# The 7 best tablets of 2026: Comparing iPad, Samsung, Lenovo

> Even if you have a very capable smartphone and a nice laptop, a tablet can still be worth adding to your tech arsenal.

- **Source:** [Mashable](https://mashable.com/roundup/best-tablets-2026-expert-tested?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7be70cbf3ab39335f886fd)
- **Published:** 2026-08-12
- **Category:** Tablets
- **Tags:** #ipad #apple #samsung #oneplus #lenovo #microsoft #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7be70cbf3ab39335f886fd

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