Tablets are extremely versatile bits of tech. Whether you’re streaming the latest shows or blockbusters, collecting all of your images in one place or checking in on your email, a good tablet can do the job. The only issue is the best tablets usually come with steep prices, something we hope to alleviate with this roundup of the best deals on the web right now. Everything from Apple iPads to Samsung Galaxy tabs and beyond can be found below.
Whether you’re all in on Apple gear or you want an Android tablet that offers a different experience, we’ve rounded up the best tablet deals that’ll help you get your hands on one of these nifty devices for less.
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The entry-level 10.2-inch iPad from 2021 should be your starting point for tablet shopping. This model lacks USB-C and still has the old-school home button, but it’s compatible with the Apple Pencil stylus (sold separately). The baseline iPad remains a great option for kids, families and anyone else who wants a best-in-class touchscreen and Apple’s full App Store and services support. Read our ninth-gen iPad review.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is part of the latest lineup of Galaxy tablets, and while it’s not as powerful as the Ultra or the Plus, it is a lot cheaper. It’s 10.9 inches, runs a 2,304×1,440-resolution screen and has a powerful Exynos 1380 processor that’s going to handle most of the stuff you throw at it.
Amazon has plenty of its Fire tablets for kids discounted, with this Fire HD 8 down by a decent 40%. Arriving in blue, it has ad-free content, parental controls, a 13-hour battery life and 32GB of storage included. The 64GB model is also available with a $60 discount applied.
Tablets don’t get cheaper than this. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for an Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, with a huge 54% discount taking it down to only $60. It has an 8-inch HD display, 64GB of storage and a 30% faster processor than the previous generation. It’s perfect for streaming shows on the go.
This 2022 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro is more than $1,000 off at Amazon subsidiary Woot, arriving in either a space gray or silver design. This particular model has 2TB of storage along with Wi-Fi and cellular capabilities. Most notably, Apple’s lightning-fast M2 chip is built in.
Amazon subsidiary Woot has plenty of discounts on Apple iPad Pro models with the M2 chip. This 11-inch model is now $550 off and has 1TB of storage and Wi-Fi capabilities. Available in silver, we’re not sure how much longer stock will last, with several of the other storage sizes now sold out.
This Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is a great budget offering made even better by a $40 discount at Best Buy. It has an 11-inch display with 1,920×1,200 resolution, comes in a graphite color and sports a slim, light design that is great for portability.
If you’ve got your heart set on this slim, lightweight option that is compatible with the Pencil 2, then now is the time to act. We’ve only seen savings of around $30 in recent times, but now the price has dropped by 24%, representing savings of $120. This now makes the iPad Mini the cheapest we’ve ever seen at Amazon.