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eBay Required Item Specifics for Tablets & eBook Readers

For a new or revised listing in Tablets & eBook Readers (eBay category 171485), complete every field that eBay marks Required. Where eBay publishes a fixed selection set, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but eBay uses applicable details for search matching and buyer filters.

Tablets & eBook Readers taxonomy snapshot

eBay category
171485
Required fields
5
Recommended fields
16
Fields with value lists
3

For Tablets & eBook Readers, collect Brand, Storage Capacity, Type, Screen Size + 1 more before opening the listing form. Then check recommended fields such as Series, Model, RAM Size, and Operating System when they apply to the item.

Required (5) — complete for a new or revised listing

  • BrandCopy the exact identifier from the item, label, packaging, or manufacturer record. Provide the exact Brand for this Tablets & eBook Readers item when the listing form requires it.
  • Storage CapacityMeasure the item and keep the unit with the value; do not estimate from the photo. Use an exact Storage Capacity when known. eBay publishes examples such as 128 MB, 250 MB, 256 MB.Accepted values include: 128 MB, 250 MB, 256 MB, 500 MB, 512 MB, 640 MB, 1 GB, 1.2 GB, 1.3 GB, 1.6 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, 6.2 GB + 31 more
  • TypeEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Use an exact Type when known. eBay publishes examples such as eBook Reader, Phablet, Tablet.Accepted values include: eBook Reader, Phablet, Tablet, Tablet/Laptop Convertible
  • Screen SizeMeasure the item and keep the unit with the value; do not estimate from the photo. Provide the exact Screen Size for this Tablets & eBook Readers item when the listing form requires it.
  • Internet ConnectivityEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Use an exact Internet Connectivity when known. eBay publishes examples such as Not Applicable, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi + 2G.Accepted values include: Not Applicable, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi + 2G, Wi-Fi + 3G, Wi-Fi + 4G, Wi-Fi + 5G

Recommended (16) — better search visibility

Series · Model · RAM Size · Operating System · Network · Energy Star · Color · Connectivity · Features · Maximum Resolution · MPN · EC Range · Unit Quantity · Unit Type · Charger Included · Device Charging Range

Source: eBay’s official US category taxonomy, retrieved 2026-06-18. Review eBay’s item-specifics guidance and the Taxonomy API method. Requirements can change, so confirm the live listing form before publishing.

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Tablets & eBook Readers item specifics FAQ

What item specifics does eBay require for Tablets & eBook Readers?

The current taxonomy snapshot marks Brand, Storage Capacity, Type, Screen Size, and Internet Connectivity as required for Tablets & eBook Readers. A missing required field can block a new listing or revision; confirm the live form because requirements can change after this snapshot.

Does eBay publish accepted values for these fields?

Where eBay publishes usable taxonomy values, this page shows them under the required field. Closed lists use “eBay accepts only”; open lists use “accepted values include” so sellers can tell the difference.

Are recommended specifics required?

No. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but they help eBay understand the item and can improve search matching, filters, and buyer confidence.

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