Ranking of the best inexpensive tablets in 2020

Tablet computers are a convenient technology with many advantages. Such devices are compact in size and have good autonomy, which makes them a good alternative to classic laptops when performing many everyday tasks. These include surfing the Internet, chatting in instant messengers, editing documents, watching movies, and so on.

However, in all these cases, users do not need huge power and non-standard functionality, which only increase the cost of the gadget. If you are one of those who want a good device without overpaying, then take a look at the best inexpensive tablets selected by our editors. Let's explore the top rankings of 2020.

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The best tablet manufacturers

Most of the brands discussed below are well known to the general public. The company's ability to do expensive things with innovative "chips" does not mean that it will miss a tidbit of the market for budget devices. Consumers can buy a tablet inexpensively from popular brands such as:

1. Samsung
2. Huawei
3. Lenovo
4. Xiaomi

These companies offer affordable, stylish and quality devices. If your budget is too limited or you are looking for a tablet computer for a child, then you can also look at the solutions from BQ, Prestigio and Digma, which open the first category of our review.

The best small display tablets at an affordable price

Prestigio MultiPad PMT3118

The list, where it was decided to include the best inexpensive tablets in 2020, opens the Prestigio brand, known among our compatriots for a good combination of quality and price.

A tablet with a screen of 8 inches is presented to your attention. True, the technical characteristics are somewhat behind their counterparts. The brand's engineers used simple components, although in practice they were able to demonstrate their good capabilities.

For example, the 4-core MediaTek MT8321 processor can handle the stable operation of the gadget. It runs on Android 6.0 OS. The presence of IPS is also encouraging. This means that the viewing angles and color rendition are at the level.

Manufacturers of the gadget do not save at all on wireless modules. In the presence of GPS, Wi-Fi, and a slot for installing a SIM-card, 3G. Please note that it was not possible to do without cons.

After analyzing the reviews, it became clear that some buyers are not satisfied with the battery life of the tablet without charging, as well as the plastic case. There are comments about the screen resolution. In more expensive devices it is higher, but here you need to understand that low cost implies some savings in production.

But most of all, it is reflected in the OP and cameras. The photos are average, and I would like to increase the amount of memory.

Advantages:

• wide variety of wireless modules;
• OS of the latest version;
• price tag;
• FM radio;
• IPS matrix;
• stability in work.

disadvantages:

• low screen resolution density
• amounts of memory;
• cameras;
• battery life.

Lenovo TAB 3 Essential 710i

The Lenovo tablet continues the top rating of the best. The gadget has a high-quality screen with a wide format and a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. For 7 inches, this is quite good data, although if you look closely, you can still find some pixels. The display uses IPS technology, video can be viewed from any angle - the colors are practically not distorted, which is also a big plus.

Android OS version 5.0 is available. It is not the most recent, but application developers still continue to release new products for it. Access to the Internet is carried out due to the Wi-Fi module. You can also use 3G communication, GPS.

But be prepared that the device is equipped with weak cameras that have low resolution. For this reason, you can not even dream of taking pictures on a tablet with good quality.

There is only 8GB of internal storage, which is really not enough. The manufacturer took this fact into account and recommended that buyers take advantage of the opportunity to install a microSD 32 GB. OP is represented by 1 GB.

Advantages:

• 3G connections;
• low price;
• Android OS;
• IPS screen;
• BY;
• good autonomy.

disadvantages:

• OP in meager size;
• low resolution;
• weak cameras.

Archos 80 Oxygen

Already from the name of the tablet, one can assume that it is equipped with an 8-inch screen diagonal. It is equipped with an IPS-matrix, so you don't have to worry about viewing angles at all. Resolution is represented by 1920 x 1200 dots. This is impressive. In the presence of 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. At an affordable price, you can get very tolerable performance.

The decision to install Android OS version 6.0 did not disappoint either. The device includes wireless modules: Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11n. Just keep in mind that the tablet will not replace the phone, the manufacturer has forgotten about the SIM-ke.

The same can be said about cameras. The front camera is designed for 2 Mp, while the rear is 5 Mp.

Advantages:

• screen resolution;
• good amounts of memory;
• OS;
• the presence of wireless modules;
• high-quality image with any angle view;
• image output to TV or PC.

disadvantages:

• lack of gyroscope and light control sensor;
• I would like a more capacious battery;
• weak cameras.

BB mobile Techno 8.0 TOPOL LTE TQ863Q

The device is from a Russian manufacturer, which is presented in an acceptable price segment. The components are quite good. The camera is designed for 8 megapixels, and the front camera pleases 5 megapixels, i.e. you can take a good photo and communicate comfortably via video communication.

A gadget with an 8-inch display can be a replacement for a phone. If it's too big to hold in your hand, you can use the headset option. There is support for the standard Bluetooth 4.0, 3G, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n.

The screen resolution is 1280x800 pixels. The parameters are not high, but the price is affordable for many. I would like to note that the OP is designed for 2 GB, moreover, that an 8-core processor is installed.

The manufacturer used Android 5.1 as the OS. Feedback analysis shows that users are satisfied with the health of the system and applications.

Advantages:

• IPS technology;
• good processor;
• amounts of memory;
• wireless modules;
• cameras;
• OTG cable, headset and stylus are included.

disadvantages:

• pixels are visible;
• not quite affordable price;
• faint sound;
• a broken display cannot be repaired.

The best 10.1-inch tablets in the budget segment

BB mobile Techno 10.1 LTE TQ060X

The tablet is selling at a very reasonable price, and all because the manufacturers decided to use affordable wireless modules. To turn on the headset, Bluetooth 4.0 is activated.

The diagonal of the screen is 10.1 inches with a pixelation of 1024 x 600 pixels. Used TFT technology. This affects the fact that there are noticeable problems with viewing angles. To access the Internet, Wi-Fi 802.11n is used, there is a 4G connection.

The dialer option is also thought out. There is a slot for two SIM cards at once.One will be for conversations, the second for Internet access. There is only 1 GB of RAM available, and the camera is based on old matrices, and therefore it is better to keep silent about the quality of the photo.

Advantages:

• acceptable price;
• weak battery;
• the package bundle is represented by a stylus and an OTG cord;
• LTE and Wi-Fi11n;
• 2 SIM cards;
• The OS does not slow down when used.

disadvantages:

• bright backlight is not automatically adjusted;
• TFT technology is used;
• poor display resolution indicators;
• OP is small;
• cameras.

Digma Plane 1601 3G

Digma offers a tablet with a large display, but disgusting cameras. The screen resolution is 1280x800 pixels. In the presence of OP for 1 GB and permanent memory in the amount of 8 GB. The tablet is generally good and can support the phone option. It is designed for 2 sim-ki. Those. you can surf the Web and chat with friends on mobile.

The software is based on Android version 5.1. The processor is also not bad, it copes well with the set goals. After analyzing the reviews, we can conclude that buyers are quite satisfied with the tablet, noting its acceptability in price. True, there are remarks about weak cameras, which some users are so unhappy with that they note that it would be better for the manufacturer to distinguish itself from competitors and completely remove them, because the matrices are not suitable for use.

Advantages:

• IPS panel;
• 3G networks;
• cheap price;
• GPS navigation;
• battery with good capacity.

disadvantages:

• old version of Bluetooth1;
• no light sensor;
• weak cameras;
• meager amounts of memory;
• the screen resolution is low.

The best budget tablets under 5,000 rubles

Prestigio Muze PMT3708C 3G

The line opens with a simple budget Muze tablet running Android 7, one of the best devices with a price tag below 5 thousand rubles.

PMT3708C is equipped with an 8-inch matrix with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. The color accuracy and quality of the screen chosen by the manufacturer is very good for the declared value. This inexpensive tablet with a powerful 4000mAh battery is ideal for watching videos or using it for educational purposes.

There is only 8 GB of permanent memory in the Prestigio Muze tablet computer, so you have to use a memory card (micro SD up to 64 gigabytes) to install applications and store data. If we talk about cameras, then it is enough to know that they are here and can help out in critical situations. In other moments, you can not remember them. But the presence of two SIM card slots at once and the ability to work in cellular mode are important advantages of the device!

Advantages:

• build quality and light weight
• keeps battery power perfectly
• good hardware platform
• stable work in 3G networks
• good color rendition and screen size

Disadvantages:

• cameras for tick
• it is worth considering that this tablet will not work for games too small amount of RAM and built-in memory

Digma Optima 7016N 3G

The second line is occupied by a quality budget-class tablet manufactured by Digma. The Optima 7016N 3G has a 7-inch screen with WXGA resolution (aspect ratio 16:10) and 16 gigabytes of internal storage at once. Given the class of the device, this amount of storage is sufficient for most tasks. If you want to store photos, music or movies on the tablet, then for this you can expand the memory with micro SD cards.

Note! A low-power hardware platform and only one gigabyte of RAM installed in tablets up to 5 thousand rubles is suitable only for running simple applications. Most games, including undemanding projects, will be unstable on such devices (freeze or not launch at all).

The tablet is powered by a 2500 mAh battery. Alas, with more or less active use, the tablet battery is discharged even before the evening. However, if the device is used by a schoolchild who returns home after school, then you can forget about this minus.

Advantages:

• neat appearance
• price-quality ratio
• compactness and lightness
• display dot density
• stable work under medium loads (surfing the Internet, reading books, watching movies)

Disadvantages:

• small battery capacity

BQ 7082G

BQ closes the TOP 3 with the most autonomous, most beautiful and cheapest tablet in this category. Although the battery, in comparison with the model described above from the Prestigio brand, in the 7082G has increased by a modest 100 mAh, but thanks to the 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels, the device lives much longer.

Cameras, as befits a budget tablet, are installed here for show, so you shouldn't count on decent shots. The front 0.3 MP module is completely suitable only for rare video calls. A more important disadvantage of the 7082G is support for memory cards only up to 32 GB, when there is only 8 gigabytes of internal memory inside.

But in terms of appearance, there are no complaints about the tablet. BQ has worked on the design for a solid five, offering several color options. Moreover, the 7082G is not just painted in a certain color, but contains a pattern on the rear panel, which makes it stand out from all competing products.

Advantages:

• the cost starts from just 3500 rubles
• 4100 mAh battery provides excellent autonomy
• attractive appearance and high-quality housing
• presence of a tray for two SIM cards of micro format

Disadvantages:

• the budget orientation of the device is clearly felt (weak cameras, very low display resolution)
• I would like to see support for larger microSD cards

Best low-cost tablets with good battery

Lenovo TB-X103F 16 GB

The products of the Chinese brand Lenovo are one of the most functional and high-quality products for their price, which makes them so popular among schoolchildren and students. Affordable tablet computer TB-X103F is an interesting model with a cost of 9-10 rubles, Android 6.0 OS and a 10.1-inch screen (1280x800 pixels).

As a hardware platform, the device uses a 4-core CPU from Qualcomm, complemented by a Mali GPU. Unfortunately, there is no slot for installing a SIM card here, so a user who wants to access the Internet will have to limit themselves to wireless Wi-Fi networks.

Due to the large 7 thousand mAh battery, the device pleases with a long battery life. The 5 (main) and 2 (front) megapixel cameras are pretty good for their price. But just one gigabyte of RAM for comfortable work with a tablet may often not be enough.

Advantages:

• 16GB storage
• build quality and parts are no question
• high-quality display
• good cameras
• system performance
• good autonomy

Disadvantages:

• amount of RAM
• insufficient sound volume

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T585 16 GB

The most expensive and, at the same time, the most powerful tablet computer in the category is offered by Samsung. Fans of the South Korean manufacturer know that it does not produce low-quality products, so every detail of the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 case is fitted just perfectly. Although the device has been on the market for over 2 years, it has practically no worthy competitors in this price category.

Advice! All three tablets considered in this category can provide 1-1.5 days of autonomy under moderate load. If you want to get a longer operating time (for example, on a trip or hike), then additionally buy a power bank for 10-20 thousand mAh.

The ideal tablet for watching movies has a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels (224 ppi dot density). As a hardware platform, the manufacturer chose:

1. Exynos 7870 proprietary processor;
2. Mali-T830 graphics;
3. 2 GB of RAM;
4. 16 gigabytes of ROM.

The tablet deserves special praise for the stability of the wireless modules. At the same time, the device supports all LTE bands common in Russia, and its cameras are quite suitable for periodic filming and comfortable communication via Skype.

Advantages:

• light sensor operation
• color rendition and screen brightness
• capacious 7300 mAh battery
• productive "filling"
• up to 13 hours of video on a single charge
• excellent build quality
• three body colors to choose from

Disadvantages:

• slightly overpriced

BQ 1077L

Like the entry-level model, the inexpensive 10-inch 1077L comes in several colors to choose from, each accompanied by a stylish back cover. The resolution of a well-calibrated matrix in the device from BQ is equal to 1280x800 pixels (HD), which is the best choice both for convenient work and for the hardware platform from Spreadtrum (4 cores at 1.3 GHz).

Unfortunately, the problem with supporting only no more than 32 GB memory cards with only 8 GB of storage in the older model has not disappeared. But the battery of the tablet has increased to 8000 mAh, which is enough for 1-2 days of active use. With its help, by the way, you can charge external devices via USB. LTE support has also been added for each of the two SIM cards supported by the device.

Advantages:

• original design of the back cover
• large and high quality screen
• shockproof housing
• power bank function (battery 8000 mAh)
• support for two SIM and 4G networks
• shockproof housing

Disadvantages:

• minor assembly flaws
• little ROM and support microSD only up to 32GB

The best inexpensive tablets with a good camera

Xiaomi MiPad 3 64 GB

Looking for an inexpensive but good tablet as an alternative to Apple devices? A good option in this case would be the MiPad 3, which is produced by Xiaomi. With an average cost of about 13 thousand rubles, this device can be called the best in the category in terms of price-quality ratio. It does not support memory cards, but "on board" it has 64 GB of storage right away! There is also a lot of RAM in MiPad 3 - as much as 4 gigabytes.

The hardware platform of an excellent tablet for reading books and watching videos is powerful enough to run any resource-intensive applications. But with games, things are not so good, since the PowerVR graphics do not fit very well with such a clear display with a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels (diagonal 7.9 inches). However, in most projects, even such a "filling" can show a stable 30 fps or higher.

Advantages:

• main camera 13 MP
• stunning 324 ppi screen
• RAM as much as 4 GB
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac speed and stability
• USB-C 3.1 standard
• excellent design
• 6600 mAh battery
• metal case

Disadvantages:

• sound quality
• speaker layout

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 32 GB LTE

Recently, Huawei has not often presented interesting new tablets in the budget price segment. For this reason, the MediaPad M3 Lite model is of particular interest to buyers. The characteristics of this tablet are just excellent:

1. Snapdragon 435 (8 x 1.4 GHz);
2. Adreno 505 graphics;
3. 3 gigabytes of RAM;
4. 32 GB of internal memory.

The specified hardware platform perfectly copes with any task, and thanks to the high screen resolution of 1920x1200 pixels (Full HD), you can enjoy any content, be it movies or modern games.

Important! It is necessary to understand that even the best main camera in inexpensive tablets is not suitable for constant work with photos. First of all, it should be taken as a pleasant bonus, allowing you to quickly photograph documents, a beautiful landscape or a group of friends in the absence of more advanced technology.

For lovers of selfies, a tablet computer is ideal, because it has an 8 MP front camera. The main module has the same resolution, but, unfortunately, it is not supplemented with a flash. However, for its price (about 15 thousand) the device can be forgiven. In addition, the device is enclosed in a metal case and equipped with a fingerprint scanner, which, as can be judged by the reviews about the tablet computer, works very quickly.

Features:

• productive hardware
• fingerprint sensor
• excellent front camera
• highest build quality
• reasoned price tag
• excellent stereo speakers
• RAM size

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T385 16 GB

In the first place in the ranking of budget tablets is a device from a well-known brand from South Korea. The SM-T385 model is an ideal choice in the price range up to 15 thousand rubles. The device "out of the box" runs Android 7.1, and its "filling" is quite suitable for many advanced games:

1. Snapdragon 425;
2. 2 gigabytes of RAM;
3. Adreno 308;
4. 16 GB of permanent memory.

The cameras on 5 and 8 MP, installed in the tablet Galaxy Tab A 8.0, pleases with good quality, and the rear sensor boasts a flash. The device has slots for a memory card and a nano SIM. Samsung tablet computer supports all popular LTE bands and can work in cell phone mode. It should be noted that the body of the tablet is made of aluminum, and its battery is enough for both games and movies.

Advantages:

• capacious 5000 mAh battery
• bright, well-calibrated display
• recognizable design and excellent build
• good hardware platform
• reasoned cost

Disadvantages:

• touch buttons without backlight

Best budget 10-inch tablets

Huawei MediaPad T3 10 16 GB LTE

The Huawei MediaPad T3 is a very useful device in its category. This device has a screen with a diagonal of 9.6 inches and a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. To connect to the Internet, the device owner can use wireless Wi-Fi networks or mobile 3G and LTE. An important advantage of the MediaPad T3 10 is its metal body.

If you love to play and are ready to put up with the need to reduce the quality of graphics in a number of demanding projects, then a bunch of 425 "dragon" and graphics Adreno 308 will provide you with a good gaming experience. RAM and permanent memory in one of the best tablets according to user reviews are available 2 and 16 gigabytes, respectively.

Advantages:

• battery for 4800 mAh
• productive "filling"
• excellent build
• the price tag is about 10,000 rubles
• convenient and simple
• stable work of Wi-Fi and LTE

Disadvantages:

• slow charging

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 16 GB

The review continues with an excellent study tablet from Samsung. The reviewed device repeats the SM-T585 model discussed above in almost everything. Design, hardware platform, battery and other parameters are the same here. The only significant difference between tablet computers is the absence of a SIM card tray in this model.

Advice! If desired, you can find additional accessories (branded and from third-party manufacturers) for tablet computers on the market. These include covers with keyboards, docking stations, or keyboards with Android and Bluetooth connectivity. Using them with 10-inch models, you can get a complete replacement for simple laptops.

It is worth noting that without a SIM slot the device costs several thousand less, which will please users who plan to use the Internet only via Wi-Fi. You can take a closer look at this model if you want to choose a tablet with a keyboard (option) for more convenience in working with websites, e-mail, documents, and so on.

What pleased:

• attractive appearance
• display resolution
• good combination of price and functionality
• high quality sound
• excellent autonomy
• good gaming performance

Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L 16 GB

The Lenovo Tab 4 tablet computer, which closes our rating, in many ways resembles the MediaPad T3 described above from the Huawei brand. Even their average cost is practically the same. It differs from its competitor TB-X304L with a slightly enlarged screen (up to 10.1 inches) and a significantly increased battery capacity (7000 mAh).

The device is offered in black and white colors, and its body is made of plastic. This choice, however, did not prevent the manufacturer from making the device durable and reliable, which was repeatedly confirmed by real buyers in their reviews.

Advantages:

• Snapdragon 425 + Adreno 308
• convenience and speed of work
• large battery capacity
• high-quality body assembly
• regular OS updates

Disadvantages:

• quality of protective glass

Which cheap tablet to buy

In compiling a list of the best inexpensive tablets, we tried to take into account the needs of all users. You will find great devices for young children, schoolchildren and drivers who need a good alternative to the usual navigator in the first category of the TOP. Behind it are the real "long-livers", among which the model from Samsung deserves special attention. However, it is quite expensive, and for those who want to save money, we have included another great product from BQ in the review.

In the third group, we placed tablets with good cameras and 8-inch screens.All of them differ in approximately the same price, performance and build quality, so you can choose a device based on your preferences regarding manufacturers.

But in the last category, where tablets with a 10-inch screen are presented, we again recommend looking towards Samsung. To save money, you can pay attention to its competitors from Lenovo and Huawei, between which there is almost complete correspondence in characteristics.