Top rated Android tablets
Good Gear Guide's top rated Android tablets.
Our top rated selections are a rank of the top Android tablets based on review scores by the Good Gear Guide editorial team.
We keep this list constantly updated as we review new products. So this is your one-stop guide to the best Android tablets on the market, as tested and reviewed by the Good Gear Guide team.
We test all tablets accurately and to the highest standards, so that our readers are as informed as possible. Our review process is designed to ensure that tablets are assessed equally. The basic criteria used by our reviewers includes value, features, performance and design. We rate each product using a five-star scale, with one star being poor, and five stars being highly recommended.
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) tablet
Samsung’s revision of its Galaxy Note 10.1 has transformed it from an average slate to a well-rounded media, creativity, and day-to-day tablet. Its build and screen quality are the most notable upgrades, with the S Pen also delivering the goods. ...
Review Date: 29th Jan., 2014
2. Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet review
This tablet delivers a completely enjoyable user experience. Not only has Sony made the best Android tablet thus far; it has made one of the best tablets. Period.
Review Date: 5th May, 2014
3. Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2in review
A select few will swear this is the best tablet on the market. They’ll hurriedly explain how it has more powerful hardware; how its software is more versatile; and how the added two inches has helped them ditch their 13-inch ...
Review Date: 13th May, 2014
4. Google Nexus 7 Android tablet
When you combine the Nexus 7's low price with its excellent performance, it's easy to see why it represents such outstanding value. The Nexus 7 stacks up superbly against rival devices that command a price tag well above its $249-$299 ...
Review Date: 24th July, 2012
5. LG G Pad 8.3 Android tablet
The LG G Pad 8.3 Android tablet offers decent battery life, an excellent display, and reasonable performance for a competitive asking price. However, LG's software can be overwhelming and confusing if you're a first time user.
Review Date: 27th Nov., 2013
6. Asus Transformer Pad (TF701T) Android tablet
There is a lot to like about the new Asus Transformer Pad. It is powerful, has a fantastic screen and offers the additional functionality of a keyboard and trackpad. But all of this comes at a price.
Review Date: 19th Feb., 2014
7. Google Nexus 10 Android tablet
The Google Nexus 10 is a thin and lightweight tablet with an exceptional screen and a competitive price. It's only let down by a lack of expandable memory and the fact there's not enough third-party apps optimised for its larger ...
Review Date: 11th Dec., 2012
8. ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T Android tablet
An excellent, high resolution screen, a stylish design that's well constructed and great battery life make the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity one of the best Android tablets on the market. However, the lack of 3G or 4G connectivity is a ...
Review Date: 29th Aug., 2012
9. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Android tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is a handy tablet with some nice software features but it's let down by a slippery, plastic build and an expensive price tag. Unless you desperately need the S Pen, buy a Google Nexus 7.
Review Date: 13th May, 2013
10. Kobo Arc Android tablet
The Kobo Arc is a 7-inch Android tablet that offers value over the Google Nexus 7 in its Tapestries interface, tied into Kobo’s e-book store. It’s a device that sits between an e-reader and a vanilla tablet, and it’s made ...
Review Date: 18th Jan., 2013
11. ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Android tablet
Despite some software stability issues that need to be ironed out, the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 is a competitively priced Android tablet that offers plenty of bang for your buck. The keyboard dock is a genuinely impressive add-on and makes ...
Review Date: 1st June, 2012
