Google Pixel Tablet
Without Apple releasing its 11th-gen iPads this year, there was far less competition in the space. While it would normally mean Samsung would take first place by default, Google’s first Pixel Tablet proved to be a strong contender. While it lacks an attachable keyboard and its display is limited to a 60 Hz refresh rate, it managed to beat out Samsung’s massive Tab S9 Ultra or the Tab S9 FEthanks to smart home integration and the included dock. It essentially acts as a sidegrade to the Google Nest Hub Max. When docked, it easily connects to other Nest Hub products, making it a surprisingly innovative piece of smart home tech that doubles as a tablet. It’s definitely not for everyone, especially those who only want a quality tablet, but when there’s been so little innovation in the tablet space over the last few years, Google’s first entry into the space proves to be a good one. —Kyle Barr
