Tablets haven’t replaced laptops like some people once thought they would, but they’re still popular gadgets for work and play on the go, especially around the holidays. Apple keeps improving the iPad line and Amazon continues to make the Fire Tablets even more affordable. We’ve tracked down some of the best tablet deals still available for Black Friday to help you choose.
See also: Best Android tablets
Featured deal: Save $150 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
The tablet game is an intense battle of Samsung against Apple, and sometimes a good sale is a perfect way to swing things in your favor. That’s the case right now on Amazon, where you can save $150 and grab yourself a Galaxy Tab S7 for just $499.99 with a coupon.
As for the tablet itself, you’ve got 128GB of storage to work with and you can choose from black, silver, or bronze finishes. Each version includes a revamped, color-coordinated S-Pen that serves as your key to creativity. You can let your thoughts run wild, and anything you create should look picture-perfect on the vibrant 11-inch AMOLED display.
See also: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 review
Samsung’s ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate and quad AKG with Dolby Atmos speakers make the Galaxy Tab S7 a binge-watcher’s dream. You can also take full advantage of four months of YouTube Premium for free when you grab yours now.
This deal may not last long, so pick up your Galaxy Tab S7 at the button below.
You can also check out our dedicated lists of Surface deals and iPad deals if you’ve ruled out Android as an option. Here are a few deals that don’t fit into our top categories:
- Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite for $203.45 (32{652344f324e607afb926ee4e256931fddd7f2413ab8be67a07ff8f3969f7c7a6} off)
- Huawei MediaPad T5 for $143.22 (28{652344f324e607afb926ee4e256931fddd7f2413ab8be67a07ff8f3969f7c7a6} off)
Samsung Galaxy Tab deals
Samsung’s Galaxy line of devices certainly packs a punch when it comes to laptops and phones, and tablets are no exception. You can often find the latest chipset onboard, solid RAM and storage, and even a built-in S-Pen for drawing. Many of Samsung’s tablets also pack the company’s powerful AMOLED displays for a crisp, vibrant viewing experience. Check out the best options right here:
- Galaxy Tab A7 with 32GB of storage for $149.99 ($80 off)
- Save up to $400 on a Galaxy Tab S7 with a trade-in
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $249.99 ($100 off)
- Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with 32GB of storage for $209.50 ($20.49 off)
- Galaxy Tab S6 for $519.99 ($130 off)
- 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A for $99.99 ($50 off)
Apple iPad tablet deals
It’s tough to argue against Apple as the king of the tablet game. The iPad line has swelled to nearly half-a-dozen models, and each fills its own important role. Whether you want the ultraportable iPad Mini or the powerful iPad Air and iPad Pro, you’re bound to find a perfect fit. Of course, you’ll have to allow iOS into your life in the form of iPadOS. Here are some top picks:
- Previous version 256GB iPad Air in Space Gray for $549.99 ($100 off)
- Previous version 64GB iPad Air in gold for $429.99 ($70 off)
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch for $899 ($100 off)
- Early 2020 128GB iPad Pro in silver for $729 ($30 off)
- Early 2020 128GB iPad Pro in Space Gray for $749 ($50 off)
- Previous version 64GB Wi-Fi and LTE iPad Pro for $799 ($350 off)
- Early 2020 256GB Wi-Fi only iPad Pro for $999 ($100 off)
Amazon Fire Tablet deals
Amazon’s Fire line of tablets is one of the most affordable ways to dip into the experience, with some models starting well under $100. You can choose from a few sizes — 7, 8, or 10-inches — and all of the tablets run Amazon’s own Fire OS. You won’t find the familiar Google Play Store here, but you should be able to get by with the Kindle app, Prime Video, and more. Don’t take our word for it, check out the picks here. We have also added Amazon’s many Kindle eReaders to this list.
- Amazon Fire 7 tablet for $39.99 ($10 off)
- Amazon Fire 7 Essentials Bundle for $72.95 ($15 off)
- Fire HD 8 for $54.99 ($35 off)
- Fire HD 8 tablet bundled with wireless charger for $114.99 ($35.99 off)
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet for $74.99 ($35 off)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 for $79.99 ($70 off)
- Fire HD 10 bundle with a case, screen protectors, and 15W charger for $139.96 ($85 off)
- Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet for $59.99 ($40 off)
- Amazon Fire 8 Kids Edition tablet for $79.99 ($60 off)
- 6-inch Amazon Kindle for $59.99 ($30 off)
- Kindle Kids Edition for $79.99 ($30 off)
- Kindle Essentials Bundle with cover and power adapter for $94.94 ($45 off)
- Kindle Paperwhite for $84.99 ($45 off)
- Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle with leather cover and power adapter for $124.97 ($65 off)
- Kindle Paperwhite Hunger Games Bundle with special Hunger Games cover and power adapter for $114.97 ($65 off)
- Kindle Oasis for $174.99 ($75 off)
Microsoft Surface Pro deals
If you want to seriously consider replacing your laptop with a tablet, the Microsoft Surface line is the way to go. They often drop the mobile-based chipset for a full-sized Intel Core processor. You’ll also find larger 12-inch displays on the flagship Surface Pro line. The high-end Surface Pro X even lets you tap into 4G LTE connectivity for work on the go. Take a look at the deals here:
- Surface Pro X with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $1,199 ($100 off)
- Surface Pro X bundle from $1,300.97 (Up to $113.80 off)
- Surface Pro 7 with Pro Type Cover from $599.99 (Up to $359.99 off)
- Surface Go 2 Essentials Bundle from $618.97 (Up to $67.80 off)
- Surface Pro 7 with black Type Cover for $899 ($430 off)
Well, that pretty much does it for the list of the best tablet deals we could find. We’ll do our best to keep the list updated, but don’t forget to check out some of our other articles if you’re still deciding.
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