Tablets are versatile pieces of technology. Whether you’re streaming the latest shows, playing games, collecting all of your images in one place or checking in on your email, a good tablet can do the job. But like all great things, the best tablets usually come with a hefty price tag. We’ve searched the web high and low to bring you the best deals on tablets right now. Everything from Apple iPads to Android tablets and beyond can be found below. Tablets make a great holiday gift as well, so you can also take advantage of these hot deals and get a head start on your holiday shopping list.
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, 13-hour battery life and 32GB of storage included. The 64GB model is also available with a $70 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 45% discount taking it down to only $55. 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is a great budget offering made even better by a $50 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 30%, representing savings of $149. This now makes the iPad Mini the cheapest we’ve ever seen at Amazon.
This Pixel tablet has a fast processor and a high-quality front video camera. On top of that, the speaker dock that’s included has great audio output and charges your tablet while it’s docked. Keep in mind that the only color option on sale right now is porcelain.
This tablet has a decently sized 9-inch display and 32GB of storage, perfect for those looking for something simple and not too fancy. The tablet also comes with a folio case, so you can stand it up and enjoy your favorite videos, shows, movies and more hands-free.
