The Best Black Friday Tablet Deals: iPad, Galaxy Tab, Amazon Fire HD, More

Tablets are versatile devices that have enough power to run photo-editing programs and video games, while also being compact enough to take with you on the go. That extra screen real estate compared to a smartphone is nice to have when you’re streaming a show or perusing social media, and with these Black Friday deals, you can upgrade your tablet on a budget.

How do you pick the perfect tablet for your needs? If you just want a way to access your ebooks, a Kindle is the perfect reading companion. If you’re taking art classes or are an artist by trade, an iPad has more than enough power to run the programs you need, plus they can be paired with the Apple Pencil for increased creative freedom. If you just want to check emails and don’t want to be bothered with a heavy laptop, the Amazon Fire tablet is a cost-effective alternative. The Samsung Galaxy Tab line, meanwhile, can do a little bit of everything.

Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet

The Apple iPad Air 10.9-inch tablet uses the powerful A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, offering incredible performance and all-day battery life. The liquid Retina display has a 60Hz refresh rate and display resolution of 2,160 by 1,620, which is perfect for streaming your favorite shows and playing games in high definition. While in Sidecar mode, you can use this tablet as an extension of your MacBook’s screen, making this a great fit for anyone who’s already in the Apple ecosystem. A compatible Apple Pencil also opens up additional functionality.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 64GB 10.4″ Tablet with S Pen

We like this Samsung Galaxy Tab because it includes an S Pen, as opposed to the iPad which charges extra for the Apple Pencil. Whether your artistic expression of choice is writing, drawing, or editing photos and videos this slim, but powerful tablet is up to the task. Gamers will be happy to have access to the Google Play Store and the hundreds of titles, both free and paid, available.

Amazon Fire HD 8 32GB Tablet

The 2022 iteration of the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet has a 30% faster processor than its predecessor and up to 64GB storage capacity. A 13-hour battery life means more time spent reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music and less time tethered to an outlet. Thanks to access to the Amazon Appstore, you have thousands of programs in the palm of your hand, including Netflix, Disney+, Instagram, TikTok, and more.

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB eReader

The Kindle line is meant to be just like paper-and-ink books, but better. With a 300ppi glare-free display and an auto-adjusting front light, it mimics the experience of reading a ink-and-paper book and is comfortable to look at even for long periods. From the Kindle Paperwhite you can highlight passages, translate words, look up definitions, and adjust text size without leaving the page or having to put down the device and grab a secondary device. Plus, you can increase the size of your library to hundreds of thousands of titles, including audiobooks, with a subscription to Kindle Unlimited. (This version costs a little more than the standard Paperwhite because it ditches the lock-screen ads.)