Best Tablets under CA$400 for art and design

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Apple Camerons All Natural Extra Fine BBQ Wood Chips for Smokers Kiln Dried Wood

22.9 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its extra-fine cut ensures quick ignition and complete combustion for a consistent, delicate smoke flavor, and it's made from 100% natural, kiln-dried timber with no additives. The 1-pint resealable tub is versatile for use in smoking guns, grills, and smoker boxes, providing approximately 30 sessions from a single container. This product is best for home cooks and grill enthusiasts looking for a mild, all-natural fruitwood to complement poultry, pork, and vegetables.

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Best Tablets under CA$900 for art and design

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Apple iPad Air 11" 11-inch M4 chip Space Gray 2026

88.8 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the Apple M4 chip, which delivers powerful performance for multitasking and AI tasks within a thin, 463g design. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display offers excellent color accuracy and low reflectivity, enhancing media consumption. This model is best for students and creative hobbyists who prioritize a portable device for note-taking, streaming, and light creative work over heavy productivity applications.

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Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Kit Pink 2025

84.8 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its A16 chip and 512GB storage deliver robust performance for editing photos and videos directly on the 11-inch Liquid Retina display. The device excels as a portable entertainment and creative hub, especially when paired with accessories like the Apple Pencil for note-taking. This iPad is best for students and artists who prioritize a large canvas for digital drawing and media consumption over heavy multi-tasking productivity.

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Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Kit Pink 2025 tablet
Price CA$891

Apple iPad mini 8.3" Blue 2024

74.3 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its compact 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and lightweight 299g build make it exceptionally portable for one-handed use. The powerful Apple A17 Pro chip ensures smooth performance for mobile gaming and media consumption, supported by 5G connectivity. This tablet is best for readers and commuters who prioritize a highly portable device for entertainment and web browsing on the go.

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Best Tablets under CA$1,500 for art and design

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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Chip Silver

98.5 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the Apple M5 chip paired with a vibrant 11" Ultra Retina XDR OLED display, offering exceptional performance and visual clarity for demanding tasks. The device's lightweight 454g design and robust ecosystem of stylus and keyboard accessories make it a highly portable creative workstation. This iPad Pro is ideally suited for digital artists and designers who require precise, color-accurate drawing and sketching on the go.

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Apple iPad Air 13" Space Gray

95.1 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the powerful Apple M4 chip paired with 12GB of RAM, enabling smooth multitasking and demanding creative work on its 13-inch Liquid Retina display. The tablet's 635g weight and support for the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard make it a versatile and portable workstation. It is best for digital artists and designers who need desktop-class performance for apps like Procreate while on the move.

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Apple iPad mini 8.3" Purple 2024

75 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its compact 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and powerful Apple A17 Pro chip deliver a premium experience in a highly portable 299g frame. The inclusion of 5G cellular connectivity and WiFi 6E ensures fast, versatile internet access for on-the-go use. This model is best for readers and media consumers who prioritize a powerful, pocketable tablet over a larger canvas for creative work.

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Best Tablets under CA$2,000 for art and design

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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Chip Space Black 2025

99.2 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its 11-inch OLED display with 1000 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate is powered by the potent Apple M5 chip. The tablet's 454g weight and support for the Apple Pencil Pro make it highly portable for on-the-go work. This device is best for business professionals and digital artists who need a powerful, color-accurate screen for presentations and sketching.

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Price CA$1,646
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Apple iPad Air 13" Blue

95.5 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the desktop-class M4 chip paired with 12GB of RAM, enabling powerful creative workflows on a 13-inch Liquid Retina display. This performance is complemented by a versatile ecosystem supporting the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for a laptop-like experience. It's best for digital artists and designers who need a portable, high-performance canvas for illustration and on-the-go content creation.

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Premium Tablets for art and design

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Apple iPad Pro 11" M4 Chip 2024

100 Art & Design Score
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the Apple M4 chip paired with a vibrant 11-inch OLED display, delivering exceptional performance and visual clarity. The device's premium build quality and seamless integration with the Apple Pencil make it a powerful tool for digital creation. This iPad Pro is best for professional artists and designers who require a highly portable, studio-grade canvas for detailed illustration and on-the-go content creation.

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