Android-планшети до 200 €

In the budget segment you'll find two groups: entry-level models from well-known brands (Samsung Galaxy Tab A, Lenovo Tab M, Redmi Pad) and no-name tablets from the Far East with impressive spec sheets. Both groups are fine for YouTube, Netflix, email and simple games. With demanding games, lots of apps open at once or video editing, however, cheap chips reach their limits.

Many cheap tablets advertise huge amounts of RAM. Often this is virtual RAM: part of the internal storage is used as swap space. A listing with “24 GB (6+18)” actually has 6 GB of RAM. Virtual RAM is much slower than real memory. So always compare the physical RAM – 4 GB is the minimum for smooth everyday use, and 6 to 8 GB is comfortable.

It's a similar story with storage claims like “expandable to 1 TB”: this usually refers to the maximum size of an additional microSD card, not the built-in storage.

Branded devices generally offer more reliable updates, better service and more realistic spec sheets. No-name tablets often look stronger on paper but come with weaker chips and rarely get updates. For kids or as a kitchen tablet, a no-name device may be enough; if you want to use the tablet for several years, an entry-level model from a well-known brand is often the better choice. Buy from sellers based in the EU so the statutory warranty applies without hassle.

With cheap tablets, read the product description carefully: which chip is inside, how much real RAM is fitted, and is a charger included? Reviews from other buyers help you judge the battery and display realistically.

Also budget a few euros for a case and possibly a memory card. That way your budget tablet stays in one piece for longer and has room for offline videos.