Tablet Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Lenovo
Idea Tab$289
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Gaming · Working with a keyboard
Lenovo
Tab M11$351
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Watching videos and shows · Reading
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite$432
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Study and note-taking · Working with a keyboard
Pros: Pen
Apple
iPad 11″ A16$649
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Gaming · Study and note-taking
Pros: Pen
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The best tablet Cheap tablets worth buying today is the Lenovo Idea Tab, $289 (score 6.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite6 GB of RAM · 128 GB | $432at Amazon | 6.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Apple iPad 11″ A162 versions · 128 GB a 256 GB | $649at Amazon | 6.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lenovo Idea Tab3 versions · 128 GB a 256 GB | $289at Amazon | 6.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lenovo Tab M114 GB of RAM · 128 GB | $351at Amazon | 5.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+64 GB | $300at Amazon | 5.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lenovo Tab K118 GB of RAM · 128 GB | $400at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 6 tablets cost up to $375; the range with the most models is from $250 to $300, with 2.
Cheapest $289 Lenovo Idea Tab rating 6.5
Most expensive $649 Apple iPad 11″ A16
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $270 | 0 | 11 | 3.6 | |
| $270 to $540 | 5 | 20 | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| $540 to $1,100 | 1 | 8 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| $1,100 to $2,200 | 0 | 4 | 8.5 | |
| Over $2,200 | 0 | 0 |
This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.
Spec score from 0 to 10, with today’s price.
3 brands have a model here; Lenovo has the most, with 3 models.
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
3 of 6 have a version with 4G or 5G
2 of 6 support a pen, confirmed in the specs
| Indicator | Cheap tablets worth buying | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 6 | 43 | 14% of the catalog |
| Median price | $375 | $346 | +9% |
| Median score | 6.5 | 6.9 | −0.4 ponto |
| Lowest price | $289 | $159 | +$130 |
| Highest price | $649 | $1,600 | −$951 |
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Today it is the Lenovo Idea Tab, for $289 (score 6.5).
The Lenovo Tab M11, for $351 (score 5.4).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 6 models in the segment is $375, and prices range from $289 to $649. The final price is the one at the store.
Models whose specs list an identified chip (other than entry-level ones), 64 GB to 256 GB and a 10 to 11.9-inch screen are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.
From cheapest to most expensive, the tablet that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which tablet to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.
Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.
The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.
