12. Archos 80 Titanium

• Reviewed on: 20 March 13
• RRP: £130 inc VAT
• Rating:

The Archos 80 Titanium proves that you can get a decent tablet without breaking the bank. Its screen isn't high resolution, but it's a good IPS panel which matches the iPad mini for half as much. Performance is also good, as is build quality; only the cameras let the side down. If you're on a tight budget or want a tablet for your kids, this is a great choice.

11. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

• Reviewed on: 7 June 12
• RRP: Around £250 inc VAT
• Rating:

Samsung has done well to pack a fast, fun, and useful package into such a slimline case. The screen is good, but could be of a higher resolution, and the back cover is a little slippy for our liking. Overall, though, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7in has much to offer and is a great budget choice.

10. Amazon Kindle Fire HD

• Reviewed on: 14 November 12
• RRP: £159 inc VAT
• Rating:

If you're after a 7in tablet that's very easy to use, you don't need GPS and don't want to stretch your budget to £200, the Kindle Fire HD is a good buy. However, although Google's Nexus 7 has half the storage for the same price, it's more versatile and has a better range of apps and games and is faster, too.

9. Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9

• Reviewed on: 1 April 13
• RRP: £230 inc VAT (16GB); £259 inc VAT (32GB)
• Rating:

The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is a good-value tablet for those who are happy to be locked into Amazon's system. For a lot of people, that won't matter at all as it's certainly not a bad system, particularly if you want to use it mainly as an e-reader. The hardware is hard to fault – excepting the hard-to-find buttons – and the screen is great for the money. The app store is lacking compared to Google Play, but undemanding users will find almost everything they need.

8. Asus Fonepad

• Reviewed on: 31 May 13
• RRP: £179 inc VAT
• Rating:

For those genuinely interested in a phablet, the Asus Fonepad is a bit of a bargain. It does the job of two devices for a budget price. However, you'll need to be prepared to make sacrifices including practicality and, in this case, no rear camera and slower performance issues. Not to mention the inevitable Dom Jolly impression, should you decide to use as a phone without a separate earpiece.

7. Asus Padfone 2

• Reviewed on: 21 March 13
• RRP: £599 inc VAT
• Rating:

The Asus Padfone 2 is an interesting and unique offering. For £599 you get both a phone and a tablet in one although this has its limitations. Good hardware and excellent battery life are the standout features while build quality is a bit of a let-down. We really like the Padfone 2 but if you're looking to a smartphone and a tablet on the cheap then we suggest Google's Nexus devices.

6. Acer Iconia A1

• Reviewed on: 19 June 13
• RRP: £149 (Wi-Fi), £209 (3G)
• Rating:

The budget Android tablet market is a brilliant arms race. The Acer Iconia A1 is right in the mix as one of the best tablets in terms of value for money. If you're looking for something to surf the web, use social networks and watch videos on the A1 merits consideration. The fact that it has a microSD card slot makes it a really attractive tablet for £149.

5. Barnes & Noble Nook HD

• Reviewed on: 6 June 13
• RRP: £159 inc VAT
• Rating:

We can hardly find fault with the hardware, but UK-specific content - including magazines, newspapers, books and apps - is sorely lacking. Much is promised, but you're taking a risk if you jump in and buy a Nook HD right now. As with the Kindle Fire HD, the Nook HD will be good option for anyone wanting something that's easy to use, and there's the bonus of user profiles as well. However, if you don't want to be completely locked in to the Nook store, you're better off with a Nexus 7 at this price.

4. Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700

• Reviewed on: 26 June 12
• RRP: Around £400 inc VAT
• Rating:

The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 takes over from its predecessor as the top Android tablet available. You get high performance mixed with high style, and you don't have to make a lot of sacrifices to get both. Other tablets - including the Prime, which is expected to drop in price once this model gets into the market - may provide better value, but no other Android tablet will give you the full package that the Infinity does.

3. Sony Xperia Tablet Z

• Reviewed on: 14 June 13
• RRP: £399 inc VAT
• Rating:

Sony has made a very desirable tablet in the Xperia Tablet Z. We particularly like its striking svelte design and features that you don't get with rivals such as NFC, its waterproof casing and infrared. However, its slightly lacking performance means the Nexus 10 will save you some money or the iPad 4 will give you a smooth experience for the same price.

2. Google Nexus 7

• Reviewed on: 25 June 13
• RRP: £159 inc VAT
• Rating:

Google has set a new standard for budget tablets with the Nexus 7. It's an unbelievably well-equipped device for such an affordable price. The silky smooth performance and high resolution IPS screen are the highlights for us. If you're looking for a tablet under £200 then look no further than the Nexus 7.

1. Google Nexus 10

• Reviewed on: 2 July 13
• RRP: £319 for 16GB; £389 for 32GB
• Rating:

The Nexus 10 is easily the best 10in Android tablet we've seen to date. It has a fantastic screen, decent cameras and software features all for a more than reasonable price. Those looking for an alternative to the full-sized iPad needn't look any further.