Best Buy Tablets 2017 ❲VERIFIED | 2025❳

Unlike Apple, Samsung included the S Pen in the box. Coupled with four AKG-tuned speakers, it was a powerhouse for both media and note-taking.

If you wanted the best screen and most power, this was the undisputed king. The Android Champion: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 best buy tablets 2017

It didn't have the laminated screen or the raw power of the Pro, but it used the reliable A9 chip and offered a great "no-frills" experience. Unlike Apple, Samsung included the S Pen in the box

Apple simplified its lineup in 2017 by releasing the "standard" iPad at a much lower starting price ($329). The Android Champion: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 It

While technically a 2-in-1, the 2017 Surface Pro (often called the Pro 5) refined the tablet-as-a-PC concept.

This was the "everyman" tablet. It was perfect for students, casual browsing, and families who didn't need "Pro" features. The Productivity Hybrid: Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)

The was arguably the best tablet of 2017. Apple reduced the bezels to fit a larger screen into a footprint nearly identical to the older 9.7-inch model.