Best Black Friday tablet deals: recap and event highlights
This year’s Black Friday was definitely something to remember. In addition to incredible deals on phones, the event brought unmissable offers on some of the best tablets on the market. The whole Galaxy Tab S11 series was on sale, as well as the Galaxy Tab S10 FE models, the Galaxy Tab S10+, and the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
On Apple’s front, the event brought massive savings on the latest iPads, including the iPad Pro with an M5 chip. There were also hefty discounts on Lenovo models as well as the OnePlus Pad 3, OnePlus Pad 2, and the Pixel Tablet.
What were the best tablet deals during Black Friday? Well, continue reading and see what was what in this quick recap of the event.
What were the best tablet deals during Black Friday? Well, continue reading and see what was what in this quick recap of the event.
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iPad deals
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Black Friday was huge for Apple fans, as it brought a plethora of generous deals on iPads. And that's pretty impressive, as Apple's tablets rarely get huge discounts during shopping events. As for what offers were available, the 11th-Gen iPad (A16) was an absolute steal, with a $75 discount on Amazon. This allowed shoppers to score one for just under $275. Meanwhile, the previous 10th-Gen iPad with 256GB of storage was available for $349 at Walmart after a solid $100 price cut.
Bargain hunters could also save on Apple's Air models and the iPad Mini. Both sizes of the latest M3 iPad Air were selling for $150 off, while the beloved iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip was available for $100 less.
Of course, there were sweet Black Friday deals on iPad Pro models. The latest M5 iPad Pro was available for $100 off on Amazon, allowing shoppers to get one for under $900. Meanwhile, the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro was a hit with its generous $200 discount.
Samsung tablets
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This year, Black Friday also brought a plethora of deals on Samsung's Galaxy Tabs, covering nearly every model from the latest flagships to the reliable FE series. The brand-new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, for instance, was available for as low as $399.99 with an eligible trade-in at the official store. For those without a device to trade, Samsung offered a $200 discount. Shoppers also had the chance to save on the Galaxy Tab S11. The tablet was discounted by $150 on Amazon, dropping it to under $710. But those who could trade in a device could save and snag it for just $149.99 at Samsung.
The formidable Galaxy Tab S10+ was also among the discounted tablets, selling at its lowest price on Amazon after a generous $250 discount. On the more wallet-friendly side, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ was a steal at under $470 on Amazon with a $180 discount, while its smaller sibling, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, was brought down to under $323 with a solid $175 price cut. Even the super-affordable tablets received sweet discounts during Black Friday. The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite was available for under $320 with a $100 off deal, and the budget Galaxy Tab A9+ hit an almost unbelievable price of just south of $140 at Amazon, with an even better $179.99 price for the 256GB version at Best Buy.
Lenovo tablets
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There were a few generous Black Friday deals on Lenovo tablets as well. For instance, the Lenovo Yoga Tab, rocking the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, saw a fantastic $130 markdown at the official store, dropping its price to just $419.99. Even more exciting was the gaming-oriented Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, which dropped to $389.99 after a $160 markdown.
Other discounted tablets were the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, which was available for $130 off its price. This allowed shoppers to get one for just $259.99. Oh, and a stylus was also included. Alternatively, shoppers were able to save $100 on Amazon. The more modest Idea Tab Plus was another great option, slashed by $100, which brought it to just $189.99, making it perfect for budget-conscious buyers needing a reliable device for day-to-day tasks.
Bargain hunters were also able to grab the 11-inch Lenovo Idea Tab with its included stylus and folio case for under $180 on Amazon, while the Lenovo Tab One was available at a huge 47% discount, bringing the price down to only $79.99.
Deals on other tablets
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While the majority of the generous Black Friday tablet deals were on iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and Lenovo slates, devices from brands like Google, OnePlus, Microsoft, and Amazon also saw generous deals during the event.
The Surface Pro 11 saw one of the biggest cuts — a whopping $500 off on Amazon for the Snapdragon X Plus-powered version, making it a true bargain for a workhorse tablet. The new Microsoft Surface Pro (2025) was also among the discounted once, available for $100 off, which allowed those in the market to get the Snapdragon X Plus model to under $700. Android fans had two great options from OnePlus. The new OnePlus Pad 3 could be snagged for $120 off on Amazon or up to $170 off with a trade-in plus a free accessory gift at the OnePlus store. If you were looking to save big on a speedy slate, the OnePlus Pad 2 was a steal at under $350 after a hefty $200 discount.
Google's entry, the Pixel Tablet, also saw a Black Friday discount. It was available for under $250 thanks to a $150 markdown on Amazon. As for Amazon's own tablets, the Fire HD 10 (2023) was available for 50% off, while the compact Fire HD 8 was reduced by 45%, making it an unmissable deal at just under $55.
Which tablets usually get the biggest discounts on Black Friday?
On Black Friday, the tablets that usually got the biggest discounts were the Galaxy Tab S series and Amazon's more affordable Fire tablets. You can often save $150 to $200 or more on a heavily discounted Galaxy Tab, and that Black Friday was no different. The Galaxy Tab S10+ sold for $250 off on Amazon, while the Galaxy Tab S11 was discounted by $150. As for Amazon's tablets, they usually go for around 50% off during Black Friday, and that year, the Fire HD 10 sold at such a price cut, while the Fire HD 8 was available for 45% off.
Do budget tablets go on sale during Black Friday?
Yes, budget tablets do go on sale during Black Friday. This year, for instance, The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was discounted by $170. You could also save $70 on the Galaxy Tab A9+. The affordable iPad 11 with an A16 chip was also on sale and could be had for $50 less. And if you were looking for an extremely compact tablet, the iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip was discounted by $100.
How much can I typically save on premium tablets during Black Friday?
That year, you could save up to $701 on a new tablet, which was just bonkers. Almost all Samsung tablets were selling at hefty discounts at both Amazon and the official store. And if you had an old tablet to trade, the Samsung store let you save up to $800 with a trade-in. Of course, you could score massive savings on iPads, the Pixel Tablet, OnePlus Pad 3, and the Surface Pro 11.
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