Compare tablets with independent expert reviews, COR Scores and exact-model specifications. Find the best fit for your needs, explore the buying advice below and check available UK retailer offers.
Choosing the best tablets starts with how you will use them. Consider reading and streaming, notes and drawing, travel work, then match the features and practical requirements to your shortlist.
Our UK tablet reviews comparison brings together published critics’ assessments and recorded product specifications. A COR Score converts eligible ratings to five points and gives each publisher equal weight. Read the original reviews for the reasoning, tested configuration and review date; an average becomes available after three distinct critics.
Use the available category filters to explore recorded features. Open each product to check its full manufacturer code, configuration and current review coverage. Compare retailer offers for that exact version, including condition, accessories and delivery.
Below the results, explore the buying guides, work through how to choose, or use the glossary to make sense of unfamiliar specifications.
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Samsung
Shown option: 256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Wi-Fi · Silver. Scores shown apply to this option.
Current
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (14.6")
Model code: SM-X930NZSREUB
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Samsung
Current
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256 GB 31.5 cm (12.4") 12 GB Android 14 Grey
Model code: SM-X820NZAREUE
Samsung
Shown option: 512 GB · 12 GB RAM · 5G · Silver. Scores shown apply to this option.
Current
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (12.4", 5G)
Model code: SM-X826BZSPEUB
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Samsung
Shown option: 128 GB · 8 GB RAM · Grey. Scores shown apply to this option.
Current
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Samsung Exynos 128 GB 27.7 cm (10.9") 8 GB Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Android 15 Grey
Model code: SM-X520NZAREUE
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Lenovo
Current
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Mediatek 256 GB 32.3 cm (12.7") 8 GB Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Android 14 Grey
Model code: ZAE40020SE
Samsung
Shown option: 128 GB · 12 GB RAM · Wi-Fi · Grey. Scores shown apply to this option.
Current
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 128 GB 27.9 cm (11") 12 GB Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Grey
Model code: SM-X730NZAREUB
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Lenovo
Shown option: 256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Helio G99 · Not supported · Grey. Scores shown apply to this option.
Current
Lenovo Tab Plus Mediatek 256 GB 29.2 cm (11.5") 8 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Android 14 Grey
Model code: ZADX0011SE
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Lenovo
Current
Lenovo Tab Plus 8GB 128GB EMMC Android, Luna Grey
Model code: ZADX0054GB
Samsung
Shown option: 256 GB · 12 GB RAM · 1580 · Wi-Fi · Grey. Scores shown apply to this option.
Current
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (10.9", Wi-Fi)
Model code: SM-X520NZAPEUB
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Lenovo
Current
Lenovo Tab M11 Mediatek 128 GB 27.9 cm (11") 4 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Android 13 Grey
Model code: ZADA0134SE
Samsung
Shown option: 256 GB · 12 GB RAM · 1580 · Wi-Fi · Grey. Scores shown apply to this option.
Current
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (13.1", Wi-Fi)
Model code: SM-X620NZAPEUB
Specifications, review scores and prices belong to each exact model.
Acer
Current
Acer Chromebook -D CHROME TABLET 311 D723N 10.95IN MEDIATEK WUXGA ITOUCHSCREEN 4GB 64GB MediaTek Kompanio 27.9 cm (11") Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) ChromeOS Silver
Model code: NT.D85EK.001
Select a product to check its exact model, reviewed version and available retailer offers. Matching model options are grouped together where supported; the displayed score belongs to the shown option. Individual critic reviews remain visible while a product builds towards three critics for a COR Score.
Your reading library
Understand the features and specifications you see in tablet reviews. Read the complete guide or explore a focused topic.
Read the complete buying guide →Back to the results ↑A tablet used mainly for books has different size needs from one replacing a laptop. Aspect ratio changes how much page, video or split-screen content fits, while the keyboard and case can transform…
Explore the guide →Match every accessory to the exact tablet generation, connector and intended app before budgeting for a laptop-like setup.
Explore the guide →Start with required apps, file exchange and accessories before comparing hardware performance.
Explore the guide →Plan local files, cloud access, mobile use and external devices across the tablet’s expected life.
Explore the guide →Your six-step checklist
Find the best fit for your priorities, your setup and your budget.
Turn expert tablet reviews into a shortlist with these six practical checks.
Name the apps, pen, keyboard and display you need before comparing models.
Your decision Defined tablet workflow.
Check exact accessory compatibility by generation and regional model.
Your decision Matched accessory generation.
Choose storage with room for files and updates.
Your decision Chosen practical storage.
Confirm mobile network requirements for a cellular tablet.
Your decision Confirmed network needs.
Read software-support and battery-service information.
Your decision Checked support route.
Test the size and screen finish in the posture you expect to use.
Your decision Tested physical fit.
Ready to build your shortlist? Use these checks to narrow the results, then read the evidence for each exact model.
Make it work for you
Turn your everyday needs into a practical setup. Record these details before comparing your final shortlist.
| Requirement | What to record or check |
|---|---|
| Required workflow | Apps, pen, keyboard, external display and file transfer |
| Accessories | Exact generation, regional model, charging and pen functions |
| Capacity | Storage for apps, files, updates and any expansion route |
| Long-term use | Cellular needs, software support, battery service and screen finish |
Use the exact model’s manual and manufacturer specifications to confirm measurements, connections and supported features.
Keep your priorities together. A short set of notes makes it easier to compare complete offers and discuss your requirements with a retailer or installer.
Use strong screen lock, updates and separate household profiles where offered. A shared tablet can expose messages, photos and purchases if accounts are left signed in.
Practical check Do not choose solely for biometric sign-in or a bundled cloud allowance. Those features matter only if they work with your preferred account, recovery approach and privacy settings.
Explore this in the buying guide →Check the exact generation supports the chosen pen, its charging method and the drawing or notes app required. Pressure sensitivity and shortcut controls can vary even within one brand.
Practical check If it will be used as a desk machine, test external display behaviour, file transfer, keyboard shortcuts and charging at the same time. A tablet may mirror a screen rather than provide the multi-window workflow you expect.
Explore this in the buying guide →For a cellular model, confirm SIM or eSIM support, provider plan and roaming requirements. A Wi-Fi model may be enough when a phone hotspot is reliable, but that changes battery and data use.
Practical check Check profiles, parental controls and account separation before a household shares a tablet. A simple screen lock does not separate photos, purchases or messages between users.
Explore this in the buying guide →Compare with a purpose
Choose your main priority, then compare the evidence that matters most for your setup.
| Your main use | What to look for | What to weigh up |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and streaming | Screen comfort, storage, speakers and battery routine | A larger display improves viewing but reduces one-handed use. |
| Notes and drawing | Pen compatibility, latency, screen surface and software | A pen may be optional and model-specific. |
| Travel work | Keyboard, file handling, mobile data and external display support | Tablet software may not replace every desktop application. |
Include the product, delivery, required accessories and any setup or installation. Check relevant consumables, subscriptions and replacement parts over the period you expect to own it.
Use your planning notes to identify essential functions and connections. Confirm them for the exact model and configuration, then weigh optional features against the difference in price.
Read the original critics’ findings for your priorities. Check the date and tested version, then compare the evidence alongside the COR Score and number of distinct critics.
Check the manufacturer code, generation, configuration, condition and included items. Confirm stock, delivered price, returns and warranty terms with the retailer before ordering.
Open the specifications glossary · Compare expert reviews · Check the model and offer
Independent reviews, made comparable
One consistent scale makes different publishers’ ratings easier to compare. The original review explains why a critic reached that verdict.
Read our scoring methodology →Scale conversion · example
An illustration of conversion, not a rating for a listed product.
Identify the exact product and the version reviewed. Check model codes, configuration and the included package.
Convert eligible ratings to five points, count each publisher once and give every critic equal weight.
Show the average to two decimal places after three distinct critics. Otherwise show tbd while keeping individual reviews visible.
Read the score alongside the critic count, review dates, tested version and strengths that matter to you. Linked reviews of related hardware remain separate from the selected product’s score.
Explore the catalogue
Compare the recorded models, explore different configurations and follow the available expert reviews. Use each product page for its latest evidence and retailer links.
Return to the results ↑Explore your options
Follow a manufacturer or a selection based on recorded product features.
Your questions, answered
Ten answers to help you make an informed choice.
For some tasks, yes, but check the actual applications, file management, keyboard and display workflow before relying on it.
No. Active pens are usually model- and generation-specific. Check the manufacturer compatibility list.
It depends on offline media, photos and apps. Fixed storage is common, so leave headroom for updates and files.
Start with your main use, practical setup and total budget. The comparison table above identifies useful features for different priorities. Use the category filters, then check exact-model specifications and the original reviews for your shortlist.
It summarises eligible independent critic ratings on a five-point scale, with one equally weighted rating per publisher. The displayed average has two decimal places. Open the original reviews to see how the findings relate to your priorities.
A public COR Score becomes available after three distinct critics. Until then, tbd indicates that review coverage is still building; available individual reviews remain visible. It is different from a zero rating.
Check the version actually reviewed. Confirmed equivalent colour, storage or accessory variants can share model-level reviews with a tested-version label. Related hardware, different generations and other distinct editions are shown separately and do not contribute to the selected product’s score.
Filters use the recorded specifications for each model or option. Choose a brand or feature, then apply your filters to narrow the results. Missing information is not treated as confirmed feature support. Open the product page to check the full specification.
Match the complete manufacturer code, configuration, condition and included items. Add delivery and necessary accessories to compare the total cost, and confirm stock, warranty and returns details with the retailer.
Check the review date, tested version and current manufacturer support. Compare the features you need, replacement parts or consumables where relevant, and the complete offer. A useful older review can still explain a model well, while availability and services may have changed.
Related categories
Compare complementary products and other ways to meet your needs.
Specifications, explained
Understand the terms, then use the buying checks to compare exact models.
12 terms
The number of picture elements used to form a display, image or video frame, usually expressed as horizontal and vertical pixel counts.
Buying check Check the resolution supported in the mode you will use; compare real detail and clarity in independent tests.
The concentration of screen pixels, expressed as pixels per inch.
Buying check Consider text size and operating-system scaling at your usual viewing distance.
Working memory used by the operating system and active applications.
Buying check Compare capacity with application needs and check whether it can be upgraded.
Space used by the operating system, applications and saved files.
Buying check Allow for system files and check whether expansion or external storage is supported.
A powered stylus that communicates with a compatible tablet or computer for features such as pressure input.
Buying check Confirm the exact pen generation and device compatibility.
A reversible connector shape used for several different data, display and power capabilities.
Buying check Read the port specification; the connector shape alone does not confirm supported functions.
A charging protocol that lets compatible equipment negotiate supported power settings.
Buying check Check source, device and cable compatibility at the required power level.
An accessory that combines connections such as displays, USB devices and power.
Buying check Match the dock to the computer, displays and charging requirements.
A device’s ability to connect to supported mobile networks using a suitable service.
Buying check Check regional network support, SIM requirements and plan costs.
A built-in SIM capability that can use a supported mobile operator’s digital profile.
Buying check Confirm the exact device variant and operator support.
A wireless network connection used for internet access or communication on a local network.
Buying check Check supported bands and signal quality at the intended location.
The manufacturer’s provision of software fixes, security updates or feature changes.
Buying check Look for a published support policy for the exact model and region.
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Technical sources and further reading · Check the exact model’s manufacturer documentation for supported features.
