Listen to this articleEven though Black Friday itself isn’t until this Friday (November 24) the deals have been up and running across the whole of November and as such, there are a wealth of Black Friday tablet deals already waiting for your below.
Here you’ll find our pick of the best offers from the hundreds of Black Friday deals on tablets you’ll likely run into this year, and having tested the most significant slates on the market, you’ll know that the listings here come recommended, based on our experience and expertise.
While Black Friday has the potential to yield the best discounts this season, if you miss your chance, you also have Cyber Monday (November 27) to look forward to, as another opportunity to wrangle yourself a great tablet at a great (although likely not quite as good, based on previous years) price, so don’t fret.
If you’re unsure which tablet may be right for you, you should also consult our rundown of best tablets, where we break down each tablets strengths and weaknesses, as well as linking to full in-depth reviews on each one. If you know what you’re looking for, however, simply read on for all our pick of the best Black Friday tablet deals.
Black Friday tablet deals – quick links (US)
- Amazon: savings on Samsung’s Galaxy A and S series Tabs, right now
- Best Buy: discounts on tablets of all shapes and sizes
- Target: all the biggest slates are in stock
- Walmart: discounts on tablets not sold elsewhere
Best Black Friday tablet deals in the US
Apple iPad 10.9 2022 (64GB): was $449 now $349 at Amazon
Apple’s latest baseline iPad enjoys a range-wide $100 reduction; from the entry-level 64GB WiFi-only model, to the 256GB WiFi and cellular variant. Boasting WiFi-6, 5G, Apple Pencil support and more.View Deal
Apple iPad Air 2022 (64GB): was $599 now $499 at Amazon
Apple’s latest iPad Air is a great all-round slate, boasting iPad Pro-level M1 performance, Apple Pencil 2 support and 5G cellular connectivity and right now, a range-wide $100 discount.View Deal
Apple iPad 10.2 2021 (64GB): was $329 now $229 at Amazon
If you’re looking for a cheap iPad this of Black Friday, Amazon has the 10.2-inch iPad on sale for a record-low price of $229.99. While it’s not the speediest tablet in the range, a decent screen, quality design, and relatively speedy chip make this the iPad that suits most people’s needs the best. For streaming, shopping, and doing a few light work tasks, it’s a great choice, especially with today’s $80 discount.View Deal
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $249 at Walmart
If the Amazon deal above on the 2021 standard iPad does sell out out, then Walmart has your back with the same tablet for a similarly attractive price. Even if this iPad deal goes out of stock too, it’s worth keeping an eye on for sudden restocks. View Deal
Apple iPad mini (2021): was $499 now $399 at Amazon
The price continues to drop on Apple’s current-gen iPad mini. And waiting around for a cheaper price still can be tricky, as the iPad mini can sell out very quickly when it’s more heavily discounted. As such it’s worth snapping up now, especially as it’s a great little tablet with a neat design, plenty of power, and works well as a portable gaming machine too.View Deal
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022): was $1,099 now $1,024 at Amazon
The latest iPad Pro 12.9-inch is back to within $25 of its lowest price ever right now at Amazon. In our iPad Pro 12.9-inch review, we found the current model doesn’t offer a huge upgrade but it does add more power to an already powerful tablet. Still, as a portable device for creatives, it’s unbeatable right now thanks to the gorgeous screen, speedy M2 chip and a vast range of apps. You can also save a nice chunk on the 512GB and 1TB models. View Deal
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2021): was $799 now $614.95 at Amazon
iPads hold their value impressively well but over $180 off the 11-inch 2021 iPad Pro is a discount still well worth considering. While its successor boasts Apple’s newer M2 chip, we found the jump between generations to be relatively minor, meaning this M1-powered slate will deliver for practically everything you ask of it. You can also save a nice chunk on the 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB models. View Deal
Google Pixel Tablet w/ Speaker Dock (128GB): was $499 now $398.99 at Amazon
Google has attempted to make its own tablets time and again, with mixed results, but the combination of Pixel Tablet and its magnetically attaching speaker dock make for a great duo for use around-the-house, as well as on-the-go and this latest discount knocks more than $100 off.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: was $449.99 now $399 on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE has only just launched and yet it’s already available with an initial discount of $50. There’s a smaller reduction on the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus too. Highlights include a sleek design, IP68-certified against dust and water, and up to 18 hours battery life on a single charge and a sharp 90Hz WUXGA+ display and AKG-tuned stereo speakers. S Pen stylus, also included.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: was $699.99 now $499 on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 packs in more features than a basic iPad – thanks to Samsung’s software improvements, but it wasn’t quite worth the starting price. Now, however, it’s down to its lowest price ever on Amazon.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: was $529.99 now $355 on Amazon
Samsung loves to make a bargain device for the fans, and the Galaxy Tab S7 FE gives you a huge 12.4-inch display – the same size as the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, for much less. You get S Pen stylus compatibility, great performance, and now all with a fair chunk of change knocked off.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: was $159.99 now $99.99 at Best Buy
The baby of Samsung’s current Galaxy Tab bunch, the entry-level Tab A7 Lite sports a compact 8.7-inch display and a baseline 32GB of storage. This is lowest price we’ve ever seen this tablet.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: was $229 now $149 at Walmart
A fraction larger than the Tab A7 Lite, this baseline Galaxy Tab sports a 10.5-inch screen and 32GB of storage, plus a tidy discount at Walmart that’s dropped a further $30 as we edge closer to the day itself.View Deal
Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus: was $179 now $94.99 on Amazon
The more potent variant of Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet line, the HD 10 Plus boasts a little extra RAM to provide a smoother experience that should serve you better in the long term. Currently at its lowest-ever price.View Deal
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021): was $134 now $67.99 on Amazon
If you don’t need the added oomph of the Fire HD 10 Plus, the standard model is already cheaper and is priced lower still in this seasonal discount. A 10.1-inch display and great battery life make it ideal as a fire-and-forget slate you can leave around knowing it’s always ready to serve up fun content.View Deal
Black Friday tablet deals – quick links UK
- Amazon: reductions on Samsung, Lenovo and even iPad already
- Argos: special offers on already-cheap tablets
- John Lewis: trade-in deals and some reductions
- Currys: money off a big range of tablets
- Microsoft: across-the-range reductions on Surface Pro tablets
Best Black Friday tablet deals in the UK
Apple iPad 10.2 2021 (64GB): was £369 now £319 at Amazon
Not the lowest price ever for this iPad, but enough of a discount to make this entry-level iPad worth your consideration. The savings are a good amount to invest in a selection of App Store apps and games. View Deal
Amazon Fire Max 11: was £249.99 now £134.99 at Amazon
The Fire Max 11 is a bold play by Amazon to muscle in on the iPad’s more premium turf, with a 2.2GHz octa-core chip (paired to 4GB RAM) which the company claims makes it almost 50% faster than its next-fastest tablet. A sharp 11-inch 1200×2000 display, Dolby Atmos audio and up to 14-hours of battery life round out a promising spec sheet for a lower price than ever, at under £135 for the base 64GB model. The same £115 can be had on the 256GB model too.View Deal
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro: was £199.99 now £129.99 at Amazon
Amazon has knocked more than a third off (35%) its latest Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet. It’s intended for children that are a little older (6 to 12) and includes access to Amazon Kids Plus content library, a touch case in a range of fun finishes and a two-year warranty.View Deal
Amazon Fire 7: was £64.99 now £44.99 at Amazon
The lowest price possible for a current-gen Amazon Fire tablet, this 31% reduction on the compact Amazon Fire 7 grants you access to a wealth of Amazon content and features, plus microSD expandability up to 1TB negates the restriction on media storage that you might otherwise run into with the Fire 7’s native 16GB of space.View Deal
Apple iPad 10.9 2022: was £499 now £437 at Amazon
Apple’s latest baseline iPad enjoys its biggest reduction yet on the entry-level 64GB WiFi-only model. Reductions on other storage and cellular variants are less impressive. A strong A14 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support and USB-C convenience make for a great combo for this well-styled everyday iPad.View Deal
Apple iPad mini (2021): was £569 now £519.99 at Amazon
Not a mind-blowing saving, but it’s still a handy discount on an already keenly-priced iPad. The refreshed design holds a great Retina display and a powerful A15 Bionic chip, which is still plenty powerful nearly two years later. As Apple has seemingly forgotten about the iPad mini, don’t expect to see discounts that beat this one. View Deal
5th-gen Apple iPad Air (64GB): was £699 now £635 at Very
This is one of the best tablets on the market, though its price pre-sale may have kept people away. But thanks to this price drop this is a great tablet to invest in. It has a 10.9-inch liquid retina display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP back camera, and more.View Deal
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022): was £1,249, now £1,194 at Amazon
Even discounted, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is hardly cheap in the UK. But you are paying for one of the very best tablet experiences around. You can also save £110 on the 512GB model and £100 on the 1TB version. And as we don’t expect the discounts to get much more generous than this, an iPad Pro with £55 to £110 shaved off its price tag isn’t to be sniffed at.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: was £799.99 now £599 on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 packs in more features than a basic iPad – thanks to Samsung’s software improvements, but it wasn’t quite worth the starting price. This Black Friday, it’s reached its lowest asking price yet, with £200 off the original RRP.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: was £1,349 now £799 on Amazon
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra was so capable and powerful that Samsung waited almost 18 months before introducing a successor in the Tab S9 series and today, it’s still a formidable slate, great for digital creatives or media lovers looking for a great portable display (and speakers). This huge Black Friday discount knocks a whopping 41% off the 128GB 5G variant, while 31% can be had off 256GB WiFi model too.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus: was £999 now £599 on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus is still among one of the most powerful tablets out there, with its included S Pen stylus, plus a great display and speakers that make it a superb all-rounder. This 40% discount for Black Friday is its biggest reduction ever too.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: was £649 now £489 on Amazon
Samsung loves to make a bargain device for the fans, and the Galaxy Tab S7 FE gives you a huge 12.4-inch display – the same size as the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, for much less. You get S Pen stylus compatibility, great performance, and now all with a fair chunk of change knocked off. You might find this tablet for a few bucks less on a special sale, but if you need a big screen at a bargain price, this Tab S7 FE deal is worth buying.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2022): was £219 now £169 on Amazon
The 2022 edition of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A8 can be had right now with £50 off both the WiFi-only and 4G LTE cellular model. Highlights include a sleek, slim design, quad speakers and a 7,040wH battery.View Deal
Black Friday tablet deals: FAQs
When will the best Black Friday tablet deals start in 2023?
As mentioned earlier, while Black Friday isn’t scheduled to take place until November 24 this year, the deals are unequivocally rolling in already.
Once upon a time, we’d have told you to keep your bank account on lock until the main event but in recent years we’ve started to see deals crop up earlier and earlier, and this year is no different.
While the timing on when to pull the trigger on a new discounted tablet is ultimately your choice, we’d suggest grabbing your desired device(s) on Black Friday itself and holding out for accessories on discounts on Cyber Monday, which in the past has played host to the best reductions on such things (think Apple Pencils, cases and the like).
Where are the best Black Friday tablet deals?
This is the place to find the best Black Friday tablet deals and below you’ll find a shortlist of retailers we suggest checking out across the US and UK, if you can’t find what you’re looking for here.
US:
Amazon: discounts on select iPads
Apple: the latest deals on the iPad Mini to the iPad Pro
Walmart: free headphones with iPads and money off Samsung tablets
Target: Money off big-brand tablets and Fire tablets
UK:
Amazon: iPads are almost perpetually on discount
John Lewis: save on accessories with select Samsung Galaxy Tabs
Argos: 10% of Samsung tablets with code ‘SAMSUNGWEEK10’
Currys: savings on select iPads and Samsung tablets
EE: reduced monthly price on tablets on-contract, plus no upfront cost
Vodafone: save £96 on an iPad Mini contract at just £21 a month
What Black Friday tablet deals do we expect to see in 2023?
The biggest deals almost certainly fall on Amazon’s own Fire tablets – including their Kids and Pro tablet lines and bundles. Discounts of almost 50% aren’t uncommon, making it the best time all year to buy one of Amazon’s already-affordable slates.
With an additional Prime Day this year, despite Black Friday deals on other products already in play, Amazon’s wares seemed to rise back up for a time, as of Friday, November 17 though, they’ve dropped back down to great value.
If you’re hoping for iPad reductions, the latest models only see minor price drops (think $100/£100 off) with more notable discounts on standard iPads and iPad Airs. For context, last year, 2021 iPad Pro models could be had with discounts of as much as $230 off.
Samsung supplements modest discounts with trade-in offers to create some worthwhile deals.
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