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Laptops & Tablets

The latest laptop and tablet buying guides from the IndyBest team

Find all of our reviews of the best new laptops and tablets here. We test the top models on the market for quality, technical specs and value for money. From new iPads to the latest notebooks, we've got you covered. You can also find the latest deals on laptops and tablets here.

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Latest Laptop and Tablet reviews

<p>Working remotely? It might be time to upgrade your hardware</p>
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Best laptops for 2024, tested and rated

<p>If you’re not already in Apple’s ecosystem, it’s worth considering an iPad rival</p>
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The best cheap tablet deals in April: iPad, Samsung and more

<p>We only recommend budget-friendly laptops and brands we’ve tested, so we know they’re not rubbish </p>
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Best laptop deals in the UK for April 2024

<p>Need to upgrade your tablet? Now’s the time to do it</p>
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Best iPad deals April 2024: Cheapest prices on Apple tablets

<p>The latest MacBook Air comes in 13in and 15in sizes </p>
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Apple MacBook Air M3 review: Just as fast as a Pro-level laptop

<p>You can pick up a decent everyday laptop for as little as £329, if you know where to look </p>
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These are the three student laptops you should consider buying

<p>The 24in iMac is a great family machine </p>
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Apple iMac M3 2023 review: Familiar look, all-new performance

<p>It’s the upgrade that power users and creatives have been waiting for </p>
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Apple MacBook Pro M3 review: Staggeringly fast and future-proof

<p>Laptop stands don’t discriminate between Windows and MacBooks, but some are colour-matched to Apple’s laptops </p>
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8 best laptop stands for better posture and comfort while working

<p>We were on the hunt for durable, affordable and portable devices with a battery that wouldn’t run out of juice during the school day</p>
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Best laptops for kids and teenagers 2023, tried and tested

<p>The entry-level Galaxy Tab S9 now features the same OLED display found in the more expensive models </p>
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How to get a free keyboard cover with Galaxy Tab S9 pre-orders

<p>Android 14 on tablets uses the same Material You design as found on Pixel phones </p>
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Google Pixel Tablet review: Where to order Google’s iPad rival

Top laptop picks

<p>Working remotely? It might be time to upgrade your hardware</p>
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Best laptops for 2024, tested and rated

<p>Whether you’re spending £100 or £1,000, there’s a laptop to meet your academic demands</p>
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7 best student laptops for school, college and university

<p>We only recommend budget-friendly laptops and brands we’ve tested, so we know they’re not rubbish </p>
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Best laptop deals in the UK for April 2024

Top tablet picks

<p>We tested for reliability, performance, touchscreen and processor responsiveness, breadth of apps and more </p>
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10 best tablets from Apple, Android, Windows and more

<p>If you’re not already in Apple’s ecosystem, it’s worth considering an iPad rival</p>
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The best cheap tablet deals in April: iPad, Samsung and more

<p>Points were awarded for age-appropriate devices that had plenty of content to keep kids busy</p>
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The best kids’ tablets for homework, gaming and creativity

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<p>Whether you’re spending £200 or £2,000, there’s a laptop to meet your academic demands</p>
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Best student laptops 2023: Back-to-school devices to suit all budgets

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Best student laptops 2023: Back-to-school devices to suit all budgets

<p>Whether you’re spending £200 or £2,000, there’s a laptop to meet your academic demands</p>
<p>Powered by the very capable M2 processor and with 18 hours battery life, the larger screen is suprisingly portable </p>
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Apple MacBook air 15in review: It’s bigger, but is it better?

<p>We judged every laptop bag and backpack on its durability and the protection it offers </p>
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Best laptop bags and backpacks 2023

<p>It’s bigger, brighter and more powerful than other Fire tablets </p>
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Amazon’s Fire Max 11 tablet is like the iPad Pro, but is £400 cheaper

<p>The laptop saw the return of the MagSafe charger </p>
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MacBook Pro M1 deal: Save almost £400 on the premium laptop 

<p>The laptop saw the return of the MagSafe charger </p>
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MacBook Pro M1 deal: Save almost £400 on the premium laptop 

<p>The 16in model we reviewed boasts unrivalled 22-hour battery life, wifi 6E compatibility and 16GB memory </p>
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Apple MacBook pro M2 16in review: Identical looks but unrivalled power

<p>The 2022 edition is available in 13.5in and 15in versions </p>
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: A minor upgrade

<p>All three devices launch on 24 January </p>
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How to pre-order the new 2023 Apple Mac mini and MacBook Pro laptops

<p>The ultra-thin gaming machine is slick in performance and looks </p>
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Alienware X14 gaming laptop review

<p>The screen’s an inch bigger, but the 2022 model is lighter overall </p>
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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 review: Fast, light, powerful and bright

<p>The new iPad pro is available in 11in and 12.9in versions </p>
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Apple iPad pro and iPad 10th gen review: So good, it’s not fair

<p>The newest member of the iPad family offers improved Apple Pencil features too </p>
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Here are the best iPad pro 2022 pre-order deals

<p>The gaming laptop features a 165Hz display </p>
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There’s £200 off the Lenovo ideapad gaming 3 laptop at Box

<p>The keyboard case (not included) transforms the Surface pro 9 into a fully functioning laptop </p>
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The Microsoft Surface 9 is available to pre-order now

<p>The type cover is sold separately, but is an essential accessory </p>
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Microsoft surface pro 8 review: An outstanding Windows tablet

<p>It is said to be 30 per cent faster than the previous model </p>
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Amazon unveils new Fire HD 8 tablets – here’s where to pre-order them

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Amazon unveils new Fire HD 8 tablets – here’s where to pre-order them

<p>It is said to be 30 per cent faster than the previous model </p>
<p>A laptop that offers desktop-beating performance in a form you can easily slip into a backpack</p>
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Dell XPS 15 review: Still the best Windows laptop you can buy

<p>It’s rare to see Apple devices with such a good discount </p>
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The newest, ninth-gen Apple iPad is reduced by £40 at Amazon

<p>For video editing, Apple claims it’s 40 per cent faster for this kind of application than the previous model </p>
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Apple MacBook pro M2 13in review: A familiar design with blazing speed

<p>Pre-orders open at 13:00 BST on 17 June </p>
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How to pre-order new MacBook pro M2

<p>Pre-orders open at 13:00 BST on 17 June </p>
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How to pre-order new MacBook pro M2

<p>Three of Microsofts most popular Surface devices are on sale this weekend </p>
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There’s up to £249 off the Surface pro 8 in Microsoft’s jubilee sale

<p>The new device has a 10-hour battery life </p>
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Amazon Fire 7: How to pre-order the new £60 tablet

<p>From office work to media consumption and video editing – we’ve put these Chromebooks through their paces </p>
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8 best Chromebooks: Android smarts in a speedy laptop package

<p>Only the pink version has been discounted, though if you’re using a case this hardly matters </p>
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The iPad mini is available at its lowest ever price right now

<p>The best Android tablets offer more variety and choice than Apple’s iPad range</p>
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Best Android tablets 2022

<p>The keyboard cover and stylus accessories are also discounted until 19 April</p>
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There’s £200 off the Microsoft surface pro 8 at Amazon

<p>The Windows PC is available in standard configuration and a faster Evo mode</p>
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Huawei matebook 14s review: Smart, compact and fast

<p>The range has the specs to back up its good looks</p>
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Huawei matebook X pro review: A stylish laptop with plenty of power

<p>There are four colourways and the option to add a faux-suede finish </p>
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Microsoft surface laptop 4 review: The perfect Windows experience

<p>At 12.4in, the tablet’s screen is bigger than the S7’s 11in version </p>
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Samsung Galaxy tab S7+ review: An Android tablet to rival the iPad pro

<p>This 15in beast of a laptop is available in silver and black, or arctic white</p>
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Dell XPS 15 2021 review: The best Windows laptop you can buy

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Dell XPS 15 2021 review: The best Windows laptop you can buy

<p>This 15in beast of a laptop is available in silver and black, or arctic white</p>
<p>This device has Dell’s renowned build-quality in a convertible form factor</p>
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Dell Inspiron 15 2-in-1 review: Great performance, sharp display

<p>There are five colours to choose from; ‘space grey’, ‘starlight’, pink, purple, and blue </p>
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Apple’s latest iPad air has dropped and it’s a spectacular tablet

<p>The articulated design isn’t the first of its kind, but it’s the best implementation we’ve seen </p>
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Surface laptop studio review: A convertible with desktop performance

<p>The device is available in grey and a rather fetching shade of olive </p>
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The Lenovo yoga slim 7 is a budget-friendly premium ultrabook

<p>The device is available in grey and a rather fetching shade of olive </p>
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The Lenovo yoga slim 7 is a budget-friendly premium ultrabook

<p>Prices start at £569, rising to £719 for the 256GB model </p>
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How to pre-order the new iPad air in the UK

<p>The super-thin device is available in either black or white </p>
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Samsung Galaxy book2 pro: Everything we know about the laptop

<p>From slim, lightweight devices to altogether beefier models </p>
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7 best Lenovo laptops for every budget and need

<p>It could be the ideal choice for hotdesking commuters</p>
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Samsung Galaxy tab S8 ultra hands-on review: Bigger means better

<p>If you can live without a few familiar apps on your tablet, then the pro is hard to beat</p>
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Huawei matepad pro review: A beautiful and speedy tablet

<p>It has the tech giant’s M1 chip at its heart </p>
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Apple’s 2020 MacBook pro has a rare discount right now

<p>We tested for snugness of fit, the hardiness of materials, design, ease of use and longevity </p>
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8 best tablet cases for protecting your device in style

<p>The latest tablet from the online giant </p>
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Fire HD 8 Plus review: Does Amazon’s budget tablet deliver?

<p>Our writer called it a ‘real combination of brains and beauty’</p>
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Apple’s MacBook air is currently less than £900

<p>We tested for ease of set up, speed and responsiveness in everyday use</p>
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Samsung Galaxy tab S7 FE: Can this affordable tablet rival the iPad?

<p>Asus often delivers on specs and design, but it’s the brand’s crème de la crème that’s made the cut </p>
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6 best Asus laptops for 2021: Find the model that’s right for you

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6 best Asus laptops for 2021: Find the model that’s right for you

<p>Asus often delivers on specs and design, but it’s the brand’s crème de la crème that’s made the cut </p>
<p>It has the same design, upgraded processor and software but a downgraded price – it’s £30 less than the surface go 2</p>
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Microsoft surface go 3 review: A light, portable and effective tablet

<p>We tested it with programs, videos and more, considering the recharge speed as well as trying out the camera</p>
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Apple MacBook pro: An update that’s miles ahead of the competition

<p>We tested these tablet holders on both our home desk and in our office setup</p>
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The best tablet stands and holders for elevated viewing

<p>Luckily, there is “they break it, we replace it” guarantee for added peace of mind</p>
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Amazon Fire HD 10 kids: Comprehensive controls, unbeatable content

<p>Luckily, there is “they break it, we replace it” guarantee for added peace of mind</p>
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Amazon Fire HD 10 kids: Comprehensive controls, unbeatable content

<p>We tested for multitasking and gaming abilities, as well as how comfortable it was to use on the go </p>
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Lenovo ideapad flex 5: A hefty but reliable convertible laptop

<p>While dual-screen laptops remain in the minority, Asus is absolutely dominating the sector</p>
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Asus’s ZenBook pro duo 15 laptop review: Two screens better than one

<p>We tested for durability, design, power, battery life and webcam quality</p>
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8 best lightweight laptops for work and play on-the-go

<p>We put it through its paces with work tasks such as using Microsoft Office and Google documents and using the tablet for note-taking and editing</p>
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Samsung Galaxy book pro 360 review: The tech giant’s best laptop yet

<p>Our tester dubbed this the ‘Goldilocks tablet’: not too small, not too large</p>
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Apple iPad mini 2021 review: The sharpest pocket-sized tablet yet

<p>At this price you couldn’t ask for a better battery life – expect to get in a full day of work on just one charge</p>
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Dynabook’s satellite pro laptop is a worthy remote working companion

<p>It looks like something a Bond villain would use to blow up the moon</p>
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HP spectre x360 14 2021 review: A brilliant convertible laptop

<p>We looked at a whole host of different elements that we think make the perfect laptop such as build quality, audio, and performance</p>
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Honor magicbook pro review: Can it really rival the Apple MacBook pro?

<p>At this price you couldn’t ask for a better battery life – expect to get in a full day of work on just one charge</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Dynabook’s satellite pro laptop is a worthy remote working companion

<p>It looks like something a Bond villain would use to blow up the moon</p>
Laptops & Tablets

HP spectre x360 14 2021 review: A brilliant convertible laptop

<p>We looked at a whole host of different elements that we think make the perfect laptop such as build quality, audio, and performance</p>
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Honor magicbook pro review: Can it really rival the Apple MacBook pro?

<p>The 10.9 inch tablet is available in grey, silver, rose gold, green and blue</p>
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iPad Air 4 review: Apple’s sleekest tablet rivals the iPad Pro

<p>We plopped it into family life to see how three kids would react </p>
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Amazon fire 7 kids edition review: Happy kids, happy parents

<p>Basic but brilliant: The lightweight red casing is stylish and more colours are on the way </p>
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Avita Liber V review: A speedy laptop that falls flat on battery life

<p>You can even set education goals so that entertainment can only be accessed once a learning task is finished </p>
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Does Amazon’s new Fire HD 10 kids pro tablet satisfy the screenagers?

<p>Our top picks range from two-in-one tablet-like devices to more traditional models</p>
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9 best laptops under £500 that give you more bang for your buck

<p>Gaming machines and XPS series laptops are high on our wishlist</p>
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Dell’s ‘Black Friday in July’ sale has savings of more than £1,500

<p>Now, just like the iPhone and iPad, new MacBooks are powered by Apple’s own chips</p>
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MacBook buying guide: Air or Pro? How to choose the best for you

<p>Our tester praised the pin-sharp OLED display of this model</p>
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Samsung’s take on the iPad Pro has £100 off, here’s our review

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