Tablets can be just as expensive as laptop computers though, with most iPads costing well over $600.
There are cheaper options available that let you do nearly everything you could with a pricey iPad.
Yes, iPads are some of the most expensive tablets available, but hear us out.
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This is Apples entry-leveliPad, not the more expensive iPad Air or iPad Pro.
It comes in at $329 for the base model with 64 GB of storage.
Its the king of cheap tablets.
Many apps are tablet-optimized for a great experience on the iPads 10.2-inch display too.
Under the hood, youll find Apples A13 chip and a 10-hour battery to keep you running all day.
Best of all, the Tab A8 starts at only $229 for the 32 GB model.
With a protective standing case or book cover, you might use the Tab A8 however you wish.
The only downside is that many Android apps are not tablet optimized.
You may find yourself using blown-up or magnified phone apps on the larger display.
Amazon Fire tablets are so economical that thats the rest of our roundup, beginning with theFire HD 10.
At first glance, Amazons Fire HD tablets may appear to be Androids, but they are not.
They run Amazons Fire operating system.
You wont have access to the Google Play Store as a result.
Instead, youll use a separate app catalog assembled by Amazon.
Next from Amazon, theFire HD 8comes in at a mind-boggling $89.
Who knew that decent tablets could be had at such low prices?
It still stands tall as a great media consumption machine to throw into your bag.
Browse the web or make video calls, all with a cheap tablet for less than $100.
TheAmazon Fire HD 8 Kids Prosounds a bit confusing.
Is it a tablet for kids or for pros?
Naming aside, this tablet is definitely meant for kids and not recommended for boardroom meetings.
There are also built-in parental controls on the web internet tool.
From there, we set a maximum price and minimum criteria to pick the best budget tablets.
The cheapest tablet we recommend is theAmazon Fire 8 HD, which comes in at about $89.
Amazon Firetablets are among some of the best cheap tablets and the lowest in price.
They range in size from 7 to 10 inches and off access to popular movie and music streaming apps.
Our best overall pick for the average user is the standardApple iPadat $329.
For that price, you get a brand new tablet with full access Apple apps and accessories.
Apple continues to deliver the most polished and enjoyable tablet experience thanks to the power of iPadOS.
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Michael Archambault is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder specializing in technology.
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