Save on slates from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more
By Oluwaseun Joshua Updated Apr 19, 9m 15:pm GMT+1
Tablets exist in a space between phones and laptops that is becoming increasingly muddled. As phones become more powerful and gain larger displays, laptops continue to get lighter. Tablet manufacturers haven’t been resting on their laurels, though. Many of the more recent tablets we’ve seen are looking to bridge the gap in terms of performance and, in select cases, handle some tasks more efficiently than both phones and laptops.
The tablet spectrum is varied, too. Inexpensive models like the Amazon Fire HD 10 make for excellent media streaming devices, while those in Microsoft’s versatile Surface lineup can easily serve as ad-hoc laptops when paired with an optional folio-style keyboard. Then there’s the ubiquitous iPad, a slate that has become the go-to tablet for anyone searching for something in the Apple ecosystem (and for many outside of it).
Below, we’ve rounded up deals for a number of Android, iPadOS, and Windows tablets. We’ve also broken down the deals by manufacturer to make things easier, and we will continue to update this post regularly as new discounts and sales become available.
AMAZON TABLET DEALS
AMAZON FIRE HD 8 KIDS
Amazon’s tablet may not be the best choice for getting work done when you’re away from a laptop or desktop, but the kid-friendly model of the Fire HD 8 and HD 8 Pro, with its ruggedized, kid-proof case, is perfect for media streaming and light app usage. Currently, neither tablet is available at a true discount; however, you can save $84 on your total at checkout when you purchase two or more of the HD 8 or 8 Pro. This lowers the cost of a pair from $279.98 to $195.99. You can even mix and match models and colorways.
The key difference between the standard and Pro model is that the latter features a slimmer case and browser with fewer restrictions. Otherwise, however, the hardware is the same. The kid-friendly version of the Fire HD 8 uses the same 8-inch display and 2GB of RAM and offers up to 12 hours of battery life. The storage is limited to just 32GB but can be expanded with up to an additional terabyte of storage via a microSD card. Another selling point is the tablet’s two-year extended warranty, which will have Amazon send you a new tablet if your current one stops working for any reason.
If you’re in the market for just one of these tablets, Amazon is currently offering a 20 percent discount on the purchase of a single Fire tablet with an eligible trade-in. As an added bonus, you’ll also receive an Amazon gift card equal to the appraised value of your old device. Besides older model Fire tablets and Kindles, other devices eligible for trade include tablets from Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. Even some select models of graphing calculators are accepted if you’re looking to really stretch your dollar.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
- $140
The 8-inch Fire HD Kids tablet steps up to a faster processor, twice as much storage, and much longer battery life. It is also available for ages 3 to 7 or ages 6 to 12.
APPLE TABLET DEALS
2020 IPAD AIR
The recent announcement of a new iPad Air has led Apple to significantly discount its last-gen predecessor, the 2020 iPad Air. The older model may lack Apple’s blazing-fast M1 chip, but its A14 Bionic processor is still capable of delivering plenty of power and should be fast enough for the vast majority of apps. The tablet is also compatible with various iPad Air accessories, which allow you to transform it into an ad-hoc laptop using add-ons like Apple’s Magic Keyboard. The 10.9-inch tablet offers a terrific Retina display with 2360 x 1640 resolution and a wide color gamut as well, not to mention a USB-C port for charging. Normally $749, the 256GB, Wi-Fi-equipped iPad Air is on sale at Amazon in all colorways for $599.99. Read our review.
2020 iPad Air (256GB, Wi-Fi)
- $600
- $749
- 20% off
The 2020 iPad Air includes thinner bezels around the display and has relocated the Touch ID fingerprint sensor to the power button at the top of the device.
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