{"id":14723,"date":"2023-01-11T17:08:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T17:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14723"},"modified":"2026-07-03T09:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:38:55","slug":"5-best-tablets-for-watching-movies-tv-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/11\/5-best-tablets-for-watching-movies-tv-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best tablets for watching movies &#038; TV shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best tablet to watch movies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or want to know <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what\u2019s the best iPad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to offer you the perfect cinematic experience from the comfort of your home, then you\u2019re in luck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve done the research so you don\u2019t have to and have rounded up a great range of tablets we think you\u2019ll find to your liking, including the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best affordable tablet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best alternative to iPad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you make your final decision, there\u2019s a few different factors to consider to make sure you get the most out of your choice. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best tablet battery life<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, screen size, speed, sound and price point are all things to think about when deciding on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is the best tablet to buy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are you waiting for? Keep reading to find out the 5 best tablets for watching movies and TV shows!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>In this blog:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Amazon-Fire-Tablet-HD-10-(2021)\">Amazon Fire Tablet HD 10 (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Apple-iPad-Air-4-(2020)\">Apple iPad Air 4 (2020)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S6\">Samsung Galaxy Tab S6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#iPad-Pro-12.9-(2021)\">iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Lenovo-Tab-P11\">Lenovo Tab P11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Amazon-Fire-Tablet-HD-10-(2021)\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Amazon Fire Tablet HD 10 (2021)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s kick off the round-up with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best affordable tablet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Amazon Fire Tablet HD 10 (2021). If you\u2019re an Amazon fan then this tablet is a no brainer!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will you get a bargain price, but you can enjoy your favourite movies and TV shows on a large 10.1-inch full HD display and it even has a 1920&#215;1200 high resolution! So if you\u2019re looking for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">large tablet for watching TV<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this model is perfect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get up to 12 hours of battery life and it is compatible with Alexa. This means it includes Alexa\u2019s hands-free mode which lets pause videos, play games and open apps. With the Fire tablet HD 10, you\u2019ll get 3GB of RAM, a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you\u2019ll have access to Amazon and Microsoft apps so you can download streaming services with ease and yes, you can get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netflix on Amazon Fire tablet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of pricing, the Amazon Fire Tablet HD 10 2021 starts at \u00a3149.99, which is great if you\u2019re on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Apple-iPad-Air-4-(2020)\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Apple iPad Air 4 (2020)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best tablets for watching Netflix<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has got to be the iPad Air 4 (2020).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a fantastic 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and runs on a powerful A14 chip which is great for watching videos &#8211; the last thing you need to deal with when catching up on your TV shows is slow downloading speeds!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPad Air 4 doesn\u2019t have an audio jack, but you can connect your headphones via Bluetooth or the USB-C port. This iPad Air even supports Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Magic Keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also get around 10 hours of battery life, but this all depends on usage. If you\u2019re looking for a suitable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tablet for Netflix<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, YouTube or other streaming services, then the iPad Air 4 is a winner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get more for your money by shopping <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/ipads-and-tablets\/apple\/ipad-air-4-2020\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPad Air 4<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models at the musicMagpie Store and get the same features for less!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S6\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung Galaxy Tab S6<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an Android user or want the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> best alternative to iPad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tablet has a sleek design and a 10.5-inch screen that won\u2019t disappoint. Plus, you\u2019ll be sure to get a great viewing experience, thanks to the super AMOLED display.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and Samsung estimates you\u2019ll get up to 14 hours of battery life, which is perfect if you\u2019re binge-watching TV shows or planning a movie marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to cut the cost of your tablet, shop <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/ipads-and-tablets\/samsung\/galaxy-tab-s6\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Samsung Galaxy tab S6<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the musicMagpie Store and discover great savings!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"iPad-Pro-12.9-(2021)\" style=\"text-align: center;\">iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not worried about keeping to your budget and want the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best iPad for watching movies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">then rest assured the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) is for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The performance does not disappoint and with the help of four speakers, it delivers top-quality sound that brings a cinematic experience straight to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 12.9-inch is a great choice for watching movies! You won\u2019t have any interruptions or experience slow speeds with the help of the Apple M1 Silicon processor and you\u2019ll get up to 10 hours of battery life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This model has a 2732&#215;2048 pixel resolution, True Tone, P3 Wide Colour and ProMotion. Plus, the Liquid Retina XDR display provides an excellent viewing experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you want to go all out with an iPad packed full of features, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) will certainly do the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your money go further when you buy a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/ipads-and-tablets\/apple\/ipad-pro-129-2021\/?filter=collections:shop-all-ipad-pro\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPad Pro 2021<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the musicMagpie Store!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Lenovo-Tab-P11\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Lenovo Tab P11<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a tablet that isn\u2019t Apple or Samsung? Then we\u2019ve got the tablet for you! The Lenovo Tab P11 is one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best tablets to buy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you want a budget device that fits the criteria for watching movies and TV shows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has quad speakers, is capable of producing a 2K resolution and if you want an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OLED tablet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this model comes with an incredible high-definition OLED display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll experience rich colours, good quality speakers and this tablet has a battery life of up to 8 hours. It also runs on the Snapdragon Qualcomm 662 processor and has an 11-inch screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re focusing on affordability but expect top-quality features for watching movies then the Lenovo Tab P11 is perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never been easier to find your next tablet! Save across 100s of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/ipads-and-tablets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished tablets<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/mobile-phones\/\">refurbished phones<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and check out our great range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/apple-ipad-store\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices at the musicMagpie Store. We even sell other Apple devices, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/apple-iphone-store\/\">refurbished iPhone<\/a> models.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Need some extra cash for your upgrade? There&#8217;s probably some in your drawers right now! Turn your unwanted phones into cash by heading over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/\">Sell My Phone<\/a> page, where you&#8217;ll find full details on how to get an instant valuation for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/sell-my-iphone\/\">iPhone trade in<\/a> and much more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for the best tablet to watch movies or want to know what\u2019s the best iPad to offer you the perfect cinematic experience from the comfort of your home, then you\u2019re in luck. 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