Ever since the original iPad launched back in 2010, the tablet has been an influential device in the lives of millions of people.
It hasn’t just been Apple’s tablets, either – slates running Android, Windows and even Amazon’s Fire OS have all made their mark on society.
While they haven’t replaced the smartphone or laptop for most people, there are plenty of reasons you might want to buy a tablet. However, their high price tags might have put you off.
You could just go for a budget tablet, but you’ll have to live with some compromises, so it’s no wonder you’re on the lookout for a great deal.
In this article, we’ll summarise some of the best tablet deals available in the UK and US at the time of writing. But they’re subject to change, so if you see something you like here, we’d encourage you to go for it.
Alternatively, to pretty much guarantee a big discount, you can also find some great refurbished tablet deals.
Best tablet deals in the UK
Get £50 off the new OnePlus Pad 2 and free stylus
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From: OnePlus
Was: £499
Now:
£449
(£50 off and free £99 stylus)
OnePlus only launched its new tablet in July, but you can already get £50 off the asking price. What’s more, the company is throwing in its Stylo 2 digital pen (usually £99) for free.
Get 24% off the Honor Pad 9 already
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From: Amazon
Was: £299.99
Now:
£229
(£70.99 off)
The Honor Pad 9 only launched a few months ago, and was a solid all-round slate for its £300 price tag. But with this discount, it’s even easier to recommend.
Save big on the 2022 iPad Air
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From: Amazon
Was: £669
Now:
£459
(£210 off)
There is now a 2024 model of the iPad Air, but that means the older (and still excellent) 2022 version is available with some big discounts. And 31% off makes the 64GB variant excellent value.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE down to its lowest ever price
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From: Amazon
Was: £449
Now:
£369
(£80 off)
The Tab S9 FE is a great mid-range Samsung tablet, and it’s now cheaper than ever following this 18% discount.
Get over a third off Xiaomi’s excellent Pad 6 tablet
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From: Xiaomi
Was: £369
Now:
£237.73
(£131.27 off)
The Xiaomi Pad 6 was already the mid-range Android tablet to beat at its £369 starting price, but this 35% discount makes it much more appealing.
Get £40 off the best budget tablet around
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From: Amazon
Was: £169
Now:
£129
(£40 off)
This £40 discount makes the already affordable Galaxy Tab A9 even better value for money. If 64GB of storage isn’t enough for you, there’s also £40 off the 256GB version.
Best tablet deals in the US
Get free folio case and half-price stylus with new OnePlus tablet
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From: OnePlus
Was: $549.99
Now:
$549.99
(free Folio Case 2, 50% off Stylo 2)
OnePlus’ latest tablet only launched in July, but the company already has a great offer available.
While you’re still paying full price, you’ll also get the Folio Case 2 (usually $39.99) and 50% off the Stylo 2 digital pen (usually $99.99). Plus trade in any eligible device in any condition for a guaranteed $50 discount.
Get the latest iPad mini at its lowest ever price
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From: Amazon
Was: $499
Now:
$379.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G91LXFP/
The latest iPad mini from 2021 is still the best small tablet you can buy. The 64GB Wi-Fi model is available with 24% off at Amazon, making it a very good buy.
Get £130 off Samsung’s latest Tab S9+
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From: Amazon
Was: $999.99
Now:
$869.99
($130 off)
The Tab S9+ is the best all-round Android tablet for most people, and this useful discount at Amazon makes it good value for money.
Save $100 on the Pixel Tablet with Dock
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From: Amazon
Was: $499
Now:
$399
($100 off)
Google now sells the Pixel Tablet without its docking station for $100 less than it was at launch. But you can now pay that same $399 price and get it included, thanks to this great deal at Amazon.
Save 18% on the excellent Galaxy Tab A9+
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From: Amazon
Was: $219.99
Now:
$179.99
($40 off)
The Tab A9+ is an excellent affordable tablet, especially with this deal bringing the asking price down by 18% compared to what it launched at.
Where to find the best deals on tablets
The simple answer is that the best places to buy tablets tend to be the same places you’d buy most of your tech: electronics shops and department stores. You can also go direct to manufacturers’ websites. Here are some ideas to get you started:
UK stores
US stores
LTE models of some tablets will also be available direct from networks.
What tablet should I buy?
Which tablet is best? The answer lies in how you use your tablet, your budget and what you’re looking to get out of your tablet. Tech Advisor has a number of buying guides to help you decide the best way forward. We’ve outlined some of the key points below.
Find the best tablet for you
If you’re looking for deals on the best tablet on the market, there are a few things you may need to consider. First off, should you buy an iPad, Android tablet, Windows tablet or Fire tablet? And do you need one with 4G/5G connectivity, or will just Wi-Fi be fine?
Of course, the best phones on the market will often have premium prices too. Apple’s iPads and Samsung’s Galaxy Tabs are the obvious choices, but don’t rule out the likes of Microsoft Surface or Amazon Fire if you’re looking for something a bit different.
Lots of other smartphone makers also make their own Android tablets, including Xiaomi, OnePlus and Google.
However, it’s worth noting that some of the tablets from Chinese brands that are sold in Europe aren’t available in North America.
Get a great tablet deal
If you’re looking to buy a phone outright, rather than on-contract, Amazon has some of the biggest bargains, but make sure you check the specs carefully – third-party sellers sometimes use Amazon to shift international stock, which may vary slightly from what you’d find in stores.
If you find that you’re missing out on Amazon’s Lightning deals, which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, we’d recommend signing up for Amazon’s 30-day free trial of Prime, which will get you access to deals 30 minutes before everyone else.
Plus, you’ll get free next-day delivery with the Prime trial, as well as access to the Prime Video streaming service and much more.
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source: https://www.techadvisor.com/article/730424/tablet-deals.html
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