For years, technology companies like Apple, Microsoft and Samsung told us that the future of computing is tablets instead of laptops.
These companies produce tablets with a wide range of screen sizes, features, and prices. Some can be purchased with detachable keyboards, others have handy kickstands, and many work with digital styluses, to unleash your inner artist.
Tablets are often lighter, thinner, and generally more portable and convenient than a laptop, with a wider price range and smartphone-based operating systems to make them easy to use for everyone.
When you think of tablets, it’s easy to jump straight into the Apple Store and grab an iPad. And while, yes, the iPad range is bigger than ever, with prices ranging from just £479 for the iPad mini (Apple.com), all the way up to £2,149 for a 12.9-inch iPad pro fully loaded (Apple.com), there are also many alternatives.
Companies like Lenovo, Samsung, and Microsoft all have a range of tablets to choose from. If you don’t own any Apple devices and aren’t part of the company’s ecosystem, then finding an alternative manufacturer can be a great idea – and can also save you money.
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The best tablet deals for January 2022 in the UK are:
- Apple iPad pro, 2020, 11 inches, 1 TB: Was £1,069, now £949, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple iPad pro, 2021, 12.9 inches, 128 GB: Was £999, now £959.97, Amazon.co.uk
- Huawei Matepad Pro LTE: Was £549.99, now £399.99, Huawei.com
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S7: Was £719, now £619, Amazon.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: Was £149, now £119, Currys.co.uk
- Microsoft surface pro 7: Was £799, now £639, Microsoft.com
Apple iPad pro, 2020, 11-inch, 1TB: Was £1,069, now £949, Amazon.co.uk
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There are only a few left in stock, but at the moment the 512GB version of the 2020 iPad pro can be picked up at a £120 discount. For £1,079 you can grab the last remaining discounted stock of the 1TB version, should you need more storage. This tablet has been superseded by the 2021 release, but is still a hugely powerful device thanks to the A12Z Bionic processor, and has an 11-inch Liquid Retina display that looks stunning.
Apple iPad pro, 2021, 12.9in, 128GB: Was £999, now £959.97, Amazon.co.uk
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The 2021 model of the top-end iPad pro is a hugely powerful device, with Apple’s super-fast M1 chip pulsing behind its stunning 12.9-inch edge-to-edge Retina display. The 128GB version of the tablet is currently at a modest 4% discount at Amazon and packs a ton of power. It’s perfect for working from home, gaming, web browsing, photo editing, and video streaming.
Huawei matepad pro LTE: Was £549.99, now £399.99, Huawei.com
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The 4G version of Huawei’s flagship tablet is down £150. It’s a sleek device with a premium design and class-leading battery life, although it lacks some of the more useful apps you might find on the iPad pro. However, for everyday use and entertainment, it’s brilliant hardware with a luxurious high-resolution display.
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You can save almost £30 on this 11in display which packs a 4G connection so you can pop in a SIM card and connect to the internet wherever you are. There’s 128GB of storage too, and with Samsung DeX on board you can turn the tablet into a full-fledged computer by connecting it to a compatible display, keyboard and mouse.
Read the full Samsung Galaxy S7 Tab plus review
Samsung Galaxy tab A7 lite: Was £149, now £119, Currys.co.uk
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This affordable tablet features an 8.7-inch HD display, making it comfortable to hold and use with one hand. The size is perfect for watching TV and movies, and although the 32GB of storage is less than some other tablets, a microSD card slot allows for expansion up to 512GB.
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The Surface pro 7 has a large 12.3-inch display and is powered by a desktop-grade Intel Core i3 processor and runs Windows 11. A smart kickstand on the back folds out to hold the Surface at different angles when you want to work or watch a video, and unlike many tablets, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has a range of ports to easily connect USB-A and USB-C devices.
Read our review of the Microsoft Surface pro 8
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