Amazon’s Prime Day sale is a great time to grab tech at deep discounts. Whether it’s 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 — on Amazon or elsewhere – you can find excellent deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, with 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 sorts of tech. We’ve rounded up the best tablet deals on Amazon so you can start saving early.
Best Tablet Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet for $75 (Save $65): This affordable, large Amazon tablet has expandable storage up to 1TB and built-in Amazon Alexa.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $749 (Save $171):This Samsung tablet is considered by us to be one of the best Android tablets. It is a versatile Android device that allows you to take full 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 the A15 Bionic chip, which makes it a powerful tablet in a small package.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for $2,190 (Save $510):This is one of the best large tablets for people who also want a real laptop, thanks to its detachable 2-in-1 design.
- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 (7th Gen) for $1,209 (Save $90):Apple’s latest iPad Pro is faster than ever, thanks to its 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 budget Android tablet if you’re looking for a device for entertainment purposes.
- Apple iPad (10th generation) for $324 (save $25):Apple’s iPad is the best iPad for FaceTime and Zoom and is a good option for those new to Apple and those looking for a device that is easy for kids or the elderly to use.
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for $470 (Save $60):This Kindle bundle is one of the best reading tablets you can buy. It comes with the Amazon Premium Pen and a leather folio case, so you can start taking notes in your books right away.
- Google Pixel Tablet for $450 (Save $50):This Android tablet also functions as a smart home hub when you’re not using it, thanks to the included charging speaker dock.
- Current Price: $749
- Original Price: $920
The Tab S9 comes with either 8GB or 12GB of memory, and starts at 128GB of storage, expandable by up to 1TB with microSD card support. Powering the Tab S9 is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
The 11-inch LCD display is compact enough to make the tablet portable. The tablet’s high resolution also ensures a bright screen, so you can enjoy watching your favorite shows or playing games on it.
Judgement: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
- Current price: $400
- Original Price: $499
Compared to a smartphone, the iPad Mini is better for reading e-books, PDFs, documents, news apps, and other digital content. In addition, the portability of the iPad Mini, along with support for the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, makes taking notes a popular usage scenario
Of course, you also get iPadOS 16, with features like shared tab groups, Stage Manager, and support for external displays, should you ever want to view something on a bigger screen.
Judgement: 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, rather than a mobile operating system like Android or iPadOS. That means you don’t have to worry about finding apps or workarounds for your workflows.
Please note that if you want to use the Surface Pro 9 as a laptop replacement, you will need to purchase a Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, which is available separately.
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 9
- Current Price: $1,209
- Original Price: $1,299
Even though it was only recently released, you can save right now on the new iPad Pro with the M4 chip. This chip features a new 10-core GPU, next-generation machine learning accelerators to handle a wider range of tasks, and ProMotion technology, which enables variable screen refresh rates from 10 to 120Hz.
The Pro also supports the new Apple Pencil Pro, which features a range of features, including a pinch gesture for quick changes in tool, color and more.
Review: M4 iPad Pro
- Current Price: $470
- Original Price: $530
The Kindle Scribe has all the same features you know and love in a Kindle, like a 300 ppi glare-free display, weeks of battery life, and an adjustable warm light. It also comes with the Amazon Premium Pen, so you can take handwritten notes or underline important quotes in the book you’re reading.
Your notes are automatically organized in one place for each book, so you can view, 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 percent better performance than the previous model, and features a webcam that can be used in landscape mode.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for $380 (Save $70):This Samsung tablet comes with an S Pen and has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, making it a good choice for first-time tablet buyers.
- Wacom Intuos Pro for $349 (Save $31):This drawing tablet feels like drawing with pen on paper. Artists can customize everything from the tablet’s ExpressKeys to the buttons on the Pro Pen 2 to create their favorite shortcuts.
- Lenovo Tab M10 Plus for $167 (Save $63):For a budget 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 LCD display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G mobile processor, 4 GB of RAM, and dual AKG speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, sales are live 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 aren’t normally on sale, like iPads or Amazon tablets like the Kindle.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends devices we stand behind, so when we say you’re getting a great deal, we want to make sure your hard-earned money is going toward excellent value. To pick the best deals, we comb through the best sales available and do in-depth price comparisons with historical data, combined with our own personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.
We hope to help you make the best choice so you can get more out of your budget. Just think of all the extra smart home devices you can add to your cart with all that savings.