Black Friday tablet deals 2023: what we expect to see
You don’t need to wait for Black Friday itself, which takes place on November 24 this year, as you can score some early best Black Friday tablet deals right now.
This is because the Black Friday deals have started arriving earlier this year, and Black Friday is no longer a day of sales but more a season spread across a handful of weeks. And the deals are available already.
You are still likely to score the very best deals on Black Friday itself, or if you miss that then Cyber Monday is another big deal day for tech. But tablets like iPads can sell out very quickly, so it may be worth pulling the trigger on an early deal rather than waiting.
To get an idea of what tablets you should be looking out for, take a look at our best tablets buying guide. Otherwise read on for all you need to know about the Black Friday tablet deals.
Today’s best tablet sales
While we’re not yet in deals season, many big-name retailers offer various discounts all year round. Here are some places worth checking out right now, if you can’t wait for this year’s Black Friday tablet deals.
US tablet sales
- Amazon: savings on Samsung’s Galaxy A and S series Tabs, right now
- Best Buy: discounts on tablets of all shapes and sizes
- Target: all the biggest slates are in stock
- Walmart: discounts on tablets not sold elsewhere
UK tablet sales
- Amazon: reductions on Samsung, Lenovo and even iPad already
- Argos: special offers on already-cheap tablets
- John Lewis: trade-in deals and some reductions
- Currys: money off a big range of tablets
- Microsoft: across-the-range reductions on Surface Pro tablets
Best early Black Friday tablet deals
US
Apple iPad 10.2 2021 (64GB): was $329 now $249 at Amazon
If you’re looking for a cheap iPad ahead of Black Friday, Amazon has the 10.2-inch iPad on sale for a record-low price of $249. While it’s not the speediest tablet in the range, a decent screen, quality design, and relatively speedy chip make this the iPad that suits most people’s needs the best. For streaming, shopping, and doing a few light work tasks, it’s a great choice, especially with today’s $80 discount.View Deal
Apple iPad mini (2021): was $499 now $469 at Amazon
This isn’t the cheapest we’ve ever seen the iPad mini, but it’s still a neat saving on a tablet that isn’t likely to be updated anytime soon. And waiting around for a cheaper price can be tricky, as the iPad mini can sell out very quickly when it’s more heavily discounted. So it’s worth snapping up now, especially as it’s a great little tablet with a neat design and plenty of power, and works well as a portable gaming machine too. View Deal
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022): was $1,099 now $1,024 at Amazon
The latest iPad Pro 12.9-inch is back to within $25 of its lowest price ever right now at Amazon. In our iPad Pro 12.9-inch review, we found the current model doesn’t offer a huge upgrade but it does add more power to an already powerful tablet. Still, as a portable device for creatives, it’s unbeatable right now thanks to the gorgeous screen, speedy M2 chip and a vast range of apps. You can also save a nice chunk on the 512GB and 1TB models. View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: was $699.99 now $547.99 on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 packs in more features than a basic iPad – thanks to Samsung’s software improvements, but it wasn’t quite worth the starting price. If you want to see what Samsung can do on a bigger mobile display, check out the Tab S8 on sale.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: was $529.99 now $399.99 on Amazon
Samsung loves to make a bargain device for the fans, and the Galaxy Tab S7 FE gives you a huge 12.4-inch display – the same size as the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, for much less. You get S Pen stylus compatibility, great performance, and now all with a fair chunk of change knocked off. You might find this tablet for a few bucks less on a special sale, but if you need a big screen at a bargain price, this Tab S7 FE deal is worth buying.View Deal
UK
Apple iPad 10.2 2021 (64GB): was £369 now £319 at Amazon
Not the lowest price ever for this iPad, but enough of a discount to make this entry-level iPad worth your consideration. The savings are a good amount to invest in a selection of App Store apps and games. View Deal
Apple iPad mini (2021): was £569 now £524 at Amazon
Not a mind-blowing saving, but it’s still a handy discount on an already keenly-priced iPad. The refreshed design holds a great Retina display and a powerful A15 Bionic chip, which is still plenty powerful nearly two years later. As Apple has seemingly forgotten about the iPad mini, don’t expect to see discounts that beat this one. View Deal
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022): was £1,249, now £1,194 at Amazon
Even discounted, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is hardly cheap in the UK. But you are paying for one of the very best tablet experiences around. You can also save £110 on the 512GB model and £100 on the 1TB version. And as we don’t expect the discounts to get much more generous than this, an iPad Pro with £55 to £110 shaved off its price tag isn’t to be sniffed at.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: was £999.99 now £649 on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 packs in more features than a basic iPad – thanks to Samsung’s software improvements, but it wasn’t quite worth the starting price. If you want to see what Samsung can do on a bigger mobile display, check out the Tab S8 on sale.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: was £649 now £499 on Amazon
Samsung loves to make a bargain device for the fans, and the Galaxy Tab S7 FE gives you a huge 12.4-inch display – the same size as the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, for much less. You get S Pen stylus compatibility, great performance, and now all with a fair chunk of change knocked off. You might find this tablet for a few bucks less on a special sale, but if you need a big screen at a bargain price, this Tab S7 FE deal is worth buying.View Deal
Black Friday tablet deals: FAQs
When will the best Black Friday tablet deals start in 2023?
As mentioned earlier, while Black Friday isn’t scheduled to take place until November 24 this year, there will almost certainly be a few retailers and brands who kick things off early.
Once upon a time, we’d have told you to keep your bank account on lock until the main event but in recent years we’ve started to see deals crop up earlier and earlier.
While the timing on when to pull the trigger on a new discounted tablet is ultimately your choice, we’d suggest grabbing your desired device(s) on Black Friday itself and holding out for accessories on discounts on Cyber Monday, which in the past has played host to the best reductions on such things (think Apple Pencils, cases and the like).
Where will the best Black Friday tablet deals be?
This will be the place to find the best Black Friday tablet deals, once they launch, but if you simply cannot wait, below you’ll find a shortlist of retailers we suggest checking out across the US and UK.
US:
Amazon: discounts on select iPads
Apple: the latest deals on the iPad Mini to the iPad Pro
Walmart: free headphones with iPads and money off Samsung tablets
Target: Money off big-brand tablets and Fire tablets
UK:
Amazon: iPads are almost perpetually on discount
John Lewis: save on accessories with select Samsung Galaxy Tabs
Argos: 10% of Samsung tablets with code ‘SAMSUNGWEEK10’
Currys: savings on select iPads and Samsung tablets
EE: reduced monthly price on tablets on-contract, plus no upfront cost
Vodafone: save £96 on an iPad Mini contract at just £21 a month
What Black Friday tablet deals do we expect to see in 2023?
The biggest deals will almost certainly fall on Amazon’s own Fire tablets – including their Kids and Pro tablet lines and bundles. Discounts of almost 50% aren’t uncommon, making it the best time all year to buy one of Amazon’s already-affordable slates.
If you’re hoping for iPad reductions, the latest models only see minor price drops (think $100/£100 off), while the last year, 2021 iPad Pro models could be had with discounts as much as $230 off.
Samsung supplements modest discounts with trade-in offers to create some worthwhile deals, while Microsoft’s Surface offering can be found with several hundred off pretty consistently.
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