Looking for one of the best tablets on the market? I frequently cover iPad deals for Tom's Guide, but really good deals on Android tablets can be harder to come across.
Luckily, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 starts at $454 with trade-in right now at Samsung. This knocks up to $245 off the cost of this premium Android tablet. If you don't have anything to trade-in, don't worry — Samsung is offering a $100 credit with the device that can be spent on anything at Samsung. You also get some freebies: 3 months of Spotify Premium, 4 months of YouTube Premium, and 2 months of Adobe Lightroom.
Key features: 11-inch (2560 x 1600) 120Hz LCD display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage
Rear cameras: 13 MP auto-focus lens, 6MP ultra-wide lens
Front camera: 12MP
Product launch: February 25, 2022
Price history: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 cost $699 at launch. It can occasionally be found on sale for around $50 off. The lowest price ever for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is $529, a price that first appeared during December 2022.
Price comparison: Samsung: $699 w/ free $100 credit | Amazon: $699 | Best Buy: $699
Reviews consensus: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is widely regarded as one of the best tablets on the market. In our Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 review, we called it "a new standard for Android tablets." We praised its beautiful display, long battery life, great sound quality and cameras. We also liked it as a laptop replacement and appreciated the fact that it comes included with the S-Pen pressure sensitive stylus.
Toms Guide: 4/5 | LaptopMag: 4/5
Buying guides: Best tablets, best Android tablets, best Samsung tablets
Buy it if: You want a solid all-around tablet for work and entertainment that's more affordable than an iPad.
Don't buy it if: You don't need all the premium features or fast performance the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 offers — opt for one of the best cheap tablets instead.
