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In this guide, we've narrowed down the best tablets for Cricut Design Space.

Apart from tablets, Cricut Design Space is also compatible with smartphones and laptops. Windows, Android, and iOS devices can be used for Cricut Design Space.

From Apple iPads to Samsung tablets, let's look at the best tablets for Cricut Design Space in greater depth.

Best Tablets for Cricut Design Space at a Glance

No.	Item
1	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) (Editors' Choice)	Check Price on Amazon
2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus	Check Price on Amazon
3	Apple iPad Air (2020)	Check Price on Amazon
4	Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite	Check Price on Amazon
5	Microsoft Surface Pro 7	Check Price on Amazon
6	Apple iPad Mini	Check Price on Amazon
7	Samsung Galaxy Tab A	Check Price on Amazon
8	Microsoft Surface Pro 4	Check Price on Amazon

1. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) (Editors' Choice)

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The Apple iPad Pro is our Editors' Choice for the best tablet for Cricut Design Space. If you're already invested in the Apple ecosystem, we strongly recommend the Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch).

With a 12.9-inch screen, and a 2048 x 2732 pixel display, its screen is beautiful, bright and super responsive with a 120Hz refresh rate.

It comes with 6 GB RAM which makes it exceptionally fast.

The iPad Pro's whopping 1TB of internal storage space lets you store as many images, videos, and documents as possible. You may well buy models with lesser internal storage. Available internal storage includes 128 GB, 256 GB, 512GB and 1TB.

As you would expect, it runs one of Apple's best operating systems: iPadOS 13.4. Because Apple is way ahead of the curve, you will almost never experience any lag when using the iPad Pro.

The Apple iPad Pro has been built to handle the power needs of a top-notch tablet thanks to its very outstanding long-lasting 9720 mAh battery.

Elsewhere, the iPad Pro speakers are superb and breathtaking!

Another interesting thing to note is that transferring items from an iPhone or iPad to the new Apple iPad Pro is so, so fast and can be done effortlessly. If you own a MacBook, syncing videos, images and other files is seamless.

With its powerful hardware and beautiful display, the Apple iPad Pro remains the best tablet for Cricut Design Space. If you believe in spending money on tools that make your tasks a lot easier, the Apple iPad Pro is worth considering.

PROS

Impressive display
Excellent audio
Fast operating system
Responsive Face ID
Incredible battery life
Excellent pen integration

CONS

No provision for external storage
No 3.5mm headphone jack

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) Key Specifications

Display: 12.9-inch IPS display, 2048 x 2732 pixels
Chipset: Apple A12Z Bionic chip
OS: iPadOS 13.4
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Size: 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.23 inches (280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm)
Weight: 1.41 pounds (641g)
Rear Camera: 12MP, 10MP
Front Camera: 7MP
Battery: 9720 mAh

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2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus

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Right now, our absolute favorite Android tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, which is also the best Android tablet for Cricut Design Space.

Like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is one of Samsung's best tablets you can buy now. It packs as much oomph as the Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch).

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus' screen is a nice, large, 12.4-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, bolstering its credentials. Its Super AMOLED display is super responsive, amazingly bright, colorful to boot and delivers a stunning picture quality thanks to its HDR10+ feature. You won't have problems using it in direct sunlight.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Plus' credentials are further established with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, which is complemented by 6GB or 8GB of RAM.

Samsung has made available three storage/RAM variants on the Tab S7: 128GB/6GB, 256GB/8GB, or 512GB/8GB.

What's more, it supports 5G connectivity.

As for the sacrifices one has to make, the optional book cover keyboard case isn't a chart-topper, however, it makes the Tab S7 Plus a viable laptop replacement.

Looking for a tablet that can last all day? This is it.

But overall, this is one of the best tablets money can buy for those willing to pay a premium and the best Android tablet for Cricut Design Space by and large. So, if you really want to get the best from Cricut Design Space, consider buying the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus.

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PROS

Beautiful super AMOLED 120Hz display
Excellent battery life
Stunning display
Very good build quality
5G Connectivity option
Fast performance
Thin and Portable
Excellent audio

CONS

Limited port offerings
Pricey

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Key Specifications

Display: 12-inch, Super AMOLED, 1752 x 2800 pixels
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
OS: Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
RAM: 6GB/8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Size: 11.22 x 7.28 x 0.22 inches (285 x 185 x 5.7 mm)
Weight: 1.27 pounds (575 g)
Rear Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Front Camera: 8MP
Battery: 10090 mAh

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3. Apple iPad Air (2020)

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This tablet is one the best iPads that isn't an iPad Pro. You'd find it handy and useful for Cricut Design Space.

The Apple iPad Air can boast the same battery life as Pro iPads. It is also super fast as it utilizes Apple's A14 processor.

It has more than enough memory: 64 GB or 256 GB storage space. The choice is yours.

Good price, speed, excellent performance and portability are some of the hallmarks of the iPad Air.

One trivial drawback is that the left and right bezels are so small; you may accidentally tap something on the screen.

In general, the Apple iPad Air is highly recommended as one of the best tablets for Cricut Design Space.

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PROS

Cutting-edge display
Very fast performance
Responsive OS

CONS

Finger print scanner could be better

Apple iPad Air (2020) Key Specifications

Display: 10.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display, 1640 x 2360 pixels
Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic chip
OS: iPadOS 14.1
Storage: 64GB/256GB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Size: 9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches (247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm)
Weight: 1.0 pounds (458 g)
Rear Camera: 12MP
Front Camera: 7MP
Battery: 28.6Wh

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4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

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You should also consider the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite when looking to buy a tablet for Cricut Design Space.

It sports a 10.4-inch display, which is large and bright enough for viewing images and text without straining your eyes.

Its internals are nothing to scoff at – given its price point, that is. Tucked inside the tablet are the Exynos 9611 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB of storage and Android 10 OS.

As far as performance goes, the Samsung S6 Lite can hold its own against the mid-range models. Apps load quickly and run smoothly, but not as snappy as they do on an iPad.

For the physical build, the tablet is thin and light. Weighing in at a scant 1.02 pounds (0.46kg), you won't have problems slipping the Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite (9.6 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches) into your tote, going to and from work or school.

The tablet comes in three delightful colours – Oxford Gray, Angora Blue and Chiffon Pink – each of which has a unique look and feel.

On another important front, the Tab S6 Lite's camera gets the job done at the lowest-possible level. There are two cameras, including an 8MP on the back and a 5MP on the front.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is arguably one of the reasonably priced Samsung tablets that ships with a pen. It is worth mentioning, though, that the S Pen isn't as good a stylus as you'll find on the Apple iPad Pro. That said, the S Pen does a decent job when it comes to note-taking.

You may consider using the Tabs S6 Lite's Dark Mode which reduces eye strain.

Next is battery life – it is pretty solid. The Tab S6 Lite will stay powered up for an entire workday.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite isn't a perfect tablet. Its One UI isn't as cutting-edge as the iPadOS. Plus, palm rejection could use some improvements.

The minor drawback aside, using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a joy. It is a good tablet for using Cricut Design Space without a problem.

PROS

Beautiful display
Outstanding battery life
Good audio
Robust design
Ships with S Pen

CONS

Some apps could use some improvements

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Key Specifications

Display: 10.4-inch screen, 2000 x 1200 pixels
Chipset: Samsung Exynos 9611
OS: Android 10
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB/128GB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Size: 9.6 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches (243.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm)
Weight: 1.02 pound (462.7 g)
Rear Camera: 8MP
Front Camera: 5MP
Battery: 7040 mAh

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5. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

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When it comes to churning out high-end tablets with great performance, Microsoft is still not quite at the level attained by Apple and Samsung. That said, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a decent 2-in-1 tablet with pretty good specs for using Cricut Design Space.

The touchscreen display is as impressive as what the previous models produced by the Redmond manufacturer parade.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 now has a USB-C port, which is a good addition, nonetheless, it is not Thunderbolt 3. There is a USB-A port on the Pro 7.

With regard to CPU, three models are available: Core i3, i5, and i7. The Core i7 variant has a faster processing speed than the Core i3 and i5 models.

The base configuration (that is Core i3), comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. If you prefer more RAM, you could go for the 8GB (Core i5) or 16GB (Core i7) model. For more storage options, pick up the Core i5 version (256GB) or the Core i7 (256GB/512GB/1TB). Remember, you'll pay more to get the models with more storage and RAM combinations.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 isn't like some tablets with bloatware – if truth be told, you won't find any bloatware on the Pro 7.

Face recognition via Windows Hello works great.

Battery life is not the Microsoft Surface Pro 7's strong point. Other tablets boast excellent battery performances with good battery capacities.

If a solid battery performance is one of the features you don't joke with, you may consider the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e (7040 mAh), Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 (7300 mAh), Apple iPad Air (8134 mAh) or the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (9720 mAh). These tablets are all compatible with Cricut Design Space.

We recommend the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 as one of the best tablets for Cricut Design Space.

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PROS

Excellent display
Good design
Improved processing power
USB-A and USB-C ports

CONS

Almost the same as the Pro 6
Average battery life
Bezels are rather thick

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Key Specifications

Display: 12.3-inch display, 2736 x 1824 pixels
Chipset: Intel Core i3, i5, or i7
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR4x (non-upgradable)
Storage: Up to 1TB SSD
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax
Size: 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches (292 x 201 x 8.5 mm)
Weight: Core i3 and i5: 1.7 pounds (775 g); Core i7: 1.74 pounds (790 g)
Rear Camera: 8-megapixel camera
Front Camera: 5-megapixel camera
Battery: 5702 mAh

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6. Apple iPad Mini

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The iPad Mini is for anyone who needs a very a portable iOS-powered tablet for Cricut Design Space. Like most iPads, the iPad Mini is sleek – but this is not why we love the tablet.

Its outstanding processing speed which is made possible by the Apple A12 Bionic chip makes it standout from most tablets and that is why we love it.

Apps on the iPad Mini run pretty fast without hiccups. So you won't have problems using Cricut Design Space on the iPad Mini.

The Apple iPad Mini ships with 3GB RAM. It has 64GB and 256GB storage options.

With a beautiful LCD capacitive screen, and a True Tone display which fine-tunes the screen to suit the lighting conditions wherever you are using the device, your eyes won't suffer from strains as a result of screen lightening whenever you're using the Cricut Design Space app.

Since the tablet is small and lightweight, carrying it around is easy.

The iPad Mini has a 4G-variant, which makes internet connection and download speeds a lot faster.

If you love taking pictures, the iPad Mini 2019 has a 7-megapixel selfie camera, and an 8-megapixel HDR rear camera.

Gold, Silver, and Space Gray are colour models of the iPad on the market at the moment.

The battery life of the iPad Mini is excellent. You can get up to 10 hours of productive work out of the tablet on a single charge.

If you need a portable iPad that works at all times, then the Apple iPad Mini is highly recommended and remains one of the best tablets for Cricut Design Space.

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PROS

Very, very good performance and speed
Excellent battery life
Crisp and colourful display
Lots of apps
Good OS

CONS

No new design tweak
RAM size can be improved
Has thick bezels

Apple iPad Mini Key Specifications

Display: 7.9-inch display, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic chip
Operating System: iOS 12.1.3
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 64GB/256GB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Size: 8.0 x 5.31 x 0.24 inches (203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm)
Weight: 0.66 pounds (300.5 g)
Rear Camera: 8-megapixel camera
Front Camera: 7-megapixel camera
Battery: 5124 mAh

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7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is one of the best tablets for Cricut Design Space deserving of note.

The Tab A comes with an Exynos 7904 processor, 2GB of RAM and a pitiful 32GB hard drive. However, there are models with 3GB of RAM and 64GB or 128 of storage.

Weighing in at a scant 1.03 pounds (0.47kg), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A has a 9.65 x 5.88 x 0.30-inch footprint.

On another important front, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A boasts an impressive LCD screen. Text looks sharp on the screen as do photos and videos.

With regard to performance, the Tab A delivers, especially when it has to do with light tasks. The Samsung Galaxy Tab isn't designed for crushing AAA games at max settings given its average internals — we're looking at you, 2GB of RAM, Mali-G71 GPU and Exynos 7904 CPU.

You'd find a 3.5mm headphone jack on the Tab A, unlike the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and Tab S5e.

As far as audio goes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A's speakers don't offer much nuance to really appreciate music. That said, they are loud enough for solo use or if you're with a couple of friends. Not a deal breaker, but worth bearing in mind.

A massive win for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A is its battery life. Samsung packed in a reasonable 6150 mAh of battery capacity into the Tab A's chassis. The manufacturer claims the Samsung Galaxy Tab A's battery will last up to 13 hours on a single charge. The battery actually lives up to the 13-hour claim on the box when you use the tablet for light tasks.

If you are on a strict budget, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a strong buy. All in All, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A is one of the best tablets for Cricut Design Space.

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PROS

Good display
Decently priced
Excellent battery life

CONS

Graphics could be improved

Samsung Galaxy Tab A Key Specifications

Display: 10.1-inch LCD, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Chipset: Exynos 7904
Operating System: Android 9 Pie
RAM: 2GB or 3GB
Storage: 32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Size: 9.65 x 5.88 x 0.30 inches (245.2 x 149.4 x 7.5 mm)
Weight: 1.03 pounds (469 g)
Rear Camera: 8-megapixel
Front Camera: 5-megapixel standard
Battery: 6150 mAh

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8. Microsoft Surface Pro 4

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The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 can serve as a tablet as well as a laptop and is perfect for anyone who wishes to use Cricut Design Space on a Windows tablet.

The Surface Pro 4 sports an impressive 12.3-inch display. It is worth noting that the crisp, clear display has excellent palm detection – this makes using Cricut Design Space on the tablet a pure joy.

On another front, the Surface Pro 4 pairs and Intel Core i7 processor with 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. This is decent enough for getting the most out of Cricut Design Space.

The body measures 15.17 by 9.21 by 1.58 inches (WDH) and weighs 1.73 pounds.

We recommend getting a stylus for drawing on the Surface Pro 6. The Surface Pen is responsive and feels more like a pencil. It is quite comfortable to use.

As far as USB ports go, you have one USB 3.0 port, a microSD card reader, a mini DisplayPort, and a headphone/mic jack.

Alas, battery life proves to be this tablet's Achilles' heel. Microsoft advertises 9 hours of battery life. Realistically, you should get roughly 4 hours on a single charge.

That said, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is still one of the best tablets for Cricut Design Space given its powerful internals.

PROS

Crisp, clear display
Responsive stylus
Good Type Cover

CONS

Battery life could be improved

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Key Specifications

Display: 12.3-inch LCD screen, 2736 x 1824 pixels
Chipset: Intel Core i7
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 520
Operating System: Windows 10
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB
Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Size: 15.17 x 9.21 x 1.58 inches (385.3 x 233.9 x 40.1 mm)
Weight: 1.73 pounds (784 g)
Rear Camera: 8-megapixel camera
Front Camera: 5-megapixel camera

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No.	Item
1	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) (Editors' Choice)	Check Price on Amazon
2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus	Check Price on Amazon
3	Apple iPad Air (2020)	Check Price on Amazon
4	Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite	Check Price on Amazon
5	Microsoft Surface Pro 7	Check Price on Amazon
6	Apple iPad Mini	Check Price on Amazon
7	Samsung Galaxy Tab A	Check Price on Amazon
8	Microsoft Surface Pro 4	Check Price on Amazon

Bottom Line

We've reviewed the best performing tablets for getting the most out of Cricut Design Space. These tablets are a great pick for anyone who needs decent, robust, fast, and responsive tablets that work without issues.

Every tablet we've recommended for Cricut Design Space is worth considering.