3 Best Tablets You Can Buy for Under $200

How do I choose the best cheap tablet?

It just depends on what you care about. First, it’s best to lock in a price range and then look at the available options. We’ve already done that for the $100-to-$200 price range here. If you travel, battery life will be important. If you watch a lot of TV or game on your tablet, a nicer screen is a priority. Also ask yourself which OS you are used to using. The type of phone you have may help determine the right tablet for you.

What’s the difference between Apple and Android?

Okay, I actually don’t know who is asking this anymore, but I thought it was worth clarifying. Two of these products are Android OS devices, and one runs iOS. How familiar you are with either operating system with likely determine which direction you want to go. It’s not worth learning a whole new OS unless you think you’ll be using that tablet a lot.

Do these tablets support my stylus?

A stylus? Definitely. Your stylus? Probably not. The Galaxy Tab only works with the Samsung S Pen. iPads pretty much only work with the Apple Pencil and a handful of third-party options designed specifically for it. Same for Amazon, etc.; there is no standardization for these things.

What’s the best tablet for a kid?

When it comes to your children, we know that keeping them safe is your first priority. When it comes to good tablets, it’s useful to also consider comfort and how easy a tablet is for them to use independently. In these respects, we’ve found the Amazon Fire tablets to be the best picks for kids—especially the ones made just for them.