The best tablets you can buy for under $300

When looking at the recent tech releases, it seems like the latest trend is 'bigger is better' – which explains why tablets are still a popular consumer choice.

Tablets from top tech brands can set you back hundreds, if not thousands of dollars; however, there are affordable hidden gems with all the features you'd expect on offer if you know where to look.

To help you get a good deal on your next tablet, here are some of the best under $300.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

$297 on Amazon$259 on Kogan

Price: From $259 (was $379)
Size: 11-inch
Storage: 64GB

The Galaxy Tab A9+ ticks all the boxes for an entry-level tablet, with its 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and Dolby Atmos sound speakers. You can also use the split screen settings to use several apps simultaneously and expand its storage capacity with a micro SD card.

Lenovo Tab 10-Inch

$275 on Amazon$279 on The Good Guys$299 on Lenovo

Price: $275-$299
Size: 10.1-inch
Storage: 128GB

This Lenovo tablet comes in right under our price cap at full price, but offers features that make it seem worth much more. Hardware-certified low blue light technology means you can stream at your leisure without straining your eyes. It provides 9.5 hours of battery, and promises a quick recharge. The tablet comes with a Lenovo tablet with an attached kickstand, allowing for hands-free viewing, recipe reading, or shared viewing experiences.

Grab the Lenovo Tab from Amazon now for a sale price of $275.

Kogan Explore Tab 2 Pro 

Save 40% now!

Price: $169 (was $299.99) for Kogan members
Size: 10.4-inch
Storage: 128GB

The Kogan Explore Tab 2 Pro provides up to four hours of battery life, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera and a QHD display. It has received rave reviews online, with one buyer saying it "compares favourably with much higher priced tablets," while another writes, "The colours are vibrant, the sound is good and you can't beat the storage capacity."

Lenovo Tab M11, 2nd Gen  

$229 on Amazon

Price: $229 (was $349)
Size: 11-inch
Storage: 128GB

This Lenovo tablet is a great option for those needing a tablet for work. It uses two 8MP cameras with a smart scanner to turn photos into PDF files and lets users split the screen through Multi-Window and access multiple apps at the same time.

Blackview Tab 11

Buy it here and save $161

Price: $282 (was $470)
Size: 10.36-inch
Storage: 128GB

The Blackview Tab 11 has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera – one of the largest camera systems on a tablet in this price range. It also has a large battery life, with enough power to listen to 30 hours of music.

HAOVM Android 12 Tablet 

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Price: $239.99
Size: 8-inch
Storage: 64GB

This HAOVM tablet provides up to 12 hours of power per charge and offers three viewing modes: Normal Mode for everyday use, Eye Health Mode to help filter blue light and Read Mode to make the screen appear similar to a book.

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