Ranking: Best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck

Thanks to the high-end SoC, the compact Redmi K Pad achieves the performance of a current flagship smartphone, allowing the small tablet to compete directly with the Apple iPad Mini. Xiaomi has also installed the best hardware in its mini tablet, such as a 165 Hz panel, pen support and WiFi 7.

The Redmi Pad K is a very well-made, handy and, above all, well-equipped tablet with a modern design and an affordable price.

Whether the Redmi K Pad will also be launched on the European market is currently not yet clear. So far, the Xiaomi tablet has only been announced for China. The entry-level version has an RRP of the equivalent of 320 euros. Prices at our rental dealer Trading Shenzhen start at around 330 euros.

Xiaomi's debut with its new SoC is very impressive. Especially in view of Google's efforts with the Tensor chips, a debut at the level of the Snapdragon 8 Elite was not necessarily to be expected. The 14-inch Pad 7 Ultra is a tablet of superlatives and steals the show from a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The outstanding OLED panel offers the best conditions for mobile use with a stylus thanks to its optional matt finish.

The Pad 7 Ultra has an excellent finish and weighs less than an iPad Air 13 despite the larger display area and higher battery capacity, and the Xiaomi tablet also impresses across the board in terms of battery life.

The Pad 7 Ultra starts in China with 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.1 memory for 5,699 yuan, around 700 euros. The top model (16 GB, 1 TB memory) costs 7,399 yuan (approx. 910 euros). At Trading Shenzhen, import prices start at around 860 euros. Details on a possible international launch are still pending.

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro expands the tablet market with a very attractive mid-range model that impresses with high-end features for comparatively little money. Thanks to the in-house XRing O1 chipset, the Pad 7S Pro is very well positioned for the mid-range and is at least on a par with more expensive competitors, such as an iPad Air 13 or Galaxy Tab S10+.

The Xiaomi Pad offers a strong price-performance ratio for users who are looking for a powerful, well-equipped Android tablet with a large display and pen support, but who can do without mobile communications or localization.

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro has so far only been launched for China. The basic model with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB flash memory costs 3,699 yuan (approx. 440 euros). The top model (16 GB RAM, 1 TB) including the low-reflection "soft light display" costs around 560 euros. As an import, prices at Trading Shenzhen start at around 500 euros. Since the Predecessor was released globally, a market launch in Europe is likely.

OnePlus has the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro has a similar form factor to an iPad Air, but offers a better LCD screen, longer runtimes and even a considerable increase in graphics performance. OnePlus can also score points with Apple users with its seamless interaction with MacOS devices and smart software features.

The 13.2-inch OnePlus Pad 2 Pro, including pen support, offers a complete package that is second to none for less than 600 euros. Despite being a mid-range device, the premium tablet impresses with the best hardware and high quality.

In the basic version with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB flash memory, prices for the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro start from 3,199 yuan (approx. 390 euros). At our rental dealer Trading Shenzhen, prices start at around 560 euros. In Europe, the OnePlus tablet launches with almost identical technical specifications as the OnePlus Pad 3, but with Oxygen OS.

With the Apple iPad Air 11 of the seventh generation, Apple is once again offering a premium tablet, which probably represents the mid-range for the company. Nevertheless, it has a lot of processor power that no Android tablet can currently compete with. The high-quality apps included and the focus on data protection and sustainability also make the tablet attractive. A major innovation is Apple Intelligence, which is also available on other iPads, but which we were able to test here for the first time in Europe. Most of the functions work quickly and correctly, also thanks to the integration of the tried-and-tested and feature-rich ChatGPT.

Thanks to the Apple M3, the Apple iPad Air 2025 with 11-inch screen offers impressive performance at a price starting at under 700 euros.

The iPad Air 11 2025 is available from many retailers. The price has actually already dropped on the internet and you can get it from amazon.de, for example, from just 659 euros.

For the iPad Air 13 there is only a tentative update in 2025: The Apple M3 provides even more power in the already very powerful iPad Air and extends the runtimes slightly. The accessories have also been slightly revised. Otherwise, much is still the same as the iPad Air 2024: the design, the four color variants, the housing dimensions, the IPS screen and the features have not changed.

With the iPad Air 13 2025, you get a very reliable, high-quality and flexible tablet. With Apple Pen and Magic Keyboard, you can work with the tablet almost as professionally as with an iPad Pro.

For the basic model with 128 GB mass storage and WiFi, Apple charges 949 euros. Surprisingly, there are already significant discounts in some online stores: At amazon.de, you can get the tablet for as little as 909 euros at the time of testing.

The new premium tablet Oppo Pad 4 Pro is a true multi-talent in a high-quality package. With its huge 13.2-inch screen and fast Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Pad 4 Pro has strong arguments for a purchase in the mid-range price segment and only little competition, or rather the possible alternatives are more in the high-end segment, such as the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or iPad Pro 13.

The sister model of the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is a premium tablet with a strong price-performance ratio. With stylus support and the best hardware, the Oppo tablet offers a complete package that is second to none for under 600 euros.

The Oppo Pad 4 Pro is currently only available in China. With 8 GB RAM and 256 GB flash memory, prices start at 3,299 yuan (approx. 400 euros).

At our rental dealer Trading Shenzhen, prices start at around 520 euros. Just like its sister model OnePlus Pad 2 Prowhich has almost identical specs, a launch in Europe is likely, as the Predecessors of both tablets have also been released globally. However, Oppo has not yet confirmed when or at what price the tablets will be launched in Europe.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is likely one of the best tablets ever, offering more than just a large display, which has been significantly improved with an anti-reflective coating. The MediaTek processor performed well in testing, ensuring no compromises in performance despite the change in manufacturer. Samsung has also finally included Wi-Fi 7, and a 5G modem is available as an option across all storage variants.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is not only the largest tablet in 2024 but also the best Android tablet, though Samsung has only made incremental innovations.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is available from major electronics retailers, including Amazon, as well as directly from Samsung.

Apple has given the iPad Mini a minor upgrade after three years. The new, faster processor makes the small tablet compatible with Apple Intelligence, and storage options have been updated, although the smallest version still feels limited despite the memory doubling.

The Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024) remains the best compact tablet, offering everything a small tablet should have.

The Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024) is available from major retailers such as MediaMarkt and Amazon, as well as directly from Apple.

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 serves a variety of different applications thanks to its light and compact design and the powerful Qualcomm SoC. The stylus support predestines the Lenovo tablet as a digital notebook and for drawing. The two USB ports and desktop mode also offer practical functions for productive work. A Legion branded tablet is of course also suitable for gaming fans thanks to HFR gaming.

Thanks to its compact design, pen support and two USB-C ports, the gaming tablet, together with the fast Snapdragon SoC, can impress in games and productivity.

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is available for a recommended retail price of €599, including from Amazon.de or directly from the manufacturer.