Christmas is just around the corner, and as the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at all the tech products that have been tested throughout the year. The Tech Advisor team has been busy evaluating various budget tablets to determine the best value slate of 2025. With Google not offering a budget-friendly tablet, the competition was fierce among brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Lenovo, OnePlus, and more.
After much deliberation, the winner of the Best New Budget Tablet of the Year award goes to the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2. Known for its affordable yet high-quality tech products, Xiaomi has impressed with the Redmi Pad 2, which offers a sleek design and a high-quality unibody build available in a variety of colors. Priced at almost half the cost of its competitors, the Redmi Pad 2 features an impressive 11-inch screen with a crisp display and a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth performance. The tablet also boasts a slick performance, solid battery life, and quad speakers, making it a versatile device for various tasks. While the charging speed may be a bit slow and the cameras basic, the overall package of the Redmi Pad 2 makes it a deserving winner in the budget tablet category.
The first runner-up for the Best New Budget Tablet of the Year is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11. A successor to the Tab A9, the Tab A11 offers a similar design and specs but with notable upgrades such as a 90Hz screen and improved camera quality. Samsung also provides seven years of software support for the Tab A11, making it a compelling option at a starting price of £149. The tablet has seen price reductions, making it even more accessible to consumers.
Taking the second runner-up spot is the Apple iPad (A16). While slightly above the budget tablet price limit, the A16 is the most affordable iPad model available and offers great design, performance, and battery life. With double the storage compared to previous models, the A16 continues to be a popular choice among consumers looking for a reliable tablet.
As the year comes to a close, it’s worth checking out all the best products of 2025 to stay updated on the latest tech trends and innovations.
