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Tablet guides: buying advice & know-how
Buying criteria, technology and legal matters around tablets – explained factually, with matching models and current prices from our comparison.
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- Guide · 7 min readBuying a tablet: what really matters in 2026Tablets range from cheap streaming devices to laptop replacements. This guide explains the key criteria – so you don't pay too much and don't cut corners in the wrong place.Updated 23/09/2026
- Guide · 7 min readiPad comparison: which iPad is right for you?Apple offers four iPad lines, plus numerous older generations still on sale. This guide sorts out the differences and shows who each model is worth it for.Updated 23/09/2026
- Guide · 7 min readBuying a used iPad: how to avoid bad buysUsed and refurbished iPads are often much cheaper than new ones. With the right checks you'll get a reliable device – and avoid locked or outdated tablets.Updated 23/09/2026
Popular comparisons
- New iPads25 models · from €250Here you'll find new iPads from every line – from the standard iPad to the iPad Pro. Refurbished devices have their own page, so you can compare new stock cleanly.
- iPad Air17 models · from €115For many people the iPad Air is the sweet spot: much faster than the entry-level iPad, yet noticeably cheaper than an iPad Pro. Here you'll see new and used deals across all generations.
- iPad Pro23 models · from €89The iPad Pro is Apple's most powerful tablet – popular with illustrators, photographers and anyone who uses an iPad as a work device. Here you'll find current and older generations compared.
- Refurbished iPads31 models · from €111A refurbished iPad often saves you a lot of money compared with a new one and saves resources too. Here you'll find iPads explicitly sold as refurbished.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab13 models · from €44Samsung is the biggest Android tablet maker. Here you can compare Galaxy Tab models from the affordable Tab A to the premium Tab S – new and used.
- Xiaomi & Redmi Pad4 models · from €128With the Redmi Pad and Xiaomi Pad, Xiaomi offers a lot of screen and battery for your money. Here you'll find deals on the current model lines compared.