You don’t have to wait until after Thanksgiving to get a bargain on a tablet, so if you’ve been eyeing one, now might be a great time, whether you’re looking for an iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, or Amazon Fire tablet. These are just some of the Black Friday Deals we’ve spotted this weekend. For my personal top Black Friday picks for tablets, I’ve chosen ones that I already liked at full price to begin with. Apple’s iPad range remains consistently excellent, but Samsung also holds its own, producing a range of top-notch tablets for Android fans. And you’ll find the deepest discounts on Amazon’s own Fire range of tablets, although they’re more restrictive and less powerful. At this price, though, one of those is an easy buy as well.
A Great Deal on a Galaxy Tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
10.9-inch display, included S Pen, Android 15, Exynos 1580, long-lasting battery.
$359.99
at Amazon
$499.99
Save $140.00
What to Look for in a Tablet Deal
We’ve been reviewing tablets since the very first iPad debuted 15 years ago, so we know which features to look for and what a deal looks like. This week is an excellent time to seek out tablet deals, with many top brands offering devices from their lineups at a discount of 20% or more. You’ll often find devices from a generation or two back receiving the steepest discounts, but the updates between iterations may be minor, with little to no functional differences.
The two key things to consider when picking a tablet are its operating system and screen size. If most of your existing devices (phones, TVs, computers) are from Amazon, Apple, or Samsung, you’ll get the best interoperability from a tablet that is, too. If you’re looking for an ultraportable device that you can hold with one hand, consider one with a 7-inch or 8-inch display. However, if you plan to watch videos or view documents, a 10-inch or 11-inch screen will be more practical.
Lastly, consider whether you need a stylus. Samsung includes one with some of its tablets, but Apple tends to sell its Apple Pencil separately. If you’re planning to doodle, markup documents, or you like handwriting notes, a stylus can turn a tablet from a consumption device to a powerful creative tool.
Samsung Galaxy Deal
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab line features prominently in our roundup of the best tablets, thanks to its combination of features and value pricing. With its 10.9-inch screen and included S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (2025) is one of the company’s midrange devices that balances power and price. It supports multiple profiles—which is rare on a tablet—making it easy to share with family members while keeping your respective content separate. It packs Android 15 and will receive years of system and security updates. It also includes Samsung’s powerful multitasking software so you can get more work done. Although at its current discount, you may want to consider getting more than one. Currently, it’s available for $359.99, representing a respectable 28% discount from its original price of $399.99.
Whether you’re looking for a tablet to use around the house or one to take with you when you need something lighter than a laptop on the road, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (2025) and its included S Pen is a combination that’s hard to beat.
Apple iPad Deal
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 Chip
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 Chip
A16 Bionic chip, 11-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple Pencil support, 12MP cameras, all-day battery.
$274.00
at Amazon
$349.00
Save $75.00
Despite its modest cost, the base 11-inch Apple iPad is no slouch when it comes to multitasking, and it’s the best iPad for most people. This 2025 model marks the first time Apple has updated its entry-level full-size tablet in three years, and the processor has leapfrogged from the A14 of the 2022 model to the more potent A16. If you’re looking to use accessories, the iPad is compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil (USB-C), just like the 2022 model. It handles everyday tasks like browsing the web, making FaceTime calls, and streaming media better than anything else in its price range, plus it can manage playing games, all of which makes the iPad our Editors’ Choice winner for affordable tablets.
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At full price, the Apple iPad is an attractive product. But when discounted by 20% it’s an absolute steal—especially if you’re using an older tablet and are looking to upgrade to something that can handle everyday tasks with ease.
Amazon Fire Tablet Deal
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet
10.1″ FHD, 3GB RAM, 32-64GB storage, microSD 1TB, Dolby Atmos, 13hr battery, USB-C.
$69.99
at Amazon
$139.99
Save $70.00
If you’re looking for a budget tablet with expandable storage, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is a brilliant option. It features a 10.1-inch HD display, ideal for streaming, reading, and web browsing. Although there’s only 32GB of storage built in, this is expandable by up to 1TB via microSD. The tablet also features dual Dolby Atmos speakers, a 13-hour battery life, USB-C charging, and 5MP cameras on both the front and back. Although it has 3GB of RAM, this isn’t a powerhouse tablet designed for graphics-intensive gaming, and you’re largely locked into Amazon’s ecosystem of software and services. But for media consumption, there’s no better tablet under $100, which is why it’s an Editors’ Choice winner for cheap tablets.
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FAQs
Which Tablet Is the Best for Its Price?
The best tablet for you depends on what you want to do with it, the size of the screen you prefer, and which ecosystem you like best. Apple’s base iPad remains an excellent value for fans of Cupertino’s hardware. Samsung offers a wide range of tablets at every price point for Android fans, while Amazon provides extremely affordable devices, best suited for media consumption due to its lock-in to the retailer’s apps and services.
Do Tablets Go on Sale During Black Friday?
Most manufacturers offer at least some of the tablets at a discount for Black Friday, and not only older models. This year, we’ve seen several 2025 tablets receive steep price cuts, such as the iPad and Amazon Fire shown above. However, we’ll be keeping an eye out for discounts throughout the weekend, so check our Black Friday coverage regularly, as some of them won’t last long.
About Our Expert
Craig Wilson
Deputy Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics
Experience
I’ve been writing and editing technology news and reviews for nearly 15 years. I’ve ridden roller coasters to test the first heart-rate-tracking Fitbits, driven three-wheeled Toyotas through the streets of Grenoble, and explored Sony’s Walkman retrospective in Tokyo. I’ve worked as a news editor at Input in New York, spent five years as the editor of Stuff magazine in Johannesburg, and freelanced for Time, The Sunday Times, Tom’s Guide, and numerous other outlets.
In between writing hundreds of news stories and reviews, I’ve edited hundreds more from talented writers, and I’ve provided tech analysis and commentary for podcasts, radio, and TV. I’ve tested myriad smart home devices, wearables, cars, cameras, headphones, smartphones, drones, e-bikes, and almost anything else you can put batteries in, plug into an outlet, or connect to the internet.
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