Amazon's biannual Prime Day sale is a great time to buy tech devices at major discounts -- including tablets. Whether from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always a big-ticket item that you'll find on major sale during the event. If you know where to look -- on Amazon or elsewhere -- you can find some excellent deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, different specifications, and generations.
Also: The best October Prime Day deals right now
Even though Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (also known as October Prime Day) doesn't officially start until next month (October 8-9), you can already find deals on all kinds of tech. We've rounded up the best tablet deals on Amazon so you can start saving early.
Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day tablet deals
Apple iPad (10th gen) for $299 (save $50): Apple's base-level iPad is our pick for the best iPad for FaceTime and Zoom purposes, as well as a good option for those new to Apple or looking for something easy to use for kids or older adults. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $800 (save $120): Listed as one of our top picks for the best Android tablets, this Samsung tablet is a well-rounded Android device that lets you take advantage of Samsung's DeX platform. Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet for $90 (save $60): This top tablet for kids comes with a free, one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ and an Amazon FreeTime Unlimited subscription, which grants access to thousands of kid-friendly, ad-free books, movies, games, and other kid-friendly and educational content. Apple iPad Pro (7th gen) for $1,199 (save $100): Apple's newest iPad Pro is faster than ever, thanks to the new M4 chip that can handle a diverse range of tasks, making it one of our top picks for the best tablets. Wacom Intuos Pro for $299 (save $180): This drawing tablet feels like putting pen to paper, and artists can customize everything from the tablet's ExpressKeys to the Pro Pen 2's buttons, depending on your favorite shortcuts. Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $180 (save $40): This tablet is great for entertainment purposes like streaming movies or games, and has an engaging 11-inch screen. Lenovo Tab P12 for $310 (save $50): Lenovo's 16:10 aspect ratio screen has plenty of room for four split screens, letting you write, play, and perform simultaneously on this tablet.More October Prime Day tablet deals
FAQs
When is Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days?
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (a.k.a. October Prime Day) is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, sales are live from Tuesday, Oct. 8, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Is October Prime Day a good time to buy a tablet?
Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that wouldn't normally be on sale, such as iPads or Amazon-branded tablets like the Kindle. You'll also get another opportunity for big sales during Black Friday.
Are other retailers offering high-quality tablet deals?
Prime Day isn't the only game in town: Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and other retailers will all hold competing sales during the same week as October Prime Day. Shop around the different sites to compare deals and prices.
How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends the devices we can stand behind, so when we say you're getting a good deal, we want to ensure your hard-earned money goes towards an excellent value. To choose the top deals, we comb through the best sales available and make thorough price comparisons with historical data, combined with our personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.
Our hope is to help you make the best choice to stretch your dollar -- think of all the extra smart home devices you can add to your cart with all these savings.