Best tablet sales in August 2024
The best tablet sales right now
Tablet sales are easy to find these days. Retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and the Microsoft Store typically offer some of the best tablet sales.
Amazon, for instance, has the 10.2-inch iPad (WiFi/64GB) on sale for $249. That's its second-best price of all time. Despite being a generation old, it's still a very capable tablet and a great budget pick for students. Not to be outdone, Best Buy has Android tablets on sale from $99. This includes slates from the likes of Lenovo, Samsung, and Amazon.
So we're rounding up the best cheap tablet sales you can get right now. From budget Android tablets to premium iPads — here are today's top deals. (Make sure to check out our guide to iPad deals for Apple-only discounts).
Tablets sales — Apple iPads
10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $249 @ Amazon
The 10.2-inch iPad features Apple's A13 Bionic CPU, a 12MP front camera, and 64GB of storage (instead of 32GB like its predecessor). You also get support for Center Stage, which uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing camera during FaceTime video calls. In our iPad 10.2-inch review, we called it a solid tablet with a great screen, smooth performance, and good battery life for a reasonable price. It's an all-time price low right now. Note: The 256GB model is on sale for $379 ($100 off at Amazon).
Price check: $249 @ Best Buy | $249 @ Target
8.3" iPad mini (WiFi/64GB): was $499 now $379 @ Amazon
The Editor's Choice 2021 iPad mini features an all new thin-bezel design, a larger 8.3.inch Liquid Retina display, A15 Bionic CPU, 12MP wide camera, and USB-C connectivity. It also works with the Apple Pencil 2. In our iPad mini 6 review, we called it a perfect fit for anyone looking for a one-handed tablet experience for reading books or watching movies.
Price check: $399 @ Best Buy | $499 @ Target
11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was $599 now $549 @ Amazon
The 2024 iPad Air packs Apple's M2 processor, an 11-inch LED (2360 x 1640) display, 128GB of storage, 12MP rear camera, and a new landscape-oriented 12MP front camera. You also get faster WiFi 6E support. In our iPad Air 2024 review, we said it brings impressive performance and power efficiency to a premium, sleek package.
Price check: $599 @ Best Buy
11" iPad Pro (WiFi/256GB): was $999 now $919 @ Amazon
The 11-inch iPad Pro packs Apple's latest M4 processor paired with a stunning 11-inch Tandem OLED (2420 x 1668) display. The new M4 processor features 9 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores. In our iPad Pro 2024 review we said it could very well be the most stunning tablet ever made.
Price check: $949 @ B&H | $949 @ Best Buy
Tablet sales — Android
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022): was $99 now $64 @ Best Buy
Amazon's Fire tablets have always been a more affordable alternative to Apple and Samsung tablets and they're even cheaper now. This deal in particular has the current-gen Fire HD 8 tablet on sale for $64, which is its lowest price ever. In our Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review, we were seriously impressed by this budget-friendly tablet. If you're looking for a cheap and cheerful tablet with a bright screen, great battery life, and strong speakers, the Amazon Fire HD 8 is the perfect device.
Galaxy Tab S9: up to $650 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Free storage upgrade! Samsung is knocking up to $650 off Galaxy Tab S9 when you trade-in an older device. Additionally, you'll get a free storage upgrade with your preorder. If you opt for a bundle, you'll also get 50% off a Book Cover Keyboard Slim and $40 off a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro when you preorder Samsung's new tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: was $699 now $539 @ Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features an 11-inch Full HD 120Hz display, a 12MP front-facing camera, three microphones and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU. In our Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 review, we called it a speedy, long-lasting Android 12 slate that's beautiful to look at and sets a new standard for premium Android tablets. Just keep in mind it's been replaced by the recently-released Tab S9.
Tablets sales — Kids
Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2022): was $109 now $69 @ Best Buy
Designed for kids ages 3 to 7, this tablet is one of the least expensive you'll find. It includes a year of Amazon Kids+ content, a child-proof case with built-in stand, and a two-year worry free guarantee, so if it breaks Amazon will replace it for free for two years. It packs 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.
Price check: $109 @ Amazon
Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2022): was $149 now $99 @ Best Buy
The 2022 Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet is an excellent buy if you're looking for a kid-friendly tablet that offers slightly more muscle power than the base Fire 7 tablet. It includes a standard bumper case (in blue, pink, or purple), a two-year worry-free guarantee (essentially a no-questions asked warranty), and a year of FreeTime Unlimited. It includes 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (2022): was $149 now $99 @ Best Buy
If you need a tablet for your kids, you can't go wrong with the new Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro. This slate features an 8-inch display, 32GB of storage, and 2GB of RAM. It also has parental controls and a 2-year warranty.
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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.