Tablet Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Lenovo
Idea Tab$289
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Reading · Gaming
Pros: Sharpness: 274 ppi, better than most of the list
Lenovo
Tab M11$351
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Reading · Watching videos and shows
Cons: Sharpness: 206 ppi, behind most of the list
Apple
iPad Air 11″ M4$1,149
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Study and note-taking · Reading
Pros: Storage: 256 GB, better than most of the list; Sharpness: 261 ppi, better than most of the list; Pen
Cons: Refresh rate: 60 Hz, behind most of the list
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite$432
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Working with a keyboard · Reading
Pros: RAM: 6 GB, better than most of the list; Pen
Apple
iPad Air 11″ M3$1,509
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Reading · Study and note-taking
Pros: Storage: 1 TB, better than most of the list; Sharpness: 261 ppi, better than most of the list; Pen
Cons: Refresh rate: 60 Hz, behind most of the list
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The best tablet for reading today is the Lenovo Idea Tab, $289 (score 6.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 11″ M31 TB | $1,509at Amazon | 8.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| Apple iPad Air 11″ M4256 GB | $1,149at Amazon | 8.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| 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 |
| TCL Tab 8″3 GB of RAM · 256 GB | $159at Amazon | 2.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| Amazon Fire HD 103 GB of RAM · 64 GB | $230at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Lenovo Tab M104 GB of RAM · 64 GB | $289at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+3 versions · 128 GB a 256 GB | $337at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 11 tablets cost up to $337; the range with the most models is from $200 to $400, with 6.
Cheapest $159 TCL Tab 8″ rating 2.7
Most expensive $1,509 Apple iPad Air 11″ M3
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $270 | 2 | 11 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| $270 to $540 | 6 | 20 | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| $540 to $1,100 | 1 | 8 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| $1,100 to $2,200 | 2 | 4 | 8.5 | 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.
5 brands have a model here; Apple has the most, with 3 models.
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
5 of 11 have a version with 4G or 5G
4 of 11 support a pen, confirmed in the specs
| Indicator | Tablets for reading | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 11 | 43 | 26% of the catalog |
| Median price | $337 | $346 | −3% |
| Median score | 6.7 | 6.9 | −0.3 ponto |
| Lowest price | $159 | $159 | igual |
| Highest price | $1,509 | $1,600 | −$91 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: Lenovo Idea Tab, $289 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 11 models on the list is $337.
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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 11 models in the segment is $337, and prices range from $159 to $1,509. The final price is the one at the store.
Models whose specs list a screen of up to 11.9 inches with a sharpness of 180 ppi or more 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.
