The Amazon Prime Day sale is a great time to buy tech gear at deep discounts. Whether it’s from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always a big-ticket item that you’ll find on big sales during the event. If you know where to look — at Amazon or elsewhere — you can find some great deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, different specs and generations.
Prime Day officially starts on Tuesday, July 16 and runs through Wednesday, July 17, but you can already find deals on all kinds 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.
Also: The best Prime Day deals right now
The best tablet deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $851 ($69 savings): Listed as one of our top picks for the best Android tablets, this Samsung tablet is a fully 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. Its portable size and A15 Bionic chip make it a powerful tablet packed into a small package.
- 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 ($101 savings): Apple’s newest iPad Pro is faster than ever, thanks to the new M4 chip that can handle a diverse range of tasks, making it one of our top picks for the best tablets.
- Apple iPad (10th generation) for $324 ($25 savings): Apple’s entry-level iPad is the best iPad for FaceTime and Zoom purposes, and a good option for those new to Apple as well as those looking for something easy to use for kids or older adults.
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for $470 ($60 savings): As one of the best reading tablets you can buy, this Kindle bundle comes with the premium Amazon stylus and a leather cover so you can start marking up your books right away.
- Amazon Fire Max 11 for $160 ($120 savings): This Amazon device has a solid 14-hour battery life and a large 11-inch screen.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $170 ($50 savings): The Tab A9+ has multitasking windows, so you can use multiple apps on one screen.
- Apple iPad Air 13-inch (6th generation) for $738 (save $61): Apple’s newest iPad Air comes in two sizes, gets up to 50% better performance than the previous model, and has a landscape-oriented camera.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet + Backpack for $87 (save $118): With this bundle, you’ll get the Fire 8 Kids tablet — listed as a top pick on our list of the best tablets for kids — with 64GB of storage plus a blue backpack to adapted to the tablet.
- Google Pixel tablet for $450 ($50 savings): This Android tablet doubles as a smart home hub when not in use, thanks to the included charging speaker base.
- Current price: $851
- Original price: $920
The Tab S9 comes with 8GB or 12GB of storage and starts with 128GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB thanks to 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 tablet’s high resolution also ensures screen clarity, so you’ll be happy watching your favorite shows or playing games on it.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
- Current price: $400
- Original price: $499
The iPad Mini is better for reading e-books, PDFs, documents, news apps and other digital content than a smartphone. In addition, the portability of the iPad Mini and its support for the second-generation Apple Pencil make note-taking a favorite use case.
Of course, you’ll also get iPadOS 16 with features like shared tab groups, Scene Manager, and external display support if you ever need to see something on a bigger screen.
Review: Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)
- Current price: $2,153
- Original price: $2,700
With the Surface Pro 9, you’re getting a tablet that runs Windows 11 out of the box, rather than a mobile operating system like Android or iPadOS. This means you don’t have to worry about finding apps or solutions for your workflows.
Just keep in mind if you want to use the Surface Pro 9 as a laptop replacement, you’ll need to buy one Surface Pro’s signature keyboardwhich is sold separately.
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 9
- Current price: $1,198
- Original price: $1,299
Although it was recently released, you can already save on the new iPad Pro with the M4 chip. This chip consists of a new 10-core GPU, next-generation machine learning accelerators to handle various tasks, and ProMotion technology, enabling variable screen refresh rates ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz.
iPad Pro also supports the new Apple Pencil Prowhich has a number of features, including a pinch gesture for quick tools, colors and other changes.
Review: M4 iPad Pro
- Current price: $470
- Original price: $530
Kindle Scribe has the same features you’ve come to know and love on a Kindle, like a 300 ppi non-glare display, weeks of battery life, and adjustable warm light. It also comes with the premium Amazon stylus, so you can take handwritten notes or highlight important quotes within 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.
Review: Amazon Kindle Scribe
Prime Day 2024 deals on tablet accessories
More Prime Day 2024 tablet deals
- Wacom Intuos Pro for $349 ($31 savings): This drawing tablet feels like putting pen to paper, and artists can customize everything from the tablet’s Express keys to the Pro Pen 2’s buttons, depending on your favorite shortcuts.
- Lenovo Tab M10 Plus for $167 ($63 savings): For a cheap tablet, you can still expect a large 10.6-inch screen, 32GB of storage and up to 12 hours of streaming with this Lenovo option.
- Amazon Fire HD 10 for $100 ($75 savings): This affordable and large Amazon tablet has expandable storage up to 1 TB and built-in Amazon Alexa.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $250 ($80 savings): The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is an Android tablet equipped 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 ($100 savings): This older iPad model offers 64GB, or you can opt for 256GB of storage if you need more space.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet + Stand Case for $90 ($75 savings): With this bundle, you’ll get the Fire HD 8 tablet with 64GB of storage and a denim case built for hands-free reading and viewing.
- Wacom One HD Creative Pen Display for $235 ($165 savings): This high-definition creative pen display is designed for creative hobbyists, visual thinkers, and anyone who needs a second screen or a larger digital canvas for art.
- OnePlus Pad for $400 ($80 savings): This Android-powered tablet is fast and snappy for everyday tasks like checking email, playing games or browsing the web, all on a screen that looks great.
- Microsoft Surface Go 3 for $369 ($141 savings): This Microsoft tablet has a screen of only 10.5 inches, but runs the full Windows operating system that you can customize.
- reMarkable 2 (refurbished) for $426 ($23 savings): This large-screen tablet has a low-latency e-ink writing experience that makes you feel like you’re writing on paper rather than a tablet screen.
- Oukitel RT3 for $170 ($20 savings): Built with toughness in mind, this tablet can be submerged in water over 1.5m for 30 minutes and dropped from 1.2m — without damage or breakage.
Frequently asked questions
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, the sale is live from Tuesday, July 16, until the end of Wednesday, July 17.
Are tablets really cheaper on Prime Day?
Yes. Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that wouldn’t normally be on sale, such as iPads or Kindles.
How did we pick these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends gear we can stand behind, so when we say you’re getting a good deal, we mean to make sure your hard-earned money goes towards great value. To pick the best deals, we review the best sales available and do thorough price comparisons with historical data, combined with our personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.
Our hope is to help you make the best choice to stretch your dollar.
What are the best Prime Day 2024 deals?
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