Best Tablet Deals: Save up to $500 on Samsung, Apple and Microsoft
Whether you’re getting a tablet for the first time or looking to upgrade, it doesn’t have to break the bank -- especially with our favorite deals going on right now.
A great tablet is a wonderful way to enjoy the latest games, watch movies and TV shows, and, if you're keen on ditching the laptop, get some work done, too. But they can be pretty expensive, especially if you're going for something a little bit more high-end that can give you more versatility. The iPad from Apple often dominates the competition in the tablet market, and that means a lot of folks are on the lookout for an iPad deal. That said, there are reasons you might choose an Android tablet or a Windows tablet if you aren't already entrenched in the Apple ecosystem.
Whether you're all-in on Apple gear or you want a tablet that offers a similar experience to your non-Apple phone, we've found some tablet deals that'll help you get your hands on one of these nifty devices for less. We'll also keep an eye on the very best deals as they crop up and will update this list accordingly, so be sure to check back if you don't yet see the right deal for you.
Best tablet deals
At its discounted price, this relatively budget Android tablet is a good pick as an affordable entertainment tablet for kids. It features a small (kid-friendly) 8.7-inch display, with a 1,340x800-pixel resolution, protected by a sturdy, metal (kid-resistant) enclosure. Note that the keyboard case isn't included, and to get such a steep discount you need to go with the T-Mobile version.
The Tab S6 Lite is a great midrange tablet that has a little bit more power under the hood. It also runs a 2,000x1,200-resolution screen that's 10.4 inches. There's a larger 128GB of storage compared to other budget-friendly Samsung tablets, but you can expand it if you want to. Best Buy is also offering a deal where you get a one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass, as well as three months of YouTube Premium, if you're a new subscriber.
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 9th-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 and runs a 2,304x1,440-resolution screen, and has a powerful Exynos 1380 processor that's going to handle most stuff you throw at it.
You can save $99 on Apple's latest iPad Air at Amazon right now. It costs $599 from the Apple Store and features Apple's M1 chip, found in the company's iPad Pros, along with 5G and a wider-angle, front-facing camera that has the Center Stage autofocusing video feature. CNET's iPad expert Scott Stein still recommends the less expensive 10.2-inch iPad for most people, but sees this iPad Air as a solid step up. Read our iPad Air 2022 review.
The Surface Pro 9 offers a modern 12th-gen Core i7 CPU, an ample 16GB of RAM and a relatively roomy 256GB SSD. The 13-inch display offers a crisp 2,880x1,920-pixel resolution. One last note: You'll need to purchase the requisite keyboard cover separately unless you have one from an older Surface Pro 8 or Pro X -- those are compatible with the new Surface Pro 9. Just note that not all colors have the same discount.
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The discounts below are less compelling than the ones above, but remain on this list so we can highlight them when the sale prices dip periodically.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a midlevel Android tablet that occupies the space between a basic iPad and an iPad Pro. The baseline Galaxy Tab S7 FE (short for Fan Edition) with 64GB of storage is discounted by $50 right now at Amazon. The tablet features a roomy 12.4-inch display and includes Samsung's S-Pen stylus for drawing and jotting down notes.