The most expensive tablet available is Stuart Hughes’ iPad 2 Gold History Edition. It’s a standard iPad 2, but given the Pimp My Ride treatment, decked out in gold, diamonds and dinosaur bone, image courtesy of Stuart Hughes. That’s not a euphemism or slang by the way – this iPad is literally framed partially in dinosaur bone. To be specific, the front frame for the iPad is made from Ammolite, with sections of T-Rex thigh bones “shaved into the Ammolite”. It also features an 8.5ct diamond on the home button. All told, the iPad has been decorated with 16.5ct of small diamonds, an 8.5ct single diamond, 57 grams of T-Rex bone, 750 grams of Ammolite stone, and 2000 grams of solid 24ct gold. Only two have been made, and it doesn’t look like either has sold.

In comes luxury brand Stuart Hughes, which is not only selling an iPad 2 but an iPad 2 filled with 24-carats of gold and 8.5 carats of diamonds. Not only that, the iPad 2 Gold History Edition stays true to its “history” name as it's engraved with the bones of an actual Tyrannosaurus Rex. Whether the bones are real or not, this hasn't stopped Stuart Hughes from pricing their customers more than $8,000,000, the most expensive tablet in the world. This iPad may not run the most recent apps and may need to be charged every two hours, but who needs an iPad Air when you have a gold, diamond, and T-rex crusted iPad 2?

Price: $8,080,000

The most expensive tablet currently on the market, the Toughpad, image courtesy of Panasonic, is entirely different from any other model on this list for a few reasons. For one, the thing is 20 inches long, compared to the other models which generally measure closer to 13 inches. Panasonic also claims that the Toughpad is “the world’s only 4K tablet”, and we can’t find anything that would prove otherwise. For those unaware, “4K” refers to the resolution of the tablet’s screen – 4K being shorthand for 4000 pixels. As with most devices labelled as having 4K resolution, the Toughpad actually falls slightly short, having a 3840 x 2560 resolution, but as mentioned this is fairly standard and not indicative of inferior resolution.

The Panasonic Toughpad 4K Performance (UT-MA6) is a giant, rugged Windows tablet with a stunning 20-inch 4K display. While it's technically impressive and beautifully designed, this slate has very limited use, and a high price that's tough to justify.

Price: $5,999.95

Owned partially by Sony, Vaio is a computer and laptop company that manufactures this rather expensive piece of portable tech, image courtesy of Vaio. With a whole terabyte of solid-state drive storage, this tablet has more storage than many laptops, and the same can be said for its 16 gigabytes of memory. It comes equipped with a detachable keyboard and boasts a 4th gen quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, the crème de la crème of Intel chips. This device’s processor and its RAM and storage puts it on par with some of the most powerful laptops commonly available, and head and shoulders above most laptops and notebooks. It also weighs about a kilogram and a half, and is 0.7 inches thick, making it incredibly portable.

With a smart design and extremely convenient, it can be said that the VAIO Z Canvas Signature Edition tablet is considered one of the most expensive tablets today. From the keyboard to the processor are equipped with the most modern equipment and accessories. That is why the tablet is worth a product for you to experience and choose.

Price: $3,099

The powerful Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio brings the most powerful and innovative laptop to date. This tablet, unsurprisingly, also has the highest price tag on the list of the most expensive tablets, costing people about $2,632. The tablet was designed for professionals transitioning from the high-performance capability to entertainment-ready features.

The tablet comes with a portable creative canvas that has a built-in storage compartment to charge the Surface Slim Pen 2 (sold separately). The tablet is powerful enough to provide smooth, uninterrupted gameplay, powerful graphic rendering for drawing and sketching, as well as all-day battery life to keep you away from charging outlets and ports.

The Surface laptop comes with a brilliant 120Hz display, Quad Omnisonic speakers, and immersive Dolby Atmos. The tablet is powered by Windows 11 and has a 14.4-inch touchscreen that allows easy transition from a traditional laptop to a powerful tablet. With 32 GB of memory and an 11th Gen Intel Core H Series processor, there isn’t anything this tablet can’t handle. USB ports allow you to connect external monitors or add accessories. Further, the tablet has a large touchpad optimized for use in laptop mode. Get the most out of this little tablet with versatile functionality and powerful performance that beats its competitors.

Price: $2,632

Some brand names, like Apple, have the market cornered when it comes to high-performance tablets and electronic devices. Landing on our list in a solid second position for the most expensive tablets is this Apple iPad Pro device, retailing for $1,599. The tablet features a 12.9-inch touch screen display with Liquid Retina XDR IPS technology.The screen promises to deliver better color variation and more accurate tones with its 2732 x 2048 resolution. The screen also has certain fingerprint-resistant and anti-reflective qualities, making it stand alone when it comes to innovative technology.

The Apple iPad Pro runs with the Apple iPadOS 14 operating system and has a whopping 128 GB of storage. With an 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, and 16-core Neural Engine, this tablet is sure to perform above any expectations. It also features innovative technology like Face ID and Apple Pay, which have become standard with Apple products.

The tablet features all the Apple staples you have come to know and love, like built-in apps that include FaceTime, Mail, Apple TV, and Siri voice assistant. The tablet has a rear dual camera with a 5-element lens and has the ability for 4K video recording. A collection of 5 studio-quality microphones and a 4-speaker audio system help round out this compact and powerful tablet from Apple. The tablet pairs with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard sold separately.

Price: $1,599

At a giant 55 inches, The Point Captive Round Edge Android tablet is by far the largest tablet featured on list of the most expensive tablets available. Still, this large tablet runs with technology and software similar to a traditional, hand-held tablet and offers a unique opportunity for collaborative presentations and entertainment.

The large 55-inch tablet retails for $1,399. The plastic frame for the tablet can be supported on a desktop or wall-mounted, giving convenient display options. The display has a projected capacitive touch screen which displays in full HD 1080p output. The tablet is powered by 1 GB, 2GB, or 4GB RAM and has a Quad-core cortex processor. The device runs off the Android 4.4, 5.1, or 6.0 operating system.

Like other tablets, this large 55-inch tablet is equipped with a front 2.0MP camera, has USB, SD, and TF outputs, and is designed for interactive communication. The tablet can be outfitted to be used as an information kiosk or equipped to function as a point of sale for retail space. In addition, the tablet can play MPEG video, support MP3 audio, and can display jpeg images.

Price: $1,399

Slightly smaller and less powerful than the Apple iPad Pro listed higher on list of the most expensive tablets, this smaller Apple iPad Pro comes with many of the same features. The slightly smaller size, and smaller price tag, make this an excellent option for people who don’t want to blow the bank buying a new, high-performance tablet completely.

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch features a Liquid Retina XDR display that is ideal for watching a video and editing HDR photographs. It comes with a front camera for video calls and a pro camera with a LiDAR scanning capability to create stunning photos and create immersive AR.The display features ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 color giving your display the best possible resolution and image quality. With Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, you’re sure to stay connected with the fastest Wi-Fi option currently available. The Apple iPad Pro comes with other tried and true standards like Face ID and Apple Pay. This device is run with iPad OS, which runs a powerful operating system that can handle millions of apps available online at the Apple Apps store.

The Apple iPad Pro has four speakers and five quality microphones and can run all day with a single battery charge. The Apple iPad Pro can pair with the Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard, or Magic Keyboard, which are all sold separately.

Price:$1,149

The larger-than-normal tablet from Android Tablets measures 21.5 inches, making it ideal for a Point of Sale device or collaborative work applications. The tablet has all the same features as a smaller, traditional-sized tablet, making it easy to work with. This Android tablet has a quad-core 1.8GHz processor, making it powerful enough to tackle any job. Running with either the Android 5.1 or Android 6.0 operating system and either 2GB or 8GB of available RAM, this not-so-little tablet transitions easily from work functionality to pure entertainment. The tablet retails for $1,087.

The touchscreen measures 21.5 inches across and has stunning resolution displaying images in 1920 x 1080 full HD. The 16:9 screen ratio displays any movie or image in exquisite detail. The device is fully Wi-Fi enabled and Bluetooth compatible. It has several inputs and outputs, making connecting and charging devices super easy. The tablet features a port for a USB, mini-USB, SD, and even an audio jack to connect your headphones. The device can also support a wireless mouse or a wireless keyboard, and both are sold separately.

Price: $1,087

The Microsoft Surface Pro delivers with a powerful processor and unparalleled graphic display, seamlessly blending study, work, creative construction, and play. This tablet is ultra-light, making it easy to take your tablet with you wherever you go.

The powerful Intel Core processor makes the Microsoft Surface Pro faster than ever, outperforming the prior Surface Pro 4 by leaps and bounds. With over 50% more battery life, this Microsoft Surface Pro is guaranteed to last longer throughout the day. With the enhanced performance of this tablet, it is no wonder it lands on list of the most expensive tablets, retailing at just under $1,000.

The Surface Pro can work with the Surface Pen, 3D creation tools, and Surface Dial and Office. It runs with a full Windows experience with Windows 10 and easily transforms from a laptop to a tablet simply by adjusting or removing the built-in kickstand. Lowering the kickstand activates the next-generation hinge, which helps create a suitable and comfortable drawing angle for people using the new Surface Pen. The tablet also has 1.6W stereo speakers, dual microphones, and Dolby Audio Premium. There is a front-facing camera to help with Windows Hello face authentication keeping your tablet safe and secure.

Price: $755

Like other powerful Apple tablets featured on the list of the most expensive tablets, the smaller Apple iPad Pro retails for $799. This tablet measures 11 inches from corner to corner with a slightly smaller screen. Although smaller, the iPad does not lack performance, delivering the same high-quality graphics and display as its larger counterparts.

The smaller 11-inch Apple iPad Pro comes with Liquid Retina display technology and a powerful arsenal of cameras. There are multiple pro cameras in this device equipped with LiDAR scanning technology, able to create captivating videos, photos, and realistic AR. The touchscreen tablet works with the Apple Pencil (sold separately), perfect for taking notes, marking documents, or drawing.

With the powerful M1 chip, expect high-performance and functionality from this tablet. The iPad comes equipped with fast Wi-Fi 6 technology, extended battery life, and the iPadOS, which was designed specifically for iPad tablets. The tablet also comes equipped with four speakers and five high-quality microphones, providing studio-quality performance. Of course, this tablet also comes with standards like Apple Pay and Face ID.

Price: $749

Rounding out list of the most expensive tablets is the Samsung Galaxy Pro tablet, retailing for $529. This 10.1-inch tablet is designed to be rugged and durable, optimized for all conditions. It has a built-in GPS, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, accelerometer, and an RGB light sensor. Built to last, this tablet boasts military-grade durability that can withstand any conditions, weather, or temperature.The super-powered battery can last for up to 15 hours with a single charge and can easily be replaced with the state-of-the-art POGO pin. Stay charged and connected on the go with multiple backup batteries sold separately.

The device is built with a waterproof touchscreen that allows users to interact with the device whether it is snowing or raining. The additional Glove Mode can be triggered to allow people to use the tablet even while wearing gloves. The Tab Active Pro can even work while submerged underwater. The Samsung Galaxy pro comes with a clear 13.0 MP rear camera, an 8.0 MP front camera, and Google ARCore that helps the tablet detect its environment. Keep your tablet safe and secure with biometric access, which requires facial recognition to unlock and interact with the device.

Owning a tablet helps facilitate daily functionality at work or home. With large touch screens, powerful processors, and stunning displays, tablets are easily taking over the tech industry as the preferred communication device compared to a laptop or desktop computer. With top technology companies like Apple and Microsoft continually pushing the bounds of what is possible inside these small, portable devices, it is no surprise to see new, higher functioning tablets and devices emerge every year.

Price: $529