11+ best early Black Friday tablet deals of 2024

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The holidays are approaching, and Black Friday, November 29, the biggest shopping day of the year, is just weeks away. If you're bargain shopping for a tablet for yourself or someone special, it's one of the best times of the year to save big.

Retailers are already offering early holiday discounts on iPads, Galaxy Tabs, Surface tablets, Fire tablets, and more.

One of the cheapest Apple tablet deals is the iPad 9 for $199 ($130 off) at Amazon. Our iPad 9 review gave it a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It impressed us with its outstanding performance, bright, vivid display, and excellent battery life. Despite being succeeded by the iPad 10, the iPad 9 is still one of the best tablets for most people, especially if you're in the Apple ecosystem.

One of my favorite early Black Friday tablet deals for Android users drops the Galaxy Tab S9 FE to $329 ($120 off) at Amazon. You can also snag it from Best Buy or Samsung at the same price.

Although Black Friday hasn't officially started, this week's tablet deals are priced to impress. See for yourself by browsing these early Black Friday tablet deals below.

Lenovo Tab M9
Lenovo Tab M9: was $149 now $93 at Lenovo USA

”Save $57 on the Lenovo Tab M9 with Google Assistant hands-free control. Simply say “Hey Google '' to dictate emails, play music, or get weather and traffic updates using your voice.

Features: 9-inch (1340 x 800) 400-nit touch screen, dual Dolby Atmos speaker, MediaTek Helio G80 8-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB of storage (expandable via built-in microSD), 8MP rear camera with auto-focus, 2MP front camera, 5,100 mAh battery, Android 12

Price check: Best Buy $99

Amazon Fire Max 11
Amazon Fire Max 11: was $229 now $139 at Amazon US

Lowest price! One of the best early Black Friday tablet deals you can find takes $140 off the Amazon Fire Max 11. It's one of the best tablets for streaming, reading, and gaming. Featuring a powerful octa-core processor, a detachable keyboard, and stylish options, the Amazon Fire Max is also suitable for productivity.

Features: 11-inch (2000 x 1200) touch screen, 8-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, up to 14-hour battery life (rated)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: was $1,199 now $899 at Samsung

Save $300 on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. It has a 14.6-inch WQXGA+ (2960 x 1848) Dynamic AMOLED 2x 120Hz display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 8-core CPU, 12GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Adreno 740 GPU with Ray Tracing, 256GB of storage, and an 8,400mAH battery.

Apple iPad 10
Apple iPad 10: was $349 now $297 at Amazon US

Save $53 on the 10th generation Apple iPad with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. It features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power efficient than the iPad 9.

It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video.

The 2022 iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6 for wired and wireless connectivity options.

Apple iPad 9
Apple iPad 9: was $379 now $199 at Amazon US

You can save $105 on the 9th-generation iPad 9. This entry-level iPad packs a 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, an A13 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, and stereo speakers.

It features an 8MP wide-angle primary camera on the back and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera. Touch ID and Apple Pay offer secure login payment.

Apple  11-inch iPad Air 6
Apple 11-inch iPad Air 6 : was $599 now $499 at Amazon US

The new iPad Air is made. Save $100 on the 11-inch iPad Air 6 at Amazon. The iPad Air 6 is 50% faster than the previous-gen iPad Air 5 and features landscape stereo speakers. It is made of a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure and works with the Apple MacBook Keyboard and Apple Pencil.

Features: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and anti-reflective coating, Apple M2 Chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP-wide camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C and Magic Keyboard

Apple 13-inch iPad Air 6
Apple 13-inch iPad Air 6 : was $799 now $693 at Amazon US

Lowest price! Amazon is offering $106 off the 13-inch iPad Air 6. This is a great option if you prefer a larger display for split-screen multitasking, creating, gaming, and consuming content.

Features: 13-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and anti-reflective coating, Apple M2 Chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C and Magic Keyboard

Price check: Best Buy $799

Apple  iPad Pro M4
Apple iPad Pro M4: was $999 now $899 at Amazon US

Amazon takes $100 off the 11-inch iPad Pro M4, which drops it to an all-time low price. Featuring Apple's new blazing-fast M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro is up to 50% faster than the older model M2 and uses just half the power.

In terms of GPU performance, it’s 4X times faster, which means games and other graphics-intensive tasks run smoother than ever.

Features: 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, Apple M4 9-core chip, 256GB of storage

Release date: May 2024

Price check: Best Buy $899 w/ Plus | PC Richard $899

Apple  iPad mini 7
Apple iPad mini 7: was $499 now $399 at Amazon US

Overview: The newly released iPad mini 7 is already $100 off. The A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence power Apple's new compact tablet, simplifying and enhancing everyday tasks.

Features: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina (2266 x 1488) display with True Tone, P3 wide color, and anti-reflective coating, Apple A17 Pro chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, 12MP wide rear camera, 12MP ultra-wide front camera, Touch ID, Apple Pay, supports Apple Pencil USB-C

Price comparison: Best Buy $499 | Target $499 | Walmart $484

Samsung  Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024): was $329 now $229 at Amazon US

makingThis limited-time Amazon back-to-school deal knocks $100 off the 2024 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from Amazon. Samsung's refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite packs an Exynos 8-core processor and runs on Android 14 and One UI 6.1. It also ships with an S Pen, which makes it great for sketching, jotting down notes, and much more.

Features: 10.4-inch WUXGA+ (2000 x 1200) TFT display, Samsung Exynos 1280 8-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage (microSD-expandable up to 1TB), 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, AKG-tuned dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v 5.3, 7,040mAh battery, up to 14 hours of battery life, One UI 6.1, Android 14

Lenovo Tab P12
Lenovo Tab P12: was $349 now $267 at Lenovo USA

Save $82 on the Lenovo Tab P12, one of the best value tablet deals you can get. Powered by Android 13, it includes all of your favorite Google Suite productivity apps like Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

When you want to take a break from work and dive into games, the Lenovo Tab P12 supports Xbox Cloud gaming thanks to a speedy 8-core processor and wifi 6, as well as low-latency connectivity.

Features: 12.7" 3K (2944 x 1840) 400-nit touch screen, MediaTek Dimensity 7050 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 13MP front camera, 8MP auto-focus rear camera, Lenovo Tab Pen Plus.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Microsoft Surface Pro 11: was $999 now $882 at Amazon US

Amazon is offering $117 off the Microsoft Surface Pro 11. Built for business and productivity, the Surface Pro 11 is a powerful laptop replacement. It features Copilot+ AI for faster response time and enhanced security.

Features: 13-inch 2880 x 1920 120Hz PixelSense LED display, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, Qualcomm Adreno GPU. 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Price check: Best Buy $999

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.