So now is the time to look out for Black Friday deals on some of the best tablets, as right now you can score cut-price iPads and Android tablets.
But be careful…
That’s because after a flurry of deals, some prices for iPads have crept back up, meaning the only deals to be had are on models with more pricey storage options. As such, I’ve gone and flagged the deals I think are worth paying attention to and purged the deals that are not.
Do bear in mind that TechRadar has tested or gone hands-on with these tablets, so I’ll not recommend you a bad tablet even if it’s got a discount. We also expect to see more deals pop up as the week moves on, so expect more tablet deals on this page; do check out my rundown of the Black Friday tablet deals that are live right now, with my commentary and advice on what to buy.
That’s enough preamble, read for my picks of the best Black Friday tablet deals you can buy today, and other information about what to look out for as we drive towards Black Friday proper.
Today’s best tablet deals in the US
- Amazon: save $130 on the 10.2-inch iPad 9th Generation
- Best Buy: save on iPads and Android tablets
- Best Buy: save $500 on the 11-inch iPad Pro
- Samsung: Save $200 plus on the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
- Target: save on the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus & Apple iPads
- Target: save $100 on the iPad 9th Generation
- Walmart: $71 discount on the 2021 iPad mini
My favorite early Black Friday deal is the all-new Fire HD 8 tablet for $54.99 – a record-low price. It has an 8-inch HD display and impressive all-day battery life. Plus, the tablet works with Amazon Alexa, so you can use your voice to make calls, play music, set reminders, and check the weather.View Deal
One of my favorite pre-Black Friday deals is the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet on sale for a record-low price of $74.99. Perfect for watching content or using any number of Amazon’s own-brand applications, the Fire HD 10 features a big, bright 10-inch Full HD display, 3GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor for relatively decent performance (for the money).View Deal
There’s a massive up to $1,000 to be saved on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra when you combine an upfront $200 discount and up to $800 trade-in rebate for your existing tablet. The newest high-end Samsung slate has great features for productivity like Circle to Search with Google and Note Assist. There are also AI-assisted tools like the ability to turn a sketch into a full image. Up to 16 hours of battery life and a neat S Pen stylus prove useful.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: was $449.99 now from $49.99 at Samsung
Up to $400 off one of Samsung’s best budget tablets is a superb deal. The 10.9-inch display is ideal for portability and with incredibly long battery life the Tab S9 FE will keep going all day, even when pushed to its limits. There’s 128GB of storage, which provides enough room to store all your apps, although you can upgrade to 256 GB if you need extra space. We’ve seen Samsung offer a $100 upfront discount on this device before but today’s trade-in rebate of up to $400 is a record-low. View Deal
Amazon has discounted the iPad 10.2 (2021) – also known as the iPad 9th-generation – to a record-equaling low price ahead of Black Friday. Despite its age, this iPad offers a gorgeous 10.2-inch screen with True Tone technology, decent battery life (we got around 10 hours in our testing), and it’ll also continue to be supported with software updates until at least 2027. Put simply, the iPad 10.2 (2021) is the best iPad if you’re on a budget, and we don’t expect to see Amazon’s $199.99 price bettered in the coming months. View Deal
Amazon has discounted the 256GB iPad 10.2 (2021) – also known as the iPad 9th-generation – to a record-equaling low price ahead of Black Friday. Despite its age, this iPad offers a gorgeous 10.2-inch screen with True Tone technology, decent battery life (we got around 10 hours in our testing), and it’ll also continue to be supported with software updates until at least 2027. Put simply, the iPad 10.2 (2021) is the best iPad if you’re on a budget.View Deal
Apple’s previous-gen iPad mini is a fantastic all-rounder. Its powerful A15 Bionic chip delivers all the performance most people need, while the 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display is small enough to make the device beautifully portable. The mini’s display has True Tone support, P3 wide color, and ultra-low reflectivity, so it looks great wherever you’re using it. Walmart’s $110 discount is impressive, though we have seen this iPad as low as $349.99 at Amazon previously.View Deal
Apple slashed the recommended starting price of the iPad 10.9 (2022) to $349 earlier this year, but Amazon has now dropped that figure even further. It’s great value for money at this price if you need an all-around tablet. We said Apple’s latest base-level tablet is a big upgrade over the previous generation model in our iPad 10.9 (2022) review, with a larger Liquid Retina display, a new A14 Bionic chip, improved cameras, USB-C support, and a sleek design.View Deal
Not the lowest price for the iPad 10.9 (2022) but right now it’s still offering some $30 of savings, which isn’t bad for a tablet with a larger Liquid Retina display, a new A14 Bionic chip, improved cameras, USB-C support, and a sleek design. As you’ll see no our iPad 10.9 (2022) review, it’s still worth it. View Deal
Walmart’s $924 deal on the new iPad Pro is still the best on the internet. In our iPad Pro (2024) review (albeit for the 13-inch model), we describe Apple’s latest flagship tablet as “the impossibly thin king of iPads – and maybe all tablets.” Naturally, that level of quality comes at a premium, but Black Friday season is a great time to snag a discount. It’s worth noting, though, that we saw the 11-inch iPad Pro for as low as $899 during Amazon’s most recent Prime Day sale, so it may return to that price at the mega-retailer soon.View Deal
Amazon has cut the price of the 2024 iPad Pro 11-inch by some $275, which is a big saving. Do bear in mind that this is a refurbished tablet so won’t be boxfresh. But you’re still getting flagship specs, like the M4 chip and an OLED display for a heck of a lot less than the standard retail price. That said, it’s worth noting, though, that we saw a brand-news 11-inch iPad Pro for as low as $899 during Amazon’s most recent Prime Day sale, so it may return to that price soon.View Deal
The new iPad Air is the closest thing you can get to an iPad Pro without having to pay upwards of $1,000, which is why we believe it’s the best iPad for students in 2024. For almost half the price of Apple’s professional-grade iPad, you’ll get a beautiful Liquid Retina display, a MacBook-level M2 chipset, a landscape-oriented front-facing camera, and landscape stereo speakers with spatial audio. Granted, this Amazon deal isn’t great on paper, but $549 for the Space Grey model is still the best price you’ll find for the new iPad Air right now (if you want a different color for a similarly low price, head to Walmart).View Deal
You can save a cool $100 on the latest 256GB iPad Air over at Amazon. Nearly $600 isn’t cheap for an iPad but it does next you a beautiful Liquid Retina display, a MacBook-level M2 chipset, a landscape-oriented front-facing camera, and landscape stereo speakers with spatial audio.View Deal
Today’s best tablet deals in the UK
- Amazon: save more than £70 on the OnePlus Pad
- Amazon: 10% or more off a range of iPads
- Argos: last-gen iPad mini for £449
- Argos: grab some more early tablet deals
- Currys: big deals on Samsung Galaxy tablets
- Currys: save £30 on the 13-inch iPad Air
- John Lewis: up to £430 off the 2022 iPad Pro range
Laptops Direct has discounted the iPad 10.2 (2021) – also known as the iPad 9th-generation – to a market-leading price ahead of Black Friday. Despite its age, this iPad offers a gorgeous 10.2-inch screen with True Tone technology, decent battery life (we got around 10 hours in our testing), and it’ll also continue to be supported with software updates until at least 2027. Put simply, the iPad 10.2 (2021) is the best iPad if you’re on a budget.View Deal
Not the cheapest we’ve seen this older iPad drop to but Laptops Direct has discounted the iPad 10.2 (2021) – also known as the iPad 9th-generation – to £229, a reasonable price for a tablet with a gorgeous 10.2-inch screen with True Tone technology, decent battery life (we got around 10 hours in our testing), and slick software. In simple terms, the iPad 10.2 (2021) is the best iPad if you’re on a budget.View Deal
Apple slashed the recommended starting price of the iPad 10.9 (2022) to £349 earlier this year, but Amazon has now dropped that figure even further. This tablet is great value for money if you simply need a reliable all-rounder. We said Apple’s latest base-level tablet is a big upgrade over the previous generation model in our iPad 10.9 (2022) review, with a larger Liquid Retina display, a new A14 Bionic chip, improved cameras, USB-C support, and a sleek design. If stock runs low at Amazon, John Lewis is offering the same deal on the same colors.View Deal
Over on Amazon, you can get a 256GB 2022 iPad for £449. Now that’s not a huge discount, but it’s a saving of £50, which is enough to load the iPad with some premium apps and games. As you’ll see in our our iPad 10.9 (2022) review, it’s an Apple tablet well worth your attention. View Deal
The new iPad Air is the closest thing you can get to an iPad Pro without having to pay upwards of £1,000, which is why we believe it’s the best iPad for students in 2024. For almost half the price of Apple’s professional-grade iPad, you’ll get a beautiful Liquid Retina display, a MacBook-level M2 chipset, a landscape-oriented front-facing camera, and landscape stereo speakers with spatial audio. Granted, this Amazon deal isn’t a great one, but £559 is still the best price you’ll find for the new iPad Air (well, it’s technically tied with Very and John Lewis).View Deal
In our iPad Pro (2024) review (albeit for the 13-inch model), we describe Apple’s latest flagship tablet as “the impossibly thin king of iPads – and maybe all tablets.” Naturally, that level of quality comes at a premium, but EE has seen fit to discount the 256GB, Wi-Fi-only variant of the 11-inch iPad Pro (2024) to a slightly more digestible price ahead of Black Friday. Not even Amazon is offering this price right now.View Deal
If you want the biggest and best iPad, both Amazon and John Lewis have the iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) on sale right now. It’s a mighty tablet and one that’s all the more attractive with £50 off its price tag (even if this isn’t the greatest deal in the world).View Deal
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has been cut by £300 making it a bit of an Android tablet bargain. It features Samsung’s most powerful tablet processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with AI capabilities incorporated into its system. The latest Vision Booster technology also supports a brilliant display that automatically adjusts brightness and contrast based on your environment. View Deal
A whole £80 off a budget-centric tablet isn’t to be sniffed at, particularly as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE has 128GB of storage and a sizeable 10.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 so it looks great for streaming shows on the move or simply sketching out some fun designs via the S Pen stylus which is included. Speedy and lightweight too, it’s an easy one to recommend if you like the Samsung way of doing things.View Deal
The basic Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 is down to an impressively low price at Currys for Black Friday – though I have seen it £15 cheaper in the past. This basic tablet has an entry-level processor, a small 8.6-inch screen and only 64GB of storage so expect slightly slower performance and struggles with games or multitasking, but it’s still a great tablet for light mobile computing. View Deal
Black Friday tablet deals: FAQs
When will the Black Friday tablet deals start in 2024?
To keep it simple: they have already. Although Black Friday lands on November 29 this year, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are already building momentum with great deals on some of our favorite tablets. Amazon kicked off the unofficial ‘deals season’ with its recent Prime Day sale, which in turn inspired copycat sales from rival retailers.
Naturally, we expect to see the highest concentration of deals around Black Friday itself, but that won’t preclude retailers from offering a wide variety of tablet deals from now up until the end of November. Expect to see some great savings online and in stores long before the big day itself.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy a tablet?
Typically, Black Friday is one of the best times of year to buy a tablet. Retailers tend to offer their best prices during the sales season towards the end of the year. It’s been a big year for tablet model refreshes too, and there’s sure to be a number of iPad and Android tablet models waiting in clearance.
So whether you’re eyeing up the ultra-premium iPad Pro 13-inch, the class-leading Android OnePlus Tab 2, or the astoundingly huge Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, there’s likely to be a great deal for you this Black Friday. Apple’s iPad lineup is in a strong position this year, which may mean we see moderate discounts, but this could drive harder undercuts from competitors.
What Black Friday tablet deals should I expect?
In the past, we’ve seen serious discounts across a range of tablets on Black Friday. Retailers like Amazon, Target, and Best Buy will almost certainly offer discounts on their supply of tablets, and we may see some offers from tablet makers themselves. Apple is unlikely to offer direct discounts, instead offering vouchers after the fact, while Samsung and others may just slash some cash from the price tag.
Really, though, third party vendors are your best bet. Last year’s Black Friday sales included a range-wide $100 discount on iPads at Amazon, with savings of as much as $200 on several Samsung models. At the lower end of the spectrum, this could push tablets like the base-model iPad, iPad mini, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE towards budget prices, meaning we could see very capable tablets sold for very reasonable prices.
Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday
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