15 Best Black Friday Tablet Deals
KEY POINTS
- The best retailer for iPad deals depends on the model, but it's almost never Apple.com.
- You can get some great prices on the latest Samsung tablets from Samsung.com.
- See if any of your credit cards offer an extended warranty before deciding which card to use.
Offering the bigger screen of a computer and the slim convenience of a phone, tablets are the perfect devices for sofa scrolling and shopping. But getting a tablet with the features you need can come with a big price tag. Check out these Black Friday deals to upgrade your tablet without downgrading your finances.
Apple tablet deals
Many retailers have deals on Apple tablets right now. Here's a look at some of the best prices we found for each current iPad model.
1. iPad 10.2-inch, 64GB, Wi-Fi (9th Generation, 2021)
Retailer: Costco
Discount: $90 off
Sale Price: $229.99
2. iPad 10.9-inch, Wi-Fi (10th Generation, 2022)
Retailer: Best Buy
Discount: $100 off
Sale Price: $349.99
3. iPad mini 8.3-inch, 64GB, Wi-Fi (6th Generation, 2021)
Retailer: Costco
Discount: $90 off
Sale Price: $399
4. iPad Air 10.9-inch Wi-Fi Only (2022, 5th Generation)
Retailer: Target
Discount: $100 off
Sale Price: $499.99
5. iPad Pro 11", 128GB, Wi-Fi (2022, 4th generation)
Retailer: Sam's Club
Discount: $100 off
Sale Price: $749
Apple.com
Starting Nov. 24. 2023, you can get an Apple Gift Card when you buy select tablets. Gift card amount depends on specific product:
- iPad Pro: $100 gift card
- iPad Air: $75 gift card
- iPad (10th generation): $50 gift card
- iPad mini: $50 gift card
Even with the gift cards, you can probably find better prices elsewhere, so be sure to comparison-shop for your new iPad.
Samsung tablet deals
No matter what type of Samsung tablet you want, you can likely find a deal right now. Surprisingly, some of the best come from Samsung itself.
6. Galaxy Tab A8 10.5"
Retailer: Target
Discount: $80
Sale Price: $149.99
Note: If you have a Sam's Club membership, you can pick up the same model for $139 at select warehouses.
7. Galaxy Tab S8 11"
Retailer: Best Buy
Discount: $200
Sale Price: $499.99
8. Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"
Retailer: Samsung.com
Discount: $300
Sale Price: $599.99
Note: If you have a Costco membership, you can get the tablet and keyboard cover bundled for $699.99 at Costco.com (plus shipping and handling at $7.99).
9. Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6"
Retailer: Best Buy
Discount: $400
Sale Price: $699.99
Note: You can get the same price through Samsung.com if you want to buy direct.
10. Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, and S9 Ultra
All of the best prices I could find on the latest and greatest Galaxy tablets are offered directly from Samsung.com with a free storage upgrade deal. Don't forget you can also get a discount when you trade in an older tablet.
- Galaxy Tab S9, 256GB: $799.99
- Galaxy Tab S9+, 512GB: $999.99
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, 512GB: $1,199.99
Amazon Fire tablet deals
You can find some deals on Amazon Fire tablets at other retailers, but Amazon.com itself has either the lowest price, or the same price you'll find elsewhere. Add $20 to the price if you want to avoid ads on your lock screen.
11. Amazon Fire HD 8
Discount: $40
Sale Price: $59.99
12. Amazon Fire HD 10
Discount: $60
Sale Price: $79.99
13. Amazon Fire Max 11
Discount: $70
Sale Price: $149.99
Misc tablet deals
We've covered the most popular tablet options, but they aren't the only games in town. Here are a few other tablet sales worth checking out.
14. Onn. 7" Tablet (2022 Model)
Retailer: Walmart
Discount: $30
Sale Price: $29
15. Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Retailer: Microsoft.com
Discount: $300 to $800
Sale Price: $799.99 to $1,799.99
Note: The specific discount varies by specifications, from $300 off the i5 model with 256GB, up to $800 off the i7 model with 1TB SSD.
Rewards vs. warranties
When you're making a large purchase, such as a pricey tablet, you have an important choice to consider before you buy: Do you want to maximize your rewards, or should you focus on purchase protections?
Some of our favorite credit cards offer purchase protections like extended warranty coverage. This can go a long way toward giving you peace of mind, as well as letting you skip an expensive store warranty.
However, sometimes the best card for purchase protections won't be the best card for rewards. In other words, you might earn fewer purchase rewards but gain an extended warranty. It's up to you to decide if the extra security is worth sacrificing the bonus rewards you could earn with another card.
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