Tablets form great tech gifts for people of almost all ages and fields. Kids need it, Students need it, Professionals need it, Senior citizens need it, and even your cat needs it.
In this post, let me quickly give you my top 6 budget tablet picks that will form great gifts for your loved ones.
We are obviously not going to go in-depth into each and every single pick that I am going to lay here.
But I am going to use general usage scenarios like entertainment, gaming, productivity, portability, web surfing to make my picks.
What Budget To Set For Budget Tablets?
That’s a tricky question, isn’t it?
I mean, yes we are going to pick budget tablet picks here as gifts.
But what budget will we be shooting for?
What will be too high or conversely how low can we get?
From my research, I have found that anyone’s right budget is a big question among anyone looking to get a tablet.
Because here is the thing, a tablet is a device that isn’t as rigorously used as your phone and isn’t as precise as your laptop for work-related usage.
The latter is definitely seeing a shift with the introduction of Microsoft Surface devices like the Surface Pro X.
Since budget is a big question when it comes to tablets, in my research I have found that most budget tablet buyers are looking for tablets under $200.
So this eliminates the question of picking the top-end tablets like the iPad Pro or Microsoft Surface devices.
The range also eliminates some of my favourite Android tablets.
With that said, some very good android tablets including Amazon Fire tablets are going to be an option here.
Best Budget Tablets Under 200$ That Form Great Gifts!
So without any further ado, let’s look at the best android tablets under 200$ you can buy right away for your loved ones.
Overall Best Tablet For The Budget
For the budget and considering the fact that we are also looking for a tab that we can gift someone the Amazon Fire HD 8 tops the list.
Given the price, the Amazon Fire HD 8 is a remarkable tablet.
The prominent features of the tablet being 8-inch display with 1280 X 800p resolution, option to choose between 16 GB and 32 GB storage capacity with room to expand that up to 400 Gb with a microSD card and impressive battery life(listed as 10+ hours).
It also comes with Alexa to facilitate rapid voice searches and commands.
If you are looking to get a tablet for entertainment, reading, and some lightweight gaming then this tablet will do the task just fine.
Well, at this point I don’t know whether to list this as a disadvantage or not.
But you will be able to take the most benefit out of the Fire HD 10 if you are invested in the Amazon Ecosystem.
Given the fact that you are limited to Amazon App Store for all apps, you wish to install on the device.
Amazon also offers the cheaper Fire 7 tablet, but I recommend you stretch your budget a little further and get Fire HD 8.
It offers a myriad of small improvements over the Fire 7 that you wouldn’t wanna miss on.
You could also overstretch to get the Amazon Fire HD 10 which is also a great bargain at around 150$.
2.Samsung Galaxy Tab A Kids Edition
Best Tablet For Kids
- Designed for discoveries Samsung kids gives little ones their pick of over 10, 000+ hours of kid-friendly activities, featuring the characters kids love. Get a free trial of Samsung kids with purchase 1
- Their world; Your rules rest easy knowing your kids are interacting with content you can trust. Plus, set time limits, and monitor what they're watching.
- Safe in small hands: Made for little hands, the 8. 0" Galaxy Tab a kids Edition Includes a durable bumper case to protect against bumps and drops.
- Kid-level energy included with up to 13 hours 2 on a full charge, kids can browse, play educational games or watch a movie without recharging.
As I mentioned in the previous section of this post.
Tablets are discreet devices that fulfill the needs of all people and genres.
And tablets form great gifts for kids too when you look at it from an educational viewpoint.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is designed with the little ones in mind.
The key kids-related features include the presence of a protective bumper to avoid fall damage and 10,000+ hours of kid-friendly educational content from Samsung Kids.
Samsung kids is actually a paid subscription service included with the device for free for the first 3 months.
Thereafter, you will have to decide to keep the subscription going or switch over to free content.
The wide variety of educational content coupled with 13+ hours of battery life makes the tablet a perfect pick or a perfect gift for your little ones.
One limitation of the device is the 2GB RAM, of course, which can cause occasional stutter when playing games or switching between apps.
The inherent storage capacity for the device is 32GB with the option to expand using a microSD card up to 512GB.
This should be more than enough if you are, and you should, make sure that the device is used in moderation by the kids.
3. Huawei MediaPad T-5
Best Tablet Under 200$ For Gaming
- 【Excellent Display】2019 HUAWEI MediaPad T5 tablet features a Curved-edge 10.1-inch 1080p(1920 x 1200)display. For an even better viewing experience, HUAWEI ClariVu technology further enhances display brightness and clarity. Kirin 659 and stable Wi-Fi network connectivity. F2.4 & 5 MP Rear camera; F2.4 & 2 MP Front camera. 2G RAM + 16G ROM HDD(expandable microSD to 256GB)
- 【Excellent Sound】Co-engineered with Harman Kardon, the tablet's dual-speaker system delivers fine-tuned and precisely optimised concert hall audio effects, more bass, and less distortion. Great sound immerses you into the scene. The HUAWEI Histen 5.0 audio technology makes sound richer, giving you a immersive cinematic experience.
- 【Thin, Light, Durable】Its gentle, minimalist curves provide a luxurious look, while its slim, lightweight design delivers a spectacular hand-feeling. The HUAWEI MediaPad T5 is an eye-catching tablet with a premium, refined design. Its symmetrical metal body is crafted with care and is sleek and lightweight (about 16.22 Ounce) enough to be conveniently portable and easy to hold.
- 【Long Play Time】Its 5100 mAh (TYP) battery and Smart Power-Saving technology allow you to enjoy 1080P videos to 10 hours.(Depending on the using environment, such as screen brightness)
- 【Smart UI & Eye Friendly】This Android Tablet features EMUI 8.0 (Based on Android 8.0). HUAWEI MediaPad T5 10’’ offers an Eye-comfort Mode reduces harmful blue light to create healthy reading conditions for you and your family.
Tablets can be great media consumption and gaming devices.
And if you are looking to get a tablet on which you can prioritize resource-hungry tasks like gaming the Huawei MediaPad T5 is the perfect pick for you.
Of course, at this price point, you can expect top-notch gaming specs but you get plenty of power for gaming with MediaPad-T5.
The 2.36 GHz octa-core Kirin 659 processor is quite sufficient to play most games you throw at it smoothly.
Specification wise it surpasses most units that you can get your hands on at this price point.
Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 on top of Android 8.0 Oreo offers is easy to navigate.
What will make the tablet appealing for gamers is the 10.1-inch, full-HD 1920 X 1200p, 16:10 aspect ratio IPS screen.
The viewing angles are great and the two speakers at the bottom provide for overall decent volume and audio experience to make Huawei MediaPad T-5 the perfect for a gaming tablet on a budget.
4.Kindle Paperwhite With 3 Months FREE Kindle Unlimited
Best Tablet For Reading
If you are looking to get a tablet for reading you probably won’t get a better device than the Kindle Paperwhite.
I did a whole review on the product that you must check out for in-depth user experience.
But with 3 months of FREE kindle unlimited the new kindle paperwhite forms an excellent tablet for bookworms.
The exceptional features include 300 PPI glare-free screen that reads like a paper even in bright sunlight.
When I picked one of myself a couple of years back it didn’t have the features it has now.
It comes with Audible which means you can hook it to your Bluetooth headphones or your speakers and listen to your audiobook.
And the new iteration is waterproof, how about that, now enjoy your read at the beach, by the pool or in the bath.
Now people have a few doubts about purchasing the kindle devices.
And those are, I like the feeling of a book on my hand, should I get this?
Well, I was a skeptic too about the device, until I saw the product in one of my friend’s hands.
The Bookerly font with the combination of the glare-free screen looks just like paper and you will hardly miss the reading experience from your book.
Secondly, with 8 GB or 32 GB storage capacity you can store thousands and thousands of books on your device which you can download for free from the 3 months FREE kindle unlimited.
In general, most kindle versions of the book also cost less than their paperback version.
And it probably weighs less than the book that you are reading.
Plus, a person who likes books will always appreciate a gift that supports his or her hobby of reading.
If indeed you wish to gift this to somebody.
5.Lenovo Tab M10 10.3'' FHD
Best Tablet For Entertainment With Large Screen
- Premium look and feel with metal back cover and slim, narrow bezels. Enjoy your favorite videos on the 10.3" FHD display with TDDI technology
- Fast and powerful Octa-Core processor with up to 2.3 GHz main frequency for quick performance
- Never miss a moment with 8 MP rear plus 5 MP front cameras, dual microphones, and 2 side speakers tuned with Dopoundsy Atmos
- Kid's mode includes dedicated content for kids, with parent control and specialized eye protection. Bumpy environment and posture alerts also available
- Stay connected with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band, and Bluetooth 5.0
If you are looking for a large tablet with true entertainment value, the Lenovo M10 FHD will fit your requirement perfectly.
The new iteration is an upgrade from the previous No products found. and comes with an improved 1920 X 1200 10.3” display which is perfect for watching movies and YouTube videos.
The new display is matched with two Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers to give you the surround sound feeling to enhance your experience of content consumption.
Another much-needed upgrade may I add, is the 4 GB memory from 2 GB to make anyone looking to multi-task happy.
The built-in Kids Mode lets you switch to pre-selected content for kids making the device educational and entertaining for your kids whenever you want it to.
The inclusion of TUV-certification for low blue light and reduced reflection goes ahead to show that Lenovo has created the tablet with priority for entertainment.
The 64 GB storage capacity is okay for storing some of your favorite movies and TV shows that you are currently watching.
But I doubt many high-quality video enthusiasts will find the space limiting even if you can expand to 256 GB with an SD card.
On the whole, people really do seem to enjoy the new upgrades offered by Lenovo M10 FHD and can be a perfect pick for high entertainment value for yourselves or someone you wish to gift it to.
6.Fusion 5 Ultra Slim Windows 10 Tablet PC
Best Tablet With A Keyboard
- Ultra Slim & Ultra Style: Windows 11 Tablet - The ultimate user experience. This newest version of Windows Tablet PC from Fusion5 is fully loaded with the latest user-friendly Windows 11 package. Perfect Windows tablet PC for your daily requirement, be it education, office work or industrial use.
- Powerful & Mega Storage Space: Upgraded Intel -core CPU with powerful GPU - 4GB of RAM Your new Windows tablet laptop PC is all ready for work, fun and play.
- 10'' Graphic Display for Optimal Viewing: The 10 inch screen on this Windows 11 tablet PC by Fusion5 is perfect for viewing our favourite TV shows, movies, Youtube and playing games!
- Want More? This is a Bluetooth 4.0 Windows PC laptop tablet. Equipped with Intel Quad-core Processor, and full-size USB 3.0 port.
- Why Buy This Windows 11 Tablet PC by Fusion5? This ultra-slim and stylish Windows 11 laptop tablet not only ticks all the boxes in terms of ultimate usability, fantastic graphics and overall specs but...it also comes with 2 months of full USA warranty at our US service center.
If you wish to have windows 10 experience on your tablet in this range the Fusion 5 Ultra Slim is seeing some real love from its users.
Loaded with Intel’s Atom cherry trail quad-core CPU,4GB of RAM, and a 10.1-inch screen, Fusion5 UltraSlim lets you do all your tasks in a Windows environment whether it be gaming, entertainment or work.
Other prominent features such as the Bluetooth 4.0 support, USB 3.0, and a 1280 X 800 IPS display sweeten the deal even more.
It’s available with two storage options 64 GB and 128 GB two storage options 64 GB and 128 GB which seems reasonable given the fact that you can extend the storage capacity to 256 GB using a MicroSD card.
Couple all of that with a user rating of 4.5 on Amazon and you have an incredible Windows 10 tablet with incredible features in sub 200$ category that you won’t find in other tablets in the range.
Great pick and a great gift idea for anyone who enjoys working in Windows 10 environment.
So those were my top picks for tablets under $200 that have the potential to be great gifts for your loved ones who enjoy tech.
So which one did you decide to pick?
What other budget tablets under $200 do you think are good enough to be on this list?
Don’t forget to comment on any queries or suggestions you might have in the comment section below.
Take great care of your selves and I am going to see you again very very seen.
Tada!
