Amazon Prime Day is a great time to buy tech gadgets 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 – at Amazon or elsewhere – you can find great deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, different specs and generations.
Prime Day officially starts on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until Wednesday, July 17, but you can find deals on all kinds of tech and tablets right now. 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): Featured as one of our top picks for the best Android tablets, this Samsung tablet is a well-rounded Android device that lets you take advantage of Samsung’s DeX platform.
- Apple iPad Mini (6th Gen) 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 (save $101): Apple’s latest iPad Pro is faster than ever, thanks to a new M4 chip that handles a diverse range of tasks, making it one of our top picks for the best tablets.
- Apple iPad (10th generation) for $324 (save $25): Apple’s entry-level iPad is the best iPad for FaceTime and Zoom purposes, and a good choice for both new Apple users and those looking for something easy for kids or older adults to use.
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for $470 (Save $60): As one of the best reading tablets you can buy, this Kindle bundle comes with an Amazon Premium Pen 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+ has multi-active windows so you can use multiple apps on one screen.
- Apple iPad Air 13-inch (6th generation) for $738 (save $61).): Apple’s latest iPad Air comes in two sizes, delivers up to 50% better performance than the previous model, and features a landscape-oriented webcam.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet + Backpack for $87 (Save $118): With this bundle, you get the Fire 8 Kids tablet – featured as the best in our list of the best tablets for kids – with 64GB of storage and a blue backpack to match the tablet.
- Google Pixel Tablet for $450 (Save $50): This Android tablet doubles as a smart home hub when not in use thanks to a charging speaker dock.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for $728 (save $522): Like the newer S9 Ultra, this older generation still has a large 14.6-inch screen and comes with an S Pen.
- Current price: $851
- Original price: $920
The Tab S9 comes with either 8GB or 12GB of storage and starts at 128GB of storage, expandable up to 1TB with microSD card support. Inside the Tab S9 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
The 11-inch LCD display is compact enough to make the tablet portable. The high resolution of the tablet also ensures the clarity of the display, so you will enjoy watching your favorite shows or playing games on it.
Assessment: 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. Additionally, the portability of the iPad Mini and its support for the second-generation Apple Pencil make note-taking a popular use case.
Of course, you 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 bigger screen.
Assessment: Apple iPad Mini (6th generation)
- Current price: $2,153
- Original price: CZK 2,700
With the Surface Pro 9, you get a Windows 11 tablet out of the box instead of 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 that if you want to use the Surface Pro 9 as a laptop replacement, you’ll need to buy a Surface Pro Signature Keyboardwhich is sold separately.
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 9
- Current price: $1,198
- Original price: CZK 1,299
Even though 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 that handle various tasks, and ProMotion technology that enables variable screen refresh rates ranging from 10 Hz to 120 Hz.
The new one also supports iPad Pro Apple Pencil Prowhich has a number of features including pinch gesture for quick tool, color 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 from Kindle, like a 300 ppi anti-glare screen, weeks of battery life, and adjustable warm light. It also comes with an 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 browse, review and export them via email.
Review: 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 8,000 mAh battery, 6 or 8 GB of RAM, 128 or 256 GB of storage and microSD card support up to 1 TB.
- Wacom Intuos Pro for $349 (save $31): This drawing tablet is like putting pen to paper, and artists can customize everything from the tablet’s ExpressKeys to the Pro Pen 2 buttons depending on your favorite shortcuts.
- Kobo Ellipsa 2E for $350 (save $50): This e-ink tablet lets you write directly on your e-books or documents, making it a great note-taking tablet option.
- Lenovo Tab M10 Plus for $167 (save $63): For a budget 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 (Save $75): This affordable, large Amazon tablet has up to 1TB of expandable storage and built-in Amazon Alexa.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $250 (Save $80): 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 (save $100): This older iPad model offers 64GB, or you can opt for 256GB of storage if you need space.
- Lenovo Tab M8 for $90 (save $17): This small tablet has an 8-inch screen along with a 1280 x 800 display for crisp and clear images for streaming movies.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet + Stand Case for $90 (Save $75): With this bundle, you get a Fire HD 8 tablet with 64GB storage and a denim case for hands-free reading and browsing.
- 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 a larger digital canvas for art.
- OnePlus Pad for $400 (save $80): This Android tablet is fast and responsive for everyday tasks like checking email, playing games or browsing the web, all on a display that looks fantastic.
- Microsoft Surface Go 3 for $369 (save $141): This Microsoft tablet has only a 10.5-inch display, but runs a full Windows operating system that you can customize.
- reMarkable 2 (refurbished) for $426 (save $23): This large-screen tablet features low-latency e-ink writing that feels like you’re typing on paper rather than a tablet screen.
- Oukitel RT3 for $170 (save $20): Built with ruggedness in mind, this tablet can be submerged 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 sales are live from Tuesday 16th July until the end of Wednesday 17th July.
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, like iPads or Kindles.
How did we pick these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends devices we can stand behind, so when we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to make sure your hard-earned money goes to excellent value. To pick the best deals, we go through the best available sales and do a thorough price comparison with historical data combined with our personal experience with these products to determine which ones are worth buying.
We hope to help you get the best stretch for your dollar.
What are the best Prime Day 2024 deals?
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