Tech Desk 
Jul 21, 2024
Tablets are multi-functional devices, offering accessibility for various tasks like watching TV shows, playing games or attending an online meeting.
Although premium options like Apple iPad and iPad Pro are also available, if you’re looking for durable and user-friendly tablets with affordable prices it can be difficult to find one.
However, there’s no need to worry as we have compiled a list of some good tablet options that are budget-friendly.
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Best affordable tablets in 2024
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
- Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro
- Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)
- Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE
- Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
Samsung's affordable 11-inch tablet comes with a Snapdragon 695 system-on-a-chip. It has storage up to 128GB and 8GB of RAM. It is Samsung's first A-series tablet with Samsung Dex support.
It is available for $220 at Samsung stores.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro
The Redmi Pad Pro is an excellent tablet with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. It has a high-resolution 120Hz IPS display, Android 14. It offers an exceptional battery life.
It is available for $280 at Amazon.
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)
Amazon's 2023 10-inch tablet is one of the most durable tablets and a good option for video calling. It comes with a much-needed FireOS update. It also offers USI stylus support for the newest Fire HD 10, making it an excellent product for artists who are looking for an affordable digital sketchpad.
It is available for $140 at Amazon.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE has 128GB of storage and up to 8GB of RAM. It also offers a 90Hz display.
It has an excellent battery life and offers two years of Android versions (culminating in Android 15) and three years of security updates.
It is available for $190 at Amazon.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro has a bold OLED screen, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, and a microSD card slot. It also has a high-quality precision Pen 3 and a ThinkPad-inspired keyboard that feels better to type on than other tablet keyboards.
However, it is quite pricey as available for $430 at Lenovo stores.
