Best Buy: Tablets 2017

Apple simplified its lineup in 2017 by releasing the "standard" iPad at a much lower starting price ($329).

For someone who needed Windows 10 and full desktop applications in a tablet form factor, this was the only serious option. Summary of 2017 Rankings Best Overall: iPad Pro 10.5-inch Best for Movies: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Best on a Budget: iPad (9.7-inch) Best for Work: Microsoft Surface Pro best buy tablets 2017

The best choice for those who preferred the Android ecosystem and wanted a stunning media-consumption device. The Best Value: iPad (5th Generation) Apple simplified its lineup in 2017 by releasing

This was the game-changer. The 120Hz refresh rate made scrolling and using the Apple Pencil feel fluid and instantaneous. The Best Value: iPad (5th Generation) This was

The was arguably the best tablet of 2017. Apple reduced the bezels to fit a larger screen into a footprint nearly identical to the older 9.7-inch model.