Google Nexus 7

1. Anandtech.com

Review Credibility: Excellent
AnandTech.com's review of the Google Nexus 7 is hands-down the most detailed we spotted, with the site leveraging its deep technical knowledge to create a multipage report chock full of extensive benchmark testing and hands-on analysis. In the end, the device earns a difficult-to-obtain Editors' Choice award.

Review: The Google Nexus 7 Review, Anand Lai Shimpi & Brian Klug, July 26, 2012

2. Arstechnica.com

Review Credibility: Excellent
This review is nearly as detailed as AnandTech.com's, although it relies more on extensive hands-on analysis than deep benchmarking. Johnston has some qualms about developer support for the Nexus 7's 7-inch form factor, but it's not enough to quell her enthusiasm for the tablet. "The Nexus 7 is going to become the go-to device for people who find the iPad too large, or find it too expensive," she says.

Review: Divine Intervention: Google's Nexus 7 Is a Fantastic $200 Tablet, Casey Johnston, July 8, 2012

3. PCMag.com

Review Credibility: Excellent
PCMag.com's reviewer says the Nexus 7 isn't perfect, but finds it close enough, giving the tablet 4.5 stars out of 5 and an Editors' Choice award. "Google has delivered a powerful, good-looking tablet for an almost shockingly low price," Segan writes.

Review: Google Nexus 7, Sascha Segan, June 30, 2012

4. Computer Shopper

Review Credibility: Excellent
Harrel also gives the Nexus 7 a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 and an Editors' Choice award in this lengthy, benchmark-filled review. "The Nexus 7 clearly raises the bar for low-cost slates," he says. "You can't get every possible option for this price -- not currently, anyway -- but this tablet brings you darn close."

Review: Google Nexus 7 by Asus Review and Ratings, William Harrel, July 18, 2012

5. Laptop Magazine

Review Credibility: Excellent
The Nexus 7 wins yet another Editors' Choice award in Laptop Magazine's detailed critique. "If you want the best overall 7-inch tablet, get the Nexus 7," Piltch says.

Review: Google Nexus 7 Review, Avram Piltch, June 29, 2012

6. Notebook Check.net

Review Credibility: Excellent
Ngo says the Nexus 7 hardware has some flaws that were likely imposed by its budget price tag, but adds that the complete package makes the tablet enticing. "Never has an Android tablet felt so clean, uncluttered and customizable right out of the box," he writes.

Review: Review Google Nexus 7 Tablet 8 GB, Allen Ngo, Aug. 13, 2012

7. The Verge

Review Credibility: Excellent
While most devices have difficulty cracking a 7-out-of-10 rating from TheVerge.com's notoriously hard-to-please reviewers, the Nexus 7 receives an 8.8 score and hearty praise. "Google's Nexus 7 isn't just an excellent tablet for $200. It's an excellent tablet, period," Topolsky says.

Review: Google Nexus 7 Review, Joshua Topolsky, June 29, 2012

8. CNET

Review Credibility: Excellent
The Nexus 7 nabs an Editors' Choice award and lands on CNET's list of the top five tablets. "With a beautiful screen, fast performance, a comfortable design and overall great media options, the Nexus 7 is easily the best 7-inch tablet available and one of the top tablets on the market," Franklin says.

Review: Google Nexus 7 Review (16 GB), Eric Franklin, June 28, 2012

9. Engadget.com

Review Credibility: Excellent
The title of Engadget.com's deeply detailed review sums up its opinion nicely. "The Nexus 7 is an amazing package for something that costs a penny less than $200," Stevens says. "It feels like something that could sell for much more."

Review: Nexus 7 Review: The Best $200 Tablet You Can Buy, Tim Stevens, June 28, 2012

10. Wired

Review Credibility: Excellent
Olivarez-Giles' review of the Nexus 7 is much lengthier than the typical Wired report. He dislikes the lack of a rear camera and tablet-optimized Android apps, but those are the only drawbacks. "The Nexus 7 provides the best tablet experience outside of Apple's iPad, though the Nexus 7 is far easier to carry around," he says.

Review: Google Nexus 7, Nathan Olivarez-Giles, July 3, 2012