From 9th Gen Apple iPad to Xiaomi Pad 6: Top 5 tablets under Rs 30,000

Best value-for-money tablets priced under Rs 30,000 in 2023.

These tablets offer great feature set (Express Photo)

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Tablet computers made an impressive comeback during the lockdown as a boon to millions of students and working professionals who sought a device that was a blend of both a smartphone and a laptop. Incidentally, this was also a time when tablet shipments skyrocketed across the globe encouraging more smartphone brands to take the plunge into the segment.

Ever since, brands have brainstormed to create smart, affordable and feature-rich tablet computers that distinguish them from their contemporaries.

Today, you can buy a tablet for as low as Rs 10,000. However, if you are looking for a device that offers higher performance, you may need to spend nearly Rs 25,000. These tables come in handy for everyday tasks such as attending online classes, web browsing, video conferencing, working on spreadsheets, and even gaming.

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If you are planning to invest in a sound tablet, then you are at the right place. We have collated a list of the top five tablet computers that can handle most of the day-to-day tasks without breaking the bank.

9th Gen iPad comes with 64 GB internal storage (Express Photo)

9th Gen Apple iPad

Apple’s 9th Gen iPad is undoubtedly one of the best tablets under Rs 30,000. With a high-resolution display, premium metal unibody design, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, this classic device from Apple has everything that one expects from a tablet. Priced at Rs 28,990 on major e-commerce platforms, the 9th Gen iPad offers a premium software experience and can easily last for years. The only drawback of this device is its limited 64 GB internal storage.

Xiaomi Pad 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC (Express Photo)

Xiaomi Pad 6

The newly launched Xiaomi Pad 6 is as impressive as its predecessor, the Pad 5. With the Snapdragon 870 SoC, up to 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB internal storage, this is an excellent proposition for those who want a tablet for gaming and content consumption. However, it does missout on 3.5mm headphone jack.

Also read | Xiaomi Pad 6 review: Productivity and creativity, on a budget

What makes it even more special is the fact that the Xiaomi Pad 6 is also the most affordable tablet with an 11-inch 10-bit Dolby Vision-compliant display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is also one of the few tablets that support 4K 60fps HDMI output via the USB Type-C port, all for just Rs 26,999.

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Realme Pad X is one of the most affordable 5G capable tablets (Express Photo)

Realme Pad X

The Realme Pad X’s specs sheet might not impress you as much as the Xiaomi Pad 6. However, the Pad X (review) is the most affordable tablet in the country with support for a 5G network. Besides, it also gets a large 10.95-inch display, a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos, and more. There is also a non-5G variant of the Realme Pad X that costs just Rs 19,999. It also runs on an almost stock Android-like UI with minimal bloatware, delivering a premium tablet user experience.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite runs on OneUI (Express Photo)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (review) is currently available for Rs 27,999 and is a great option for those who want an Android tablet from a reputed brand. The device is available in both Wi-Fi only and LTE connectivity, and it is one of the lightest 10-inch tablets, weighing just 465 grams. If you have a Samsung phone or laptop, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will complement the same by offering seamless syncing between all Samsung devices.

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus also comes with stock Android UI (Image credit: Lenovo)

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus

The Lenovo Tab P11 Plus costs Rs 26,499 and offers a stock Android tablet UI. This device is based on the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage along with 4G LTE connectivity. Users can also get an external folio keyboard and mouse combo for a nominal price. Just like the Xiaomi Pad 6, it also has a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos and also comes with Google Kids Space to help kids discover and learn new things.