Best tablets with a keyboard in 2024 – our top picks

If you want a tablet that can act as a replacement for your MacBook, then you should check out the Apple iPad Pro (6th generation). In fact, we think it’s a high-end pick for the best tablets for business.

The iPad comes with a 12.9-inch display, which falls a little short of mini laptops that have 13-inch or 14-inch screens. As this is a Liquid Retina XDR display with a 2732 x 2048 resolution, you can expect it to deliver stunning visuals with high color accuracy and details.

Under the hood, the iPad packs in an M2 chip that has an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU integrated into it. With this processor, the iPad can breeze through resource-intensive tasks like photo editing.

As far as portability goes, the iPad weighs 1.5 pounds, which is quite lightweight. To add to that, the tablet has an all-day battery life, so you won’t have to worry about running out of juice.

Now, to turn this tablet into a mini laptop, you will have to buy Apple’s Magic Keyboard and connect it to the iPad. You can also get additional accessories like an Apple Pencil or mouse for easier controls.

If you want a tablet with a keyboard within a reasonable price range, then you should look at the Lenovo Tab P12.

The tablet sports a spacious 12.7-inch display, which we think makes it one of the best large-screen tablets. Plus, you get a 3K resolution, so you can expect the tablet to deliver high-quality visuals. And as an added perk, the tablet also has a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos surround sound for an immersive audio experience.

If you are an avid reader, then the Lenovo Tab P12 offers customizable colors for your display so you have a comfortable viewing experience. Plus, you can also choose from about 20 background songs to give you a more immersive reading experience.

On the inside, the tablet features a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 Octa-Core processor, which should deliver good performance while multitasking, loading apps, and even gaming at decent frame rates.

Again, this tablet can double up as a mini laptop if you attach a keyboard. The device offers a USB Type-C 2.0 port, which should let you plug in a keyboard or other accessories.

If you would like an Android tablet, then you should check out the Samsung Galaxy Tablet S9.

Much like some of the best Android tablets, this one features an 11-inch screen, which is a sweet spot between smaller 8-inch screens and large 13-inch screens. Plus, you get an AMOLED display with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, so you should expect clear, stunning visuals.

Under the hood, the tablet has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, which is powerful enough to deliver all-day performance as you breeze through multitasking and even games.

Now, coming to connecting a keyboard, you can attach the official Samsung keyboard with the cover that comes with it. Or you can also use a third-party keyboard and connect it via Bluetooth. Furthermore, if you want a computer-like experience, you can make use of Samsung DeX.

As far as portability is concerned, the tablet weighs only 1.6 pounds, which should be portable for most people. Plus, to add to that, you get an all-day battery, so it should get you a day’s worth of use.

If you prefer a Windows tablet, then you should check out the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, which is a 2-in-1 laptop.

The tablet comes with a 13-inch screen, which is great if you want a tablet that goes closer to a mini laptop. You get a resolution of 2880×1920, which should deliver clear, detailed visuals.

Much like some of the best 2-in-1 laptops, the Microsoft Surface 9 runs on the Intel 12th Gen i7 processor, so you should be able to perform all sorts of tasks – be it creative or otherwise. Plus, you get an integrated graphics card, so you can play light games.

As far as portability is concerned, the Surface Pro 9 weighs around 1.9 pounds, which is very lightweight compared to other laptops of this size. Plus, as the keyboard is attached to it, you don’t have to worry about buying it or carrying it around separately.