Here at TechRadar, we have our own ranking of the best tablets around. So when I discovered it was possible to view a list of Amazon's best-selling tablets, I was intrigued to see if it bore any relation to the tablets we regarded most highly. There are some obvious points of deviation. We tend to focus on tablets for adults, and there are a number of kid-focused models in Amazon's ranking. Similarly, whereas Amazon bundles ereaders in with tablets, we have them in a separate best ereader ranking. It also makes sense that Amazon's own models sell especially well on the platform, given that they tend to get the best discounts. I'm not surprised to see the Kindle Paperwhite taking the #2 spot, for instance, when we put two Kobo models above it in our list. Although the iPad (A16) 11-inch — Amazon's #1 bestseller — isn't our favorite tablet, we still scored it very highly in our review. We were less enamored with Amazon's #3 slate, the Fire HD 10 (2023), awarding it three stars and declaring it "only smoldering". It is, however, relatively cheap, which helps explain its popularity here. Scroll down for a list of Amazon's best-selling tablets (as of 22 September, in the US), in order. Hit the View details button to see what we thought of them in our real-world testing — and learn which ones are worth buying.Top tablets Apple iPad (A16) 11-inch Read our full review ProsA16 chip is very capableNow starts with 128GB of storageiPadOS 18 runs smoothly hereConsNo major changes over the previous generation Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) Read our full review ProsCheaper than many rivalsIncredibly hardyHandy Alexa command centerConsTiny changes from 2021 modelStuck to Amazon ecosystemLots of unremovable apps Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) (renewed) Read our full review (non-renewed version) ProsExcellent valueUpgraded selfie camera for video callsTrue Tone displayConsNo Face IDDoesn’t support newer accessoriesLacks recalibrating speakers Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) Read our full review ProsSnappier interface means faster menus and smoother zoomingThe best e-reader if you buy books from AmazonConsDesign feels out-of-date and cheap, lacks buttonsOnce you see the Kindle Colorsoft, it’s hard to go black and white Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus Apple iPad Air M4 11 Read our review of the 13-inch version ProsM3 chip provides plenty of powerVibrant screenStrong battery life and audioConsStill no ProMotion displayNo major changes to design Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet Apple 9.7in iPad (early 2018) (renewed) Read our full review (non refurbished model) ProsMore affordableGood screen qualityPowerful for the priceConsApple Pencil costs extraDesign unchanged Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Read our full review ProsM4 chip delivers excellent performanceVibrant, sharp screenGreat cellular and Wi-Fi connectivityConsNo major design changesNo ProMotion display Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (2024) Read our hands-on review ProsCheap HD screenRugged buildFantastic warrantyConsAmazon app store is somewhat limited Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) Read our full review ProsPerfectly portableExcellent buildLovely screenA great Pencil Pro companionConsPricey for the sizeAging designFaceTime camera still on the short side of the screen