The Best Pro Tablets

Tablets are indispensable tools for productivity diehards, artists, photographers, vigorous note-takers, and other creative professionals.

But the best tablet for your situation depends on whether you plan to use it as a secondary device alongside a laptop or as a laptop replacement.

Apple’s iPad Pro (11-inch, M5) is the most well-rounded tablet we tested, as the latest version of iPadOS makes it far better for multitasking, and it also has a great ecosystem of apps that are updated frequently. If you’re looking for a slimmer laptop replacement, the ARM-based Microsoft Surface Pro (13-inch) is best for a full Windows experience.

We also recommend the Apple iPad Air (M4), if you’re on a budget. You miss out on only a few “pro” features while saving hundreds of dollars — the 11-inch iPad Air is $450 less than the comparable iPad Pro model and offers a similar experience.

It’s worth knowing that all our picks have increased in price by hundreds of dollars in 2026, so it’s an expensive time to buy a pro tablet. The global chip shortage is causing companies to raise prices across the tech industry, including a $200 price increase to the 11-inch iPad Pro, a $150 increase to the 11-inch iPad Air, and a $500 increase to the 13-inch Surface Pro.

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