A $500 tablet budget now covers fast everyday iPads, large-screen Android models, bundled styluses, expandable storage, and tablets built specifically for media.
The five picks below are all currently available in the US and stay within the $500 limit before trade-ins or carrier promotions. Each leads in a different area, from all-around performance to note-taking, entertainment, and budget 5G.
Best tablets under $500 at a glance
Prices checked September 23, 2026. Sale prices can change. Lenovo uses an estimated value rather than an MSRP for the configurations above.
How we chose the best tablets under $500
To qualify, a tablet had to be…
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