Good speakers aren’t the first thing most people think about when buying a tablet. But if you watch movies without headphones, play games, or rely on your tablet as a small TV, audio is one of those features that you have to get right.
To be honest, most tablets come with a decent set of speakers. You can expect clear audio with okay loudness, but what you really want is the richness and oomph you expect when watching your favorite movies and shows.
Fortunately, there are a few good options that get it right. So here are some of the best audio-focused tablets you can buy right now.
1. Apple iPad Pro (M5)
The iPad Pro has set the benchmark for tablet speakers for years, and the M5 version keeps that trend going. The tablet has four speakers (two up top, two on the bottom), and Apple still does a good job balancing power and precision.
What stands out most is how clear everything is. Dialogue sits where it should, effects feel placed rather than thrown at you, and it’s easy to hear individual instruments in a busy track.
The tuning avoids harshness at high volume, and it gets loud enough to fill a normal room without sounding strained.
The latest model will obviously cost you more as it’s the best Apple has to offer. So if you want something slightly more affordable, the iPad Pro M4 is the one to go for.
It’s tough to tell which one sounds better unless you’re an absolute audiophile. And more importantly, you can get the M4 at discounts and offers, which is what matters for most people.
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Samsung follows a similar strategy to Apple. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra also uses a quad-speaker setup, but this time, the speakers are tuned by AKG and come with Dolby Atmos support.
As a result, you can expect clean vocals and a good sense of separation, especially if you tweak things through Samsung’s audio presets and EQ.
Pair the audio with a massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, and the Tab S11 Ultra feels like a straightforward alternative to the iPad Pro for people living inside the Samsung ecosystem. It’s just a solid multimedia machine that also happens to handle multitasking well.
There’s nothing flashy about how the speakers are presented, but they’re consistently good, and that’s often enough.
3. Lenovo Tab Plus
This is where things start to look different.
The Lenovo Tab Plus makes a trade-off most tablet makers avoid—it gives up slimness for better sound.
Lenovo Tab Plus has a unique, thick bump on the back which houses an enormous (by tablet standards) eight-speaker JBL-tuned system. And its specs alone sound ambitious.
It has four matrix tweeters and four force-balanced woofers delivering 26W of stereo power from a large 22cc speaker box. As one can expect, the setup delivers a whole different kind of audio experience.
The sheer number of drivers and the large acoustic volume mean it can push out sound with significant volume and minimal distortion, even when pushed close to the limit.
The compromise is the design. That speaker hump is noticeable, but Lenovo has thoughtfully placed a kickstand in it. As a result, you can place it on a surface level and enjoy your shows and movies without the worry of holding its heft.
4. Xiaomi Pad 7
The Pad 7 from Xiaomi is another entry on our list of best-sounding tablets. It is equipped with four speakers, Dolby Atmos support, and Hi-Res Audio certification. For most people, that means solid clarity, decent stereo width, and enough volume for daily use.
There’s also a “200% volume mode” that boosts loudness well beyond the default limit. You might rarely need to use it, but it’s there if you need it.
As a side note, the China-only Pad 7 Ultra steps things up with four woofers and four tweeters, but since you probably can’t buy it easily outside China, the regular Pad 7 is the more practical option to talk about.
5. OnePlus Pad 3
The OnePlus Pad 3 is a great device for multimedia consumers. It has a big 13.2-inch display at 3.4K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and brightness goes high enough for outdoor viewing.
But the speakers are what keep it in this conversation. Like some of the others here, OnePlus uses eight drivers—four tweeters and four woofers—to create a clean, well-balanced stereo image. It doesn’t try to overdo bass, but the mix has enough weight to make movies more interesting.
It also has a big 12,140 mAh battery and 80W fast charging support, so you can binge-watch without worrying about running out of power.
6. Honorable mention
Google Pixel Tablet with Speaker Dock
The Pixel Tablet is an interesting case of turning a tablet into a multimedia machine. The tablet itself has quad speakers, but what makes it unique is the optional speaker-dock accessory.
The dock features a 43.5mm full-range speaker that delivers noticeably better, room-filling sound with crisp treble and richer bass.
When docked and locked, the tablet automatically switches into “Hub Mode,” which makes it more than just a tablet. You can display Google Photos albums as a screensaver when it’s not in active use.
It also provides full access to Assistant for playing music or videos, controlling smart home devices, and getting information through voice commands.
The Pixel Tablet is also the first tablet to act as a Chromecast receiver, so you can cast music and videos from your phone or other devices directly to the docked tablet’s screen and speaker.
However, its main downside is longevity. The Pixel Tablet was launched in 2023, and the company hasn’t released a successor yet. It’s only guaranteed to receive Android version updates until at least June 2026 and security updates until at least June 2028. So you have to keep that in mind.
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