Best tablets right now: Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, Amazon Fire

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Amazon has some of the best deals on tablets right now, including discounts on the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab. But hurry — these deals won’t last forever.

Top products in this article:

Apple iPad 9 (64GB) (Space Gray), $309 (reduced from $329)

Apple iPad 9 (256GB) (Space Gray), $429 (reduced from $479)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, $200 (reduced from $230)

Tablets are perfect for reading, creating digital art, browsing the web, and watching your favorite shows. But which tablet is right for you? Tablets can be expensive, especially if you’re trying to stick to a budget. Luckily, Amazon has discounts on the best tablets from Apple, Samsung, and more.

Read on to see how we break down each selling model.

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Apple iPad 9: $309

The 2021 10.2-inch iPad 9 is the cheapest of Apple’s iPad offerings. It offers an 8MP wide-angle rear camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It also boasts stereo speakers. This iPad is powered by the A13 Bionic chip. It boasts up to 10 hours of battery life and is compatible Apple Pencil ($99) for drawing or writing.

Available in two colors; Prices vary. The retail prices shown below are for the space gray iPad 9 with Wi-Fi only connectivity.

Apple iPad 9 (64GB) (Space Gray), $309 (reduced from $329)

Apple iPad 9 (256GB) (Space Gray), $429 (reduced from $479)

Want to protect your new tablet investment? Get a 64GB Apple iPad 9 with a two-year subscription to Apple’s Apple Care+ protection plan. This bundle is also sold on Amazon.

Apple iPad 9 (64GB) (Silver) with Apple Care+, $378 (reduced from $398)

Apple iPad Air 5: $559

The 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air 5 launched in 2022 is the latest in the lightweight iPad Air lineup. Thanks to Apple’s turbocharged M1 chip, the iPad Air 5 offers up to 60% faster performance than the previous model. The device has a 12 MP wide-angle rear camera that supports 4K video. It also offers Touch ID and Apple’s Liquid Retina display.

Available in five colors; Prices vary.

Apple iPad Air 5 (64GB) (Space Gray), $559 (reduced from $599)

Apple iPad Air 5 (256GB) (Space Gray), $679 (reduced from $749)

Apple iPad Mini 6: $409

The iPad Mini 6 is a compact tablet with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display. The 2021 Apple tablet is powered by the A15 Bionic chip. It has a 12MP wide-angle rear camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts of landscape stereo speakers. Available in four colors.

Note that the Apple iPad Mini is not compatible with Apple’s external Magic Keyboard. However, it can be used with other Bluetooth-enabled external keyboards.

Amazon sold out of the 64GB Wi-Fi Only iPad Mini, but you can find it on sale at Walmart right now.

Apple iPad Mini (64GB) (Starlight), $409 (reduced from $459)

Amazon has some inventory on the cellular model with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage. Prices vary by color. You can score the best deal on space gray shade.

Apple iPad Mini 6 (64GB) with Cellular (Space Gray), $579 (reduced from $649)

Apple iPad Pro 5: $729

Apple’s high-end tablet, the iPad Pro, features an 11-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, a pro-camera system, and a Thunderbolt port for lightning-fast data transfer. Looking for a traditional laptop experience? It is compatible with Apple’s Magic Keyboard.

Available in two colors; Prices vary. The retail prices shown below are for the space gray iPad Pro 5 with Wi-Fi only connectivity.

As with other iPad models, the cellular-enabled iPad Pro 5 costs more than the Wi-Fi-only device. But if 5G is the connection you want, the extra cost is worth it.

Apple iPad Pro 5 (128GB) (Space Gray), $729 (reduced from $799)

Apple iPad Pro 5 (256GB) (Space Gray), $849 (reduced from $899)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: $200

The Galaxy Tab A8 offers a 10.5-inch LCD display, 32GB of storage, and fast charging capabilities. The already affordable Android tablet is $30 off at Amazon right now.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, $200 (reduced from $230)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: $295

The Samsung tablet packs a battery life of up to 13 hours and includes an S Pen to help you take notes, doodle or personalize photos. Unlike some other Samsung Tabs, the S6 includes a headphone jack.

Price varies by color. You can find the best deal on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in blue.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (blue), $295 (regularly $350)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: $500

This Samsung Tab for sale features a large 12.4-inch screen, dual speakers, a lightning-fast processor for streaming, and ‎256GB of storage.

You can connect this tablet to your Samsung Galaxy phone and make phone calls from the tablet.

Prices vary by color. The best deal is on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE in silver.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (Silver), $500 (regularly $680)

Fire 7 tablet (released in 2022): $75 and up

Use this 7-inch touchscreen tablet for reading, browsing the web, watching videos, listening to music, and more. The tablet includes the Alexa voice assistant.

The Amazon Fire 7 is no longer on sale, but it’s still a great tablet option.

Amazon Fire 7 tablet 16GB, ad-free (2022 release), $75

Amazon Fire 7 Tablet 32GB, No Ads (Releasing 2022), $95

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