Best Tablets of 2026, ranked by critic score

Ranked by the weighted average of 38 professional reviews. The top rated is the iPad Pro (M5) at 91/100. Each score blends reviews from major tech outlets, with bigger outlets counting more; every review links to the original article. How scores work

1. 1
   iPad Pro (M5)

   TabletOct 2025

   Apple · Oct 22, 2025 · From $999

   Critical Gold

   91

   17 reviews
2. 2
   Apple iPad Air M4 (11-inch)

   TabletMar 2026

   Apple · Mar 11, 2026 · From $599

   Critical Gold

   89

   13 reviews
3. 3
   Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

   TabletOct 2026

   Samsung · Oct 7, 2026 · From $1,399.99

   Critical Gold

   87

   8 reviews