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Tablets

Compare tablets by platform, portability, display, pen and keyboard workflow, storage, connectivity and performance, then use PIQSY Match to narrow the 27-product shortlist.

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Apple

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Apple iPad (A16)

Everyday Apple tablet buyers who prioritise a broad app ecosystem, straightforward study/media use and a lower entry price than iPad Air or Pro.

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4.9 · 141

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Apple iPad Air (M4)

iPad buyers who want a lighter productivity and creative step above the base iPad, especially when Pencil Pro, Apple Intelligence or stronger external-display workflows matter.

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Apple iPad Pro (M5)

Professional and enthusiast iPad buyers who can use the M5 platform, Tandem OLED display, Thunderbolt workflow, Pencil Pro or other Pro-specific capability rather than simply wanting the highest-tier iPad.

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$1,999 AUD

JB Hi-Fi

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7 exact ratings

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Samsung

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Students, note-takers and mainstream Android buyers who want an included S Pen, expandable storage and IP68 durability with more performance headroom than the S10 Lite without moving to Samsung's flagship tablet tier.

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$699 AUD

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Samsung

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Android flagship buyers who specifically value Dynamic AMOLED 2X/120Hz display quality, stronger wired connectivity, Samsung DeX, bundled S Pen and IP68 durability in an 11-inch portable format.

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$1,299 AUD

The Good Guys

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3 exact ratings

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Samsung

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung power users who will genuinely use a 14.6-inch AMOLED workspace for multi-window productivity, drawing, DeX or desk-based media and accept the 692g portability trade-off of the Ultra format.

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4.8 · 758

Samsung Australia

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Lenovo

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Lenovo Tab One 8.7

Buyers who want a compact, simple 8.7-inch Android tablet for basic browsing, reading and media and do not need pen support, a keyboard bundle or a productivity-first configuration.

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7 exact ratings

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Lenovo

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Lenovo Idea Tab 11

Students, readers and mainstream Android buyers who value a matte paper-like display, pen-in-package study workflow and expandable storage more than high-end performance.

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$299 AUD

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Lenovo

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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1 5G

Students and productivity-focused Android buyers who want a larger paper-like display, 12GB/256GB, expandable storage, 5G, a pen and a folio keyboard in the exact Australian package.

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$497 AUD

Bing Lee

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Lenovo

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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2

Students, creators and Android productivity buyers who want a large matte high-refresh workspace, substantially more performance headroom, Pen Plus in the exact package and expandable storage without moving to a premium OLED tablet.

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Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus

Android productivity buyers who want a high-memory 16GB/512GB tablet with both pen and keyboard included in the exact Australian package for a more complete desk-and-creative setup.

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3 exact ratings

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Xiaomi

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Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 9.7

Buyers who want a smaller 9.7-inch Android tablet for portable reading, browsing and casual media rather than a large desk-style productivity canvas.

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Xiaomi

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Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 11

Everyday Android buyers who prefer an 11-inch-class canvas for browsing, streaming, reading and light study over the more compact Redmi Pad 2 9.7 format.

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Xiaomi

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Xiaomi Pad 7

Android buyers who want a relatively portable 11.2-inch high-resolution 144Hz performance tablet with fast USB and optional pen/keyboard accessories, without moving to a larger 13-inch productivity tablet.

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Google Pixel Tablet

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Google Pixel Tablet

Android buyers who value a docked smart-home/display role as much as portable tablet use

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$729 AUD

Google Store AU

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4.9 · 28

Kogan AU

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HONOR

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HONOR Pad 10

Mainstream Android buyers who want a general-purpose tablet for study, browsing and media and do not have a hard requirement for iPadOS, Windows desktop software or a specialist gaming form factor.

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OnePlus

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OnePlus Pad 3

Premium Android buyers who want a very large high-refresh workspace, flagship-class Snapdragon performance, 16GB/512GB capacity and strong media hardware, while accepting that pen and keyboard are separate purchases.

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