Best tablet sales in August 2023

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Tablet sales are easy to find these days. Retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and the Microsoft Store typically offer some of the best tablet sales. 

Amazon, for instance, has the 10.2-inch iPad (WiFi/64GB) on sale for $269. That's its second-best price of all time. Despite being a generation old, it's still a very capable tablet and a great budget pick for students. Not to be outdone, Best Buy has Android tablets on sale from $99. This includes slates from the likes of Lenovo, Samsung, and Amazon. 

So we're rounding up the best cheap tablet sales you can get right now. From budget Android tablets to premium iPads — here are today's top deals. (Make sure to check out our guide to iPad deals for Apple-only discounts).  

Tablets sales — Apple iPads

10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $269 @ AmazonPrice check: $269 @ Best Buy

10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $269 @ Amazon
The 10.2-inch iPad features Apple's A13 Bionic CPU, a 12MP front camera, and 64GB of storage (instead of 32GB like its predecessor). You also get support for Center Stage, which uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing camera during FaceTime video calls. In our iPad 10.2-inch review, we called it a solid tablet with a great screen, smooth performance, and good battery life for a reasonable price. It's an all-time price low right now. Note: The 256GB model is also on sale for $389 at Amazon.
Price check: $269 @ Best Buy

10.9" iPad 2022 (WiFi/64GB): was $449 now $399 @ Amazon
The 2022 iPad features a large 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A14 Bionic CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. Although it received a considerable $120 price increase from its predecessor, it's now on sale. In our iPad 2022 review, we said it delivers almost everything you could want in a modern table. 
Price check: $449 @ Best Buy

10.9" iPad 2022 (WiFi/64GB): was $449 now $399 @ Amazon
The 2022 iPad features a large 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A14 Bionic CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. Although it received a considerable $120 price increase from its predecessor, it's now on sale. In our iPad 2022 review, we said it delivers almost everything you could want in a modern table. 
Price check: $449 @ Best Buy

8.3" iPad mini (WiFi/64GB): was $499 now $399 @ Amazon

8.3" iPad mini (WiFi/64GB): was $499 now $399 @ Amazon
The Editor's Choice 2021 iPad mini features an all new thin-bezel design, a larger 8.3.inch Liquid Retina display, A15 Bionic CPU, 12MP wide camera, and USB-C connectivity. It also works with the Apple Pencil 2. In our iPad mini 6 review, we called it a perfect fit for anyone looking for a one-handed tablet experience for reading books or watching movies. 

10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ AmazonPrice check: $599 @ Best Buy

10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
The 2022 iPad Air is powered by Apple's M1 processor, which features an 8-core CPU that delivers up to 60% faster performance than the previous-gen iPad Air. Other standout features include a 12MP ultra wide front camera that supports Center Stage and 5G support (cellular models only). The tablet features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640), 12MP wide (rear) camera, USB-C charging, and Magic Keyboard support. In our Apple iPad Air 2022 review, we said it sets a new standard for tablets.
Price check: $599 @ Best Buy

11" iPad Pro 2022 (WiFi/128GB): was $799 now $749 @ AmazonPrice check: $749 @ B&H Photo

11" iPad Pro 2022 (WiFi/128GB): was $799 now $749 @ Amazon
The 11-inch iPad Pro is built around Apple's latest M2 CPU. It packs an 11-inch 2388 x 1668 Liquid Retina display with ProMotion (120Hz), Apple Pencil 2/Magic Keyboard/Smart Keyboard Folio support, and works with Apple Pencil hover, which lets you see a preview of your mark before you make it. You also get 12MP wide and 10MP ultra-wide cameras and a 12MP TrueDepth front camera.
Price check: $749 @ B&H Photo

Tablet sales — Android

Fire HD 10 Tablet (2021): was $149 now $119 @ Best Buy
With its bright, vivid display and speedy performance, the Fire HD 10 is a solid choice if you're looking for an affordable tablet that you can take everywhere. At its current price, it's one of the best tablet deals you'll find. In our Amazon Fire HD 10 review, we said it packs an amazing 13 hour and 14 minute battery life and it's great for casual use (internet, e-books, and video).
Price check: $119 @ Amazon

Fire HD 10 Tablet (2021): was $149 now $119 @ Best Buy
With its bright, vivid display and speedy performance, the Fire HD 10 is a solid choice if you're looking for an affordable tablet that you can take everywhere. At its current price, it's one of the best tablet deals you'll find. In our Amazon Fire HD 10 review, we said it packs an amazing 13 hour and 14 minute battery life and it's great for casual use (internet, e-books, and video).
Price check: $119 @ Amazon

Galaxy Tab S9: up to $650 off w/ trade-in @ SamsungFree storage upgrade!

Galaxy Tab S9: up to $650 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Free storage upgrade! Samsung is knocking up to $650 off Galaxy Tab S9 when you trade-in an older device. Additionally, you'll get a free storage upgrade with your preorder. If you opt for a bundle, you'll also get 50% off a Book Cover Keyboard Slim and $40 off a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro when you preorder Samsung's new tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7: was $649 now $573 @ Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7: was $649 now $573 @ Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is a great rival to the iPad Pro. It beats the battery life of the iPad Pro by more than 5 hours, plus you get facial recognition features for a fraction of the cost. In our Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 review, we said it's the best best iPad Pro competitor yet. Even with the Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra on the market, the Galaxy Tab S7 is still a worthwhile Android tablet especially on sale.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: was $699 now $599 @ Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: was $699 now $599 @ Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features an 11-inch Full HD 120Hz display, a 12MP front-facing camera, three microphones and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU. In our Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 review, we called it a speedy, long-lasting Android 12 slate that's beautiful to look at and sets a new standard for premium Android tablets. Just keep in mind it's been replaced by the recently-released Tab S9.

Tablets sales — Kids

Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (2021): was $199 now $139 @ Best BuyPrice check: $139 @ Amazon

Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (2021): was $199 now $139 @ Best Buy
The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is made for kids who are slightly older ranging from 6 through 12. It comes with a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which offers access to over 20,000 apps, games, books, videos, songs, and Audible books for kids. It also comes with a 2-year worry-free warranty and protective case. It packs a 10.1-inch 1080p display, octa-core 2GHz CPU, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. The Pro version has a slimmer case and also allows access to Amazon's digital store, where older kids have more freedom of choice in the apps they download. Both the Fire HD 10 Kids and Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, however, include parental controls, so ultimately you control what they can download.
Price check: $139 @ Amazon

Fire HD 10 Kids Edition: was $199 now $139 @ Best BuyPrice check: $139 @ Amazon

Fire HD 10 Kids Edition: was $199 now $139 @ Best Buy
The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet is perfect for kids ages 3 to 7. The full-featured tablet includes a standard bumper case (in blue, pink, or purple), a two-year worry-free guarantee (essentially a no-questions asked warranty), and a year of Amazon Kids+, which offers access to over 20,000 apps, games, books, videos, songs, and Audible books for kids. It packs a 10.1-inch 1080p display, octa-core 2GHz CPU, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.
Price check: $139 @ Amazon

Tablet sales — Windows

Surface Pro 9 w/ Keyboard: was $1,179 now $999 @ Microsoft

Surface Pro 9 w/ Keyboard: was $1,179 now $999 @ Microsoft
The Surface Pro 9 is powerful enough to handle everyday computing tasks, has a decent screen for watching videos, and it's lightweight enough to take on the go. In our Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review, we said it doesn't redefine the 2-in-1, but it does get the job done. It features a 13-inch 2880 x 1920 touch display, Core i5-1235U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD. Microsoft is selling the tablet and keyboard for just $999. 

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.