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The best tablets for students in 2025: Expert recommended for back-to-school season


Our experts went hands-on with the best tablets for students from top brands like Apple, Samsung, and Wacom, just in time for back-to-school season.

ZDNET contributor Max Buondonno tested the Tab S9 FE+ and was impressed with its large screen, battery life, and "an array of multitasking features like split-screen, multi-window, and even DeX, which gives you a desktop-like interface for getting work done." "I love how responsive and tactile the low-travel keys are, how the keypad -- while not as large as competing ultraportables -- is just as clicky on the bottom left corner as it is on the upper right, and how everything just snaps into place without needing to jump through further connectivity hoops." Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tech specs: Display: 13-inch PixelSense Flow Display | Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 or Microsoft SQ3 | Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Memory: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB | Colors: Sapphire, platinum, forest, graphite | Cameras: Rear: 10MP autofocus camera with up to 4K video Front: 1080p full HD video | Weight: 1.95 pounds | Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches | Connections: 2x USB-C (4.0 on Intel model, 3.2 on 5G), Surface Connect and Keyboard ports, nano SIM on 5G model | Battery life: Up to 15.5 hours of typical usage

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