps it outperform nearly all competing tablets in our Wi-Fi battery life 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. A version with identical hardware running OxygenOS is coming to the Indian market as the OnePlus Pad 4.