These are this week's best tablet deals

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Amazon Fire 10 tablet
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This week at Amazon, there are plenty of tablets on sale for budget-friendly prices: just in time to help you out with your back-to-school shopping. Whether you're partial to Apple, Samsung, or Amazon Fire tablets, there's a deal to fit every preference.

This week's best tablet deals as of Aug 19:

Best budget tablet deal
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet
$89.99 at Amazon (save $50)

Best iPad deal
Apple iPad (9th Generation)
$199 at Amazon (save $130)

Best large-screen tablet deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet
$204 at Amazon (save $15)

In this week's price cuts, we're seeing high-quality tablets listed for around $200 - or even less. That makes upgrading to a new tablet more affordable, so you can stretch your back-to-school budget even further. Some tablets — like the Apple iPad (9th Generation) — are at their best price yet.

Best budget tablet deal

$89.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $50.00
 

Why we like it

At $89.99, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is the most budget-friendly tablet on this week's roundup. While this isn't the tablet's lowest price ever, it's a close second, clocking in at only $10 more. With 32GB of storage and a 10.1-inch screen, this is a solid standard pick for tablet users who want a fast-processing tablet to help with productivity and enjoy some entertainment. It's also a good pick for slightly older kids: while it doesn't have the kid-proofing that Amazon's made-for-kids tablets have, you can still access Amazon Kids content on this tablet.


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Best iPad deal

Why we like it

As of today, Aug 19, the Apple iPad (9th Generation) is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon, selling for just $199, down from its usual price of $329. With 64GB, an A13 bionic chip, and a 10.2-inch screen, this tablet prioritizes performance just as much as affordability. Thanks to the A13 chip, it supports immersive graphics - making it a good pick for gaming. Plus, it has an all-day battery life. With an ultra-wide front-facing camera, it's also supportive of video calls.

Best large-screen tablet deal

Credit: Samsung
$204.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $15
 

Why we like it

If you're shopping for something that has a larger screen, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet is worth considering. While today's sale only takes the price down by 7%, we're a fan of the tablet's big, 11-inch screen. Whether you use your tablet for gaming, streaming movies, or productivity, the extra surface area gives you a more immersive experience. You can also operate multiple apps at once, making this tablet a helpful selection for multitaskers.

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