Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is the best time to get major discounts on tech devices. Whether from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always one of the big-ticket items that see major discounts from July 8-11 (two days longer than usual).
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Whether you’re looking for a tablet to watch YouTube on the go, or you want the latest Kindle for poolside reading, this year’s Prime Day sales include over $300 off the best tablets from Apple, Samsung, and more. We’ve rounded up the best tablet deals for Amazon Prime Dayincluding the M4 iPad Pro, Kindle Scribeand Galaxy Tab S10+.
Best Prime Day tablet deals 2025
- Current price: $835
- Original price: $1,000
This midrange Samsung tablet has similar specs to the S10 Ultra, but it’s much cheaper. Plus, it has an updated Dynamic AMOLED display.
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- Current price: $133
- Original price: $220
With a large screen to watch content, plenty of memory for multi-tasking, and super-fast 5G connectivity this is a fantastic tablet for work, gaming, or entertainment.
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- Current price: $70
- Original price: $140
This 10-inch tablet has a 13-hour battery, 32GB or 64GB of storage, and 3GB of RAM.
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- Current price: $105
- Original price: $190
A kid-friendly version of the Fire HD 10 tablet with integrated antivirus software, parental controls, and a rugged case.
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Best Prime Day iPad deals
- Current price: $280
- Original price: $349
Apple’s tried-and-true tablet, the base model iPad, is arguably the best value in the company’s tablet lineup thanks to its versatility and compatibility. Plus, Apple updated this tablet earlier this year to include double the base storage as last year’s model, more RAM, and an upgraded processor in the A16 Bionic chip.
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- Current price: $899
- Original price: $999
We like this beefed-up iPad for its powerful M4 processor, bright OLED display, thin and light design, and up to 2TB of internal storage.
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- Current price: $479
- Original price: $599
We recommend Apple’s latest iPad Air to light power users. Despite its impressive M3 processor, Liquid Retina display, and Apple Intelligence capabilities, it’s not best suited for people who need a more powerful machine in their daily workflow.
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- Current price: $350
- Original price: $366
The previous model of the base iPad is still worth considering, and has fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
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Best Prime Day Android tablet deals
- Current price: $320
- Original price: $380
This Android tablet is lightweight, jam-packed with battery life, and has the AI-enhanced smarts to make studying a breeze.
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- Current price: $580
- Original price: $650
This Galaxy tablet offers a 13.1-inch display, IP68 waterproof rating, and plenty of productivity tools for your daily workflow.
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- Current price: $329
- Original price: $480
We like OnePlus’ first-gen tablet for its high-performing MediaTek processor, marathon battery life, 144Hz refresh rate, and intelligent brightness control that’s easy on the eyes.
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- Current price: $109
- Original price: $165
This budget tablet offers 13 hours of battery life, a 9-inch LCD display, and Android 12.
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Best Prime Day Kindle deals
- Current price: $260
- Original price: $400
The recently updated Kindle Scribe is perhaps the perfect example of an e-reader-tablet hybrid to satisfy your reading and notetaking needs. Its updated AI features include a new display with flush white borders and a paper-like texture, and Active Canvas — a new experience for taking notes in books.
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In addition, the Active Canvas allows you to take notes and scribble your thoughts directly onto the pages of your book.
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- Current price: $180
- Original price: $280
Get 36% off Amazon’s only color e-reader, which has auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging.
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- Current price: $197
- Original price: $217
The Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite e-ink reader for its 3-month battery life, 16GB of internal storage, and fast performance. This bundle includes a fabric cover and power adapter.
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Best Prime Day tablet accessories deals
- Current price: $48
- Original price: $70
Even though this stylus is not Apple-made, the Logitech Crayon is built using Apple Pencil technology. Like the Apple Pencil, it has tip-tilt technology, meaning its smart tip dynamically adjusts line weight depending on the angle you place it down—just like a regular pencil.
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It is compatible with all iPad generations made in 2018 or later.
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- Current price: $99
- Original price: $129
The Pencil Pro goes well with your iPad, offering precision for note-taking, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and gestures and haptics for intuitive controls.
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- Current price: $42
- Original price: $60
If you have a Galaxy Tab S9 series tablet, you can get this Pen that allows for precision and control while writing or sketching, plus it is water-resistant.
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More tablet deals from other retailers
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: $700 (save $500 at Best Buy): The Tab S9 Ultra features a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, runs on the Android 13 operating system, and includes Samsung’s S Pen stylus.
- Lenovo Tab M11: $160 (save $60 at Walmart): This 11-inch tablet has a vivid 1920 x 1200 display with Dolby Atmos speakers, making it perfect for entertainment.
- Microsoft Surface Pro: $850 (save $349 at Walmart): This Surface Pro model has 1TB of storage, the Snapdragon X Elite 12-Core Processor, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+: $220 (save $50 at Best Buy): The Galaxy Tab A9+ is a capable tablet for entertainment, thanks to Dolby Atmos sound and a bright, 11-inch display.
- Apple iPad Mini (7th gen): $529 (save $120): The latest iPad Mini features the A17 Pro chip, the same processor found in the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, and is compatible with Apple Intelligence
- Apple iPad Air (7th gen): $479 (save $120 at Best Buy): The new iPad Air boasts an M3 processor, compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro, and two size choices.
- Apple iPad Pro M4: $1,699 (save $300 at B&H Photo): Apple’s flagship tablet featuring 2TB of internal storage, Wi-Fi connectivity, the latest M4 CPU, and an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition: $200 (save $70 at Best Buy): This device was made specifically for kids with an included puffy cover, a big, 11-inch screen, and the Samsung Kids app with parental controls built in.
FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
This year, Amazon Prime Day is a four-day sales event for Prime members. Sales are live from Tuesday, July 8, through the end of Friday, July 11.
Are tablets really cheaper on Prime Day?
Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that wouldn’t normally be on sale, such as iPads or Amazon-branded tablets like the Kindle.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends the devices we can stand behind, so when we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to ensure your hard-earned money goes towards an excellent value. To choose the top deals, we comb through the best sales available and make thorough price comparisons with historical data, combined with our own personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.
Our hope is to help you make the best choice to stretch your dollar — think of all the extra devices you can add to your cart with all these savings.
What are the best Prime Day deals so far?
ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:
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