Top 3 picks
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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Why we picked this
Best Overall: A well-rounded drawing and note-taking tablet with excellent app support, powerful performance, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). It is more versatile for creative apps than the Xiaomi, while the larger Samsung offers a more immersive AMOLED canvas.
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Where to buy
est. £599Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Why we picked this
Best Value: Excellent for drawing and note-taking, with a sharp, fast display, strong performance, stylus support, and generous storage. It offers the best performance-per-pound here, although iPadOS and Samsung's included pen experience may appeal more to some users.
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Where to buy
est. £369Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: Its large AMOLED display, included S Pen, expandable storage, and water resistance make it especially attractive for artists and handwritten notes. It provides a larger canvas than the other two recommendations, though the Xiaomi is better value and the iPad has a stronger tablet-app ecosystem.
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Where to buy
est. £959Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.