Best budget tablets: 10-6
The iPad Air 2 is ruling the roost as the best tablet in the world, but with prices starting at £399 and rising to £659, it's clearly priced in a bracket way above many people's budget.
Apple's sky-high prices mean those wanting a more affordable tablet experience will have to look elsewhere, although the iPad mini 2 has seen a price cut since the new and only slightly improved iPad mini 3 and now features on this list.
Google's Android operating system now adorns a multitude of tablets, from those priced at the same lofty heights of Apple's offerings to those that can be picked up for less than £100 at your local supermarket – although we'd advise against purchasing most of these.
We're also seeing Windows 8.1 tablets dropping in price, although for the most part they're still not at the level of the Android slates.
If you can't quite hack the lower offerings, and you've managed to scrape together enough money to indulge in a pricier tablet experience, then take a gander at the following:
For those of you who are still with us, well done. To reward you for your loyalty, here are some top tablets for under £250 currently on sale.
10. Asus MeMoPad 7 ME572C
Asus' follow up to the Nexus 7
Weight: 269g | Dimensions: 200 x 114.4 x 8.3mm | OS: Android 4.4.2 | Screen size: 7-inch |Resolution: 1200 x 1920 | CPU: Quad-core 1.83GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16/32GB | Battery:3950mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 2MP
It may not have a catchy name, but with the company behind the Nexus 7 making it the Asus MeMoPad 7 ME572C was always likely to be good.
A full HD display, stereo speakers and 2GB of RAM are a good start. A slim, attractive design and solid battery life don't hurt either and it even one-ups the Nexus 7 with the inclusion of a microSD card slot.
With the Nexus 7 now off sale the 7-inch MeMoPad 7 is perhaps the closest alternative and it's one of the best options for fans of small-screen Android slates.
- Shortlisted: for "Best Value Tablet" in the 2015 TechRadar Phone Awards
Read the full review: Asus MeMoPad 7 ME572C
9. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
One of Samsung's finest tablets
Weight: 331g | Dimensions: 219 x 128.5 x 7.2mm | OS: Android 4.4 | Screen size: 8.4-inch |Resolution: 1600 x 2560 | CPU: Quad-core 2.3GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16/32GB | Battery:4800mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2MP
This is a bit of a surprise - a fairly high-end Samsung slate making it into the "best cheap tablets" roundup - but the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 does just that.
It's obviously towards the upper end of the £225 boundary, but you get a lot for your money, including an 8.4-inch 1600 x 2560 Super AMOLED display, 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, Android KitKat and a microSD slot, plus front and rear cameras.
The plastic construction isn't the best we've seen on the tablet, and the speaker placement could be better, but if you want a supremely powerful tablet with an impressive screen the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is a decent shout.
- Shortlisted: for "Best Value Tablet" in the 2015 TechRadar Phone Awards
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
8. Amazon Fire HD 6
If you live on Amazon you'll want a Fire
Weight: 290g | Dimensions: 169 x 103 x 10.7mm | OS: Android (Fire OS) | Screen size: 6-inch | Resolution: 800 x 1280 | CPU: quad-core | RAM: 1GB | Storage: 8GB/16GB | Rear camera: 2MP | Front camera: VGA
The Amazon Fire HD 6 is one of the most enticing tablets to come from Amazon, mixing efficient integration with the Prime services and a compact footprint that makes it easy to drop in your bag.
It's no tablet king, but it does what it sets out to well. Its crazy low price tag means its perfect to hand off to the kids without the fear that they're wielding an expensive bit of kit around.
It may be too small for some, and the cameras aren't up to much, but the Fire HD 6 gives you the core tablet experience for not very much outlay.
Read the full review: Amazon Fire HD 6
7. EE Harrier Tab
Super low-cost 4G tablet
Weight: 338g | Dimensions: 212.8 x 124 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 5.0 | Screen size: 8-inch | Resolution: Full HD | CPU: octa-core | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 4650mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2MP
The EE Harrier Tab is a tablet of greater taste than its shiny-as-you-like fake metal rear might suggest. It doesn't have an EE-heavy interface, performs very well, and has a practical design that is both light and practical.
If the idea of a 4G tablet appeals, this is one of the best budget options. It is much better than the Vodafone alternative, the Smart Tab prime 6, thanks to its higher-quality screen.
However, if mobile internet is something you can live without, the Tesco Hudl 2 is an even better buy at a jaw-dropping £99.
Read the full review: EE Harrier Tab
6. Tesco Hudl 2
Supermarket giant brings the goods
Weight: 410g | Dimensions: 224 x 128 x 9.14mm | OS: Android 4.4.2 | Screen size: 8.3-inch |Resolution: 1920 x 1200 | CPU: Quad-core 1.83GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery:5710mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
A few years ago the prospect of a Tesco-brand tablet wouldn't have filled us with confidence, but the impressive Hudl changed our minds and the Hudl 2 has impressed us all over again.
At just £79 it's really incredible value for money, thanks to an 8.3-inch HD screen and stereo speakers. The low cost combined with handy parental controls also make it a great choice if you've got kids around.
There's not much built in storage, but a microSD card slot makes up for that somewhat, and the battery life could be a LOT better, but this is about as cheap and cheerful as a tablet gets.
- Shortlisted: for "Best Value Tablet" in the 2015 TechRadar Phone Awards
Read the full review: Tesco Hudl 2
Best budget tablets: 5-1
5. Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+
Big battery and a built in stand
Weight: 615g | Dimensions: 261 x 180 x 8.1mm | OS: Android 4.4 | Screen size: 10.1-inch | Resolution: 1200 x 1920 | CPU: 1.6GHz quad-core | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB/32GB | Battery: 9000mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 1.6MP
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ combines a versatile and solid stand with a decently sharp screen, reasonable performance and amazing battery life.
It's not your run of the mill tablet with its folder book design, and that may put some off. It's also quite big and bulky.
That said, for those looking for a tablet which will last an transatlantic flight the 10 HD+ is one of the strongest contenders.
Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+
4. Nvidia Shield Tablet
It's not for everyone, but this tablet stands a fighting chance to win over gamers
Weight: 390g | Dimensions: 221 x 126 x 9.2mm | OS: Android 4.4.2 | Screen size: 8-inch |Resolution: 1920 x 1200 | CPU: Quad-core 2.2GHz | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery:5300mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 5MP
The Nvidia Shield Tablet has been built from the ground up with gamers in mind, as such it's definitely not a tablet for everyone.
But if gaming on the go is important to you you'll struggle to do much better and it's downright impossible to beat it for under £250. High end performance and solid battery life ensure it will keep you gaming through the day and its impressive 8.0-inch 1920 x 1200 display will show your games off in all their glory.
If you're serious about gaming on it you might want to invest in the Shield controller, which is sold separately and pushes the total cost above £250, but it's still a great slate even without it.
- Shortlisted: for "Best Value Tablet" in the 2015 TechRadar Phone Awards
Read the full review: Nvidia Shield Tablet
3. Google Nexus 9
Pure Google in a tablet
Weight: 425g | Dimensions: 228.2 x 153.7 x 8mm | OS: Android 5.1.1 | Screen size: 8.9-inch | Resolution: 1536 x 2048 | CPU: 2.6GHz dual-core | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB/32GB | Battery: 6700mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 1.6MP
When the Nexus 9 launched it was going toe-to-two with the iPad in terms of screen size and price. However, with the advent of potentially new Nexus slates on the horizon the Nexus 9 can now be picked up for a lot less.
At just a touch over £200 now it's an incredibly attractive offering. Issues with screen quality and easier to handle - it's still great, just not up to iPad Air 2 standards.
There's a decent slug of power, the latest Android operating system and HTC's BoomSound speakers for excellent sound quality.
Read the full review: Google Nexus 9
2. iPad mini 2
The best value iPad out there
Weight: 331g | Dimensions: 200 x 134.7 x 7.5mm | OS: iOS 7 | Screen size: 7.9-inch | Resolution:1536 x 2048 | CPU: Dual-core 1.3GHz | RAM: 1GB | Storage: 16/32/64/128GB | Battery: 6470mAh |Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: 1.2MP
What's this? The iPad mini 2 in a list of the best cheap tablets? Why yes. It may be a premium slate but it's been superseded by the iPad mini 3 and as such it's dropped in price to a sliver under £250.
Better yet, as the iPad mini 3 is basically the same tablet with added Touch ID you hardly miss out on anything by buying this older model.
With a brilliant screen, a stunning design and quite a lot of power the iPad mini 2 is difficult to beat at this price point. It looks, feels and performs like something far more expensive.
Read the full review: Apple iPad mini 2
1. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
A stunning tablet packed full of features
Weight: 270g | Dimensions: 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4mm | OS: Android 5.0 | Screen size: 8-inch | Resolution: 1200 x 1920 | CPU: 2.5GHz quad-core | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 4500mAh | Rear camera: 8.1MP | Front camera: 2.2MP
Thanks to a recent price drop you can now pick up the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet for just £240. Which is a great price.
The super-slim, super-light frame makes the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact a joy to use, especially during those crowded work commutes.
Waterproofing gives you confidence you're not going to have any issues in the rain. Or the bath, if that's your bag.
If you want the most tablet hardware you can get for the least amount of cash, you'll find the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact fits the bill nicely.
Read the full review: Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
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