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Cyber Monday has already ended, but we're still seeing amazing discounts, making it the best time of year to score a deep discount on a tablet, especially since we're seeing great deals for some of the best slates from the biggest names in the business. Whether you're looking for a high-performance model for productivity or an affordable one that keeps the kids entertained, we've got you covered, with solid savings on some of the top-rated tablets we've tested.
And don't forget to check out the Best Cyber Monday Deals Still Available Now.
OnePlus Tablets
With a 23% discount, the OnePlus Pad is a solid pick for those who want a larger tablet with a gaming-ready screen. In our review, we noted its gorgeous design and big and vibrant screen. The battery lasted for about eight hours in our streaming test, which isn't bad at all. You can easily turn it into a workstation with a magnetic keyboard and a stylus.
Microsoft Tablets
At 24% off, this Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a superb deal, especially since it comes with a Surface Pro Signature Mechanical keyboard and an extra year of warranty protection. In our review of this tablet, we gave it an "Excellent" rating and even our Editors' Choice award. "Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 is its most polished yet, with unmatched performance, helpful features, and long battery life among high-end 2-in-1 detachable Windows tablets," our expert noted. This configuration has an Intel i7, 16GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
Samsung Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ may not be available for the same low price we saw on Prime Day, but it can still be yours with a solid $70 discount. We reviewed the Galaxy Tab A9+, and it earned an "Excellent" rating and an Editors' Choice award. Our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, called out how it proficiently handles advanced productivity tasks, streaming, and gaming at a low price with few drawbacks. And let's not forget about that large 11-inch screen!
With a 33% discount this Cyber Monday, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is worth considering, especially since this is the best price we've seen for this particular model. The tablet features a large display, has good battery life, and comes with a card slot so you can easily expand the storage space if necessary. While we didn't review this exact model, we tested the larger Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, which earned our Editors' Choice award.
At the lowest price we've seen, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a great buy at $850 (down from $1,000). In our review, our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, praised the tablet's high-quality hardware, useful productivity features, and excellent performance.
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Apple iPad Tablets
The current base-model iPad is down to $319 after Cyber Monday. This is a tablet we rated as "Excellent," awarding it our Editors' Choice award, appreciating the new design, high-quality cameras, and fast performance. "Apple's 10th-generation iPad remains the best tablet for most people thanks to its many improvements in design and performance," writes Eric Zeman.
At $200, the 64GB 9th-gen iPad is down to the lowest price we've seen. It's not the most current model, but when we reviewed it, our expert declared it "the best tablet for most people." That's high praise that also earned it an "Excellent" rating and our Editors' Choice award for capable performance, no matter if you're streaming content, playing games, taking notes, or just doomscrolling the day away.
The newest iPad Pro is down to its lowest price on Cyber Monday, so now's the perfect time to grab one. In our review, we gave the iPad Pro an "Excellent" rating and our Editors' Choice award, with our expert Eric Zeman praising the tablet's premium design, brilliant display, and fantastic performance.
Tablet FAQs
I’m Eric Zeman, PCMag’s Managing Editor for consumer electronics content, overseeing an experienced team of reviewers and product testers. I’ve been covering tech for more than 22 years. I’ve written thousands of product reviews of tablets (and so much more) and I'm here to answer the most pressing questions you might be facing this Cyber Monday.
Is Cyber Monday a Good Time to Buy a Tablet? Should I Wait Until Then?
Cyber Monday is an opportune time to pick up a new tablet at a discount. Whether it is Fire tablet or an Apple iPad, retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are likely to have good deals. However, don’t expect to see sales of 50% off. Retailers will drop tablet prices only modestly, with discounts not exceeding about 25%. It’s unlikely that prices will be any lower later in the holiday shopping season.
Will the iPad Go Down in Price on Cyber Monday?
Some retailers are expected to drop the price of the Apple iPad on Cyber Monday. In this case, sale prices for the iPad will fall between 10% and 20%, depending on the model, how old it is, and the retailer. Apple itself will not discount the iPad, but Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and others may drop the price just enough.
Which Tablets are the Best to Buy?
Different tablets work for different people. Casual users who are only interested in using a tablet for streaming media should stick with low-cost options like the Amazon Fire HD 10. People who are invested in Android phones, like those from Google, Motorola, or Samsung, may find an Android tablet like the Galaxy Tab A or Tab S works best, as it will seamlessly handle app and content purchases from the Google Play Store. Apple iPhone users will be best served by an iPad, which has a similar operating system and tie-ins with the Apple App Store.
Make sure to scope out our Cyber Monday hub for up-to-the-minute deals on the tech you want most.