If you’re not already invested in Android, an iPad is a better tablet in general than any current Android tablet, even for people who use Google’s apps and services. But Android tablets have improved significantly in recent years, and if you prefer Android to iOS, the best option is the Google Pixel Tablet. For $500, Google’s first tablet in years offers the best all-around Android tablet experience, with excellent hardware and solid performance. Google also includes a charging speaker dock, which turns the Pixel Tablet into a useful smart-home hub. You can buy the Pixel Tablet as a standalone device without the dock for $100 less, but we recommend the pricier bundle—it’s worth it.