10 Best Tablets to Buy in 2023, Tested by Experts
It's time to upgrade to a bigger screen.
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Wish your phone had a bigger screen so you could read books, watch movies, play games and more? Consider investing in a tablet, which features a compact design that makes it easy to throw inside your backpack without weighing you down as much as a laptop.
The tech experts and engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute have been testing electronics for decades, from the best laptops to popular MacBooks, smart notebooks and even tablets for kids. We’ve extensively evaluated dozens of tablets in recent years, hands-on testing more than 20 models in the past two years alone.
These are the best tablets for adults, teenagers and kids, according to our testing data and rave consumer reviews.
Our top picks:
While not as effective as laptops when it comes to storage space or processing power, tablets are ideal for both traveling and school settings, thanks to their portability, intuitive touchscreens and ability to provide on-the-go entertainment. They’re also a convenient choice for use around the house, like when you want to follow a cooking tutorial or you need another screen because someone’s hogging the TV.
After reading our reviews, learn more about how we test tablets and what to look for when shopping for a new tablet at the bottom of this guide.
Sarah (she/her) is a deputy editor in the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests products and covers the best picks across kitchen, tech, health and food. She has been cooking professionally since 2017 and has tested kitchen appliances and gear for Family Circle as well as developed recipes and food content for Simply Recipes, Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Oxo and Food52. She holds a certificate in professional culinary arts from the International Culinary Center (now the Institute of Culinary Education).
Rachel Rothman was the chief technologist and executive technical director of the Good Housekeeping Institute for over 15 years, overseeing testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all GH Labs. She also managed GH's research division and the analysis of applicants for the GH Seal and all other testing emblems.
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