Best Prime Day Tablet Deals: Treat Yourself to a New iPad, Kindle or Android Device During Amazon's Sale
If you've been looking for an excuse to upgrade or get a new tablet, look no further: there's plenty to be found in this sale. It's particularly helpful that the deals on Amazon devices are particularly hot, allowing you to save up to around 50% on products like Amazon Fire and Kindle tablets.
Our experts here at CNET have selected the top tablet discounts. We'll continually refresh this page with the latest and greatest deals as they emerge and others fade away during the Prime Day sales event, so if you don't see anything you like right now, don't fret: there's a chance you'll find something you like later on. But if you do see something you like? Don't hesitate -- you'll never know when stocks will run out.
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Apple iPad 10th gen: $299
A nice $50 savings brings the previous-gen iPad just under $300. The 10th generation is no longer the latest in Apple's standard iPad lineup, thanks to the fairly recent addition of the iPad 11th gen but it's still an all-around solid tablet. With a 10.9-inch screen, 64GB of storage and a 10-hour battery life, this iPad is a great pick for folks looking for an Apple tablet for everyday browsing, streaming and reading.
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OnePlus Pad: $381
This Android tablet is less than $400 and is a great alternative to some of the major brands out there. The OnePlus Pad is not the latest on offer by OnePlus but it does have a nice 11.6-inch display, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also boasts a sleek and lightweight design at just 552g and 6.54mm thick.
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Apple M4 iPad Pro (13-inch): $1,349
The powerful M4 iPad Pro is a great investment for creatives, and this $150 discount knocks it back down to just a few dollars more than the record-low price. It's an excellent opportunity if you've been wanting to splurge on this model with a 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display and 512GB of storage.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: $700
A $500 discount on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a massive win for Android fans who love the Galaxy line. This is one of the best deals we've seen on a high-end Android tablet. This model also comes with the S-Pen so you can write and take notes easily. Plus, this tablet is also water- and dust-resistant so you can take it with you on the go. And it comes with Galaxy AI.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 13-inch (512GB): $850
Both a tablet and a laptop, this Surface Pro tablet has a detachable keyboard (sold separately), a Snapdragon X Plus processor and -- get this -- 16GB of RAM. If you're someone who prides yourself on productivity, this is the tablet for you. It also features impressive battery life, allowing you to work for up to 14 hours before needing to charge it.
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Fire Max 11 tablet: $140
The Fire Max 11 is a great budget tablet with a beautiful 11-inch screen, perfect for streaming, reading and chilling out. It has a 14-hour battery life and is certified for low blue light to minimize eye strain.
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Is Amazon Prime Day a good time to buy a tablet?
It depends. Your needs and preferences will affect which tablet you buy and some tablet options won't be as competitively priced as others during Prime Day. Amazon's deals on its Fire tablets are a great place to start if you're looking for major discounts, but you can also score some serious savings on iPads and models from other brands. If you have an older tablet you can trade in, you can potentially save even more through trade-in programs at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy on eligible models.
Do you need a membership for Prime Day tablet deals?
To access the vast majority of Prime Day deals, you'll need to be a Prime member. If you've always yearned for the benefits of Prime but haven't made the jump, now's a great time to subscribe. Subscribing now could lead to significant savings as tariffs are expected to raise prices on a lot of goods. In fact, 16% of shoppers say they're using Prime Day to start their holiday shopping well ahead of the holiday season, according to a new RetailMeNot survey. (Disclosure: RetailMeNot is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
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Are other retailers offering high-quality tablet deals?
Yes. In response to Prime Day, many of Amazon's competitors also lowered prices across the board, including on tablets. Best Buy and Walmart are offering plenty of savings with competing sales. In addition, you may also spot deals directly at Dell, HP and Samsung.
Will tariffs impact this year's Prime Day deals?
Tariffs are top of mind for most Americans and they could impact this year's Prime Day event. Prices on items like electronics could very well increase, with companies like Apple trying to avoid this by moving manufacturing operations elsewhere. The tariffs are currently paused but only until July 9, right when Prime Day begins.
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