Amazon Prime Day Sales It’s a great time 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, on Amazon or elsewhere – you can find great deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, different specifications and generations.
Prime Day officially kicks off on Tuesday, July 16 and runs through Wednesday, July 17, but you can already find deals on all sorts of tech and tablets. We’ve rounded up the best tablet deals on Amazon from brands like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more so you can start saving.
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The best tablet deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $841 (save $79): Ranked among our top picks for the best android tabletsThis 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 it. Its portable size and A15 Bionic chip make it a powerful tablet packed into a small form factor.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for $2,153 (save $547):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 $1,198 (Save $101):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.
- Apple iPad (10th generation) for $324 (save $25):Apple’s basic 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 to use for kids or seniors.
- 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.
- Amazon Fire Max 11 for $160 (Save $120):This Amazon device has a solid 14-hour battery life and a large 11-inch screen.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $170 (save $50):The Tab A9+ features multi-active windows, allowing you to use multiple apps on a single screen.
- Apple iPad Air 13-inch (6th generation) for $738 (Save $61)): Apple’s latest iPad Air comes in two sizes, offers up to 50% better performance than the previous model, and features a landscape-oriented webcam.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet and Backpack for $87 (Save $118):With this bundle, you’ll get the Fire 8 Kids tablet, listed as one of the top picks in our best tablets for kids list – with 64GB of storage plus a blue backpack to match the tablet.
- 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.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for $728 (save $522):Like the new S9 Ultra, this older generation still has a large 14.6-inch display and comes with the S Pen.
- Current price: $851
- 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
iPad Mini is better suited for reading e-books, PDFs, documents, news apps, and other digital content than a smartphone. Additionally, iPad Mini’s portability and support for the second-generation Apple Pencil make note-taking a prime 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: $2,153
- 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 don’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 Keyboardwhich is sold separately.
Goodbye: Microsoft Surface Pro 9
- Current price: $1,198
- Original price: $1,299
Even though it was recently released, you can already save money on the new iPad Pro with the M4 chip. This chip features a new 10-core GPU, next-generation machine learning accelerators to handle various tasks, and ProMotion technology, which enables variable screen refresh rates ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz.
The iPad Pro also supports the new Apple Pencil Prowhich has a range of features including a squeeze gesture for quick changes to tools, colors and more.
Goodbye: 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.
Goodbye: Amazon Kindle Scribe
Prime Day 2024 deals on tablet accessories
More Prime Day 2024 Tablet Deals
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ for $630 (save $70):The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE has an 8,000mAh battery, 6 or 8GB of RAM, 128 or 256GB of included storage, and support for a microSD card up to 1TB.
- 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.
- Kobo Elipsa 2E for $350 (save $50):This e-ink tablet lets you write directly into your ebooks or documents, making it a great note-taking tablet option.
- 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.
- Amazon Fire HD 10 for $100 (Save $75):This affordable, full-size Amazon tablet features expandable storage up to 1TB and built-in Amazon Alexa.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $250 (save $80):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.
- Apple iPad (9th generation) for $379 (save $100):This older iPad model offers 64GB, or you can opt for 256GB of storage if you need the space.
- Lenovo Tab M8 for $90 (save $17):This small tablet features an 8-inch screen, as well as a 1280 x 800 display for a crisp, bright picture for streaming movies.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet + Stand Case for $90 (Save $75):With this bundle, you’ll get the Fire HD 8 tablet with 64GB of storage and a denim case designed for hands-free reading and viewing.
- Wacom One HD Creative Pen Display for $235 (Save $165):This high-definition creative pen display is designed for creative hobbyists, visual thinkers, and anyone who needs a second screen or larger digital canvas for art.
- OnePlus Pad for $400 (save $80):This Android-powered tablet is fast and responsive for everyday tasks like checking email, playing games or browsing the web, all on a fantastic-looking screen.
- Microsoft Surface Go 3 for $369 (save $141):This Microsoft tablet has a screen of only 10.5 inches, but it runs the full Windows operating system that you can customize.
- reMarkable 2 (Renewed) for $426 (Save $23):This large-screen tablet delivers a low-latency e-writing experience that makes you feel like you’re writing on paper rather than a tablet screen.
- Oukitel RT3 for $170 (save $20):Designed with robustness in mind, this tablet can be submerged in water depths greater than 1.5 m for 30 minutes and can be dropped from a height of 1.2 m, without being damaged or broken.
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?
Yes. Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that aren’t usually on sale, like iPads or Kindles.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends devices that we stand behind. So when we tell you you’re getting a good deal, we want to make sure your hard-earned money is going toward 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 for your money.
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