Best Cyber Monday tablet deals 2022: Discounts on Samsung, Kindle Fire, & more
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Whether you’re looking for the perfect cookbook in the kitchen or a portable television around your house, tablets are the best option around. With large displays, removable keyboards, unique pens, and so much more, these slates are good for everything from productivity to binge-watching on the weekends. The Android tablet ecosystem is healthier than it’s been in years, thanks to some incredible options from Samsung, Amazon, Lenovo, and more — not to mention the Apple-shaped giant in the room.
Cyber Monday has a deal for you whether you’re after abudget tabletperfect for the entire family or one of thebest Android slatesavailable today. Here’s everything you should look for as you surf the web, hunting for the best prices.
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If you want the best Android tablet money can buy, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is it. It has a massive 14.6-inch display, an ultra-powerful processor, and all sorts of accessories to improve the experience. You can’t beat what Samsung’s offering here for up to $200 off its usual price and up to $500 enhanced trade-in.
If you’re looking for the perfect device for content consumption and productivity, you’ve found it. Although the Galaxy Tab S7 FE isn’t Samsung’s most recent 12-inch slate, it remains a powerful option for those unwilling to pay up for the latest and greatest. At $420, this is a fantastic combination of excellent specs, a large display, and even an S Pen bundled in the box.
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 is the perfect compromise between speed, screen size, and price. It’s smaller and more manageable than the top-of-the-line Fire HD 10 but offers a much better experience than the cheaper Fire 7. Moreover, at just $55, it’s a great bargain for a tablet that’s only been on the market since October.
If you’re looking to jump ship from Android tablets or shopping for the Apple fan in your life, you’re able to’t go wrong with the 9th-gen iPad. It’s not Apple’s latest and greatest, but it’s an affordable alternative to its Android rivals.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is under $100 ahead of the holidays. It makes for a great alternative to Amazon’s most recent Fire HD 8, but if you have some cash to burn, spring for the more expensive 64GB version of the A7 Lite. It also includes an additional gigabyte of RAM for better performance across the board.
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Samsung is one of the first major manufacturers to introduce a true laptop-replacement slate in the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Its 14.6-inch screen makes this as impressive as any Ultrabook on the market. Although its expansive display won’t be for everyone, if you’ve dreamed of a larger screen for your Android experience, Samsung’s Tab S8 Ultra is worth every penny — especially when it’s up to $200 off at Samsung with a $500 enhanced trade-in.
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a bargain hunter’s dream. Although it won’t provide users with the same high-end experience as the Tab S8+, it’s hard to argue with the value here. Whether you’re looking to take notes in a meeting or stream Netflix late into the night, this is the slate for you. The 128GB model is $50 off at both Samsung and Best Buy, and Samsung is sweetening the deal with a $200 guaranteed trade-in on any Galaxy device.
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab A8 delivers an expansive 10.5" FHD display perfect for binge-watching your favorite shows or playing some all-time classic games. It comes with 128GB of storage plus a microSD card slot, so you can even take all of your entertainment offline with you.
When it comes to Android tablets, you really can’t beat Samsung. Much like their phone lineup, Samsung has a slate at nearly every price level. TheGalaxy Tab S8 Ultrais one of the biggest tablets you can buy today, featuring an expansive 14.6-inch display that makes it ideal for productivity and media consumption. It’s as expensive as it is massive, but with this sale, it’s well worth buying.
TheGalaxy Tab S7 FEis a better experience for the average consumer. It’s $50 off right now, but considering how stiff the competition has gotten in the mid-range tablet space, don’t be surprised if it falls even further. The Tab S7 FE isn’t Samsung’s 12-inch newest slate — that honor belongs to the Tab S8+ — but it’s more than powerful enough for most users. Although the 64GB model is on sale for $400, you’ll want the 128GB variant. It’s only $20 more and also includes 6GB of RAM.
If you’re looking for something more affordable — something set to rival the likes of Apple’s low-cost iPad and Amazon’s entire lineup — check out Samsung’s Tab A-series. Like their similarly named phones lineup, these slates are cheaper alternatives to the Tab S-series. And unlike with the Fire tablets, you won’t need to sideload the Play Store.
The Galaxy Tab A8 is a great option. With a large 10.5" display and up to 128GB of storage, it’s the perfect tablet to hit the road with. Download as many movies or games as you want without worrying about storage since a microSD card slot makes it possible to keep all sorts of content offline. Usually priced at $230 to undercut Apple’s entry-level iPad, the Tab A8 can be yours for as low as $140 right now.
Meanwhile, if you prefer a smaller form factor, check out the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. It’s not quite as impressive as the larger Tab A8, but with an 8.4" display, it’s a little easier to hold in your hand. At just $100, it’s another great Android-based alternative to Amazon’s slates. While you’ll have to pay a little more, the Tab A-series offers improved performance alongside native Play Store support.
Amazon Fire Tablets
If you want the cheapest tablet around, Amazon has you covered. For less than the price of a video game, the Fire 7 will get you online, bring you all your favorite streaming apps, and more. It’s not the fastest or most impressive tablet on the market, but at $40 for Cyber Monday, it’s good enough. Heck, it even has USB-C now.
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 is a great middle ground between the smaller, cheaper Fire 7 and its big brother counterpart, the Fire HD 10. For $55, you’re getting a larger, sharper screen, improved performance, and more. If you have $15 to spare, skip the Fire 7 and spring for this model. You won’t regret it.
The Fire HD 10 remains Amazon’s oldest tablet — it was last upgraded a year ago — but it’s also one of the best deals. You can grab a massive 1080p display at half off for just $75. That brings you lots of space for streaming, gaming, and productivity. The Fire HD 8 offers more portability in its smaller screen, but if you want a massive display for as cheap as possible, this is the slate to buy.
It’s something of a tradition for Amazon’s entire Fire lineup to go on sale in time for the holidays, and like clockwork, those prices are here. Whether you’re looking at the low-costFire 7, a more premium experience in the Fire HD 8, or a large display perfect for media consumption in theFire HD 10,Amazon hassomething for everyone at affordable prices.
Even at their non-discounted prices, the Fire lineup’s most expensive slate starts at only $150. The top-of-the-line Fire HD 10 is marked down to just $75, while the newer entry-level Fire 7 is just $40. Amazon has finally upgraded these devices with USB-C and newer versions of Android, making them great for the entire family. Just keep in mind that Fire OS doesn’t include the Play Store. While it’spossible to sideload the Play Store on recent Fire tablets, Amazon is always working to prevent users from downloading their favorite Google apps.
Amazon’s Fire tablets come in plenty of SKUs, including special kid-friendly editions, so make sure tocheck out every model available as part of this deal.
Apple iPads
Although the 9th-gen iPad isn’t Apple’s latest mainline tablet, it remains on the market as a low-cost alternative to the Airs and Pros of the world. Unless you’re looking to replace your laptop with a tablet — or you need the latest and greatest — this is well worth your money, especially when it’s on sale.
Apple’s latest iPad features a full redesign, bringing it closer in line to what we’ve seen from the company’s more powerful tablets. Paired with USB-C and a slew of colorful materials, it’s a great option — albeit with a price hike over previous entry-level iPads.
Apple’s 12.9" iPad Pro is a massive tablet worthy of replacing your laptop. This is the M1 model, not the latest M2 version, but let’s be clear — this can still handle anything you throw at it. iPadOS is as good as ever, and with a lineup of accessories like keyboards and Pencils, it’s a productivity dream too.
Before you accuse us of blasphemy, hear us out. Even with some improvements to big-screen experiences provided by Android 12L and Android 13, Apple remains the king of tablets. Plenty of Android users still prefer to grab an iPad over any of its competitors, to say nothing of the iPhone user in your life. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a loved one, we won’t judge.
Unfortunately, most of the iPads on sale have sold out, leaving buyers with only a few options: the 10th-gen iPad and its predecessor. Apple’s latest tablet got a pretty big price bump, but you can grab it for $420 from Amazon if you’re okay with the blue color. That’s $30 off the usual price for a slate that just released. Meanwhile, the 9th-gen iPad is sticking around in Apple’s lineup, and you can score it from Amazon for just $270. The space gray model is sold out as of Monday afternoon, but the silver version is still available.
If you really are after a premium iPad, consider the M1 iPad Pro. The 12.9" model is $300 off, making it a worthy replacement for your laptop. You’ll still need to set aside some cash for Apple’s insanely expensive keyboard dock, but once you have both in hand, it’s possible to say goodbye to MacOS or Windows — assuming you don’t use desktop apps, of course.
Unfortunately, while Amazon still has active deals on iPads, if you were hoping to buy from Best Buy, you’re out of luck. The big box retailer has bumped most of Apple’s tablets back up to full price.
Lenovo Tablets
Lenovo’s Tab P11 Plus isn’t the company’s newest or most powerful tablet, but it does have some big advantages over the competition. For just $300, you get a tablet with a keyboard dock, a stylus, and an expansive 11" display. Try to beat that, Apple.
Lenovo’s third-gen Tab M10 Plus is a great budget alternative to the Samsungs and Amazons of the tablet world. While it’s not quite as impressive as slates that cost you hundreds of dollars, less than $200 gets you a large HD display, 128GB of storage, an updated OS, and a clean, minimal build.
While Lenovo’s high-end P12 Pro tablet isn’t on sale for Cyber Monday, the lesser-known P11 is — and it’s possible to score it for under $300. The Tab P11 Plus includes a keyboard and a stylus in the box, making it a great productivity machine for less than nearly any other tablet on this list. (Those are must-have accessories if you plan to take these tablets to school.) Just make sure you select Amazon as the seller. As the retailer’s shipping dates have slipped into January, it’s stopped defaulting to itself.
While the original Duet was fine as a budget-focused Chrome OS tablet, that made it somewhat rough around the edges. The Duet 3 remedies this and all the Duet’s other flaws with a slightly bigger screen and a more refined finish. It’s down to $350 at Walmart, but I’m hoping we can see it come back down to $300 or below, as Best Buy had it a few weekends ago. The keyboard and kickstand are included in the box, but I’ll often ditch the keyboard and just settle on the couch for a weekend of reading.
Lenovo’s Duet 5 is an excellent hybrid Chromebook, delivering the portability of a full-size 13.3-inch tablet while also providing a fully removable keyboard should you need it. This model with 4GB of RAM is currently discounted at Amazon, but if possible, you should keep an eye out for the 8GB SKU.
If Lenovo’s budget Android tablets aren’t doing it for you, the company also makes some of the best ChromeOS tablets you can buy today. While Google has done a 180-degree turn back to focusing on Android slates, hybrid Chromebooks are a great option if you want more flexibility in your device. The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is already back on sale after a promotion earlier this month, while the Duet 3 remains a great budget option — especially at its new lower price.
The Duet 5 sports a roomy 13.3-inch OLED panel, while the more affordable Duet 3 uses an 11-inch LCD. If you’re between the two, the Duet 5 is the laptop to get, especially if you can get your hands on the tier with 8GB of RAM. Even at their standard prices, both Chromebooks are available for well below $500, and that price tag is only trending downwards as more discounts continue to pile up.
Budget Tablets
Although this slate might not come with the name recognition of more expensive tablets, it’s hard to go wrong with a $180 tablet. Featuring a 10.4-inch 1080p display and excellent battery life, think of this device as the perfect competitor to the Amazon Fire HD 10 — no sideloading required.
With an ultra-durable case and a year’s subscription to Amazon’s Kids+ service, the child-friendly edition of the Fire 7 is the slate to get this holiday season. It’s everything we love about Amazon’s budget tablet, but for just $15 more, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite isn’t as impressive as the newer Tab S8 models — or as cheap as the A-series devices — but if you’re looking for a good mid-range tablet, this is a perfectly viable option. With stereo speakers and a bundled S Pen, this is ideal for productivity and entertainment.
It’s hard to shop for Android tablets without spotting a ton of budget options; in fact, we’ve already highlighted several on this list. Amazon’s entire lineup falls into this category, as does Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A-series and, arguably, Apple’s 9th-gen iPad. But if you’re after something a little more unorthodox, you should consider checking outNokia’s T20 tablet. While buying a device like this comes with some downfalls — we wouldn’t expect a consistent or long-lasting upgrade schedule — at just $183, this tablet presents some killer value. It’s a surprisingly solid slate, with a large 10.4-inch display and amazing battery life. Now a year old, it should remain on sale through the holiday season.
Meanwhile, Amazon’s lineup of Fire tablets also slot in here. We’ve highlighted the main three slates, but don’t forget about the Kids-branded versions. These tablets include a built-in durable case, capable of surviving anything your kids can throw at them.
Finally, while Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite isn’t up to par with its flagship models — or as cheap as the A-series — it might be the mid-range slate you’re looking for. While true budget-minded shoppers will want to aim for the Tab A8 (its price is near-unbeatable), the Tab S6 Lite is perfect for binging Netflix or taking notes in class.
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