Tablets

• Show large 3D models clearly so the whole group can see

• Support AR creation projects, letting students design their own scenes

• Allow small groups to collaborate around one device

• Work well for science labs, stations, and blended learning

• Make complex lessons easier to understand with visual, hands-on AR

• Support audio layers, reinforcing learning with narration or sound cues

• Bigger screens make 3D models easy to see

• Very easy for teachers and students to use

• Works with almost all AR educational apps

• Great for group work and centers

• Long battery life; better classroom control than phones

• Strong audio output

• More expensive than phones

• Can be harder for young students to hold during long AR sessions

• Requires school management systems (MDM) for large sets

• Some older tablets don’t support advanced AR features

• Tap an app

• Move tablet around the classroom

• Follow simple directions

• No coding, no advanced setup.

• Moderate AR
  3D objects appear on desks, floors, or posters.
  Students stay aware of their classroom but feel more immersed than with smaller screens.

Perfect for visualizing science, math models, history scenes, and art projects.

Yes — extremely easily.

Ideal for Grades 2–12.

Great for partner work, group stations, or creative assignments.

• Mid-range cost

• iPads: ~$350–$1,200 depending on model

• Android tablets: ~$300–$900

• Most affordable long-term option for whole-class AR

Best for Schools (Apple)

• iPad 9th Gen — most budget-friendly

• iPad 10th Gen and up modern design + strong AR

• iPad Air — great balance of cost + performance

• iPad Pro M1 and up (with LiDAR) — best for advanced AR, Unity, and Unreal apps

Android Options

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and up

• Lenovo Tab P12 Pro and up

• Xiaomi Pad 6 and up

(Apple is still the most reliable for AR.)

This table is created by Napkin AI. 

Tablets—especially iPads—are the easiest and most effective devices for classroom AR. They offer big screens, simple controls, and strong app support, making 3D lessons clearer and more engaging for students during science, math, history, and creative activities.