Black Friday is, without a doubt, the best time to buy tech. Prices drop on laptops, TVs, and tablets, which is perfect timing with the holidays fast approaching. If you're getting ready to buy the latter, a tablet, now is a great time. We just spent the past few months re-evaluating our guide to the best tablets, meaning these portable devices are front of mind. And most importantly, they're now on sale ahead of Black Friday.
There are a lot of tablets on sale, and even better, there are more than just iPads discounted. You can find devices from Samsung, Lenovo, and Amazon all on sale for hundreds off. Plus, we're pleased to see our very favorite Android tablet is on sale, too. These are the best tablet deals ahead of Black Friday.
Best early Black Friday iPad deal
$599 Save $150
Why we like it
Most iPads are discounted ahead of Black Friday, but the best deal is on the iPad Air with M3 chip. We determined it's the best iPad for most people, with a superior processor to the basic iPad, allowing you to do any work task you'd do on a computer. But at $449, it's a fraction of the price of a laptop. It's currently $150 off of its $599 price tag, making it 25% off, one of the biggest discounts you'll find on any iPad ahead of Black Friday.
More early Black Friday iPad deals
Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $279
$349(save $70)Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14, 256GB, WiFi) — $349
$449(save $100)Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17, 128GB, WiFi) — $399
$499(save $100)Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649
$799(save $150)Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $949
$999(save $50)Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,240
$1,299(save $59)
Best early Black Friday Android deal
$549.99 Save $160
Why we like it
Perhaps my favorite discovery of 2025 is the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, which convinced me that iPads aren't the only tablets worth buying. This small tablet is made for gaming, but it does an extremely good job at streaming in high definition and is the perfect size for travel. Ahead of Black Friday, it's down to $389.99, saving you $160 for a total of 29% off.
More early Black Friday Android deals
Lenovo Tab One (64GB, WiFi) — $89.99
$119.99(save $30)Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB, WiFi) — $159.99
$329.99(save $170)Lenovo Idea Tab (256GB, WiFi) — $179.99
$239.99(save $60)Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus (128GB, WiFi) — $199.99
$269.99(save $70)Google Pixel Tablet (128GB, WiFi) — $249
$399(save $150)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 — $249.99
$349.99(save $100)TCL Nxtpaper (256GB, WiFi) — $299.99
$469.99(save $170)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (128GB, WiFi) — $359.99
$499.99(save $140)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Plus (256GB, WiFi) — $779.99
$999.99(save $220)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (512GB, WiFi) — $829.99
$979.99(save $150)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (512GB, WiFi) — $1,119.99
$1,319.99(save $200)
Best early Black Friday Fire tablet deals
$279.99 Save $90
Why we like it
Having tested my way through the latest tablets, I won't lie, Amazon Fire tablets are not my favorite. I think they fall behind the crowd in terms of processing power, plus Amazon's app store pales in comparison to Apple's or Google's. That being said, if you want a cheap tablet, look at the Amazon Fire tablet. There are bigger discounts to be had on Amazon's tablets, but I think the best tablet to shop from Amazon is the Fire Max 11, which offers the best speed and processing.
More early Black Friday Fire tablet deals
Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB, WiFi) — $54.99
$99.99(save $45)Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB, WiFi) — $69.99
$139.99(save $70)Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB, WiFi) — $74.99
$149.99(save $75)