Prime Day is offering steep discounts on tablets, including up to 50% off from big-name brands. Apple and Samsung lead the pack, as do Amazon’s Fire lineup, Lenovo, Google and other Android players. If you’ve been holding out for an upgrade to stream, take notes or travel with, this is one of the cheapest price windows of the year.
Looking back at past records, Prime Day is one of the largest online spending days outside the holidays, and tablet pricing matches that level of activity.
Amazon and entry‑to‑midrange Android models are the ones that take hits most often, but Apple and flagship Samsung slates occasionally receive modest price drops that tend to meet or beat previous all‑time lows recorded by well‑liked price‑history tools.
What to expect from Apple iPad deals this Prime Day
Apple sales don’t always hit 50% off, but Prime Day has historically made discounts on the iPad slide toward the low end of their annual range. Look for double‑digit cuts to the regular iPad and iPad Air, with occasional extras — like the highest storage tiers or bundles. If you’re considering purchasing an iPad Pro, expect to see smaller but still significant discounts on models with Apple’s newest chips and OLED or advanced Retina displays.
Why these are good values: iPads tend to remain speedy for years, thanks to long software support. Premium detachables are the driving force behind higher average selling prices in PCs, and, as a category, should bring fairly powerful competition to the iPad once this Apple product refreshes next quarter, IDC industry analysts remind us. In case you must have pencil compatibility for drawing or making notes, double‑check which year of stylus the model you have in mind can use before buying one (and consider the expense) when it’s on sale.
Pro tip: Don’t discount storage upgrades just because their discounts may be smaller as a percentage; they’re often the savvier buy if you edit video, cache a lot of offline content or plan to hold onto your device for four to five years.
Key Samsung and Android tablet deals this Prime Day
The Galaxy Tab from Samsung has been a Prime Day staple. It should also be noted that the premium Tab S series (which has come with the Fan Edition branding in recent years) regularly goes on sale for significant discounts, and those models already offer out‑of‑the‑box S Pen support. Look for bigger screens, higher refresh rates and DeX desktop mode on higher‑tier models, along with stronger multitasking for work‑and‑study setups.
Midrange tablets like Samsung’s Tab A series, Lenovo’s P and M families of slates and the latest from OnePlus or Xiaomi are fighting hard on price this week. Canalys and IDC both cite continued demand for Android tablets in the education and entertainment sectors, and Prime Day usually bears that out by offering bargain‑basement deals on entry‑level tabs way below typical street prices. And if you live in Google’s ecosystem, there’s always the Pixel Tablet (which tends to go on sale with the charging speaker dock bundle) for keeping an eye on a recipe or controlling your smart home.
The highest‑percentage discounts typically fall on Amazon’s Fire HD and Fire Max models. These are good for streaming, reading and casual apps, and they’re the most likely to be included in that headline “up to 50% off” tier. Families may want to check out Kids and Kids Pro versions for extras like bundled cases, extended warranties and curated content libraries.
How to pick the right discounted tablet for your needs
Start with the display. An 8‑ to 11‑inch jump can be transformative for reading and split‑screen multitasking, and higher refresh rates (90Hz or more) are how you make scrolling and pen input feel better. Look for OLED or high‑gamut LCD panels, robust stylus ecosystems and apps like Procreate, LumaFusion or Clip Studio Paint.
If you’re running lots of apps at once, performance and memory will matter a lot. Apple’s A‑ and M‑series chips can power heavy creative and productivity workloads for years. For Android, recent Snapdragon or Dimensity chips (or Samsung’s latest Exynos offerings) alongside at least 6GB to 8GB of RAM ensure the platform is snappy for school and office work.
Don’t overlook software longevity. Apple generally supports its devices with five or more years of updates. Samsung has dramatically lengthened its update promises on newer tablets, which provides a boost to security and resale value. This can be more significant than a marginally lower up‑front cost if you intend to keep the device.
Accessories are what can make or break the value. Keyboard cases transform larger tablets into legitimate ultraportable laptops, and first‑party pens often seem better to use than third‑party alternatives. As you weigh deals, factor in the price of a keyboard and stylus if you’re going to need them — the possibility of discounts on both could tip the decision.
How to get the best Prime Day tablet deals
Look out for Lightning Deals and limited‑quantity coupons that pop up unexpectedly throughout the event. Some of the best deals are time‑boxed and gone after a few hours. If anything has been holding you back, add candidates to your cart and set up alerts so you don’t miss out on flash cuts.
Track prices with time‑tested trackers and shop across retailers that have been known to price‑match during Prime events. Consumer Reports and other testing groups can help sanity‑check model generations so that you don’t mistakenly pick an older release at what seems like a great price when a newer release is just a little more.
Consider trade‑in credits, gift card promos and warehouse deals for open‑box units. Combine all of these stackable savings together, and you can bring premium tablets down to midrange level. And check return windows and restocking policies so you can swap out if something better comes along after the event.
Bottom line: how to make the most of Prime Day tablet deals
Prime Day tablet deals are wide and deep this year: Apple and Samsung experience rare, valuable discounts, Android midrange options are aggressively priced, and Amazon’s Fire series delivers the headline‑grabbing 50% savings. Choose screen size, performance level and accessories upfront, then strike when the right configuration’s price drops — because the best deals seldom last.