Amazon’s Prime Day sale is a great opportunity to buy tech at deep discounts. Whether they’re from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always a big-ticket item that you’ll find on sale during the event. If you know where to look, you’ll be sure to Amazon or elsewhere – you can find great deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, different specifications and generations.
Also: The best Prime Day deals right now
Even though Prime Day doesn’t officially start until next week (July 16-17), 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 now.
The best tablet deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024
- Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet for $75 (save $65):This affordable, full-size Amazon tablet features expandable storage up to 1TB and built-in Amazon Alexa.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $749 (save $171):Ranked among our top picks for the best Android tablets, this Samsung tablet is a full-featured Android device that lets you take advantage of Samsung’s DeX platform.
- Apple iPad Mini (6th generation) for $400 (Save $99):The iPad Mini is one of the best small tablets you can buy, thanks to its portable size and A15 Bionic chip, which makes it a powerful tablet packed into a small form factor.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for $2,190 (save $510):This is one of the best large tablets for those who also want a real laptop, thanks to its detachable 2-in-1 design.
- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 (7th generation) for $1,209 (Save $90):Apple’s latest iPad Pro is faster than ever, thanks to the new M4 chip that can handle a wide range of tasks, making it one of our top picks for the best tablets.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet for $65 (save $55):This is a great cheap Android tablet if you are looking for a device for entertainment purposes.
- Apple iPad (10th generation) for $324 (save $25):Apple’s entry-level iPad is the best iPad for FaceTime and Zoom, and a good option for those new to Apple as well as those looking for something easy for kids or seniors to use.
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for $470 (Save $60):As one of the best reading tablets you can buy, this Kindle bundle comes with the Amazon Prime Stylus and a leather folio cover so you can start annotating your books right away.
- Google Pixel tablet for $450 (save $50):This Android tablet also doubles as a smart home hub when not in use, thanks to the included speaker charging station.
- Current price: $749
- Original price: $920
The Tab S9 comes with either 8GB or 12GB of memory and starts at 128GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB with microSD card support. Inside the Tab S9 is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
The 11-inch LCD screen is compact enough to make the tablet portable. The high resolution of the tablet also ensures the clarity of the display, so you will be happy to watch your favorite shows or play games on it.
Goodbye: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
- Current price: $400
- Original price: $499
Compared to a smartphone, the iPad Mini is better suited for reading e-books, PDFs, documents, news apps, and other digital content. Additionally, the iPad Mini’s portability and support for the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil make note-taking a popular use case.
Of course, you’ll also get iPadOS 16 with features like shared tab groups, Stage Manager, and external display support if you ever need to see something on a larger screen.
Goodbye: Apple iPad Mini (6th generation)
- Current price: $2,190
- Original price: $2,700
With the Surface Pro 9, you get a tablet that runs Windows 11 out of the box, instead of a mobile operating system like Android or iPadOS. That means you won’t have to worry about finding apps or workarounds for your workflows.
Just keep in mind that if you want to use the Surface Pro 9 as a laptop replacement, you’ll need to purchase a Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, sold separately.
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 9
- Current price: $1,209
- Original price: $1,299
Even though the new iPad Pro was recently released, you can already save money with the M4 chip. This chip features a new 10-core GPU, next-generation machine learning accelerators to handle a wide variety of tasks, and ProMotion technology, which enables variable screen refresh rates from 10 to 120 Hz.
The Pro also supports the new Apple Pencil Pro, which has a range of features including a squeeze gesture for quick changes to tools, colors, and other elements.
Review: iPad Pro M4
- Current price: $470
- Original price: $530
Kindle Scribe has the same features you know and love on a Kindle, like a 300 ppi anti-glare display, weeks of battery life, and adjustable warm light. It also comes with the Amazon Prime Stylus, so you can take handwritten notes or highlight important quotes in the book you’re reading.
Your notes are automatically organized in one place for each book, so you can browse, review, and export them via email.
Review: Amazon Kindle Scribe
More Prime Day 2024 Tablet Deals
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 for $564 (save $35):Apple’s latest iPad Air comes in two sizes, offers up to 50% better performance than the previous model, and a landscape-oriented webcam.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for $380 (save $70):This Samsung tablet comes with an S Pen stylus and an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, making it a good choice for new tablet owners.
- Wacom Intuos Pro for $349 (save $31):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 to your favorite shortcuts.
- Lenovo Tab M10 Plus for $167 (save $63):For a cheap tablet, you can still expect a large 10.6-inch display, 32GB of storage, and up to 12 hours of streaming with this Lenovo option.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $300 (save $30):The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is an Android tablet with a 10.4-inch 2000 x 1200 LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G mobile processor, 4GB of RAM, and dual AKG speakers.
FAQ
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sales event exclusive to Prime members. This year, the sale runs from Tuesday, July 16 through Wednesday, July 17.
Are tablets really cheaper on Prime Day?
Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that wouldn’t normally be on sale, like iPads or Amazon-branded tablets like the Kindle.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends devices that we can stand behind. So when we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to make sure your hard-earned money is being invested in a great value. To choose the best deals, we comb through the best-selling products available and conduct in-depth price comparisons with historical data, combined with our own personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.
Our hope is to help you make the best choice to get the most bang for your buck – think of all the additional smart home devices you can add to your cart with all those savings.