11+ best early Black Friday tablet deals of 2024

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The biggest shopping holiday of the year — Black Friday, November 29 — is quickly approaching, and with it comes epic deals on some of the best tech products. Whether you're looking for a tablet upgrade for yourself or you're looking to spoil someone special in your life with a stellar present for the holidays, there's no doubt these are some of the best prices you'll find ahead of Black Friday.

For a tablet that just needs to stream media, browse the web, and hop on the occasional video call, you can't go wrong with the Lenovo Tab M9 for just $93 ($56 off). It's one of the most inexpensive tablets you can pick up right now, and it's amassed a 4.5-star rating out of 5 stars with over 1,000 reviews.

Or, if you're partial to Apple's iPads, no worries! The cheapest iPad you can grab right now is the iPad 9 for only $199 ($130 off), or you can splurge on an iPad capable of replacing your laptop: the new iPad Pro M4 for just $899 ($100 off)

Black Friday hasn't officially kicked off yet, so there's a chance these tablets could see an even bigger discount. But if you don't want to risk stock running out, jumping on these deals now certainly isn't a bad idea.

If you're in the market for a laptop, check out the best Black Friday laptop deals we've rounded up as well.

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Best tablet deals under $200

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 $139

Amazon Fire Max 11
Amazon Fire Max 11: was $279 now $159 at QVC - US

One of the best early Black Friday tablet deals you can find takes $120 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, 128GB of storage, up to 14-hour battery life (rated)

Apple iPad 9
Apple iPad 9: was $329 now $199 at Best Buy

You can save $130 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.

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.

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

This limited-time Amazon 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

Best tablet deals under $500

Apple iPad 10
Apple iPad 10: was $349 now $319 at Amazon

Save $30 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 mini 7
Apple iPad mini 7: was $499 now $479 at Amazon

The newly released iPad mini 7 is $20 off ahead of Black Friday. 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 $479

Best tablet deals under $1,000

Apple 13-inch iPad Air 6
Apple 13-inch iPad Air 6 : was $799 now $699 at Amazon

Amazon is offering $100 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  11-inch iPad Air 6
Apple 11-inch iPad Air 6 : was $899 now $799 at Amazon

The new iPad Air is made. Save $100 on the 11-inch iPad Air 6 with 512GB of storage 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, 512GB of storage, 12MP-wide camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C and Magic Keyboard

Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Microsoft Surface Pro 11: was $999 now $800 at Amazon

Lowest price! Amazon is offering $199 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

Apple  iPad Pro M4
Apple iPad Pro M4: was $999 now $899 at BHPhoto

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 $949 w/ Plus | PC Richard $899

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.

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.

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