If you've been tuning in to IFA 2024, then you might have seen Acer's massive announcement which encompasses several new Windows-powered machines, although the company also announced its new tablet with the Acer Iconia X12. We've seen a comeback of sorts for the Android tablet market, and it looks like Acer wants in on the action with the X12.

The Iconia X12 comes with most of the trappings of a modern-day Android tablet - there's an aluminum chassis that surrounds a large 12.6-inch AMOLED screen with 2.5K resolution, a quad-speaker setup, a large 10,000 mAh battery, and even a headphone jack and microSD card slot, which are often rarities these days.

Acer also markets the tablet with a focus on productivity, and will sell additional accessories such as a folio stand case, a stylus pen, as well as a detachable keyboard. All of this looks fine and dandy so far, so what's the catch?

For such a good-looking tablet, the Iconia X12 comes with a MediaTek Helio G99 chip inside, an SoC that's usually reserved for budget-friendly Android device. For such a good-looking device with a killer display, it's a bit of a shame that Acer went this route, so this limits other capabilities of the tablet such as gaming from the get-go.

Of course if all you're after is a decent tablet with a great display and a decent-enough performance, then you'll have to wait until January 2025 to get your hands on the Iconia X12, which launches in the US for $350.

If' you've been on the hunt for a unique take on Android tablet hardware, then you might want to check out the TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER, which comes with a specially-designed screen made for reading. It's also available through Verizon for a relatively-affordable price.

The tablet's 10.4-inch NXTPAPER screen is made to replicate the experience of reading content as you would on a piece of paper, and features fiber glass for the display. It's got a sharp resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, making it ideal for your e-books, movies, and a bit of productivity.

For internals, there's a 6,000 mAh battery that powers the tablet and its MediaTek processor, and users have access to 6GB of RAM with 128GB of expandable storage, meaning that you can save a ton of photos, music and movies on your device. There are also 8MP cameras on the front and back for video calls and a bit of photography.

Of course in addition to Wifi and Bluetooth there's also support for 5G connectivity via sim. The TCL TAB10 NXTPAPER is available from Verizon for $6.66 a month for 36 months with Verizon Device Payment (0% APR, $239.99 retail).

Poco is probably best-known for creating great value for money smartphones. In fact, the company's latest Poco F6 series is a great example of that. But if there is one sector Poco has yet to step into, it would be tablets. That has changed as Poco has taken the wraps off their first-ever Android tablet, the Poco Pad.

The Poco Pad is the first-ever tablet from the smartphone maker. We'll get it out of the way by saying that this is not a high-end tablet. It won't compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series, but its price does make it quite a tempting purchase for those shopping on a budget.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that can be expand via microSD. On the display front, the tablet features a 12.1-inch LCD screen with a 2650×1600 resolution. It also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits in peak brightness. The tablet features a 10,000mAh battery with 33W charging, and there is an 8MP camera on the back for those who are interested in that sort of thing.

It will also come with four stereo speakers placed at each corner with support for Dolby Atmos. There is an optional Smart Pen stylus and keyboard case for those who might want to draw or write on the go. As for price, the tablet is priced at $329, but you can pick it up for $299 as part of an early bird promo.

There are many Android users out there who own an Android phone but might also own an iPad. This is because as hard as it might be to admit, Apple's iPads are pretty great tablets. But if you want to go all-in on Google's Android ecosystem, then the Pixel Tablet is a good choice and you can finally do a trade-in for it.

According to a report from 9to5Google, it appears that the Google Store in the US is now accepting trade-ins for the Pixel Tablet. This means that you can trade-in an older device and get credit towards the purchase of the tablet. Google is even accepting Apple's iPads where you can get up to $450 in credit.

That is far less than what the tablet is worth. You can also probably get a better deal if you were to sell it on another online marketplace. But if you prefer the convenience of trading directly with Google, then this could be worth checking out. The Google Pixel Tablet was originally launched back in 2023.

It is priced at $499. If you were to trade-in an iPad or one of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablets for the Pixel Tablet, you could save yourself a fair chunk of change.

In the realm of consumer electronics, Amazon and Google find themselves locked in a battle for tablet supremacy. Amazon's offering, the Fire Max 11, has emerged as an intriguing contender. Priced at $229.99, this Android tablet boasts an impressive 11-inch screen, a powerful octa-core processor, and an abundance of storage. With a battery life of 14 hours and a microSD card slot, it certainly packs a punch.

For an extra $100, buyers can snag a version of the Fire Max 11 that includes a keyboard and stylus. Suddenly, this tablet transforms into a productivity powerhouse, ready to rival the big players in the market. Google, in particular, had once championed the idea of Android tablets as the future of computing.

They envisioned a world where stylus-first applications and large touchscreens reign supreme, untethered from traditional keyboards.

Yet, Google's own offering, the Pixel Tablet, may not fully live up to their grand vision. It lacks an official stylus and a physical keyboard equivalent, leaving room for Amazon's Fire Max 11 to steal the spotlight. The Fire Max 11 embodies affordability and widespread availability, making it a compelling choice for consumers seeking a tablet that seamlessly blends work and play.

Meanwhile, Google is preparing to launch the Pixel Tablet, but it seems to lean more towards serving as a smart home device rather than a true productivity powerhouse. The stage is set for Google to unleash a more affordable A-Series tablet that caters to both media consumption and productivity needs, taking on the mighty Chromebooks in the process.

With their track record of success in the A-Series phone line, Google has the potential to dominate the tablet market if they embrace affordability and strike the perfect balance.