5 Best of the Best 10 Inch Tablets Under 300 Dollars

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Welcome to our Guide to the Best Tablet Under $300:

Our search for the best tablet under 300 dollars is based on quality, sales and customer feedback and daily performance – all the key points we want to know about before we buy!

Today, the internet has become a must have source for many people and for many reasons. To access the internet, you need some form of gadget. With the advancement of technology, you can use tablets to check your email, watch videos and listen to music to mention but a few ways tablets can be used and there are countless others as well.

When it comes to the premium end of the tablet market, the tablets we have listed on this list are not the best of the best. Many premium range tablets usually cost from $450 upwards. However, this doesn’t mean that tablets under $450 are not of high quality. The best tablet under 300 dollars have standard hardware and software performance and designs that are comparable to what other more premium tablets offer.

Nowadays, the world of technology is ruled by tablets and having 300 dollars and a 10 inch tablet is a perfect match. Tablets are portable and easy to use, that’s why they are everyone’s favorite. Furthermore, you can use a tablet to accomplish tasks that are done on a PC, not quite as easily, but easily enough considering the portability.

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What are some of the features that the Best 10 inch tablets under 300 Dollars have to offer:

  • An incredible processor is what makes a tablet great. Tablets like –
    • a Lenovo Yoga features an 8032 1.4 GHz processor,
    • the Asus Transformer Pad comes with a 1.33 GHz quad core Intel Atom Processor,
    • Microsoft Surface comes with Quad-Core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor.
  • At least 16 GB memory
  • A RAM of at least 1 GB
  • Latest OS, your OS choice can be Android, iOS or Windows.
  • A great battery life of 8-10 hours is needed.
  • A perfect resolution screen. An HD screen is a good option.

Our Top 7 Best Tablets Under 300 dollars for 2017:

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SMThe new Samsung Galaxy Tab A T580 is everything a tab needs to be and comes in at a very reasonable price as well.

Amazing performance and a blunt screen with a long-lasting battery are a few of the many qualities of this contender in our Best 10 Inch Tablets Under $300. Note the really incredible price of only around $250, and it’s a no brainer.

Don’t forget the multimedia experience on this tab is amazing due to the 1920 x 1200 resolution. It also has the v6.0 Marshmallow operating system, which is a comparatively advanced version of Android that allows its software to run smoothly. The tablet comes with a 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 Octa with 2GB of Ram making the surfing experience on the tab lovely. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A T580 is known to run games that demand serious requirements and performance demands and although it has an internal storage of just 16GB, it comes with a MicroSD card slot that makes sure you have no problem downloading heavier games on the device. It also features an 8MP back camera and a 2MP front.

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Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display

Apple iPad Mini 3 best tablets under 300The thing that still keeps this Apple iPad mini (with Retina Display) in contention, even though Apple has already released two newer versions of the series, is that it costs around $325, which is slightly above $300, but well worth the extra cost.

With a pixel density of 264 ppi, the 9.7-inch screen of this second-generation iPad looks great and has a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536. Although the iPad uses the preceding Apple A9 processor, it is capable of running IOS 10 smoothly! For an iPad, this is as good a price as you can get if you’re looking for an Apple product.

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Lenovo Yoga Tab 3

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3With the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3, the company has priced this tablet in the affordable range for most since this tablet is priced well under $200. But don’t get fooled by the low price because the tab is loaded with amazing features, such as front-facing speakers, a 64-bit quad-core processor with a 1.3 GHz frequency, Android 5.0 Lollipop, and a 1280 x 800 resolution.

In addition the Lenovo Yogas are also one of our favorite best 10 inch Android tablet under 300 if you’re an Android fan!

It also comes with 16GB internal storage as well as a microSD card slot if more storage space is required.

So, in this tablet Lenovo provides a great package deal of amazing performance and low price in one!

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Nexus 7 from Google by ASUS

Nexus 7 from Google by ASUSWith a price range under $300, the Nexus 7 is the best tablet to buy for an average user with standard requirements.

Nexus is a subsidiary of Google which makes this tablet a solid choice to consider. This device’s hardware is built by Asus, a leading computer hardware company that has been around for decades. The lightweight, stylish design of this Nexus 7 tablet makes it a great one for kids (of all ages). This Nexus 7 from Google tablet is perfect for streaming videos and has a great performance while running all kinds of apps and games.

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Huawei MediaPad M3

Huawei MediaPad M3

Huawei MediaPad M3 is a, 8.4 inch tablet that has a beautiful design and is the best choice for multimedia use as it comes with 2560*1600 pixels resolution.

Though it’s on the cheaper side, the Huawei MediaPad M3 is one of the best tablets with powerful hardware with its 2.3GHz octa-core processor and a RAM of 4GB that makes the device run efficiently. Comes with 2560 x 1600 pixel IPS display; 8 MP front & rear camera and HD video.

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ASUS ZenPad 10.1

ASUS ZenPad 10.1The ASUS ZenPad 10.1 not only qualifies for our Best Tablets Under 300 Dollars, but it’s just about a fit for the Best Tablets Under 200 as well!

Some of the best features of this tablet that make it one to pick are its high-resolution Quad-HD display in an 10-in screen and the fact that it comes with a Quad Core processor.

The best thing about this ASUS ZenPad 10.1 tablet is its screen, which ASUS highlights in its marketing campaign—and for a good reason. It has a 10-inch IPS Display (1280 x 800) with ASUS TruVivid technology which is impressive and comes on to this list for having one of the sharpest displays for a budget price of only $300. This impressive screen & looks can easily compete with the screens of more expensive devices such as the Nexus 10.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

This is one of the best tablets under 300. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 has a processor of 1.2 GHz Quad Core, memory 1.5GB, Storage 16GB with additisamsung Tab 4onal microSD slot and a display of 1280×800. As one of the best android tablets under 300, this tablet runs Kitkat with Samsung’s custom TouchWiz user interface over top.

This tablet is a 720 display and the screen is beautiful and bright. The text is sharp as well as the graphics. Opening the apps and switching in between is easy and quick. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 can handle video encoded to 1080p with no stutter.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 More Info:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1-Inch 16GB, White)

Brand Samsung
Color White
Screen Size 10.1 inches
Format CD-ROM
Screen Resolution 1280×800
Processor 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S5
RAM 1 GB DDR3
Hard Drive 16 GB
Average Battery Life (in hours)
Item Weight 1.7 pounds
Product Dimensions 10 x 2 x 7.5 inches
List Price $379.99
Average Battery Life (in hours) 2hrs
Processor Brand Qualcomm
Flash Memory Size 16
Operating System Android 4.4

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When it comes to the best tablets under 300, the list is seemingly endless believe it or not. There are several different types of 10-inch tablets under 300 that you can choose from and enjoy. When you finally decide to make your decision, you have to consider the operating system. Nowadays, tablets operating on Android are definitely among the best Android tablets under 300 so take that factor into consideration in your decision making process.  Apple tablets are impressive, but finding one at this price point is harder as we mentioned.

Which is your favorite tablet under 300? Let us know in the comments below.

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Microsoft Surface 7ZR-00001 RT Tablet 64G

Microsoft Surface 7ZR-00001 RT Tablet 64G is a great tablet under 300. It is well designed and manufactured, has awesome looks and amazing apps. This tablet features a touch cover and a keyboard sold separately. It has Windows 8 RT, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.0 Technology.

Microsoft Surface 7ZR-00001 RT TabletThis tablet is quad core NVIDIA Tegra 3, 2 GB RAM, and up to 8 Hours of Battery Life.  The build quality of this tablet is very similar to Apple standards. It feels great in the hand and the built in kickstand is a wonderful touch. The screen is clear, bright and colorful touch and the keyboard works well and you can even audio clicks when you type (of course, you can turn off the sound).

Microsoft Surface 7ZR-00001 RT Tablet More Features:

Microsoft Surface 7ZR-00001 RT Tablet 64GB

Brand Microsoft
Color Dark Titanium Tablet Only
Item Weight 3.6 pounds
Hardware Platform PC
Product Dimensions 10.8 x 0.4 x 6.8 inches
Rear Webcam Resolution 1 MP
Flash Memory Size
Price $210.00
Hard Drive Interface USB
Screen Size
Average Battery Life (in hours) 7.5 hrs
Operating System Windows RT
Hard Drive 64GB

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ASUS Transformer Pad

This is one of the best 10-inch tablets under 300. AUS Transformer Pad operated on Android system, has 1.33 GHz Processor, 16 GB Flash Memory, 1 B RAM Memory and an Intel Atom Z3745.

ASUS Transformer PadThis tablet is well built and not super thin but feels great in your hand. The textured back of the tablet makes it easy to hold even when your hands may get a bit wet. (NOTE:  we do NOT recommend using tablets with wet hands of course! ????  )The Transformer Pad is sturdy, meaning there are no tweaks or noises.  When it comes to connectivity, the Pad has the usual connections plus extra-added connections for the keyboard. These connections are well placed and not obtrusive when holding the tab. The Wi-Fi is decently fast and maintains connections as expected.

The battery seems to last for more than five hours and still has about 50% remaining which makes the battery performance quite good.  Charging is relatively fast but you have to use the supplied charger or one that puts out 2.1 amps.

ASUS Transformer Pad TF103C-A1-Bundle 10.1-Inch Tablet with Keyboard Bundle (Black)

Brand Asus
Color Black
Screen Size 10.1 inches
Screen Resolution
Processor 1.33 GHz Intel Atom
RAM 1 GB DDR3
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 1
List Price $299.00
Item Weight 2.4 pounds
Product Dimensions 10.1 x 7 x 0.8 inches
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Count 4
Operating System Android 4.4

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Fire HD 10, 10.1Fire HD 10, 10.1

The Fire HD 10 is also one of the best 10-inch tablets under 300. This tablet is thin and light despite being the largest Fire to date. It features a narrow, widescreen design of the screen and it’s perfect for watching videos and reading books in portrait mode. The tablet has stereo speakers sounds amazing.

For comic book readers, you can utilize the active panel reading mode form comixology.  The battery life is similar to 8.9’’ HDX. You can add a micro SD card to expand storage capacity and the camera takes photo that are much better quality life.

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Fire HD 10, 10.1″ HD Display, Wi-Fi, 16 GB – Includes Special Offers, Black

Brand Amazon
Color Black
Size 10.3″ x 6.3″ x 0.3″ (262 x 159 x 7.7mm)
Weight 15.2 oz. (432 g)
List Price $229.99
CPU & RAM MediaTek Quad-Core: 2 @ 1.5 GHz + 2 @ 1.2 GHz , with 1 GB of RAM
Storage 16 GB
Battery Life Up to 8 hours
Camera Specs 720p front-facing HD camera. 5 MP rear-facing HD camera
Processor 1.5 GHz
Sensors Accelerometer, gyroscope

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Asus Vivo Tab Note Tablet

This is the only windows 8 tablet with acceptable good pen input. This tablet can act as your digital notepad.  This tablet body is slender and a good weight. The screen is sensitive so, investing in a screen protector is recommended especially if you have a heavy hand when writing or you love writing a lot.

Asus Vivo Tab Note TabletThe battery life is good; it stays up to 8 hours though it depends on what you doing of course. If you use your tablet for listening to music, watching videos and running drawing programs at a while, it can drain your battery more quickly.  This tablet comes with amazing handy apps for everyday use, note taking and organizational purposes.

Asus Vivo Tab Note Tablet limited storage options. You have plenty of space for media, apps and files of up to 64 Micro SD expandability.  If this is not enough, you can use the cloud and get unlimited ASUS Web storage of 1 year and 7 GB of storage with Microsoft One Drive.

Asus Vivo Tab Note Tablet More Info:

ASUS VivoTab Note M80TA-B1-BK 8″ Tablet with Integrated Professional Wacom Stylus, 32GB

Brand Asus
Color black
Screen Size 8 inches
Hardware Platform PC
Max Screen Resolution 800*1280 pixels
Processor 1.3 GHz Apple A4
RAM
Hard Drive 32 GB
List Price $280.00
Average Battery Life (in hours) 6 hrs
Rear Webcam Resolution 1 MP
Item Weight
Product Dimensions 8.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
Operating System Windows 8.1

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