Early Black Friday tablet deals — skip the crowds and save big on Samsung, Lenovo, and more
Avoid the crowds and get your Black Friday shopping done today!
1. Quick links
2. Best tablet deals
3. Black Friday FAQ
The Black Friday sales are just around the corner, but if you have a tablet on your wish list this year, you'll be happy to learn that many of these devices are already seeing some hefty price cuts. Keep reading to see all of the best early Black Friday tablet deals that we've found so far, from basic slabs for browsing the web to absolute beasts of performance.
So far we've seen offers like 27% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 and a sweet $165 off the Galaxy Tab S8, but that's only a small selection of the discounted Android tablets that are out there.
From now until the end of Cyber Monday, we're going to be gathering all the best tablet deals on the web and dropping them below. If you don't find anything today, check back later: we'll keep adding new discounts over the next few weeks.
Quick links
- Early Black Friday deal hubs: General | Phones | Wearables | TVs
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 64GB:
$499.99$289.99 at Amazon - Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus 128GB:
$849.99$499 at Amazon - Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 128GB (New!): $350 off with trade-in at Samsung
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 32GB:
$229.99$172.99 at Amazon - Tablet deals: Best Buy | Walmart | Samsung | Amazon | Dell
Best tablet deals
1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus 128GB: $899.99 $647 at Amazon
This tablet comes complete with a large 12.4-inch AMOLED display, an ultra-efficient Snapdragon processor, and software support through 2027. Now it's 20% off, weeks before the Black Friday shopping starts.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $749.99 | Walmart - $649
2. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 64GB: $499.99 $289.99 at Amazon
Although it's technically more of a Chromebook than a traditional tablet, this IdeaPad Flex 3 deal is simply too good not to mention. Right now, you can snag this convertible laptop for a mere $289.99, a dramatic price drop of 42%. The Flex's 360-degree hinge lets you convert your laptop into a tablet in an instant, plus you get a built-in stylus.
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus 128GB: $849.99 $499 at Amazon
It's a few years old at this point, but the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus remains a great pick if you want a tablet with a big display, powerful performance, and expandable storage. It even comes with a stylus. Although the S7 Plus originally retailed for $899.99, you can currently grab one for just $499, a whopping price drop of 41%.
Price comparison: Walmart - $499.99
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 128GB: $449.99, plus up to $350 of trade-in credit, free case, and more at Samsung
The Galaxy Tab S9 FE series of tablets just launched on October 10th, and yet Samsung is already offering up to $350 of instant trade-in credit and a free Smart Book cover (an $80 value) when you order the device from their site this week. They'll also hook you up with four months of YouTube Premium for free.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $449.99
5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 256GB: $1,199.99 $799.99 at Best Buy
Head to Best Buy now and you'll get a straight $400 dropped off the price of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, a super-powered device from last year that boasts a Snapdragon chip and a big, gorgeous AMOLED display. The retailer will also hook you up with three months of YouTube Premium for free.
Price comparison: Samsung - $1,099.99
6. Lenovo Tab M9 32GB: $139.99 $99.99 at Best Buy
There's a lot of competition when it comes to cheap Android tablets, but Lenovo's Tab M9 might just be the best. It sports a 9-inch HD display, offers 13 hours of battery life, and even includes a microSD card slot.
Price check: $99.99 at Lenovo
7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 64GB: $279.99 $196.12 at Amazon
Don't let the name fool you. The Galaxy Tab A8 actually features an immersive 10.5-inch screen, making it perfect for watching movies or playing games. It won't win any awards for performance, but what more could you ask for in a sub-$200 Samsung tablet?
Price check: $229.99 at Best Buy
8. Apple iPad (10th Generation): $449 $399 at Amazon
If you're not compelled by what the Android tablet market has to offer, then it's time to check out Apple's iPad. The 10th Gen iPad comes in a variety of fun and playful colors, and might just end up enticing you to try out more Apple products.
Price check: $449 at Best Buy
9. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 128GB: $799.99 $757.26 at Amazon
If you've been holding out for a deal on the new Galaxy Tab S9, you're in luck. Amazon has marked down the price by a few bucks, giving you some wiggle room to grab a case or other accessories.
Price check: $799.99 at Best Buy
10. OnePlus Pad 128GB: $479.99 $429.99 at Amazon
Earlier this year, OnePlus finally released its first tablet with the OnePlus Pad. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, all-day battery life, and is even set to get an update that includes the Open Canvas from the OnePlus Open.
11. TCL NXTPAPER 11: $289.99 $229.99 at Amazon
The NXTPAPER 11 was initially introduced back at MWC 2023 in February, but it's finally been released here in the U.S. This unique tablet features a "paper-like feel display" capable of reaching 500 nits of brightness and a 2K resolution. Even though it's just being released, you can already save more than 20%
Black Friday FAQ
When do Black Friday sales start?
Black Friday officially lands on the day after Thanksgiving, November 24th, but you can expect many retailers to launch their shopping events as early as late October.
Suffice to say, we have our ears to the ground and will be updating all of our deal hubs with new offers as soon as they go live.
Should I wait until Black Friday to buy a tablet?
It depends on the deal. If you come across an excellent tablet deal that works with your budget, we wouldn't wait. After all, no one can guarantee that a price will drop lower once Black Friday hits.
That being said, as we approach the holiday, we'll do our best to emphasize urgency if a deal is breaking records or it seems like it's going to be short-lived. Similarly, we'll let you know if we think you're safe to wait until Black Friday to buy.
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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's E-Commerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.