Shop a bounty of tablet deals ahead of Black Friday

Up to 40% off Apple, Amazon, Samsung and more.
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Samantha Mangino
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Credit: Apple

Best Early Black Friday tablet deals


Best Samsung tablet deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
$299.99 (Save $220)
A Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet

Best Google tablet deal
Google Pixel Tablet
$279 (Save $120)
A Google Pixel Tablet

If you're doing any travel this holiday season, do yourself a favor and grab a tablet. It will certainly be a better way to stay occupied than whatever in-flight entertainment you may (or may not) get stuck with. Plus, family can be a lot, so after a big holiday meal, we don't blame you if you want to hide away with a comfort film.

Tablets simplify your tech while traveling since they can double as a laptop, e-reader, and gaming device. Luckily, with Black Friday around the corner, the deals are already rolling in. Plus, more than just iPads are up for grabs: Amazon Fire and Samsung Galaxy tablets are on sale too.

Explore the best early Black Friday deals on tablets available now:

Best iPad deal

Why we like it

An iPad under $200 is a true gift this holiday season. Apple's 9th generation model is down to $199.99 at Target, less than a dollar short of its lowest price ever. While there might be newer generations available, this is the most budget-friendly model, especially now that it's $129.01 off.

The 9th generation Apple iPad comes with the A13 bionic chip, which provides plenty of processing power for streaming, gaming, or working. The 10.2-inch retina display gives plenty of space for your creative pursuits, as it's compatible with the first generation of Apple Pencil.

Now is the right time to shop, as you can find the Apple iPad 9th generation for 39% off.

More iPad deals

iPad

iPad Air

iPad mini

iPad Pro

Best Android tablet deal

Credit: Samsung
$299.99 at Amazon
$519.99 Save $220
 

Why we like it

If you're in the market for an Android tablet, Samsung delivers with its Galaxy tablets. With a 10.9-inch screen, this is one of the largest tablets on this list. Plus, it comes with the S Pen, to let you get to work whether you're illustrating or taking notes.

Plus, you can save over $200 ahead of Black Friday on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE. Find it on sale for $299.99, saving 42%.

More Android tablet deals

Amazon Fire tablet deals

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Samantha Mangino
Shopping Reporter

Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.

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