Should you spend a crazy amount of money on a tablet? Not necessarily: the prices of entry-level products have fallen sharply with the arrival of Chinese players, and, good news, a low-cost tablet is not necessarily synonymous with slowness and a disposable product. They are now more than enough to surf, check your emails, read the press and watch YouTube or Netflix videos. Be careful, you will have to do without some functions reserved for high-end products (stylus support, OLED screen, etc.), sometimes experience some slowdowns… And especially be careful if you like 3D games. Because what is most lacking, in general, in these products is the power of the graphics circuit. Here is our selection of four brands that sell good entry-level tablets!
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The best brands for choosing a budget tablet
Xiaomi tablet
The famous Chinese brand has slashed the prices of smartphones… and it is logical that it does the same with tablets! Thus, its Redmi Pad SE is offered at an excellent price considering its technical characteristics. Its screen is of a comfortable size, benefits from a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The tablet integrates a very decent processor (Snapdragon 680) and a large battery (8000 mAh) which provides it with very respectable autonomy (14 hours of video). In short, a good deal. If you have the budget, however, we advise you to opt for the version with 8 GB of RAM, which will be more comfortable on a daily basis.
Samsung tablet
Samsung communicates a lot about its high-end tablets… But its low-cost products are also interesting for occasional use. To find them, it’s simple: these are devices marked “Galaxy Tab A”. Accessible products, even if Samsung obliges, they are a bit more expensive than those marketed by Chinese brands. But in return we benefit from the experience of the Korean brand: the Galaxy Tab A are very beautiful products, with perfect finishes. The Galaxy Tabs are also a pleasure to use: the reputation of Samsung’s OneUI interface is well established.
Tablette Lenovo
Lenovo has experience with tablets! The Chinese brand has been marketing well-made entry-level products for a long time with the Tab M series. Slates with a clearly family focus, unpretentious, but quite capable of satisfying the most common uses. Its third-generation Tab M10 is the perfect example: 10.1-inch screen, good speakers, decent processor… But also ideal functions for anxious parents, notably the presence of a parental control system allowing you to block the device once their toddlers have exceeded a pre-defined screen time.
Honor tablet
Honor has long been a Huawei-owned brand. The companies are now separated, but Honor has managed to keep the DNA of its prestigious parent. The Chinese company therefore markets beautiful, particularly well-designed products, including low-cost tablets. The most accessible Honor tablets are the “X” series: products below 200 euros with specifications that have nothing to envy of those of a Xiaomi, particularly in terms of the screen, speakers or of the integrated processor. The most recent model (Honor Pad X8a) is a good choice at a very low price!
Choosing an entry-level tablet in 2024 can be simple if you consider a few essential elements. The first criterion is the size of the screen. Budget tablets often offer screens between 8 and 11 inches. An 8-inch tablet, like the Realme Pad Mini, is ideal for on-the-go use, while a larger screen, like that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (11-inch), is suitable for watching videos or reading comfortably. Next, screen resolution is important for visual quality. Budget tablets often have HD resolution, sufficient for most uses, but some, like the Xiaomi Redmi Pad, offer 2K resolution, ideal for better visual rendering, especially if you like details in images and videos. Autonomy is another key factor. Entry-level tablets feature batteries around 5000 to 8000 mAh, typically offering between 6 and 10 hours of use depending on screen size and usage. Good battery life, like that of the Redmi Pad, allows you to use the tablet for a whole day without recharging. Finally, performance depends on the processor and RAM. Affordable models, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ with its Snapdragon processor, offer sufficient performance for browsing, streaming, and basic apps. A tablet with 3 to 4 GB of RAM is ideal to avoid slowdowns.
3 products to discover for a low-cost tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 +
The Galaxy Tab A9+ combines an 11-inch display and a Snapdragon 695 processor for a smooth, affordable experience that’s ideal for everyday tasks and multi-purpose use.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad
With a 10.61-inch 2K display and 90Hz refresh rate, the Redmi Pad offers an immersive visual experience. Its 8000 mAh battery guarantees long-lasting autonomy.
Realme Pad Mini
Compact with an 8.7-inch screen, the Realme Pad Mini is designed for mobility. Its Unisoc T616 processor and 6400 mAh battery are sufficient for basic use.
