Best tablet sales in March 2024

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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 $249. 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

10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $449 @ Best BuyPrice check: sold out @ Amazon | $599 @ Target

10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=4909101&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-10-9-inch-ipad-air-latest-model-5th-generation-with-wi-fi-64gb-purple%2F4909101.p%3FskuId%3D4909101&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $599 now $449 @ Best Buy
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 <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/ipad-air-2022-review-a-new-standard-for-tablets" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">Apple iPad Air 2022 review, we said it sets a new standard for tablets.
Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09V3HN1KC%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sold out @ Amazon | <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fapple-ipad-air-10-9-inch-wi-fi-only-64gb-2022-5th-generation-space-gray%2F-%2FA-77616337" data-link-merchant="target.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$599 @ Target

10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $249 @ Best BuyPrice check: $249 @ Amazon

10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=4901809&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-10-2-inch-ipad-9th-generation-with-wi-fi-64gb-space-gray%2F4901809.p%3FskuId%3D4901809&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $329 now $249 @ Best Buy
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 <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/ipad-2021" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">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: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09G91TLNJ%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The 256GB model is on sale for $379 ($100 off at Amazon).
Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09G9CJM1Z%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$249 @ Amazon

10.9" iPad 2022 (WiFi/64GB): was $449 now $349 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! Price check: $349 @ Amazon | $429 @ B&amp;H Photo

10.9" iPad 2022 (WiFi/64GB): <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=5200904&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-10-9-inch-ipad-latest-model-10th-generation-with-wi-fi-64gb-blue%2F5200904.p%3FskuId%3D5200904&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $449 now $349 @ Best Buy
Lowest price!
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 <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/ipad-2022-10th-gen" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">iPad 2022 review, we said it delivers almost everything you could want in a modern tablet. 
Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLT98Q7%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$349 @ Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1731145-REG/apple_mpq03ll_a_10_9_ipad_10th_gen.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="bhphotovideo.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$429 @ B&H Photo

8.3" iPad mini (WiFi/64GB): was $499 now $399 @ AmazonPrice check: $499 @ Best Buy | $399 @ Target

8.3" iPad mini (WiFi/64GB): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09G91LXFP%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">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 <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-ipad-mini-6-2021" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">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.
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=4901902&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-ipad-mini-latest-model-with-wi-fi-64gb-space-gray%2F4901902.p%3FskuId%3D4901902&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$499 @ Best Buy | <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fapple-ipad-mini-wi-fi-64gb-2021-6th-generation-purple%2F-%2FA-77615851" data-link-merchant="target.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$399 @ Target

Tablet sales — Android

OnePlus Pad: was $479 now $399 @ AmazonPrice check: $399 @ OnePlus

OnePlus Pad: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOnePlus-Display-MediaTek-Dimensity-Cellular%2Fdp%2FB0C4FYBKHH%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $479 now $399 @ Amazon
The OnePlus Pad is one of our favorite Android tablets. We like this tablet's speedy Dimensity 9000 CPU, 13-hour battery life, and sharp 11.6-inch (2800 x 2000) 144Hz display. You also get 13MP rear and 8MP front cameras and USB-C charging. Normally nearly $500, it's currently $399 ($80 off) and at its lowest price ever. Simply put, it's the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-android-tablets" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">best Android tablet you can buy.
Price check: <a href="https://onepluscom.pxf.io/c/221109/916678/12532?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneplus.com%2Fus%2Fbuy-oneplus-pad" data-link-merchant="oneplus.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$399 @ OnePlus

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022): was $99 now $64 @ Best BuyPrice check: $64 @ Amazon

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022): <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6521156&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Famazon-fire-hd-8-2022-8-hd-tablet-with-wi-fi-32-gb-black%2F6521156.p%3FskuId%3D6521156&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $99 now $64 @ Best Buy
Amazon's Fire tablets have always been a more affordable alternative to Apple and Samsung tablets and they're even cheaper now. This deal in particular has the current-gen Fire HD 8 tablet on sale for $54, which is its lowest price ever. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/amazon-fire-hd-8-2022" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review, we were seriously impressed by this budget-friendly tablet. If you're looking for a cheap and cheerful tablet with a bright screen, great battery life, and strong speakers, the Amazon Fire HD 8 is the perfect device.
Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FAmazon-Official-Site-Fire-HD-8-Tablet-8-inch-Display-2022-release%2Fdp%2FB09BG5PGC3%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$64 @ Amazon

Fire HD 8 Plus (2022): was $119 now $74 @ Amazon
The new Fire HD 8 Plus packs all the same features of the Fire HD 8, but houses 3GB of RAM (instead of 2GB), which means you'll get much snappier performance. It also supports wireless charging.&nbsp;
Price check: $74 @ Best Buy

Fire HD 8 Plus (2022): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B9J49GLL%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $119 now $74 @ Amazon
The new Fire HD 8 Plus packs all the same features of the Fire HD 8, but houses 3GB of RAM (instead of 2GB), which means you'll get much snappier performance. It also supports wireless charging. 
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6521157&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Famazon-fire-hd-8-plus-2022-8-hd-tablet-with-wi-fi-32-gb-gray%2F6521157.p%3FskuId%3D6521157&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$74 @ Best Buy

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023): was $139 now $94 @ Amazon

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CFYQHFMG%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $139 now $94 @ Amazon
The current-gen Fire HD 10 Tablet features a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display, octa-core 2GHz CPU, 3GB of RAM, and comes with 32GB of storage space. You also get 5MP front/rear cameras and USB-C connectivity. It's been as cheap as $79 in the past, but this is still a solid deal.

Fire Max 11 Tablet: was $229 now $179 @ AmazonPrice check: $179 @ Best Buy

Fire Max 11 Tablet: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B1VQ1ZQY%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $229 now $179 @ Amazon
The Fire Max 11 tablet is the best Fire tablet you can buy. It has a bright 11-inch 2K (2000 x 1200) display, 2.2GHz octa-core Mediatek MT8188J CPU, 4GB RAM, and 8MP cameras on the front and back. USB-C charging and a MicroSD card slot are also included. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/amazon-fire-max-11" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Fire Max 11 review we called it Amazon's new top-tier Fire tablet. The Fire Max 11 tablet is at its lowest price ever right now. It's $30 shy of its lowest price. 
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6545814&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Famazon-fire-max-11-tablet-vivid-11-display-octa-core-processor-4-gb-ram-14-hour-battery-life-64-gb-gray%2F6545814.p%3FskuId%3D6545814&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$179 @ Best Buy

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

Galaxy Tab S9: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Ftablets%2Fgalaxy-tab-s9%2Fbuy%2F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="samsung.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">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 $599 @ Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-11-inch-Android-Bluetooth-Charging%2Fdp%2FB08FBN5STQ%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $649 now $599 @ 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 <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">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.

Tablets sales — Kids

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

Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (2021): <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6536816&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Famazon-fire-10-kids-pro-10-1-tablet-32-gb-ages-6-2021-with-wi-fi-doodle%2F6536816.p%3FskuId%3D6536816&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">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: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FAmazon-tablet-release-Tablet-Housekeeping%2Fdp%2FB0BL8VHN81%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$139 @ Amazon

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

Fire HD 10 Kids Edition: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6536825&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Famazon-fire-10-kids-10-1-tablet-ages-3-7-2021-with-wi-fi-32-gb-sky-blue%2F6536825.p%3FskuId%3D6536825&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">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: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FAmazon-Fire-tablet-1080p-Aquamarine%2Fdp%2FB0BL953129%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$139 @ Amazon

Tablet sales — Windows

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

Surface Pro 9 w/ Keyboard: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=24542&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-pro-9-and-signature-keyboard-bundle%2F8xdszjxff9gw" data-link-merchant="microsoft.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">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 <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-pro-9-review" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="microsoft.com"">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.