If you require a tablet for light and basic use then it is better that, you opt for a cheaper on. There is no need purchasing a high-end tablet and burning a deep hole in your pocket. Some of the best budget tablets are listed below:

Google Nexus 7:

Probably the best tablet money can buy. Even though released in 2013, the Google Nexus remains the best and most popular tablet worldwide. It costs $181. The Google Nexus 7 boasts of the sharpest 7" tablet screen in the world with 323 ppi (pixels per inch), 1.5 GHz quad core processor, 2 GB RAM, adreno 320 graphics, 16 GB storage, excellent battery life up to 9 hours and 4.3 jelly bean version of Android.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4:

An excellent product of Samsung and one of the best budget tablets available. Priced at $175, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 comes with 1.2 GHz quad processor, 1.5 GB RAM, excellent screen with a resolution of (1280 x 800), 8 GB flash memory, 32 GB expandable memory and a brilliant battery that lasts up to 10 hours.

LG G Pad 8.3:

A premium tablet, which is considered better than iPad mini by some. If you want to buy an all rounder tablet then this is the best you can lay your hands on. It sports a brilliant display with resolution 1200 x 1920 pixels (273 ppi), to quad core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 processor, 2 GB RAM , 4.4.2 kitkat version of Android and planned be given an update of 5.0 lollipop.

ASUS MeMO Pad 8:       

One of the best budget tablet and the best if you want for gaming and watching movies because of its HD display. Other than an excellent HD display, the ASUS MeMO Pad 8 is equipped with 1.33 GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor, 1 GB DDR3, 16 GB Storage expandable by 64 GB with micro SD and 4.4 Kitkat version of Android. It cost $199.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6:

The most powerful and amazing tablet under $100. It is priced at just $99. It really offers more than it is priced. The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 comes with a brilliant display with resolution 1280 x 800 (252 ppi), 1.5 GHz quad core processor, 8/16 GB memory, front-facing VGA camera / 2 MP rear-facing camera and an excellent battery life which last up to 8 hours. Check out cheapest tablets under $150.