# TCL’s Tab A1 Is a Budget Tablet That Does Not Feel Cheap

> Tablets have never quite become must-haves. While I know some people manage to work on iPads or other premium tablets, for most of us, tablets are a second device that’s nice to have but ultimately not necessary.

- **Source:** [WIRED](https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-tab-a1-plus-tablet/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6b4542ba29792005f93e11)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Category:** Tablets
- **Tags:** #pixel #oneplus #oled
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6b4542ba29792005f93e11

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