Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is a great time to buy tech gadgets, including tablets, at deep discounts. Whether it’s from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always big-ticket items that can be found on big sale during events. If you know where to look — on Amazon or anywhere else, you’ll find great deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, different specs, and generations.
Also: Best deals on Prime Day in October
The sales event is officially over, but we’ve discovered that there are still deals left on some of the best tablets that ZDNET has thoroughly tested and recommended for productivity and entertainment. These deals expire tomorrow, so grab them today while they last.
Popular tablet sales on Amazon Prime Day in October
- Apple iPad Mini (6th generation) $350 (Save $149): iPad Mini is a powerful tablet that packs features like 2nd-generation Apple Pencil support, a slightly larger screen size, and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer into a small package.
- amazon firemax 11 tablet For $170 (Save $110): Amazon’s flagship tablet features a brilliant 11-inch display perfect for mobile entertainment, web browsing, and productivity tasks.
- samsung galaxy tab s9 $758 (Save $162): Listed as one of our top picks for the best Android tablets, this Samsung tablet is a well-rounded Android device that can leverage Samsung’s DeX platform and comes with an S Pen.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (refurbished) $788 (Save $312): With Surface Pro 9, you get a tablet that runs Windows 11 out of the box instead of mobile operating systems like Android or iPadOS. Note: This is a refurbished tablet.
- Wacom Intuos Pro $314 (Save $66): This drawing tablet feels like putting pen to paper, allowing artists to customize everything from the tablet’s function keys to the Pro Pen 2’s buttons with their favorite shortcuts.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ $152 (Save $68): This tablet is perfect for entertainment purposes like streaming movies and games and has an attractive 11-inch screen.
- Lenovo Tab M11 For $214 (Save $16): Multitask between apps and increase productivity with this tablet’s split-screen feature.
- Current price: $350
- Original price: $499
Apple’s smallest tablet features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, A15 bionic chip, and compatibility with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. Of course, if you need to watch something on a bigger screen, you can also get iPadOS 16 with features like shared tab groups, stage manager, and support for external displays.
review: Apple iPad Mini (6th generation)
- Current price: $758
- Original price: $920
The Tab S9 comes with 8GB or 12GB of memory, and storage starts at 128GB and can be expanded up to 1TB with microSD card support. Under the hood, the Tab S9 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
The 11-inch LCD screen is compact and convenient to carry. The tablet’s high resolution provides a clear display so you can watch your favorite shows or play games.
review: samsung galaxy tab s9
Prime Day Tablet Sale Under $100
- samsung galaxy a7 lite $93 (Save $67): This refreshed Samsung tablet comes with 32 GB of storage and a portable 8.7-inch screen size.
- Lenovo Tab M8 $80 (Save $27): This refurbished tablet features 32 GB of storage and a portable 8-inch screen perfect for surfing and browsing the web.
Prime Day iPad Sale
- Apple iPad (9th generation) For $200 (save $129): Although it’s not the latest model, this iPad has a 10.2-inch Retina display, a powerful A13 Bionic chip, and an ultra-wide front camera with center stage.
- Apple iPad (10th generation) Available for $300 (Save $50): Apple’s baseline iPad is a very powerful tablet if you only use it for browsing, playing games, and streaming shows and movies.
- Apple iPad Mini (6th generation) $439 (Save $145): This refreshed iPad comes in 64 or 256 GB configurations and four color options.
- Apple iPad Air (6th generation) $549 (Save $50): This iPad Air has an M2 chip that enables Apple Intelligence features and all-day battery life.
prime day samsung tablet sale
- samsung galaxy tab s6 lite For $230 (Save $100): This is a lightweight 10.4-inch entry-level tablet with 64 GB of storage and Samsung DeX compatibility for increased productivity.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE $399 (Save $51): Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE features an 8,000 mAh battery, 6 or 8 GB of RAM, 128 or 256 GB of included storage, and supports up to 1 TB microSD card.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE $450 (Save $80): Although this tablet is a previous generation model, it has a large 12.4-inch display, a fast processor, and multiple storage and memory options.
prime day tablet accessories sale
- Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard $150 (Save $30): This keyboard is designed for Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, or Surface Pro X and turns your tablet into a laptop replacement.
- Apple Pencil (2nd generation) For $80 (save $50): This Apple Pencil is compatible with iPad Pro, iPad Air (4th and 5th generation), and iPad mini (6th generation).
- tablet pillow $25 (Save $5): This tablet pillow stand provides comfort and convenience when using your tablet on your lap or in bed.
- samsung s pen $45 (Save $15): This stylus is compatible with the Galaxy Tab 9 series and can be charged by attaching it to the side of the tablet.
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- google pixel tablet $319 (Save $80): The Google Pixel tablet, named among the top best Android tablets, comes with a charging dock that transforms it into a smart home display when not in use.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra For $850 (save $250): As the predecessor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 lineup, this large-screen tablet has enough specs to be worth considering.
- one plus padFor $400 (Save $80): If you’re looking for an Android tablet for entertainment and everyday tasks like checking email and browsing the web, the OnePlus Pad is the one for you.
- samsung galaxy tab active 5 $541 (Save $59): Our pick for the most rugged tablet with a replaceable battery, 5G connectivity, and defense-grade security.
FAQ
When were Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days?
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (also known as October Prime Day) was a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, the sale ran from Tuesday, October 8th to Wednesday, October 9th.
Is October Prime Day a good time to buy a tablet?
Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that aren’t normally on sale, including Amazon-branded tablets like the iPad and Kindle. During Black Friday, you’ll also have the chance to get some great deals.
Are other retailers offering deals on quality tablets this week?
Prime Day isn’t the only game in town. walmart, best buy, targetand other retailers all have competing sales the same week as Prime Day in October. Shop around and compare deals and prices.
How did we choose October’s Prime Day sales?
At ZDNET, we only recommend devices we can stand behind, so when we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to assure you that your hard-earned money is going toward great value. To choose the top deals, we thoroughly research the best deals available, perform historical data combined with our personal experience with these products, and thorough price comparisons. Decide which one is worth purchasing.
Our desire is to help you make the best choices for your money. Think of all the smart home devices you can add to your cart with all these savings.
What are the best Prime Day deals in October 2024?
ZDNET’s experts are combing through the remaining Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category.
You can also find October’s best Prime Day deals by price.
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