Black Friday deals are rolling in hot and if you, like me, get a little stressed with the shopping frenzy, then pacing yourself is key. Plenty of incredible early Black Friday deals have already dropped, and I’ve spent some time digging deep to find the best prices on tablets I’ve seen in a long time, including Apple and Samsung.
Whether you’re on the hunt for something high-end to replace your laptop or you’re looking for a holiday gift for someone, CNET shopping experts are here to help make sure you don’t overspend.
We’ll keep updating this page as prices change and new models go on sale, so keep checking back for the latest Black Friday deals.
- Cheapest Apple iPad: Apple’s 11-inch A16 iPad is already our favorite budget iPad and it’s currently down to $279 — a $70 savings.
- Best Android tablet: Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 is our favorite Android tablet and it’s down to $650 — a $150 savings.
- Biggest discount: We’re seeing the largest price drop on the OnePlus Pad, which is down $210, meaning you can get this midrange model for $270.
Best Black Friday Apple tablet deals
Apple recently added the cutting-edge M5 chip. Like its predecessor, the 11-inch model starts at $999, while the 13-inch model starts at $1,299, but we’ve spotted this latest powerhouse tablet for $50 off at Amazon.
With a fast M4 processor, this 2024 iPad Pro isn’t the most advanced Apple tablet on the market anymore, but it’s a close second. The basic configuration is equipped with 25GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, as well as an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display, Wi-Fi 6E support and a 10-core GPU.
The affordable 11-inch Apple iPad A16 is now $50 off. With an LED screen, high resolution picture and 10 hours of battery life, you get a lot for your money with the A16.
- Apple iPad Air (M3) 128 GB: $449 (save $150. Though the M3 chip is not the latest, you’ll find this is a fast and easy iPad to use.
- Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) 128 GB: $399 (save $100). The savings aren’t huge on this iPad yet but we’re keeping an eye on the price.
- Apple 10th gen iPad (2022) 256 GB: $349 (save $100). The price is even lower now that there are newer models out, but you’ll still get a gorgeous display and everything you need for scrolling, surfing and more.
Best Black Friday Samsung tablet deals
With a 16-hour battery life and the ability to charge to full capacity in about two hours, this is a great device to use for travel. The price includes the S-Pen, so you can use it for drawing and writing, and you get 256 GB of storage to keep photos, docs and more.
If the S10 lite is a student model, the S11 Ultra is all business. With a 14.6-inch screen and 512 GB of storage, this high-end tablet from Samsung features a 12-megapixel front cam, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and a second 8-megapixel ultrawide rear camera. It’s jumbo screen rivals most laptops and the included S Pen makes writing, note taking and sketching effortless. You also get up to 23 hours of battery life and Google Gemini AI.
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect tablet to gift to a teenager in your life, the dramatic discount on the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus puts this tablet in the running. With 256 GB of storage, a big 11-inch screen, and good sound quality for music and shows, this is an excellent device for the money. Our reviewer, Iyaz Akhtar, at PC Mag said that it «proficiently handles advanced productivity tasks as well as entertainment — such as streaming and gaming — at a low price with few drawbacks.»
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: $360 (save $140). This little tablet was dubbed the most affordable drawing tablet in our roundup of best tablets of 2025.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11: $650 (save $150). The smaller, 11-inch cousin of the S11 Ultra, you still get a lot of bang for your buck with this tablet, including a front and rear camera.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (64 GB): $150 (save $70). If you don’t need as much storage as the previously mentioned A9 Plus, you still get all the perks with this one for a little less.
Other great Black Friday tablet deals
OnePlus is a smaller brand that manages to compete with big-name competitors like Samsung. When it first debuted, we hailed its OnePlus Pad as the best midrange tablet for Android users, thanks to its sleek design and powerful hardware. Though it’s not the newest model from One Plus, it still holds its own. It features an 11.6-inch LCD display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and an MTK Dimensity 9000 processor.
The latest tablet from OnePlus made our list of best tablets, with our reviewer David Carnoy noting it is «impressively zippy overall performance from top-of-the-line Snapdragon Elite processor» and features a sharp, bright display. Though the savings aren’t dramatic at the moment, you still get a high-end Android tablet for a fraction of some of the Samsung models.
Black Friday brings big discounts on many of Amazon’s tablets, some as much as half off. The Fire HD is thin, light, durable and faster than its predecessors. It has plenty of storage and a front facing camera, so you can use if for video and more.
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- Google Pixel tablet: $249 (save $150). With an 11-inch screen and an excellent speaker dock, in his review of the best tablets, David Carnoy noted this tablet is the best Android tablet for doubling as a home hub.
- Amazon Fire Max 11: $190 (save $90). You get a vivid, 11-inch screen and 14 hours of battery life so you don’t have to stop until you want to.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet: $75 (save $75). With parental controls and a shatter-proof case, this tablet has your littles and their mishaps in mind.
- Lenovo Duet Chromebook (2025): $200 (save $80). When you need something that doubles as a laptop and a tablet but you don’t want to spend a fortune, the Duet is ideal. It is pen-enabled but has a detachable keyboard to make it easy to take on the go.
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Is Black Friday the best time to buy a tablet?
Tablets go on sale regularly throughout the year, but Black Friday (along with Cyber Monday) is definitely the best time to snag one at a discount. The holiday shopping season brings some of the absolute lowest prices we see all year, and there are even bargains on some of the latest models from popular brands like Apple, which can be a rare occurrence outside of major shopping events.
Where can I find the best Black Friday tablet deals?
You’ll find tons of excellent tablet bargains at most major retailers right now — particularly more tech-oriented ones like Best Buy. Smaller online retailers like B&H Photo and Adorama also offer some deals and under-the-radar discounts not matched by larger competitors. You should check for any direct discounts from manufacturers like Samsung and Lenovo, as many brands offer their own deals during the Black Friday and Cyber Week shopping seasons.
What are the best sales for Black Friday 2025?
Every website on the planet is going to be offering some kind of Black Friday sale, but there are a few key places where you’ll find the deepest discounts on tech for every aspect of your life.
- Amazon: Not only is this likely to be the place with the largest selection of discounts, with price drops as high as 75% in some cases, but Amazon is also known for reliable delivery even on Black Friday.
- Walmart: You won’t find a larger section of Black Friday deals for your home, and if you’re a Walmart Plus subscriber, you’ll get access to most of those sales before anyone else.
- Best Buy: If you’re looking for Black Friday discounts of 50% or more on the latest TVs, appliances and laptops, this is usually the best place to start.
- Home Depot: We’ve found hundreds of Black Friday deals on tools, appliances and a healthy selection of home security gadgets to upgrade your home.