The 5 best small tablets of 2022 (2023)

advantages

• USB-C port for charging and data transfer
• Support for the second generation Apple Pencil
• Touch the ID in the top button

Disadvantages

• The mobile connection is associated with additional costs
• Expensive

Specifications: Display: 8,3-Zoll-Liquid-Retina-Display|processor: A15 Bionic |storage: 64GB or 256GB |Colours: Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight|Cameras: 8 MP rear, 1080p video. 12MP FaceTime Camera with Center Stage |Weight: 0.65 pounds |Dimensions: 7.69 x 5.3 x 0.25 inch |links: USB-C |Battery life:10 hours

Apple's iPad Mini is our top pick for best small tablet thanks to its A15 Bionic chip, making it a powerful tablet in a small package.

The iPad Mini was last updated in Fall 2021 with new features like support for the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, a slightly larger screen, and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer.

Read the review:Apple iPad Mini (6. Gen.) im Test

There is a charging spot for the Apple Pencil on the right side of the tablet, making it a great tablet for drawing or taking notes. Also, its size makes it portable enough to take with you wherever you need it.

Of course, you also get iPadOS 16, with features like shared tab groups, Stage Manager, and external display support if you ever need to see something on a larger screen.

advantages

• Affordable
• Good battery life
• Can serve as an Alexa smart display

Disadvantages

• The performance is a bit slow
• Cameras are not as good as other options

Specifications: Display: 7 inch display with 1024 x 600 |processor: MediaTek MT8168V/B |storage: 16GB or 326GB |Colours: Black, Denim or Rose |Cameras: 2 MP front and rear cameras with 720p HD video recording|Weight: 9.9 ounces |Dimensions: 7.11 x 4.63 x 0.38 in |links: 2 USB-C, 3.5mm jack |Battery life:10 hours

If you're looking for something even smaller than the iPad Mini - and cheaper too - the Amazon Fire 7 tablet is a great choice for a budget tablet. The 7-inch screen has a resolution of 1024 x 600, so you can stream movies or play video games without having to lug around a bulky tablet.

Read the review:Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: Good enough for the basics

Plus, the tablet can serve as a dedicated Alexa smart display and smart home controller because Alexa is built right into the device. In addition to being able to ask Alexa questions, you can view and manage your Alexa-connected smart home devices. You can control cameras, lights, and outlets with your voice or by tapping the dedicated device button on the bottom navigation bar.

Aside from slower performance and an average display compared to Apple's iPad Mini, this is a well-rounded tablet that's great for the price.

advantages

• Expandable Storage
• Low price point
• Long-lasting battery

Disadvantages

• performance could be better

Specifications: Display: 8,7 Zoll, 1340x800-Display|processor: MediaTek MT8768N|storage: 32GB or 64GB |Colours: Grau|Cameras: 2 MP front and 8 MP rear |Weight: 0.81 pounds|Dimensions: 8.37 x 4.91 x 0.31 in |links: 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C |Battery:10-12 hours

Samsung's range of tablets encompasses all aspects of price, performance and screen size. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a small tablet that combines affordability and utility. The 8.7-inch screen features a 1340 x 800 display, making it a small tablet suitable for streaming, working, and more.

The lightweight design and small display make it portable enough to take anywhere, especially when you use it to entertain kids with educational apps. Also, the Tab A7 Lite has a metal frame for extra sturdiness.

In addition, you can expand your storage space beyond the allocated 32 or 65 GB. The tablet allows for up to 1 TB of expandable storage, which is twice as much as the previous model.

advantages

• Same features as expensive Kindle models
• Super light and portable
• Dark mode

Disadvantages

• Web browser functionality could be better
• No warm light option

Technical data: Display:6-inch, 300 ppi anti-glare |Storage:16GB |Colours:Black or Denim |Weight:5.56 ounces |Dimensions:6.2 x 4.3 x 0.32 in |Links:USB-C |Battery: Up to 6 weeks

Amazon last updated its basic Kindle model earlier this year. The updated 11th generation Kindle offers 16GB of storage instead of 8GB, 300ppi instead of 167ppi, six weeks of battery life compared to four weeks, and charging via USB-C instead of micro-USB.

The new Kindle is the smallest and lightest Kindle of all models. The previous generation came in at 6.1 ounces, but this new one weighs just 5.56 ounces and is drastically easier to carry and hold than a real book (especially those thick hardcovers).

Read the review:The new entry-level Kindle has officially converted me to an e-reader

Its 300 ppi is the same display as the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis. The anti-glare display makes reading easy in any light, and dark mode is a warm welcome if you're trying to read at night without blue light disrupting your sleep cycle.

advantages

• Industry-leading amount of pressure sensitivity levels
• Customizable buttons
• Including pen

Disadvantages

• Need an external screen to use
• The pen tip needs to be replaced frequently

Specifications: Display: 7 inches |Memory:2MB |Weight: 0.99 pounds|Dimensions: 7.87 x 6.3 x 0.35 in |links: USB und Bluetooth

When it comes to drawing tablets, Wacom is one of the industry leaders. With virtually no lag and 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity in the included battery-free pen, this screenless tablet is the best on the market for professional artists who want to be creative while providing a natural drawing experience. And it's just so small and portable.

There are no limits to creativity with the Wacom Intuos Pro tablet. It comes with fully customizable ExpressKeys located on the side of the active area. These buttons allow artists to add their most used tools for easy access.

Likewise:Designers and Artists: You need a drawing tablet

Perfect for using on a desk or your lap, its lightweight design measures just 7 inches so you can use it pretty much anywhere. The tablet also connects to Windows and Mac devices.

You get free access to drawing-specific apps and services like Clip Studio Paint Pro for two years, Boris Optics for one year, and a 90-day trial of Corel Painter Essentials 8 and Corel AfterShot Pro 3.