The best cheap tablets of 2023: Expert picks

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 tech specs: Display: 10.9-inch, 2K (2,000×1,200), IPS, touchscreen display (400 nits) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Storage: 64GB or 128GB | Memory: 4GB | Cameras: 5MP front, 8MP rear | Weight: 1.14 pounds | Dimensions: 10.16 x 6.48 x 0.31 inches | Connections: 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, pogo-pin (for detachable keyboard) | Battery: 12 hours

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 recently came out and is an affordable tablet with a display that’s meant to be detached from its body. Lenovo made two notable upgrades with this 2022 model: a larger 11-inch display and an additional USB-C port. The former is a mere inch more than its predecessor, but still noticeable and great for entertainment, web surfing, and basic work. 

The 2-in-1 concept of this Chromebook remains as compact and portable as ever. You can expect an included kickstand and keyboard to come with this tablet, making it turn into a portable work companion rather than just simply a tablet.

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Wan said this tablet impressed him just as much as some of the more expensive Chromebooks on the market: “The Lenovo’s 64GB of internal storage is actually plenty for a Chromebook, even if you plan to download a dozen or so apps,” he said. 

The Duet 3’s panel has a 2,000 by 1,200 resolution — Lenovo calls it 2K — which is a pleasure to look at. It also has built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and 4GB of RAM. All this means you can expect a simplified user experience that will get the job done with essential browser tasks like video playing and multi-window browsing, since after all, this is a cheap tablet.