Looking for a great discount on a slate this Christmas? We’ve rounded up the best deals on tablets and iPads for the winter holidays.
You might know about tablets thanks to Apple’s iPads having raised the product category’s profile but nowadays, there’s a sizeable assortment of slates to choose from; covering a range of prices and filling a variety of needs.
Here’s you’ll find the best deals on tablet offerings from the likes of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Samsung and more.
Check out our rankings of the best tablets and best cheap tablets for inspiration and some detailed buying advice, so that you know what to look for.
Best tablet deals in the UK
2. Apple iPad Air (2020, 256GB, cellular)
From: Amazon
Was: £859
Now: £824.97 (£34.03 off)
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A great discount on the latest iPad Air with cellular connectivity. Given the rarity of great iPad discounts, there’s no guarantee this deal will be around beyond the winter season. Discount varies by colour, so double check before purchase.
3. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (128GB) w/ keyboard + stylus
From: Currys
Was: £599
Now: £549 (£50 off)
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Lenovo‘s Tab P11 Pro is a promising multimedia slate with a premium design and a stunning display. This model comes complete with both the Keyboard Pack and Precision Pen to expand its capabilities.
Check out our Tab P11 Pro review to see how we found the whole kit and to decide whether this Currys discount is right for you.
4. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (i5, 8GB, 256GB)
From: Microsoft
Was: £1,169
Now: £899 (£270 off)
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This mid-tier Surface Pro 7 has been heavily discounted now its successor has arrived. Get £270 off a black i5 model, with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD from the Microsoft Store, although doubling the RAM on the Platinum variant has a £280 saving.
5. Microsoft Surface Go 2 (Pentium Gold 4425Y, 8GB RAM, 128GB)
From: Amazon
Was: £529
Now: £410.80 (£118.20 off)
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The Surface Go 2 might have launched back in mid-2020, but it remains a great little device. This model pairs the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y processor with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. However, the Microsoft Store offers discounts on other models, with a £90 saving on the cheapest Core M3 configuration.
7. Apple iPad Pro 11in (2020, 1TB, cellular)
From: Amazon
Was: £1,419
Now: £1,229 (£190 off)
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Apple has discontinued the 2020 iPad Pro (there’s the 2021 model to think about) but the tablet is still available from other retailers if you can manage without the M1 chip. This saving from Amazon is among its biggest yet, for the 1TB storage model with Wi-Fi and 4G support.
10. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020, 32GB, 4G LTE)
From: Amazon
Was: £269
Now: £222.99 (£46.01 off)
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Samsung’s smart 10.4in 2020 slate – the Tab A7 – features a super sturdy but lightweight 7mm thick metal body, quad Dolby Atmos-certified speakers and a nice discount in this latest Amazon deal on the 4G model.
Best tablet deals in the US
2. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (i5, 8GB, 256GB)
From: Best Buy
Was: $1,199.99
Now: $799.99 ($400 off)
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There’s an excellent Surface Pro 7 deal here if you’re based in the US. Best Buy is selling the device for under $800, saving you $400 on the usual asking price. Similar savings can be found on other configurations, but you’ll need to buy the Type Cover separately.
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ (128GB)
From: Amazon US
Was: $849.99
Now: $669 ($150.99 off)
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The silver model of Samsung’s 128GB flagship tablet is now available with a significant discount on Amazon. There are also reductions on the other colourways and the 256GB SKU, however, the discounts there aren’t quite as significant.
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (256GB)
From: Amazon
Was: $679.99
Now: $549.99 ($130 off)
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Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab S7 FE, with 256GB storage and an included S Pen stylus, can currently be snapped up with a 19% discount right now in this solid Amazon deal. You can also save $100 on the 64GB model.
6. Amazon Fire HD 10 (64GB, no ads)
From: Amazon US
Was: $204.99
Now: $154.99 ($50 off)
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This excellent Holiday deal shaves 24% off the usual asking price of the 64GB ad-free model of Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet. It’s a great device for entertainment, although you can also bundle it with Microsoft 365 Personal and a keyboard for more of a productivity focus.
What tablet deals are available?
You occasionally see the odd bit of money off an iPad, so look at retailers like Currys and Argos in the UK or brands like Best Buy, if you’re Stateside, as Apple itself doesn’t often discount its iPads. There are always iPads on its Refurbished Store all year round though. Official resellers, like KRCS can sometimes offer more competitive prices too.
Android tablets are far more likely to be sold at more competitive prices, given their generally lower RRPs in the first place – though even high-ticket Samsung tablets can also get a good price cut – so keep your eyes peeled to this page.
There are, of course, 2-in-1 tablets that run on more robust hardware and software, such as Microsoft’s Surface line, which runs Windows. Though slightly pricey, we have an entire article dedicated to Microsoft Surface deals, which goes through the newest models, accessories, usual prices, and, of course, where to find the best deals – including how to spot deals on refurbished devices and find student discounts.
Amazon’s Fire tablets all have low prices to begin with and are criminally low when they go on sale, which is surprisingly frequently. They tend to drop from ‘affordable’ to ‘essential’, with offers across the range.
If you find that you’re missing out on Amazon’s Lightning deals, which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, we’d recommend signing up for Amazon’s 30-day free trial of Prime, which will get you access to deals 30 minutes before everyone else. Plus, you’ll get free next-day delivery with the Prime trial, as well as access to Prime Instant Video and more.
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See our guide on the best Amazon tablet, which includes comparisons, reviews and buying advice. Tech Advisor also has a range of articles on tablets, tablet cases, and related gadgets and accessories which should also help you decide.
Tablet deals for students
Another great resource to help you snag UK deals is Tech Advisor’s Student Beans page. The Tech and Mobile section can help you save up to 25% on big brands such as Apple (10% off for students), Asus, HP, Lenovo, Logitech and many more. See all tech student deals here.
Here are a few of the best places to check for UK tablet bargains:
In the US, check out the following:
Want more deals? We have a rundown of the best worth checking out across all of tech too.