The Best Tablet Deals for June 2023

It’s crazy to think that we’re officially at the halfway point of the year 2023. Before you know it, the biggest sale of the year will be imminent: Black Friday. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There are still plenty of summertime deals to take advantage on the versatile and portable tablet right now.

With a tablet, you can stream music and video, check and respond to email, run mobile games, read ebooks, surf the web, and more. The main difference between models is the operating system—iPadOS, Android, or Windows. Also important are the processor and amount of on-board memory. And you need to weigh what you want in terms of cost, weight, storage capacity, camera quality, battery life, and connectivity, among other considerations.

If you’re going to be using your tablet primarily for reading, consider going with an e-reader instead. They’re often cheaper than tablets, they’re easier on your eyes, and they can serve as notepads as well as mini-libraries. For those looking for something to completely replace a laptop, many tablets can connect to a removable keyboard, but you could also opt for a true 2-in-1 device that combines a physical keyboard with the versatility of a touch screen. Of course, when you’re using your device for resource-intensive activities such as photo and video editing or gaming, a traditional laptop is the way to go.

Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2021 Release)

The 2021 Apple iPad is a versatile tablet that runs on the A13 bionic chip and has a 10.2-inch Retina display and 64GB of storage. User-friendly and powerful enough to run programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, this portable device will be your go-to for work and play on the go. Pair it with an Apple Pencil and smart keyboard to truly unlock its creative potential. At $269, this device is at an all-time low in price, so if you’ve been waiting to purchase one, now is the time.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i 128GB 12.3″ 2560×1600 Tablet with Keyboard

Featuring a 12th-gen Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 is ready to get to work. The 12.3-inch, 2,560-by-1,600 display is suitable for watching your favorite streaming programs as well as browsing the web and processing documents. This configuration may not replace your daily-use laptop, but it’s a good stand-in when you have limited bag space on the road. It comes with a detachable folio keyboard, which features a trackpad and backlit keys.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Intel i3 128GB 12.3″ Tablet

Powered by 11th-gen Intel Core processors, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ straddles the line between tablet and laptop computer thanks to the included Type Cover keyboard. Weighing just 1.70 pounds, the Surface Pro 7+ is extremely portable; and multiple ports let you easily connect to and power your other devices. The 12.3-inch PixelSense Display has a 2,736-by-1,824 resolution, and its 3:2 aspect ratio gives you 18% more vertical-screen real estate than a standard laptop screen.

Fire HD 10 32GB 10.1-Inch Tablet (2021 Release)

For those who like streaming shows and reading books in their downtime, the Fire HD 10 Tablet will be an irreplaceable companion. Because this is an Amazon device, you have access to the millions of titles on Kindle as well as Prime Video and Amazon Music. It’s basically a one-stop shop for Amazon-provided entertainment, though it supports competing services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Spotify.

Kindle 16GB eReader (2022 Release)

The 2022 iteration of the Amazon Kindle has a new and improved screen and double the storage capacity over the 2019 model plus long battery life, making for an excellent, affordable ebook reader. Measuring only 6.2 by 4.3 by 0.32 inches, this compact tablet is extremely portable, fitting easily into your backpack or purse. Because this is an Amazon device, Prime members have added benefits: namely access to a rotating catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, and more via Prime Reading. You can pay an additional $20 for an ad-free Kindle, but as they only show up on the lockscreen, this may be a non-issue for some.