If you want a quality Apple or Windows tablet under $200, you must dip into the used market. In that case, we suggest you first check out manufacturers' certified refurbished sales or head to third-party sellers such as Gazelle, Glyde, and Swappa that buy used products and test them before reselling. The least expensive new iPad is the 2021 model, and at $329, it's a great value. Now that the 2022 iPad is out, you might even be able to find the 2021 model for even less, especially used or refurbished. Over the past few years, Apple has made the iPad a decent replacement for a basic laptop, with accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard adding value. We wouldn't call the iPad a cheap tablet, but there are some good reasons to invest in one. Most notably, you can stay current with software updates for at least several years. That's much longer than almost all the budget tablets on our list. If you get an older, used iPad, it's likely to get cut out of the software update cycle in a year or two. You could also look at certified used devices at this price level in the Windows world. If your budget is a little more flexible, here's our list of the best Windows tablets. Finally, if budget buying feels too much like cutting corners, check out the best tablets we've tested. Just be prepared to spend a lot more. Steven Winkelman contributed to this story.