Tablets aren’t just novelty items anymore. With advances in technology, they can do everything from educating your kids to streaming videos, operating smart home devices and even getting work and school tasks done. It helps that they’re more portable than laptops, too!
If you’re looking to upgrade an old tablet or find a super-powered tablet for you or your family and friends, you’re in luck. Major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are featuring plenty of deals on the latest tablets, with prices of up to over 50% off. Here are our picks for the best holiday tablet buys, from tablets for kids to tablets that can convert to laptops.
1. For a great all-around tablet that goes for a fantastic price, our pick is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, which has enough power to multi-task with apps and a large screen that’s great for gaming or video watching.
>> Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet for $149 (32% off) on Amazon
2. The latest version of Amazon’s kid-friendly tablet boasts a great battery life and easy-to-use parental controls, plus a study case and kickstand.
>> Buy the Amazon Fire 10 HD Kids Tablet for $109.99 (42% off) on Amazon
3. The Galaxy Tab S9 takes tablets to a higher level with a sturdy waterproof and dust-resistant design, an included S Pen for note-taking and drawing, and extended battery life of up to 18 hours.
>> Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9” 128GB WiFi Android Tablet for $299.99 (33% off) on Amazon
4. At under $50, this might qualify as the best bargain buy for a tablet on our list. And at a size that can fit in a handbag or jacket pocket, it’s easy to carry while providing all the entertainment apps you need.
>> Buy the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet for $44.99 (44% off) on Amazon
5. Amazon’s newest tablet ups the ante on screen size with a fantastic 11-inch display, and it features strengthened construction and an octa-core processor that runs apps smoothly.
>> Buy the Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet for $139.99 (39% off) on Best Buy
6. Samsung’s tablet for kids features a giant screen, a slim and light design and access to plenty of Android apps, as well as a stylus for drawing.
>> Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition for $199.99 (26% off) on Best Buy
7. With a giant 14.6-inch screen, the Samsung S9 Ultra has the largest display on our list, as well as 256GB of on-board storage and enough processing power to serve as both a laptop and a tablet.
>> Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra for $799.99 (33% off) on Best Buy
8. This tablet is ideal for heavy multimedia usage thanks to its Dolby Atmos quad speakers and generous screen size. We also appreciate how you can use it for hours after a fast charge.
>> Buy the Lenovo Tab M11 11″ Tablet for $199.99 on Best Buy
9. This might not be Apple’s most up-to-date tablet, but its Retina display still outshines similar tablets, and its 12MB and 8MB front and rear cameras are ideal for capturing video and photos.
>> Buy the Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) for $199.99 (30% off) on Best Buy
10. The Lenovo Tab M8 is currently on sale for over 20% off, and it makes a great tablet for the family thanks to its security features and long battery life.
>> Buy the Lenovo Tab M8 Gen 4 for $85.49 (22% off) on Lenovo
11. For a tablet that has the full features and processing power of a laptop, you won’t find a better option than a Microsoft Surface Pro, which also comes with useful AI apps for writing and design.
>> Buy the Microsoft 13” Surface Pro with Copilot for $999.99 (26% off) on Best Buy
12. Equipped with wireless charging capabilities, a compact design and access to tons of apps, this Fire HD 8 Plus tablet makes for an inexpensive entertainment companion.
>> Buy the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet for $59.99 (50% off) on Amazon
