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If you've been thinking about picking up a new tablet, Cyber Monday is the best time to do it. Whether you want an iPad, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, or an Amazon Fire device, you'll find some standout Cyber Monday Deals available today only.
What to Look for in a Tablet Deal
We've been reviewing tablets since the very first iPad debuted 15 years ago, so we know which features to look for and what a deal looks like. This week is an excellent time to seek out tablet deals, with many top brands offering devices from their lineups at a discount of 20% or more. You'll often find devices from a generation or two back receiving the steepest discounts, but the updates between iterations may be minor, with little to no functional differences.
The two key things to consider when picking a tablet are its operating system and screen size. If most of your existing devices (phones, TVs, computers) are from Amazon, Apple, or Samsung, you'll get the best interoperability from a tablet that is, too. If you're looking for an ultraportable device that you can hold with one hand, consider one with a 7-inch or 8-inch display. However, if you plan to watch videos or view documents, a 10-inch or 11-inch screen will be more practical.
Lastly, consider whether you need a stylus. Samsung includes one with some of its tablets, but Apple tends to sell its Apple Pencil separately. If you're planning to doodle, markup documents, or you like handwriting notes, a stylus can turn a tablet from a consumption device to a powerful creative tool.
Samsung Galaxy Deal
Samsung's Galaxy Tab line features prominently in our roundup of the best tablets, thanks to its combination of features and value pricing. With its 10.9-inch screen and included S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (2025) is one of the company's midrange devices that strike a balance between power and price. It supports multiple profiles—which is rare on a tablet—making it easy to share with family members while keeping your respective content separate. It packs Android 15 and will receive years of system and security updates. It also features Samsung's powerful multitasking software, allowing you to accomplish more tasks. Although at its current discount, you may want to consider getting more than one. Currently, it's available for $359.99, representing a respectable 28% discount from its original price of $399.99.
Whether you're looking for a tablet to use around the house or one to take with you when you need something lighter than a laptop on the road, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (2025) and its included S Pen is a combination that's hard to beat.
Apple iPad Deal
Slotted between the standard iPad and the iPad Pro, the iPad Air strikes a compelling balance between performance and price. It's an ideal option if you want a tablet that does more than browse the web but doesn't require performing the most power-intensive tasks, making it our Editors' Choice iPad for students and creators. While most tablets include middling cameras, the iPad Air is actually a passable photographic tool, which is excellent if you need to snap quick pictures for a blog or to update products for an online store. The M3 gives the Air a bit more oomph when it comes to performance and managing features like Apple Intelligence, battery life, and imaging.
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At full price, the Apple iPad Air M3 is an attractive product. However, when discounted by 25%, it becomes even more tempting—especially if you're using an older tablet and are looking to upgrade to something that can handle more than basic tasks with ease.
Amazon Fire Tablet Deal
If you're looking for a budget tablet with expandable storage, the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is a brilliant option. It features an 8-inch HD display, ideal for streaming, reading, and web browsing. Although there's only 32GB of storage built in, this is expandable by up to 1TB via microSD. The tablet also features a 13-hour battery life, USB-C charging, and a 5MP rear camera. Although it has 3GB of RAM, this isn't a powerhouse tablet designed for graphics-intensive gaming, and you're largely locked into Amazon's ecosystem of software and services. But for media consumption, this is the best small Fire tablet on our list of cheap tablets.
Check out our in-depth coverage of all the Cyber Monday deals, steals, sales, and discounts that we've found so far!
FAQs
Which Tablet Is the Best for Its Price?
The best tablet for you depends on what you want to do with it, the size of the screen you prefer, and which ecosystem you like best. Apple's midrange iPad remains an excellent value for fans of Cupertino's hardware. Samsung offers a wide range of tablets at every price point for Android fans, while Amazon provides extremely affordable devices, best suited for media consumption due to its lock-in to the retailer's apps and services.
Do Tablets Go on Sale During Cyber Monday?
Most manufacturers offer at least some of the tablets at a discount for Cyber Monday, and not only older models. This year, we've seen several 2025 tablets receive steep price cuts, such as the iPad and Amazon Fire shown above. However, we'll be keeping an eye out for discounts throughout the day, so check our Cyber Monday coverage regularly, as some of them won't last long.