Tablet Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models.
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Lenovo Smart Paper review: A solid e-ink tablet spoiled by the cost
Lenovos's Smart Paper is now available in several countries, including the UK. At around $400 (in the UK, £500) it's expensive. But with offline handwriting recognition, does it offer a seamless way of sharing notes across devices?
7810078100Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: A little too big, a little too expensive
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a powerful, well-designed and massive tablet. The 14.6-inch screen makes it awkward to use in your hands, but the S Pen is a great stylus, and using it with a keyboard in Dex mode makes it a powerful productivity tool.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra hands-on: A premium tablet with water protection
The flagship Galaxy Tab S9 is only the company’s second “Ultra” tablet, and there are many similarities to last year’s Tab S8 Ultra, with its 16:10 screen, dual-camera array on the back and magnetized stylus holster. This year, Samsung has upgraded the processor, the screen and added some serious water protection.
8510085100Google Pixel Tablet review: Clever accessories transform an unexciting tablet
The Pixel Tablet is a competent smart display that is also a tablet that's always charged and ready when you need it. Some quirks aside, it's a versatile product that deserves a spot in your home.
8510085100Amazon Kindle Scribe review: Better than pen and paper but not the competition
Amazon’s first Kindle that supports stylus input offers an excellent reading and writing experience. But don’t expect handwriting-to-text conversion or sophisticated note-taking and syncing tools.
8410084100Apple iPad Pro review (2022): An impressive stopgap
Apple just released two new iPads. One of them, the basic 10th-generation iPad, was rebuilt from the ground up. The new iPad Pro, on the other hand, is a much simpler update. The company took last year’s model, swapped the M1 chip for the M2, made a few other small tweaks, and called it a day. The iPad Pro is still ludicrously fast, and it’s still extremely expensive, starting at $799 for the 11-inch model and $1,099 for the 12.9-inch.
8510085100Apple iPad review (2022): An expensive facelift
A year ago, I thought each of the four tablets in the iPad lineup was differentiated well from the others, and it was fairly easy to see what features you got as things got more expensive. The new 10th-generation iPad throws a wrench in things, though. It’s a complete redesign from last year’s model that cribs heavily from the Air while also bringing a handful of compromises to upsell potential customers on Apple’s more expensive tablets. But the new iPad also contains a few puzzling decisions and a $120 price hike — the base model now costs $449. Muddying the waters further, last year’s iPad remains available at $329. And while I think the improvements Apple made to the 10th-generation iPad are significant, I’m not sure how many people in the market for an inexpensive tablet will find these changes worth their cash.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G review (SQ3): A beautiful lie
The 5G-equipped Surface Pro 9 is a handsome hybrid tablet PC, but its custom ARM processor severely limits its performance and app compatibility.
Apple's redesigned iPad is mostly worth the higher price
Apple's new entry-level iPad has been completely redesigned -- and it costs $120 more than last year's model. It's no longer quite the bargain it was, but the upgrades here are mostly worth the extra cash.
The new iPad Pro is ludicrously fast (just like last year's model)
Evaluating the new iPad Pro is a simpler task than the basic iPad that Apple announced alongside it last week. That iPad has been completely redesigned. But the 2022 iPad Pro is a minor iteration of the model released in early 2021, which was powered by the M1 chip. Now, with M2 Macs out in the wild, Apple decided its best tablet needed one, too. That new chip is by far the most notable change here. Otherwise, the design, screen, cameras, storage options, accessories and price are all the same. That’s not a big problem, though, because the iPad Pro was already an outstanding device — and the Liquid Retina XDR display Apple introduced on last year’s 12.9-inch model is still a simply outstanding screen. There are a couple new tricks here, like the Apple Pencil “hover” feature and the ability to shoot video in Apple’s ProRes codec, but by and large this iPad Pro isn’t angled at people who bought that M1 model. Instead, it’s just a case of Apple flexing its muscles by making the most powerful, spare-no-expense tablet that it can.
Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: You don't get much for $60
Amazon's Fire 7 tablet is still very basic, but its battery lasts longer, and it's only $60.
iPadOS 16 preview: Apple's software is catching up with its hardware
A look at Apple's upcoming iPadOS 16 software.
9010090100Apple iPad Air (2022) review: Almost future-proof
Engadget reviews Apple's 2022 iPad Air, which features the company's M1 chip, 5G and a new front-facing camera.
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra hands-on: Samsung put Android on a big screen
With the new Galaxy Tab S8 series, Samsung is adding a beefy 14.6-inch Ultra model to its premium Android tablet lineup.
Intellidash Pro is an easy way to get CarPlay in older vehicles
It's not the prettiest thing to sit on your dashboard, however.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A big device for a small audience
Read Engadget's review of Amazon's Echo Show 15, the largest Echo Show yet. It looks like a picture frame and is designed to be mounted on a wall.
HP Chromebook X2 review: Do we really need a Chrome OS convertible?
Engadget reviews HP's Chromebook X2, a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with an included keyboard and pen.
9710097100Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review: The best e-reader. Period.
Engadget's review of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, which was just updated for 2021.
Facebook Portal Go review: Blurring the line between tablet and smart display
Facebook’s Portal Go adds portability to the company’s video-chat-focused smart display.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: A better but pricier hybrid
Read Engadget's in-depth review of the Microsoft Surface Pro 8, which offers a smooth 120Hz screen and much-improved battery life.
